Tickets

The main USC Commencement ceremony is a non-ticketed, open seating event. Academic school ceremonies may require tickets; please check with the specific school. The Baccalaureate Ceremony, held on May 9, is also a non-ticketed, open seating event. The Baccalaureate Dinner that follows the event is a reservation-only event that is paid in advance.

Accommodations

If you are traveling from outside of the Los Angeles area for Commencement, it is highly recommended to reserve accommodations early.

• The hotel adjacent to the USC main campus is the USC Hotel.
• Visit Discover Los Angeles for a handy listing of hotels by price, location, and amenities. When searching, select “Downtown/LA Metro” for the nearest adjacent neighborhood to USC.

Other popular visitor neighborhoods—Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, and Pasadena, offer a variety of hotels at different price points.

Presentation for USC Parents

Curious to learn more? The USC Office of Cultural Relations and University Events has prepared a helpful guide for parents.