Videos & Albums

Event Photo, Video, Audio, and Social Media Disclaimer

CSUSM reserves the right to use any photograph/video/audio taken at Commencement without the expressed written permission of those included within the photograph/video/audio clip. Photographs/videos/audio clips may be used (but not limited to) in publications, brochures, postcards, posters, newspapers, social media, television, websites, etc., for the purposes of event promotion and/or portraying CSUSM as the University of choice.

To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.

A person attending/participating in/working Commencement who does not wish to have their image captured for distribution should make their wishes known to the CSUSM Commencement Office in writing of their intentions and include a photograph of oneself to reference to: commencement@csusm.edu.  The Commencement Office will use the photo for identification purposes and will hold it in confidence.

By attending/participating in/working Commencement at Cal State San Marcos, or by failing to notify the Commencement Office (commencement@csusm.edu) in writing, your desire to not have your photograph used, you are agreeing to release, defend, hold harmless and indemnify CSUSM from any and all claims involving the use of your picture or likeness.

Photography and Filiming by the General Public

Per the CSUSM video and film guidelines, all non-student requests regarding photography and filming at Commencement can be routed through University Communications and require approval for work to be performed. University Communications can be reached at publicity@csusm.edu

Photo Albums

Every year our communications team captures all the joyful moments during the ceremony and our partner diFranco Photography captures that special moment when your graduate receives their degree.

Your graduate will receive a link via email for their degree photo, available for purchase. 

Photos taken by our communications team can take 3-4 weeks after commencement to post. The communications team tries to take candids around the graduate seating area and during lineup. Not every graduate imay be captured.

See the Photos

Livestream Replays

Please visit the Graduates on Parade Website for Photo Albums and Video from that event.

Please note: Commencement is voluntary and is open to all eligible graduating students who would like to participate, regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin.