March 28, 2024

Traffic around Cal State San Marcos (CSUSM) will be congested on Friday, May 18 and Saturday, May 19, due to the university’s annual commencement ceremonies. Nearly 2,000 graduates are expected to walk in the ceremonies with up to 8,000 guests in attendance at each event.

The four ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 18 at 10:30 am and 4:30 pm, and Saturday, May 19 at 9 am and 3 pm with each ceremony expected to last two hours.

Traffic congestion and backups can be anticipated in the area and surrounding streets, especially along South Twin Oaks Valley Road, the 78 Freeway, Barham Drive and Craven Road. University Police and the Sheriff’s Department will be directing and controlling traffic flow. Motorists should expect traffic delays and if possible avoid driving near the campus that weekend.

For more information, please visit www.csusm.edu.