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Commencement

Fall 2026 Commencement

Fall 2026 commencement will be held off campus at on Dec. 20, 2026. Graduates will receive information on how to register for commencement by the first week of October.

Ceremony times and college assignments will be available after Oct. 1, 2026.

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Graduates
Find everything you need for commencement, including information on registration, tickets and buying your cap and gown.
Guests
Find helpful tips, including where to stay, venue information, how to access tickets, and how to view our livestreamed ceremonies from home!
Frontwave Arena
Find information about venue location, parking, security, etiquette, prohibited items, bag items, and more.
Ceremony Schedule
Find information about ceremony times and ceremony assignments for the majors.
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Fall 2026 GradFest
Get ready for your big day! GradFest is your one-stop event for all things Commencement. Connect with campus partners and vendors, attend a Commencement information session, get answers to your questions, and start preparing to celebrate your achievement.

 
Learn More About GradFest
Graduates
Find everything you need for commencement, including information on registration, tickets and buying your cap and gown.
Guests
Find helpful tips, including where to stay, venue information, how to access tickets, and how to view our livestreamed ceremonies from home!
Frontwave Arena
Find information about venue location, parking, security, etiquette, prohibited items, bag items, and more.
Ceremony Schedule
Find information about ceremony times and ceremony assignments for the majors.

Upcoming Deadlines

Commencement deadlines
Deadline Date Deadline Time Event
Oct. 1 4 p.m. Eligible fall 2026 graduates will receive commencement information email.
Final December commencement schedule posted.
Oct. 1 4 p.m. Faculty and staff commencement sign-ups open.
Nov. 10 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fall 2026 GradFest
Nov. 13 11:59 p.m. Commencement registration closes
Nov. 20 11:59 p.m. Last day to claim guest tickets

Faculty and Staff Participation

Learn how to participate in commencement and stay informed. Information on roles, participation guidelines, sign-up instructions and important deadlines will be available starting Oct. 8.

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Spring and Summer 2027 Graduates
May 21-22, 2027 (subject to change)
The website should also be updated with May commencement information for students graduating in spring or summer 2027 by March 1, 2027.
Save the Date: May 2027 Commencement

More information will be available beginning March 1, 2027.

Please email the Commencement Office with any questions that you may have: commencement@csusm.edu.