Commencement and Regalia

Regalia is required to participate in the ceremony. Business attire is suggested. High heels with a width smaller than 2 inches by 2 inches will not be allowed on The Blue. Stiletto heels can not only damage the turf but are very unstable on this surface and can cause serious injury. Wedge sandals are acceptable. If students arrive wearing heels smaller than 2 inches by 2 inches in width, they will be given flip-flops to wear. Please do not bring anything you need to carry except your name cards. There is no place to lock up, secure, or leave personal items. You must either leave items with a family member or carry them with you.

Review the Commencement Regalia Guide for EDTECH Graduate Students

Regalia may be ordered through the Boise State University Bookstore

Students graduating with a doctoral degree should contact Dawn Ramirez in the Graduate College by phone (208) 426-4203 or by email at dawnramirez@boisestate.edu

Colors are based on the graduate’s degree. They serve as a way of making graduates recognizable based on the college in which they earned their degree.

The tassel is placed on the left side.

Costs change each year. You can verify the current cost at the bookstore website.

You can make a difference by donating your cap and gown to an “at risk” student at our local Frank Church High School. Many students at this school cannot afford the cost of regalia required to participate in their commencement ceremony. Donation boxes are set up at the reception to collect regalia until 2 p.m. on the day of commencement. Be sure to keep your tassel and medallion.

Learn more about the Frank Church High School.