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CONGRATULATIONS, CLASS OF 2017!
Commencement is May 6 -- just a few weeks away. We look forward to celebrating this special centennial event with you. To prepare yourself for commencement, please review this newsletter and the commencement website for important information.

2017 SPRING COMMENCEMENT
100th Ceremony 
May 6, 2017 10 a.m.
Albertsons Stadium

Boise State University will celebrate the 100th commencement ceremony on the famous blue turf. More than 1,600 students are expected to participate. The ceremony includes the processional and recessional of candidates, as well as individual recognition of each student and hooding of the doctoral candidates.

No tickets are required.

The ceremony will be broadcast live on the university website, Facebook and YouTube for guests who cannot attend in person.

PROTECT THE BLUE - NO STILETTOS OR SPIKED HEELS

Getting to walk on The Blue at commencement is going to be awesome! With this privilege comes the responsibility to protect our beloved blue turf. Spiked heels and stilettos will not be allowed. There is a lot of walking and standing on commencement day. We suggest wearing comfortable shoes so you can fully enjoy your commencement experience.

COME RAIN OR SHINE

Spring in Idaho may bring us beautiful sunshine or cold rain. Commencement will take place either way – so be prepared for whatever gifts Mother Nature bestows upon the graduating class. Rain ponchos will be provided to students if it looks like rain.

Guests, please note: umbrellas are prohibited inside Albertsons Stadium, so plan accordingly. 
SAVE THE DATE
GRAD FAIR
Tuesday, March 28
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building

Take care of your graduation needs in one spot. Purchase your regalia, order announcements and class rings. GradImages will take professional head shots. Other vendors include Boise State Alumni  Association, Liberty Mutual and Serve Idaho.
SHOUT OUTS
Tuesday, March 28
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ah Fong Room, Student Union Building

Record your free shout out during the Grad Fair. It will be played before the ceremony begins and is your chance to send a personal message of appreciation to your guests in the audience.

VETERAN'S CORDS
Tuesday, March 28
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building

If you are an active-duty military member or veteran who has proudly served in the United States Armed Forces, you are invited to wear the Americana cord at commencement.

Get your cord at the Grad Fair March 28 or at the Veteran Services Office March 29-May 5.
COMMENCEMENT RSVP
CHECK YOUR BRONCOMAIL MARCH 24

To ensure that you have a seat at commencement, you must tell us that you are coming. An invitation will be sent to your BroncoMail account on March 24. Use the RSVP form to let us know you will attend.

PARKING AND ACCOMMODATIONS

Parking is free all day. Shuttles will run between Albertsons Stadium and the Lincoln Avenue and Brady Street Garages continuously between 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Gates open at 8:30 a.m. Traffic will be heavy, so allow plenty of time to park and walk to Albertsons Stadium.
COMMENCEMENT EVENTS
Wednesday, April 19
6-8 p.m.
Simplot Ballroom, Student Union Building

Thursday, April 27
6-8 p.m.
Lookout Room, Student Union Building

Friday, May 5
4-6 p.m.
Jordan Ballroom, Student Union Building

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