USC COMMENCEMENT

USC Commencement Week | May 14-17, 2025

More than 100 commencement events celebrated the conferral of over 18,000 degrees for USC’s 142nd Commencement.

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Elderly woman happily posing with arms spread for photo as they walk to attend commencement

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Visiting USC for Commencement? Check out our visitor information section for
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USC Graduates posing while in the procession line

Commencement Goes Green

USC is creating a more livable planet for the next generation. Join us in making this year’s commencement a little greener. From zero-waste initiatives to sustainable transportation tips, learn how you can be part of our commitment to a healthier planet with tips from the USC Sustainability Hub.

Help us create a more sustainable commencement.

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SCenes from USC’s 142nd Commencement Week

Browse photo highlights and memorable moments from USC’s 142nd Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2025. Check back for more as our newest graduates begin their next chapter.

USC graduates in caps and gowns are jumping and clapping on the field at the Coliseum, during the USC 142nd commencement ceremony.
View of the coliseum full of graduates and their families for the 142nd main stage commencement ceremony
USC graduates smile and hold up fight on as they begin their procession into the coliseum
Two friends hug each other at the USC 142nd commencement ceremony at the Coliseum.
Fireworks light up the sky above the coliseum after the main stage commencement ceremony
A speaker, wearing a red USC doctoral gown, stands at a podium with a microphone, addressing the USC 142nd commencement ceremony at the Coliseum.
USC graduates smile and hold up fight on as they begin their procession into the coliseum
Graduates in graduation gowns cheer with their cell phones at the USC 142nd commencement ceremony.
The student commencement speaker gives a fight on sign at the USC 142nd commencement ceremony at the Coliseum.
A group of graduates and friends smile and cheer at the main stage commencement ceremony in the coliseum
USC graduates in caps and gowns hold up their diplomas, celebrating at the USC 142nd commencement ceremony at the Coliseum.
USC graduates smiling and holding up the fight on sign at the main stage commencement ceremony
Drones light up the sky with "Class of 2025"
USC's 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony
Arianna Huffington speaking at USC's 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony
USC's 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony
USC's 2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony
Graduates in caps and gowns admiring their diplomas on the University of Southern California campus during their commencement in Los Angeles.
A large crowd of graduates in red caps and gowns and their families mingling on the USC campus during the commencement celebrations
Two smiling graduates in red caps and gowns holding bouquets of flowers
Two people jumping in celebration, one in graduation regalia, in front of a building on the USC campus.
A person in graduation regalia with a USC Alumni shirt being photographed in front of the Tommy Trojan statue on the USC campus.
A USC graduate in a white dress and sash kissing her baby on the cheek.
A group of graduates in red academic regalia standing near a building on the USC campus.
Two USC students from the Class of 2025 in sashes posing for a photo on campus.
A smiling young woman in a USC sweatshirt kneeling and petting a dog wearing a USC jersey on the USC campus near a fountain.
Three young women, two in sashes and one holding flowers, celebrating on the USC campus during commencement.
Two graduates in regalia posing for a photo on the USC campus.
Group of USC Trojans taking photos next to Traveler statue on Campus
Group of USC students wearing white shirts and red and gold sashes posing with the Traveler statue on campus during commencement celebrations.