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:
Art History |
Master of Science in Applied Behavior Analysis |
Chemistry |
Master of Science in Applied Psychology |
Classics |
Middle East Studies |
East Asian Area Studies Program |
Physics and Astronomy |
East Asian Languages and Cultures |
Psychology |
Economics |
Slavic Languages and Literatures |
Gender and Sexuality Studies |
Sociology |
History |
Spatial Sciences Institute |