Guest information
Congratulations! Your candidate is almost to the finish line after a lot of hard work!
- CSU Monterey Bay is committed to providing a safe and enjoyable commencement ceremony. This event provides an opportunity for friends, family members, and supporters to honor graduates as they receive their degrees.
- Ticket requests may only be made by candidates.
- The number of tickets will be determined by the number of graduates and the stadium’s capacity as determined by the State Fire Marshal in conjunction with CSUMB’s Risk Management Department.
- Tickets for the May ceremony are for Fall 2021, Spring 2022 and Summer 2022 graduates only.
- By order of the State Fire Marshal and for safety purposes, all attendees age 2 or older are required to have a ticket to enter the stadium.
- Tickets are complimentary and may not be purchased or sold.
- The sale of commencement tickets is expressly prohibited by the Student Conduct Code.
- There are specific tickets for each of the three ceremonies and they are not interchangeable.
- All of the tickets are clearly marked with the ceremony date and time.
- Any candidate and attendee requiring special accommodations to participate in commencement are invited to contact Student Disability Resources.
The annual commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2022 will be held on Friday, May 20, and Saturday, May 21, 2022. The ceremonies will be held in CSUMB’s stadium. Ceremonies are held by the college.
College of Business | College of Health Sciences and Human Services
Friday, May 20, 2022
Ceremony begins at 3 p.m.
Gates open at 1:30 p.m.College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
Gates open at 8:30 a.m.
College of Education | College of Science
Saturday, May 21, 2022
Ceremony begins at 3 p.m.
Gates open at 1:30 p.m.Traffic will be heavy on both Commencement days.
It is recommended that all visitors enter the campus using the Lightfighter Drive exit and utilize General Jim Moore Blvd. at Lightfighter Dr. Please arrive early to help ensure on-time arrival. Lastly, when driving on-campus please follow all directional signage and instructions from any parking service personnel. We hope you enjoy your time at CSUMB
All vehicles must display a valid parking permit or be subject to citation.
Parking permits may be purchased from kiosks located in parking lots across campus or online. Parking permit kiosks on campus take credit cards and cash ($1 and $5s), but they do NOT provide change. You may also pre-purchase print-at-home parking permits. Below is an overview of transportation and parking options. You can also view the Circulation and Traffic map here.
Take the (new) WAVE Shuttle!
This shuttle is available for everyone to ride and is FREE. There are over 12,000 people on campus for Commencement on May 20 and 21. Avoid the traffic by riding the WAVE Shuttle. Service will be offered on a 15-minute continuous loop between East Campus, the CSUMB Stadium, Alternate Viewing, and Lot 59 (as well as other campus stops) on both Friday, May 20 and Saturday, May 21. Shuttle service begins at 6:30 a.m. and runs through 7:00 p.m.
Transportation & Parking Options
1) Be Sustainability Minded
Think green. Walking, biking, and carpooling are encouraged.
2) Park in Commencement Parking
Commencement Parking Permits only. Only vehicles displaying a Commencement Parking Permit can park directly adjacent to the CSUMB Stadium. Directions to Commencement parking will be clearly marked, follow the directional parking signage to the Commencement Parking Lot. Circulation and Traffic Map
Note: Parking in this lot requires Commencement Parking Permits which were provided to graduates ONLY with their Commencement tickets. These parking permits can be used by graduates and/or their guests at their discretion. No other parking permits are valid in the Commencement Parking Lot.
3) Park in Lot 59 and take the WAVE Shuttle
Graduates or attendees without Commencement Parking Permits are encouraged to park in Lot 59. A parking permit is required for this lot. Please purchase a parking permit in advance, or upon arrival. Lot 59 is serviced by the free WAVE Shuttle and is located outside the heaviest Commencement traffic. This shuttle is available for everyone to ride and is FREE.
4) ADA Parking
ADA parking is available for those attendees and/or vehicles with state issued ADA placards. There is no official drop-off location adjacent to the Commencement site (the CSUMB Stadium). Directions will be clearly marked. For more information on ADA, click here.
- All Commencement ceremonies are held outdoors, rain or shine, with no shade.
- Attendees should be prepared both for heat and inclement weather.
- Umbrellas, balloons, glitter, rice, or confetti are not permitted in the stadium.
- No outside food or beverage is permitted in the stadium except as medically necessary.
- Alcohol, smoking, or the use of tobacco products is not permitted in the stadium.
- No pets are permitted except as provided by law.
- In support of CSUMB’s commitment to sustainability, three waste sorting bins are provided for use by attendees. CSUMB requests attendees to properly sort waste as needed.
- An Alternate Viewing Site will be available on both May 20 and May 21.
- The Alternate Viewing Site is located at the World Theater on campus at 5260 Sixth Avenue, Seaside, CA 93955.
- Attendees can view the livestream on the big screen indoors in a climate controlled environment.
- No tickets are required for the Alternate Viewing Site.
- Parking is available adjacent to the World Theater. A parking permit is required. Please purchase a parking permit in advance or upon arrival.
- The World Theater is served by the free wave shuttle and is located outside the heaviest Commencement traffic.
- More information on social media supporting Commencement 2022 will be forthcoming.
- Only graduates are allowed at the Otter Soccer Complex.
- Guests, friends, family members, and/or supporters should head directly to CSUMB Stadium to get their seats.
- Seats in CSUMB’s Stadium are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
- Gates open at 8:30 a.m. for the morning ceremony.
- Gates open at 1:30 p.m. for the afternoon ceremonies.
- Please make arrangements with the candidate and other guests, families, friends, and supporters to make advance arrangements to meet up after the ceremony has ended at a location outside the stadium.
- It is greatly expected, encouraged, and appreciated for all attendees to wait to exit the ceremony after all students, faculty and the platform party has left the seating area.
- Each ceremony is expected to have a duration of approximately 2 - 2 ½ hours.
COVID-19 information
CSUMB works to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment for all students, staff, faculty, and guests. Please educate yourself on the COVID-19 protocols for event spaces prior to your arrival. Your attendance at campus-sponsored events is your agreement to abide by all COVID-19 protocols. Safety is everyone's responsibility.
Contact information
For additional information, please email our commencement staff.