Cal State San Marcos will remain the only public university in San Diego County to hold a fall commencement when it celebrates its mid-year graduates this month.
CSUSM will host its second fall commencement on Sunday, Dec. 15 in the Sports Center on campus. More than 700 students are expected to cross the stage across four ceremonies, and more than 5,500 guests have registered to attend.
Since the inaugural occasion last year, fall commencement has grown to the point that CSUSM expanded the number of ceremonies from three to four. There were more than 500 graduates in 2023.
CSUSM holds fall commencement to offer students who are graduating in December the opportunity to celebrate their accomplishments with their families without having to wait until spring. Commencement is an especially important milestone for the more than half of graduates at CSUSM who are the very first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree.
Each of the four ceremonies will be streamed live on the CSUSM commencement website and mobile app to allow viewing by family members and friends who can’t attend.
More information on CSUSM’s commencement ceremonies is available online.
What: CSUSM hosts its second annual fall commencement
When: Sunday, Dec. 15
9 a.m. – College of Business Administration
Noon – College of Education, Health and Human Services; College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
3 p.m. – College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (Session 1)
6 p.m. – College of Humanities, Arts, Behavioral and Social Sciences (Session 2)
Where: The Sports Center, Cal State San Marcos, 333 South Twin Oaks Valley Road, San Marcos
About California State University San Marcos
Building on a 35-year history, California State University San Marcos is a forward-focused institution, dedicated to student success fueled by innovation, education and community partnerships. Located on a 306-acre hillside overlooking the City of San Marcos, it is the only public four-year comprehensive university serving North San Diego, Southwest Riverside and South Orange counties.
The university enrolls nearly 17,000 students. It ranks among the national leaders in social mobility, increasing the opportunities and improving the life trajectories of underrepresented students. As a recipient of the annual HEED Award since 2014 — a national honor recognizing U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion — CSUSM is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment.
