Interfaith Prayer Gathering

Details to come


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. 


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, 11:00 a.m.
Location: Town & Gown

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

USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work

Thursday, May 9, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Location: Montgomery Ross Fisher Building (MRF), Room 340


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, 7:00 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