GROUP TWO

General Information

• The Group Two Satellite Ceremony takes place on The Allyson Felix Field.
• The ceremony will begin at 2:30 P.M. on Friday, May 12, 2023 with the procession of graduates.

Graduate Information

• A rehearsal will be held the week of Commencement on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 12:00 P.M. on the Allyson Felix Field. Students planning to participate in the Satellite Ceremony are strongly encouraged to attend rehearsal.
• On May 12th, following your department reception please plan on arriving at The Allyson Felix Field no later than 1:30 P.M.
• Signs will direct graduates to the check in and line up area. Ph.D graduates, Masters graduates and Undergraduates will line up separately.
• 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, 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 Two Department Receptions:

Each USC Dornsife department in Group Two hosts a reception immediately following the Main Commencement Ceremony.  Graduates in that department and their guests are invited to attend. Click here to download a USC Campus Map.

Click on your major below to find out details about your Satellite Ceremony: