LOCATION:
USC Campus

ADMISSION:
Invitation only. More information available closer to the date.

DESCRIPTION:
Celebrating our graduating class and the newest alumni of USC Kaufman.

EVENT OVERVIEW:

This year’s Main Stage Commencement Ceremony will take place at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, May 14, at 6:30 p.m. This landmark celebration will include the official conferral of degrees for the Class of 2026, along with the presentation of honorary degrees, a keynote address and more!

In addition to the Main Stage event, the USC Glorya Kaufman School of Dance will honor its graduating BFA Class of 2026 during its school ceremony and reception on Friday, May 15, 2026. 

Both ceremonies will be streamed live for remote viewing at commencement.usc.edu, as well as on Kaufman’s YouTube channel.

Learn more about plans for the 2026 USC Commencement here. 

KEY DATES AND TIMES

Thursday, May 14 at 2:30 PM

Rehearsal for Kaufman BFA Graduates *Required*
USC Bovard Auditorium 

Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 PM

USC Main Stage Commencement Ceremony
Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum

*Tickets Required. Ticketing information can be found here. 

Friday, May 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM 
USC Kaufman School Ceremony & Reception
USC Bovard Auditorium 

Reception to be held immediately after in the Kaufman Courtyard.

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