GradFest 2022
March 9th & 10th, 9AM – 7PM
USU Ballroom
USU Ballroom
🎓Your one-stop-shop for Commencement! All graduating students and their support systems are encouraged to attend.
📸 Participate in our Instagram Photo Contest and you will entered in a drawing to win one of more than ten prizes, like a cap and gown set or an orchid lei!
Gradfest Vendors
Alumni Association - Discounted Membership Sale
Stay connected to Cal State San Marcos after graduation by becoming a member of the CSUSM Alumni Association! Get the Class Champion alumni membership package only available to the Class of 2022. This exclusive package is only available for purchase online through March 1st, or while supplies last. The package also includes a gift to the Student Philanthropy Scholarship, a donor cord to wear at commencement, and an alumni branded reusable tote, t-shirt, license plate frame, key chain, and car flag. Class Champion membership costs $60.
Your custom membership package will be available for pick up at Grad Fest.
Jostens
Jostens representatives will be present at GradFest to assist students with purchasing class rings, jewelry, and announcements as well as how to measure yourself for graduation Regalia.
diFranco Photography
diFranco Photography will take professional photos during GradFest and the commencement ceremonies. At GradFest, you will have the opportunity to sit for your official regalia portrait with no sitting fee and no obligation to purchase. Cap and gown provided.
Leis and Gifts
Pre-order your orchid lei, flower bouquet, or CSUSM branded Kukui Nut Necklace today! They look great for pictures! Items purchased are available to be picked up on the day of your Commencement ceremony. Look for the tent on the south end of the track just past the main entrance.
University Store
The University Store is your go-to for regalia, diploma frames, your official CSUSM Alumni gear, and other graduate gifts! The bookstore also sells First Generation and Veteran stoles. The University Store will have a special promo code available to use during GradFest!
The University Store is open from Monday to Thursday from 9AM - 5PM, and Friday 9AM-2PM. For regalia and stole inquiries, please call (760) 750-4730.