The University of Southern California, founded in 1880, holds Commencement in mid-May in Alumni Park, steeped in Trojan tradition. This countdown automatically targets the next ceremony — confirm the exact date on the official commencement site.
USC's ceremony centers on Trojan traditions, with Tommy Trojan and the marching band leading the celebration. Each year the date shifts slightly, so this countdown rolls forward to the next one automatically.
Commencement weekends book up fast — hotels, restaurants and flights around Los Angeles, California fill months ahead. Share this countdown with family so everyone can plan the trip, and make your own countdown for your graduate's big day.