USC is a smoke-free and animal free campus.

GALEN CENTER

All guests will go through a metal detector to enter the Galen Center. Please be advised of the Galen Center guest policy.

Clear Bag Policy: To provide a safer environment for the public and significantly expedite guest entry into the venue, Galen Center enforces a clear bag policy that limits the size and type of bags that may be brought into the arena for all events (one clear bag no larger than 12” x 6” x 12” per person).

Due to venue policy, strollers are NOT allowed in the venue seating area. Please plan to bring anything you need for a baby/young child to sit in your seats.

Please review the items prohibited at Galen Center before you arrive.

LIVE STREAM

All USC Rossier Commencement Ceremonies will be live streamed via USC Commencement Platform

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Master’s Commencement Ceremony

The Master’s Commencement Ceremony will take place on Saturday, May 16 at 4:30 p.m. at the USC Galen Center.

 NOTE THE BEFORE YOU ARRIVE:

• Guest tickets are NOT required for USC Rossier Ceremonies. 
• Guests will be admitted into the venue at 3:45 p.m.
• Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

ACCESSIBILITY (USC Rossier Ceremonies):

Close Captioning

• All USC Rossier Commencement Ceremonies will be close captioned. To access the live caption feed on your personal device, use this link.

ADA-Accessible Seating:

Galen Center can accommodate guests in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility.

• • Accesible Seating is on a first come first serve basis. Only one person in addition to guest in wheelchair/walker will be allowed to sit in this area. No reservation needed.
  • Accessible seating can be located at the top of sections 103, 104, 105, 106, 115, 116 & 117 on the main concourse level.
  • For additional seating in the upper-level sections, accessible seating can be found in sections 201, 202, 204, 205, 206, 207, 208, 217, 218 & 219.
  • For guests requiring assistance accessing upper-level seats in the Galen Center, elevators are located in the northwest corner of the building (closest to the north doors near the Jefferson Street and Figueroa Street intersection).
  • Usher can assist guests with locating accessible seating once you arrive.
  • Wheelchairs will NOT be provided. Please bring your own.
  • The USC Galen Center website includes the venues accessible information, please review. No tickets are needed for commencement.

Guests needing accommodations beyond the above listed in order to participate in this event, may contact rossier.events@usc.edu by April 30, 2026.

PARKING

Campus access points, transportation and parking information can be found at commencement.usc.edu/guests/transportation/

Please note, the closest parking structure to our ceremony location is the Shrine and Figueroa Parking Structures.