USC Commencement: Friday, May 13, Special Media Access Instructions

Contact and RSVP: USC News at (213) 740-2215 or gersema@usc.edu; RSVP must be received no later than 10 a.m., Thursday, May 12

The University of Southern California’s commencement ceremony will be held the morning of Friday, May 13, on the University Park Campus. Larry Ellison, founder of Oracle Corporation, will deliver the commencement address. Ellison, Alejandro G. Iñárritu, Mark Stevens, Mary Stevens, Selim Zilkha, and Jackie Lacey will receive honorary degrees.

More than 60,000 people, including graduates, their families and friends, will participate in the festivities on campus. There are strict access requirements in place for media organizations.

Media Access:

Space is limited. RSVP to (213) 740-2215 or gersema@usc.edu no later than 10 a.m. Thursday, May 12, to reserve a seat or a spot on the riser.

Media Check-In Time:

No later than 7:45 a.m. on Friday, May 13.

Media Check-In Location:

South of Doheny Library at Child’s Way, near the main stage. The ceremony occurs at the center of campus in Alumni Park. (Click the map above to enlarge, or view the campus map online at https://web-app.usc.edu/maps/#upc/)

The main commencement ceremony will be held outdoors, rain or shine. Please bring appropriate gear.

Event Start Time:
8:30 a.m. sharp (Media must be in place by 8 a.m. Late arrivals may not be admitted.)

Event End Time:
10:15 a.m.

Special Parking Arrangements:

News Vans

On-campus parking for broadcast vehicles is on West 34th Street. Enter at Entrance 6 (off Vermont Ave. at 36th Place), turn left on McClintock Ave., then right on W. 34th Street. A riser and mult box will be available. Once on the riser, media will be asked to remain in place for the duration of the event. For broadcast coordination on the day of the event, contact Eddie North-Hager at (213) 220-1806 or USC Media Relations at (213) 740-2215.

Print Journalists

Parking will be available for print reporters entering at Entrance 6 (off Vermont Ave. at 36th Place). Show media credential for access to Parking Structure A (PSA).

Click here for a list of satellite speakers, ceremony times and locations or visit commencement.usc.edu for more information.

The event will be livestreamed. To watch, visit www.usc.edu or USC on YouTube

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