BSU Spring Commencement at Taco Bell Arena, Saturday, May 12th, doors open at 8:00 a.m.

BSU Spring Commencement at Taco Bell Arena, Saturday, May 12th, doors open at 8:00 a.m.

Parking

BSU On-Campus Parking

On-campus parking and shuttles will be free. A map of lot locations can be found here. Shuttles will be running and available for transport to Taco Bell Arena from outer campus lots including the Parking Structure (off of Brady Street by the Morrison Center) starting at 8:00 a.m. All shuttles will continue to run until 1 hour after the event.

Accessible parking will be available in the West Stadium. It is anticipated that the West Stadium lot will fill quickly. Family and friends who cannot walk to the Arena from outer lots or shuttles can be dropped off at the front of Entrances 1 and 2 where volunteers will assist them while drivers park their cars.

Road closures

Portions of Park Center Boulevard will be closed for the Komen Race for the Cure event from 9:05 am to about 10:45 am. BSU parking will not be impacted by the event, but patrons should plan for the closure when choosing their route.

Entry

Event Timeline:

• Doors Open: 8:00 am.


• Pre-Event: Graduates and their families are invited to a free pre-ceremony celebration beginning at 8:00 am at the intramural field located behind the Student Union. The event, hosted by the Boise State Alumni Association, includes continental breakfast, music and a prep station for graduates.


• Commencement Starts: 10:00 am


• Post-Event: Plan to meet your graduate at the post ceremony celebration to be held in the Student Union Building across the field adjacent to the Appleton Tennis Center.

Open Entrances:

All entrances will be open. Elevators are available in Entrances 1 & 2. Seating is general admission. Please ask our ushers for assistance if you require accessible seating. Due to the popularity of this event, Taco Bell Arena requests that patrons do not leave open seats between parties.

Non-permitted Items:

Please leave the following items at home or in your car as no patron will be allowed to enter with any one of the following non-permitted items.

• Glass including flower vases


• Noisemakers of any kind


• Outside food or drink


• Plastic bottles with lids on


• Cans/Tins


• Alcoholic beverages


• Fireworks/pyro of any kind


• Weapons or any implement that could be used as a weapon


• Laser pens

Smoking

Taco Bell Arena is a smoke-free facility. Smoking is permitted at the outdoor smoking plaza outside Lobby 4.

Concessions

Beverage service and novelty items will be available for purchase on Level One.