This page lists all of the important deadlines and dates for forms and events related to Commencement. Click on a section to learn more about these important due dates and deadlines.
| Events and Deadlines |
Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Alumni Membership Pre-sale | TBD | Purchase on Alumni website. Email will be sent noting pick-up. |
| Graduation Application Deadline - Fall 2020 | November 1, 2020 | MyCSUSM |
| Graduation Application Deadline - Spring 2021 | March 15, 2021 | MyCSUSM |
| Speaker/Vocalist Application Deadline |
March 15, 2021 11:59pm |
Speaker-Vocalist Form |
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RSVP to your Commencement Ceremony! (Current Grads only: Fall 2020, Spring 2021, Summer 2021) |
May 1, 2021 11:59pm |
Commencement RSVP Pop-up in MyCSUSM |
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TBD |
TBD |
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Pre-Order your Flowers, Leis, and Class T-Shirt |
May 22, 2021 |
Pre-Order on the Commencement Group Website for pickup by the graduate at check-in. Flowers, Leis, and Class T-Shirt can be purchased the day of Commencement at any of the Commencement Group Tents. |
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Commencement Ceremony Weekend |
May 21-22, 2021 |
CSUSM, Mangrum Track Please visit the Ceremony Schedule to confirm the time of your major. |
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Complete Your Exit Survey |
April 2021-June 2021 |
TBD |
Please note that GradFest 2021 will be dependent on current COVID-19 health orders put forth by local government and the University. Any news regarding GradFest 2021 will be communicated via your CSUSM email and posted to the Commencement website.
| Events and Deadlines |
Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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February 24-25, 2021 9am - 7pm |
USU Ballroom |
Graduation candidates who plan to participate in the commencement ceremonies are strongly encouraged to attend one of the information sessions to learn about Commencement procedures and protocol, including:
There is NO rehearsal for commencement
| Events and Deadlines |
Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Information Session 1 |
TBD |
TBD |
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Information Session 2 |
TBD |
TBD |
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Information Session 3 |
TBD |
TBD |
Recognition Ceremonies are coordinated by the organization hosting the event, and not by the Commencement Office. For information on College or Major specific events, please contact departments directly. If you have questions, please contact the organization host, or visit our contact page of the website.
| Events and Deadlines |
Date and Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
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Latino Association of Faculty & Staff Graduate Recognition Ceremony |
TBD | |
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Asian Pacific Islander Faculty Staff Association Graduate Recognition Ceremony |
TBD |
For event info, contact Cheryl Landin (760) 750-7008 or via email |
| TBD |
For event info, please visit the Black Faculty Staff Association website. |
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| TBD |
For event info, please send an email. |
*The above information is subject to change. Students will be notified of change via their CSUSM email or the email used to register for the event. Changes will also be noted on the host's social media page.
