Tickets and Ceremony Details

Guest Tickets

Tickets are not required to attend, but all seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. General seating is free and no reservation is required.

Commencement Schedule

In order to accommodate all of our graduating students and their family and friends, Commencement will include six ceremonies.

View the schedule of ceremonies, by college and major, on the Schedule of Events page.
Commencement ceremonies are between 1.5 - 2 hours.

Arrival

Graduates should bring their CSUDH or government-issued ID with them to Commencement. This will ensure a smooth check-in process.

During check-in, graduates will proceed through a brief security check. Caps and gowns must be removed for the screening.

Venue

The ceremonies will take place in the Dignity Health Sports Park's Tennis Stadium.

Venue Policies

Prohibited Items

Any artificial noisemakers (i.e., air horns, cans filled with contents, etc.)
Balloons
Confetti
Smoking
Pets
Alcoholic beverages
Beach balls
Umbrellas
Flags longer than 12 inches
Flags of any size on sticks
Signs or banners larger than 16 inches on any side
Bags larger than 4.5” x 6.5” unless they are clear plastic bags

For a detailed list, please visit the Dignity Health Sports Park website.

Appropriate Behavior

Commencement is a special event for everyone involved. Please show respect for all who have come to share in this landmark experience. Individuals who engage in inappropriate or disruptive behavior may be removed from the event.

Parking and Directions

Venue Parking

Free parking will be available. View the parking map here [PDF].

Driving Directions to Dignity Health Sports Park, access through CSUDH

Address: 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747
Main campus phone: (310) 243-3696

From the Los Angeles Civic Center: 110 South - Follow the Harbor Freeway (110) south to the Artesia Freeway (91) east to Avalon Boulevard. Take Avalon Boulevard south to Victoria Street, turn left. The entrance to campus is a right turn at Tamcliff Avenue.
From Santa Monica: 10 East - Follow the Santa Monica Freeway (10) east to the San Diego Freeway (405) south toward Long Beach. Exit at the Vermont Avenue off-ramp. Turn left (east) at the end of the off-ramp onto 190th Street. Follow 190th Street east for approximately two miles to the campus (190th Street becomes Victoria Street). The campus entrance is a right turn at Tamcliff Avenue, the second traffic signal past Avalon Boulevard.
From San Bernardino: 10 West - Follow the San Gabriel Freeway (605) south. Take the Artesia Freeway (91) west toward Redondo Beach. Take the Central Avenue exit and turn left; turn right onto Victoria Street. The campus entrance is a left turn at Tamcliff Avenue, a traffic signal.
From San Fernando Valley: 405 South - Follow the San Diego Freeway (405) south toward Long Beach. Exit on the Vermont Avenue off-ramp. Turn left (east) at the end of the off-ramp onto 190th Street. Follow 190th Street east for approximately two miles to the campus (190th Street becomes Victoria Street). The campus entrance is a right turn at Tamcliff Avenue, the second traffic signal past Avalon Blvd.
From Anaheim: 5 North - Follow the Santa Ana Freeway (5) north to the Artesia Freeway (91) west toward Redondo Beach. Take the Central Avenue exit and turn left; turn right onto Victoria Street. The campus entrance is a left turn at Tamcliff Avenue, a traffic signal.
From San Diego: 405 North - Follow the San Diego Freeway (405) north toward Los Angeles to Avalon Blvd. (north) off-ramp. Take Avalon Blvd. north (right) to Victoria Street. Turn right (east) onto Victoria Street. The entrance to campus is a right turn at the next traffic signal, Tamcliff Avenue.

Printable Driving Directions [PDF]

Accessibility

Graduates who will need assistance during the commencement ceremony may contact the Student disAbility Resource Center beforehand. On the day of the ceremony, please check in with the department. There will be a tent near the general check-in area.