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• ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Commencement Office
• ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Alumni Association
• ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Career Center
• The Commencement Group
• DiFranco Photography
• Faculty Staff Associations

• Institutional Planning - Exit Survey
• Jostens
• Sustainability at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ®
• University Store
• Spring GradFest Contests and Prizes

The Commencement Office is working hard to plan events that celebrate our grads and prepare them for the big day. Meet with the Commencement Office to ask general questions on the upcoming graduation celebration! One of our friendly staff members can also help guide you during the event if you are feeling lost.

ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Commencement Office

Stay connected to Cal State San Marcos after graduation by becoming a of the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Alumni Association! Get the Class Champion alumni membership package only available to your graduating class. The package also includes a gift to the Student Philanthropy Scholarship, a donor cord to wear at commencement, and an alumni branded reuseable tote, t-shirt, license plate frame, and key chain. Class Champion membership costs $60. Your custom membership package will be available for pick up at the Alumni Tables during GradFest. 

Purchase Class Champion Package

The mission of the Career Center is to empower students and alumni to design and manage their career paths with clarity, competence, and confidence. The Career Center provides services to ensure development of individuals with respect to unique personal, cultural, and professional values. All Career Center services are provided free of charge for 6 months after graduation for alumni. After the six-month period, alumni can continue to receive services through membership with the Alumni Association.  Connect with us for assistance in resume writing, job search, and interviewing prep!

The Career Center will not be at Gradfest in person this year, but check out their services and see how you can get assistance with your career goals.

Find out how you can receive a free ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Alumni lapel pin by completing the ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Exit Survey. 

Learn how you can win other exciting prizes sharing your experiences at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® by completing the Diverse Learning Environments Survey (DLE).

your orchid lei, flower bouquet, or ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® 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 Commencement Group tents around the venue.

Mark this momentous occasion by taking your graduation portrait at GradFest!

No sitting fee to take the pictures, we provide the cap and gown for the picture and you will be sent proofs the next day.

• diFranco Photography email

Faculty Staff Associations (FSAs) are a part of the The Office of Inclusive Excellence.  FSAs are all-volunteer organizations, officially recognized by the institution through our office, which allows them to apply for funding and host events on campus.

• Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Faculty and Staff Association (APIDAFSA)
• Black Faculty Staff Association (BFSA)
• International Faculty Staff Association (IFSA)
• Jewish Faculty Staff Association (JFSA)
• Latino Association of Faculty & Staff (LAFS)
• PRIDE Faculty Staff Association

For questions, you may email the following representatives for each association:

• APIDA-FSA –apidafsa@csusm.edu
• BFSA - kcoleman@csusm.edu
• IFSA - Contact Dr. Elvis Nshom for more information.
• JFSA - Contact Dr. Glen Brodowsky for more information.
• LAFS – latino@csusm.edu 
• PRIDE FSA – lgbtqafsa@csusm.edu

 is a leading provider of products and services that help people celebrate important moments and recognize achievements. 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.

The university has a strong record for early implementation of best practices in sustainability and conservation.  Sustainability at ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® has great ideas on sustainable alternatives to glitter and confetti. Take the Sustainability Pledge!

Sustainable alternatives to glitter and confetti.

The University Store is your go-to for regalia, diploma frames, your official ÌÇÐÄÉÙÅ® Alumni gear, and other graduate gifts! The bookstore also sells First Generation and Veteran stoles. Don't miss out!

University Store Hours:

• Monday - Friday:  9am-2pm
• Saturday - Sunday CLOSED

Online orders can be shipped to your home or picked-up in store during in-store shopping hours. 

For regalia and stole inquiries, please call (760) 750-4730.