Commencement

All guests and graduates will go through security screening before entering the venue. Some instances may require a secondary screening.

Bag Policy

Frontwave Arena permits clear bags only. Guests are encouraged to limit the number of items they bring with them to the arena.

All bags are subject to search, which may result in delays entering the venue.

• Bag Policy

   

  Only (1) one of the following style and size bag, package, or container per person:

  • Purses and handbags must be made of clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and not exceed 12”x 6”x12.”
  • Clear plastic storage bags no larger than 1 gallon size are permitted.
  • Small clutch bags or wallets that do not exceed 4.5”x6.5” with or without a handle or strap will be allowed.
  • Oversized bags (i.e. backpacks, suitcases, beach bags, laptop bags, etc.) are prohibited.

  

  Note: This policy is not intended to interfere with guests who have specific medical needs or guests caring for young children.

Prohibited Items

Guests and graduates with prohibited items will be asked to return them to their vehicles. Security will not hold items; if confiscated, they will not be returned or reimbursed. Lockers are not available.

The items listed below are considered prohibited items and activities.

• List of Prohibited Items

  Prohibited Items

  • Alcohol, drugs, smoking, and vaping
    • Street drugs and illegal substances
    • Prescription medication (aside from asthma inhalers with matching prescriptions) or other medications; request a medical check when approaching the venue entrance if in doubt
    • Includes cigars, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, vaporizers, vape pens, atomizers, electronic nicotine delivery systems, or any item containing chemical fluids (including e-cigarette fluid)
      Frontwave Arena is a non-smoking venue; smoking is not permitted anywhere on venue property
  • Banners or signs larger than 20"x20"
    • To avoid obstructing the view of others, please store banners until your graduate is called
    • This includes flags
  • Balloons or confetti (balloons may be tied to approved fixtures as indicated on site)
  • Coolers, cans, or glass bottles
  • Costumes (see the “Know Before You Go” page); no full-face masks
  • Decals and stickers
  • Drones
  • Electronics including iPads, tablets, laptops, and two-way radios
  • Fireworks, firearms, and weapons
    • Including but not limited to knives, firearms, box cutters, mace, pepper spray, brass knuckles, fireworks, stun guns, pocket knives, and utility knives
    • Items considered “tools”
    • Undercover officers and federal agents with concealed weapons must contact CSUSM University Police Department
  • Heelys, skateboards, rollerblades, hoverboards, bicycles, helmets
  • Inflatable items or other similar objects such as baseballs, bats, beach balls, Nerf balls, dolls, or frisbees
  • Laser pens, pointers, flashlights, or glow products (including sticks, necklaces, bracelets, eyeglasses, masks, hats, and gloves)
  • Lawn chairs, folding chairs, or similar objects
  • Noise-making devices of any kind, including air horns, cowbells, drums, and whistles
  • Non-service animals and pets
  • Outside food and beverages, including gum, cans, bottles, flasks, coolers, water bottles, and CamelBak products
  • Pamphlets or product samples
  • Permanent markers, spray paint, and similar items
  • Professional cameras
    • Flash photography, professional photographic equipment, detachable lenses, zoom lenses beyond 3 inches, video and audio recording equipment, GoPros, tripods or monopods, selfie sticks
  • Umbrellas
  • Wallet chains, studded belts, or bracelets
  • Wrapped gifts (gifts will be unwrapped during security screening)

  Other items may be prohibited at the discretion of venue personnel as well as university faculty and staff.