Congratulations College of Western Idaho (CWI) graduates! We are excited to celebrate your success during commencement on Friday, May 12, at ExtraMile Arena in Boise. The impact of our students is significant — with more than a decade of graduates helping fuel the workforce and empowering the community. CWI is extremely proud to acknowledge and celebrate this year’s event! The ceremony is scheduled for 7 p.m. and will recognize degree and certificate graduates, as well as GED completers.
The College will honor 1,763 graduates ranging in age from 17 to 75. In addition, 47 Dual Credit students received an Associate of Arts degree.
Highlights of this year’s commencement include:
- 1,471 Degrees and Certificate Candidates
- 1,911 Degrees and Certificates Earned
- 603 Graduates with Honors
- 302 Graduates with Multiple Degrees
- 111 Veteran Graduates
- Average Graduate GPA 3.277
- 251 Apprenticeship Graduates
- 47 Associate of Arts Degrees Awarded to Dual Credit Students
- 41 GED Candidates
- Youngest Graduate – 17 years old
- Oldest Graduate – 75 years old
For more information about the CWI’s commencement event, visit the 2023 Commencement Ceremony page. CWI will provide free Spanish-English translation and hard-of-hearing devices for guests at ExtraMile Arena. Family and friends of graduates who cannot attend commencement in person are invited to watch a live stream of the event on CWI's Live page.
Share your success as a graduate, or congratulate a student on their accomplishments on social media using #mightyCWI on your posts.