USC Commencement

USC Commencement Week | May 14-17, 2025

More than 100 commencement events celebrated the conferral of over 18,000 degrees for USC’s 142nd Commencement.

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Elderly woman happily posing with arms spread for photo as they walk to attend commencement

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Visiting USC for Commencement? Check out our visitor information section for
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Scene from the 2019 Baccalaureate ceremony at USC

2025 Baccalaureate Ceremony

Baccalaureate is a non-denominational, inter-faith celebration open to all students and their guests and is a wonderful opportunity to bless our graduates as they proceed with the next stage of their lives. Tickets are required; seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

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SCenes from USC’s 142nd Commencement Week

Browse photo highlights and memorable moments from USC’s 142nd Commencement, celebrating the Class of 2025. Check back for more as our newest graduates begin their next chapter.

A smiling young woman in a USC sweatshirt kneeling and petting a dog wearing a USC jersey on the USC campus near a fountain.

Tommy Trojan statue being polished ahead of USC's upcoming commencement celebrations.

Group of USC students wearing white shirts and red and gold sashes posing with the Traveler statue on campus during commencement celebrations.

Crew members setting up an information tent with "COMMENCEMENT" banners on the USC campus.

A person in graduation regalia with a USC Alumni shirt being photographed in front of the Tommy Trojan statue on the USC campus.

A USC graduate in a white dress and sash kissing her baby on the cheek.

A group of graduates in red academic regalia standing near a building on the USC campus.

Two USC students from the Class of 2025 in sashes posing for a photo on campus.

Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum field set up ahead of USC 142nd Commencement

Two people jumping in celebration, one in graduation regalia, in front of a building on the USC campus.

A worker setting up a shade structure near a campus monument on the USC campus for commencement.

A group of young women in white dresses and sashes walking on the USC campus during commencement.

Three young women, two in sashes and one holding flowers, celebrating on the USC campus during commencement.

Graduates in caps and gowns walking across the USC campus

Workers using a forklift to set up equipment in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, likely for the USC commencement ceremony.

Two graduates in regalia posing for a photo on the USC campus.

Family taking pictures with their graduate

Worker cleaning seats at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

Group of USC Trojans taking photos next to Traveler statue on Campus

Two graduates, one in a white dress and sash and the other in a black dress with sunflowers, sitting on a ledge on the USC campus.

USC Graduates posing while in the procession line

Commencement Goes Green

USC is creating a more livable planet for the next generation. Join us in making this year’s commencement a little greener. From zero-waste initiatives to sustainable transportation tips, learn how you can be part of our commitment to a healthier planet with tips from the USC Sustainability Hub.

Help us create a more sustainable commencement.