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Trojan Family Graduate Celebration
Special guests and surprise performances will create an electric atmosphere at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum as graduating students and their families gather for a graduation celebration Southern California-style. Count on drone shows, fireworks, the Trojan Marching Band, and a special gift for members of the Class of 2024. This is a ticketed event available to graduating students and 5 plus-ones per grad (6 tickets total).
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 8:30 p.m.
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Ph.D. Hooding Ceremonies
USC Viterbi School of Engineering
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 8:30 a.m.
Location: Bovard Auditorium
USC Marshall School of Business
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Davidson Conference Center, Vineyard Room
USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Allyson Felix Field
USC Rossier School of Education
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3:00 p.m.
Location: McCarthy Quad
USC Annenberg School for Communications and Journalism
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Location: Annenberg Hall
Cultural Celebrations
Asian & Pacific Islander Graduate Celebration
Hosted by Asian Pacific American Student Services, Student Life
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:30 p.m.
Location: Pardee Lawn
For information and to RSVP, visit the APASS website.
Black Graduate Celebration
Hosted by the Center for Black Cultural and Student Affairs, Student Life
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 7:00 p.m.
Location: Allyson Felix Field
For information and to RSVP, contact: cbcsa@usc.edu, 213-740-8257
Latinx/e Graduate Celebration
Hosted by La CASA, Student Life
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Location: Allyson Felix Field
For information and to RSVP, contact: lacasa@usc.edu, 213-740-1480
Lavender Graduate Celebration
Hosted by the LGBTQ+ Student Center, Student Life
Thursday, May 8, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom
For more information and to RSVP, visit the Lavender Celebration event page.
Military and Veteran Celebrations
Veteran & Military-Affiliated Graduate Celebration
Hosted by the Veterans Resource Center.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom
For more information and to RSVP, contact vrc@usc.edu or (213) 740-8605.
ROTC Ceremonies
The ROTC Joint Commencement ceremony will take place alongside the Veteran & Military-Affiliated Graduate Celebration on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Ronald Tutor Campus Center Ballroom.
Additional Scheduled Events
Phi Kappa Phi Initiation Ceremony
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 1:30 p.m., Bing Theater
An invitation-only ceremony honoring new Phi Kappa Phi honor society faculty and student initiates; hosted by the Phi Kappa Phi Society. Contact: pkp@usc.edu
USC Athletics Graduate Celebration
Thursday, May 9, 2024, 2:00 p.m., Galen Center
An invitation-only ceremony for graduating athletes; hosted by USC Athletics
Campus Activities Events
Glow’duation Carnival (Carnival Night)
Thursday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
McCarthy Quad
The last social program of the academic year. Come play carnival games or casino table games. A ferris wheel will also be present for that final ferris wheel ride at USC. Two photo booths will be available to capture your memories with friends. Enjoy activities including, caricature artist, airbrush painting, wax hands, and tarot card readings. Students can turn in tickets to be entered to win prizes. Snacks will be provided.
Grad Brunch
Friday, April 26, 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Alumni Park
It’s the last day of class, and we’re hosting breakfast! Come enjoy Fight On Waffles, fruit, parfaits, and more before your last day of classes.