What Not to Bring to the Venue

Commencement is a "Clear Bag Policy" [pdf] event.

PROHIBITED ITEMS AND BAG SECURITY POLICY
For the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, the following items are not permitted at the event center venue:

• NO Professional Recording Equipment – Photo, Video, or Audio
  • NO Detachable Lenses longer than 6 inches
  • NO Tripods
  • NO Big Zooms 
  • NO Commercial Use Rigs
  • NO Selfie Sticks
• NO Drones or airborne flying devices
• NO Glass Items
• NO Helium Balloons
• NO Artificial noise-making devices, horns, air horns
• NO Inflatable balls, frisbees, tortillas, etc
• NO Confetti or streamers
• NO Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades
• NO Signs or banners larger than 2’ x 3’ and must be foldable (if a banner is brought, it will be inspected before being admitted. It may not be attached to any railings, fencing, etc. Must be held only)
  • NO Sticks or Poles
• NO Coolers, hard sided coolers, or soft sided coolers
• NO Outside Food or Beverages (Including Alcohol, Fruit and Candy)
• NO Illegal Substances, Drugs or Drug Paraphernalia
• NO Tobacco Products, Paraphernalia, or Vapes
• NO Markers, Pens or Spray Paint
• NO Laser Pointers
• NO Backpacks, Purses or Bags larger than 12” x 6” x 12” with the exception of a diaper bag that must accompany the child that uses it, and is subject to search 
• NO Weapons of Any Kind (includes Pocket Knives, Pepper Spray, Personal Protection Devices, Fireworks, etc.)
• NO Items deemed to be dangerous or inappropriate by management that may disrupt other attendees' enjoyment of the event
• NO Pets are permitted at this event. ADA service animals are allowed with proper verification

Please note the following

• • SJSU is not responsible for any lost or stolen items
  • All guests will be subject to search, which may include the use of electronic devices, pat downs and inspections of bags
  • Guests are discouraged from bringing unnecessary items to the event.