USC commencement 2025: Essential information for attendees

The Trojan Family will gather to observe USC’s 142nd commencement this week through more than 100 activities, including the principal ceremony Thursday evening at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Thousands of graduates, relatives, and friends are expected to attend, and all should allocate ample time for the airport-style security process before all commencement functions. The university advises that participants arrive at least two hours prior to their event.

A “clear bag” policy will be enforced. Bags, backpacks, and other containers will be forbidden with the following exceptions:

• Each attendee may bring one clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bag that does not exceed 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches, or a 1-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• Participants may also carry a small clutch purse or handbag roughly the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.

Tickets are necessary for graduates and their families and friends.

For detailed information, visit the USC commencement webpage.

USC 2025 commencement: informative links

Below are several links to assist you in navigating the celebrations.

Complete schedule: Over 100 events are scheduled, including:

• The main commencement ceremony at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• Undergraduate and graduate ceremonies.
• Doctoral candidate hooding ceremonies and other presentations.

Ticketing: Ticket reservation details for graduates, along with their families and friends.

• How to accept your reserved tickets.
• How to download and transfer tickets to mobile devices.
• How to request additional tickets.

Getting to the venue: Updated map and arrival details for graduation.

• Ride share and public transit details.
• Access for pedestrians and vehicles, including parking options.
• Closures and other campus access updates.

Additional links: Useful information to navigate commencement.

• Key updates.
• Clear bag policy.
• Commonly asked questions.
• Commencement map.
• Locations for ceremonies, restrooms, wheelchair pick up, shuttle drop-off, and additional information.