University of Idaho graduates will be able to hear the cheers of their loved ones and fellow Vandals echo throughout the Kibbie Dome May 15-16 during in-person commencement ceremonies.
Graduates based out of the Moscow and Coeur d’Alene campuses will be split into six ceremonies over the span of two days based on their college.
Here’s a breakdown of the events, according to UI’s website.
Saturday, May 15:
- 9 a.m. All 2020 Graduates
- 1 p.m. College of Engineering and College of Natural Resources 2021 graduates
- 5 p.m. College of Graduate Studies and College of Law 2021 graduates
Sunday, May 16:
- 9 a.m. College of Business and Economics and College of Science 2021 graduates
- 1 p.m. College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, College of Art and Architecture, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences 2021 graduates
- 5 p.m. College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences 2021 graduates
UI Registrar Lindsey Brown said all graduates participating in person will need to arrive an hour before their ceremony, where they’ll be greeted by signage and directed to the right location. Once the graduates are checked in, they’ll line up on University Ave. between the Idaho Student Union Building and Administration Building Lawn.
Graduates have been given six complimentary tickets for their friends and family wishing to attend the ceremony. Students received an email from the Idaho Ticket Office to reserve their tickets online and have until May 14 at 5:00 p.m.
If there are extra tickets available, individuals may pick them up at the West Ticket Booth outside the Kibbie Dome one hour before each commencement ceremony.
Brown said guests entering the Kibbie Dome must pass through thermal scanners, follow a clear bag policy, have their tickets ready and sit in their pre-assigned seats.
Face coverings will be required for all in person attendance.
Jessica Zazuetta is the first person in her family to graduate and feels excited about participating in commencement in-person.
“I think it’s really great for them to just move graduation into two different days and go by colleges in order to let the graduating seniors have that special moment,” Zazuetta said.
She said commencement is an important part in closing her chapter as a student.
“I’ve been looking forward to commencement all four years as a way to symbolize my achievement and to celebrate with my classmates, friends and family by my side.”
Graduates in Boise and Idaho Falls will also be celebrating May 18-19. The Boise ceremony will be Tuesday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m. at the Idaho Botanical Garden. The Idaho Falls ceremony will be Wednesday, May 19, at 4 p.m. at the Idaho Falls Center grounds.
“We really wanted to give students an in-person commencement and have that time to shine,” Brown said.
Those who cannot attend the in-person Moscow-based ceremonies can watch the live stream here.
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