USC graduation Countdown
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.
📅 Heads up: this date isn't officially confirmed yet — it's our best estimate based on past years' schedule, and we'll update it the moment the real date is announced.
How many days until USC Commencement?
USC Commencement is on Thursday, May 13, 2027, which is 306 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
About USC's commencement
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.
Planning around graduation
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.
Quick facts
- Founded in 1880
- Centered on Trojan traditions
- Held in Alumni Park in mid-May
- Home of the USC Trojans
USC Commencement — frequently asked questions
When is USC Commencement?
USC Commencement is on Thursday, May 13, 2027.
How many days until USC Commencement?
USC Commencement is on Thursday, May 13, 2027, which is 306 days away. The live countdown above ticks down to the exact moment, to the second.
Fact-checked & updated July 2026 · alarm-clock.org