May 13, 2026 2:00 PM | Organization: Center for Contemplative Practices This is a supportive space for anyone in our community who is sober or in recovery or would like to engage in sober living. Join us to build community through mindfulness, personal growth and connection.

May 14, 2026 2:00 PM | Organization: School of Arts Join the School of Arts to celebrate student art across the entire ARTS Building. This year’s Festival of Art also serves as a memorial celebration of Professor Emeritus and acclaimed Chicano artist David Avalos. The day’s events include a gallery dedication led by faculty and staff to honor the legacy of this influential artist, educator, and advocate. Enjoy art, food, dance, and music at the Festival of Art on May 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 8:00 PM.  For questions, please contact Kevane Coleman, kcoleman@csusm.edu.

May 15, 2026 9:00 AM | Organization: Commencement, College of Business Administration College of Business Administration (COBA) Please visit the Commencement website for ceremony details. The 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place Friday May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at the Mangrum Track & Field at Cal State San Marcos. Arrival & Entry   - Gates open 1 hour before each ceremony.   - Ticket scanning begins 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time   - Graduates must present their Stage Pass for entry   - Guests ages 3 and older must have a valid ticket   - Graduates and guests will enter through venue entrances for ticket scanning and security screening   - Seating is first come, first served, no seat saving. Tickets   - Each graduate received 8 guest tickets   - Commencement is a ticketed event and tickets will be scanned prior to entry into venue.   - A standby line will be available for each ceremony at Gate 6 (Craven Road)   - Please print tickets or have them downloaded to your mobile device prior to arrival. Parking   - Parking is free during commencement weekend   - Parking attendants will direct vehicles to available lots   - Shuttle service is not provided Security & Prohibited Items   - Please be familiar with the bag policy, prohibited items, and guest conduct prior to arrival   - All bags are subject to be searched   - Guests may have to go through a secondary screening. Watch the Live Stream!  

May 15, 2026 1:30 PM | Organization: Commencement, CHABSS College of Humanities, Arts Behavioral & Social Sciences (CHABSS) Ceremony 1 Please visit the Commencement website for ceremony details. The 2026 commencement ceremonies will take place Friday May 15 and Saturday, May 16 at the Mangrum Track & Field at Cal State San Marcos. Arrival & Entry   - Gates open 1 hour before each ceremony.   - Ticket scanning begins 1.5 hours prior to the ceremony start time   - Graduates must present their Stage Pass for entry   - Guests ages 3 and older must have a valid ticket   - Graduates and guests will enter through venue entrances for ticket scanning and security screening   - Seating is first come, first served, no seat saving. Tickets   - Each graduate received 8 guest tickets   - Commencement is a ticketed event and tickets will be scanned prior to entry into venue.   - A standby line will be available for each ceremony at Gate 6 (Craven Road)   - Please print tickets or have them downloaded to your mobile device prior to arrival. Parking   - Parking is free during commencement weekend   - Parking attendants will direct vehicles to available lots   - Shuttle service is not provided Security & Prohibited Items   - Please be familiar with the bag policy, prohibited items, and guest conduct prior to arrival   - All bags are subject to be searched   - Guests may have to go through a secondary screening. Watch the Live Stream!