For Guests

All graduating students attending commencement ceremonies are required to have tickets for themselves and up to ten named guests. (Children under 2 years of age do not need a ticket to attend.) These tickets are free of charge and will automatically populate in the ticketing accounts of eligible graduates. The school does not provide tickets directly to guests.

For more details, please visit the USC Commencement Ticketing website

Campus will have heavy traffic congestion, therefore public transportation is highly recommended. Complimentary parking is available at all open USC Parking Structures on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please click here to review transit and parking options for commencement day. We suggest the USC Shrine Structure or Royal for guests with ADA needs.

Many guests choose to use a Rideshare Service

Designated pick-up and drop-off zones for your preferred rideshare service (Lyft, Uber, etc.) are organized for your convenience and to ease the flow of traffic during Commencement. These zones are accessible all around the University Park campus. Plan your commute by reviewing the pick-up/drop-off zone map to acquaint yourself with the designated rideshare zones.

•  Doors open at 3:30 p.m. Entrance to the Shrine Auditorium is located on Royal Street at Jefferson Boulevard.
• Guests with disabilities are encouraged to arrive at 3:00 p.m. for early check-in.
• ADA seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• All graduates and guests will go through a metal detector and bag search to enter the Shrine Auditorium.

The following items are not allowed in the Shrine Auditorium and will be confiscated at the entrance, with no exceptions:

1. Airhorns
2. Non-Clear bags*
3. Balloons
4. Posters, signs, and banners
5. Open water bottles**
6. Alcohol and other illicit substances

* Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC and must not exceed 12″ x 12″
**Unopened water bottles and empty reusable water bottles are permitted

Please check in all strollers at the stroller check-in inside the Shrine Auditorium main lobby. Due to Shrine Auditorium policy, strollers are NOT allowed in the theater seating area. Please plan to bring anything you need for a baby/young child to sit in your seats.

• Once the procession begins, standing in aisles inside the main auditorium is prohibited due to fire codes, and will be monitored by a fire marshal. A photographer will take pictures of graduates as they proceed to the stage and while on stage. We ask that all guests remain seated during the ceremony. Guests may not congregate in the aisles or open spaces due to fire codes. Large video screens are available and will make it easier for families and friends to see graduates as they process to the stage.
• For guests unable to attend the Price Commencement Ceremony in-person, they may tune into the livestream here.
  • Livestream video will be live approximately 5 minutes before the ceremony starts.

• ADA seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• To maintain accessibility for those who need it most, only the guest requiring ADA accommodations and one (1) companion may sit in the designated ADA seating area. All other members of the party must sit in the general seating section.
• We appreciate your cooperation in creating an inclusive and comfortable experience for all attendees.