The Group 3 Satellite Ceremony takes place at the Shrine Auditorium. The ceremony will begin at
11:00 a.m. with the procession of graduates.

Graduate Information

• A rehearsal, on Tuesday, May 14 at 2:30pm , will be held at the Shrine Auditorium.  Students planning to participate in the Satellite Ceremony are strongly encouraged to attend. An email with rehearsal date and time will be sent to graduating students in April.

• On May 17th immediately after the main ceremony has concluded, proceed directly to the Shrine Auditorium.

• Signs will direct graduates to the line-up area off of Royal Street in the Expo Hall. Undergraduates will line up by major; PhD graduates and Masters graduates will line-up separately.

• Before getting into line, completely fill out a namecard found on tables in the line-up area. A Commencement staff member will collect the card from you before you go on stage to receive your diploma cover.

• Click here for the graduate stage procession diagram.

• Once all graduates have processed and are seated, the satellite ceremony will begin. A Dean's Office representative will preside over the ceremony. Each graduate will proceed to the stage by major to have their name announced and receive their diploma cover.

• Three professional pictures will be taken, one before you receive your diploma cover, one while receiving your diploma cover and one with your diploma cover.

• After you receive your diploma all graduates must return to their seats until the conclusion of the ceremony.

Group 3 Department Receptions:

Each department in USC Dornsife hosts a reception immediately following the Group Satellite Ceremony.  Graduates in that major and their guests are invited to attend. 

Please see below for Department Reception Locations.
Click here for a map of the department receptions.

Economics
Kaprielian Hall (KAP) Patio: South Side

International Relations 
Lawn behind SOS

Political Science
Von KleinSmid Center (VKC), North Patio