Congratulations, 2026 graduates! The time has come to celebrate your accomplishments and prepare to graduate! Gather your friends, family, and classmates, and plan to join us for a good time and good food as we kick off the countdown to College of Western Idaho’s (CWI) 2026 Commencement Ceremony with Grad Fest, Friday, May 8.
2026 Grad Fest
Friday, May 8
4:00 – 7:30 p.m.
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB)
The event will feature:
- Food from BIG Daddy’s Barbeque
- Photo ops courtesy of Alpha-Lit
- Caps, gowns, and CWI swag for purchase from the CWI Bookstore
- Cap decorating
- Giveaways and grand prize drawings
- Giant yard games
- Inflatable obstacle course
- Caricature artists & face paintings
- Music and a DJ provided by Rocky Mountain Roll
- and more!
In addition to all the fun, CWI’s Workforce Development will also be hosting ceremonies for Electrical, HVAC, and Plumbing apprenticeship graduates. There will be guest speakers and students will be presented with their certificates of completion.
Apprenticeship Certificate Ceremonies
Friday, May 8
Nampa Campus Academic Building (NCAB), Room 102E
- HVAC | 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.
- Electrical | 6:00 – 6:45 p.m.
- Plumbing | 7:00 – 7:30 p.m.
We look forward to celebrating you and seeing you there with your friends, family, and support system!
The event is free and open to the entire CWI community.
For those with questions or in need of more information, please contact Amber Eubanks at ambereubanks@cwi.edu.
