Guest Information

Clear bags will be required. They should be made of vinyl or plastic material, must not exceed 12” x 12” x 6” and should not have obscured interior pockets. Exceptions will be made only for:

• Purses, wallets or bags that are 6” x 6” or smaller
• Medically necessary items, including diaper bags that accompany infants All other bags, backpacks, purses and carriers must be returned to the vehicle or left at home.

Parking may be impacted beginning Friday, May 15, 2026, due to Commencement 2026 weekend events and local L.A. County Fair activities. Keep the following in mind as you plan your day:

• Arrive a minimum of one to two hours prior to the start of your ceremony to allow ample time to park and make your way to a ticket entry point. 
• Follow all event signage and directions of traffic management staff to available parking in Lots F or M for general parking, and Lots C and M for ADA parking. 
• Parking will be available on campus at no charge during commencement weekend on May 15-17.
• Allow for an hour to depart after ceremonies as traffic will be heavy leaving campus.
• Please review the campus interactive commencement map for available parking options to plan ahead with family and friends. 

Tickets are required for all guests 2yrs or older for all ceremonies.  Please have your ticket ready before arrival by saving on your cell, or bringing a printed copy for a smooth entry. 

• Ticket entries will open one hour before each ceremony. 
• Expect a security screening, tickets will be scanned then you will finding seating. 
• Once inside the venue all seating will be first come first served, and no reserved seating. 
• ADA seating is available throughout the venue, clearly marked and to be used by guest with need plus one.

Most ceremonies will run about 1.5 to 2 hours. Large ceremonies are in the colleges of CLASS, ENGINEERING, and BUSINESS.  

• Be prepared to stay for the duration of the ceremony as a courtesy to fellow graduates and guests.
• Food and beverages will be available to purchase at the ceremony venue.
• Graduate gifts are available at Bronco Bookstore or in the ceremony venue.
• Flowers will be available in the ceremony venue or you may order in advance.
• Livestream links will be available to view commencement ceremonies for guests unable to attend in person.
• Pro Pics is the professional photographer that will capture special moments of all graduates during their ceremony. Graduates, may register at www.CPPphotos.com in advance to receive commencement photo proofs as soon as they are available. There is no obligation to purchase. For any questions please contact Pro Pics  at support@propicsusa.com.

Cal Poly Pomona welcomes service animals on campus. All service animals must stay in ticketed areas and may not block any aisle, hallway, etc.  Service animals must always be under the control of the handler, exhibit appropriate behavior, and be housebroken. If the service animal displays out of control behavior (i.e. aggressive or disruptive behavior such as uncontrolled barking), the handler must attempt to get the animal under control. If unable to do so, the animal may be removed from commencement. The handler is responsible for cleaning up after the service animal.

Service animals are working animals trained to perform tasks for the benefit of individuals with a disability such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, alerting and protecting people prone to seizures, or other tasks directly related to a disability.  Animals whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support do not qualify as service animals under the American with Disabilities Act and will be denied entry at Commencement.  

Please leave pets at home for their safety and comfort as the commencement environment will have large crowds, heat, noise and confusion.  Please note California State Law prohibits leaving an animal inside a confined vehicle.