All graduates will receive an email to register their number of guests, noting any individuals with disabilities who need accommodations. Due to venue capacity limitations and in order to guarantee seating for all guests, we ask that graduates only bring up to 5 guests to the USC Price School Satellite Commencement Ceremony. Thank you for your understanding.
2. Ticketing and ADA Accommodations
General Admission
General admission is not ticketed and is available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
ADA Accommodation(s)/Effective Communication
This area is ticketed. When graduates register their guests, they should note if any guest(s) require a Sign Language Interpreter for the ceremony or need accommodations for limited mobility, impaired hearing and more. Due to the venue’s space limitations, only one guest may accompany the guest in the ADA effective communication seating area.
Tickets for ADA accommodations will be emailed to graduates to share with their guests one week in advance of the USC Price School Satellite Commencement Ceremony.
Wheelchair Access
This area is ticketed. When graduates register their guests, they should note if any guest(s) require wheelchair seating for the duration of the ceremony. Due to the venue’s space limitations, only one guest may accompany the guest in the wheelchair seating area. Upon arrival at the wheelchair seating area, please check-in with staff with your ticket ready.
Tickets for wheelchair access will be emailed to graduates to share with their guests on Friday, May 5, one week in advance of the USC Price School Satellite Commencement Ceremony.
*Please note, there is a limited number of wheelchair accessible seats in the Shrine Auditorium. We will do all that we can to accommodate all guest needs.
Guests with disabilities are encouraged to arrive at 10:00 a.m for early check-in.
All guests will go through a metal detector to enter the Shrine Auditorium. The following items are prohibited in the Shrine Auditorium: airhorns, backpacks, and balloons. These items will be confiscated at the door, no exceptions.
4. Strollers
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.
5. Filming and Photography
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.
6. Arriving to Campus
Campus will have heavy traffic congestion, therefore public transportation is highly recommended. Complimentary parking is available at all USC Parking Structures on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please click here to review transit and parking options for commencement day.