Guest & Ticket Info

During the registration process, each eligible graduate can claim up to 8 guest tickets.  Guest tickets are not for sale, nor are they transferable. 

Eligible graduates will register to attend their ceremony, select the number of guest tickets needed (0 - 8) and will then have access to email the guest tickets. Once the guest tickets have been emailed, the recipient will have the option to print or save to their photos (best to mark as a favorite if saved to photos). Guests will need to have their ticket easily accessible when entering the Sports Center for their desired ceremony.

Children age 6 and under do not need a ticket.

We understand that graduates may have more than 8 people that would like to attend so below are some alternatives for additional guests:

Standby Line: A standby line will be available for each ceremony. Guests in the standby line will only be allowed in at the start of the ceremony and if the venue is not at capacity. Standby line does not guarantee entrance into the venue.

Alternate Viewing Area: There will be an alternate viewing area located in the University Student Union (USU) 2nd Floor, Meeting Rooms 2310 A & B. The ceremonies will be livestreamed in the USU Meeting Rooms (2310 A & B) where seating and air conditioning will be available. The USU Meeting Rooms (2310 A & B) is also accessible to a restroom and water station.

Livestream: Each graduate will receive a unique livestream link at least a week prior to commencement via their CSUSM email. This link will display the graduate's name and major and provide a link to the graduate's assigned ceremony.

The livestream link will also be available via the CSUSM home page or the CSUSM Mobile App the day of the ceremonies.

Eligible graduates will be issued a printed GradPass at graduate check-in. You will need to show a GradPass at graduate security. Keep your printed GradPass on-hand to scan before you cross the stage to have your name announced and shown on the screen.

Tickets are required for guests over the age of 7 years old. All guest seating is first come first served, no seat saving. Graduates can claim their guest tickets via Marching Order when they register for commencement. Doors will open (1) hour prior to the start of each ceremony. Please no saving seats or moving chairs.

For the safety of our graduates, faculty, staff, and all guests, graduate only areas are only for CSUSM graduates and any authorized personnel. NO guests are allowed in the graduate only areas. This includes children of guests and/or graduates. Guests in the graduate-only areas will be escorted out by a Commencement Staff, Elite Security, and/or University Police (UPD). We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

There will be a special seating area for individuals with mobility impairments. Space is provided on a first come, first served basis. Only one companion seat per mobility-impaired guest will be permitted in this area.

There are designated ADA sections throughout the Sports Center.  Companion seating is for 1 person. The rest of the party will need to find seats in the general guest seating area.

Wheelchair-accessible seating will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis and is subject to availability.  We ask that no more than one person accompany to allow for maximum use of the space.