2026 Spring Undergraduate and Graduate Hooding Ceremony
Location: Dignity Health Arena (formerly Mechanics Bank or Rabobank Arena)
Parking: Handicap parking is available in front of the arena on Truxtun Avenue and in the parking structure.
Disabled Seating: The arena is an accessible venue for wheelchairs, walkers, and other disability devices.
2025 Spring Graduate Hooding and Undergraduate Ceremonies
Location: CSUB Main Soccer Field
Parking: Parking Lot I located South of the Icardo Center has designated spaces for disabled parking. As you are heading south on Gosford, turn right on Camino Media and head west. Turn right at the CSUB entrance and head north on Roadrunner Drive. Disabled parking spaces are available in the south section of Parking Lot I. Once you are on the campus, please indicate your need to utilize disabled parking, and University Police staff will further assist you.
Wheelchair Seating: Wheelchair accessible seating is available on the south-west side of the CSUB Main Soccer Field. This seating area is limited and cannot be reserved. As you enter the CSUB Main Soccer Field , proceed to your left and a designated seating area for persons in wheelchairs will be available in front. Because seating is limited, one attendant per person in a wheelchair will be allowed to sit in this area during the ceremony.
Disabled Seating: Disabled seating for persons with mobility disabilities is available throughout the CSUB Main Soccer Field. The bleachers and wheelchair tent is designated for persons with mobility disabilities. This seating is limited and cannot be reserved. One attendant per disabled guest will be allowed in this seating area.
Hearing or Mobility Disability
Graduates with mobility or hearing difficulties or other disabilities should contact the Office of Services for Students with Disabilities at (661) 654-3360 for mobility assistance. Sign language interpreters are available at all commencement ceremonies.
American Sign Language Interpreters
Interpreters will be on stage for each ceremony and shown on the video screens. Closed captioning will also be displayed on the video screens.
Services for Students with Disabilities
For more information, visit the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) website.
- Phone:
- Voice (661) 654-3360
- TDD (661) 654-6288
- Office: SA 140, Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm