Convocation Information

Convocation provides an opportunity for nursing graduates to share their excitement and academic accomplishment with faculty, staff, fellow students, family and friends at a special ceremony.

Convocation includes remarks from the Deans of the School of Nursing and College of Health Sciences as well as keynote student speakers. The ceremony includes the acknowledgement of special friends and donors of the School of Nursing, and attending graduates will be recognized by name.

Convocation: a special ceremony to recognize graduating nursing students

Graduation: the process of being awarded a degree after completion of credit hours and other degree requirements.

Commencement: the congratulatory ceremony in which students are publicly and formally recognized. Visit the University commencement webpage for more information about commencement.

Candice Johnson
Office: Norco 309D
Email: candicejohnson@boisestate.edu

Zerik Kadrlik
Office: Norco 414D
Phone: (208) 426-3819
Email: zerikkadrlik@boisestate.edu

Regalia can be purchased online or in person via the Bronco Shop

Pre-License and RN-BS students

• Blue cap and gown
• Apricot Nursing stole
• Nursing Pin (optional)
• Boise State stole is optional

Master’s Students

• Black cap and gown
• Master’s hood – Apricot
• Tassel – Apricot

Doctoral Students

• Packages with everything you need can be purchased through Jostens

Yes! You can donate your regalia after convocation and commencement, just drop it off with a staff member in the Norco 309 suite. Future graduates will thank you!

Yes. Photographers will be taking candid photos throughout the event, and each graduate will get their photo taken after leaving the stage.

Photos will be made available for free download on Google drive approximately 1 week after the ceremony. A link will be emailed to all graduates.