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These tickets are free of charge and will automatically populate in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/usctrojans.evenue.net\/signin?continue=%2Fmyaccount\">ticketing accounts<\/a>\u00a0of eligible graduates by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Parking can be found at any available structure on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. Parking is extremely limited on campus and, due to the large crowds, tends to fill up quickly. Off-campus structures are recommended. Use of rideshare and public transportation options are highly encouraged.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>ADA-Accessible Seating<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Accessible seating will be available at the USC Dornsife Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony and does not require a reservation. Please note that this seating area allows one additional guest to sit alongside the guest using a wheelchair\/walker. Guests are welcome to sit in general seating nearby, subject to availability.<\/li>\n<li>Guests with limited mobility are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair, as wheelchair rentals will not be available on Wednesday, May 13, 2026.<\/li>\n<li>Be advised, there is no elevator in the McCarthy parking structure. If you have any guests that require the use of an elevator, please use Flower Street parking structure, Royal Street structure or USC Shrine Parking structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Close Captioning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>All USC Dornsife Commencement Ceremonies will be close captioned. To access the live caption feed on your personal device, To access the live caption feed on your personal device, please use this <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.com\/v3\/__https:\/www.streamtext.net\/player?event=DORNSIFE__;!!LIr3w8kk_Xxm!tMixbHNlYQtxLJ9HbVwLce4eLc5_EwRHWS77atpnK93GAloL3nQREubEQi_IW2hC7GYCeqcRi1Ouaw$\">link<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Guests needing accommodations beyond the above listed in order to participate in this event, may contact\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:events@dornsife.usc.edu\">events@dornsife.usc.edu<\/a>\u00a0by Thursday, April 30, 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Duration of Ceremony<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The ceremony will last approximately one and half (1.5) hours noting that timing may vary depending on the total number of participants.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Reception<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There will be a reception held immediately following the USC Dornsife Ph.D. Hooding Ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Livestream<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For those who cannot join us in Los Angeles, all in-person ceremonies will be broadcast online, live and on-demand for future viewing. A link will be shared closer to Commencement Week.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Virtual programs will be available online and accessible via QR code on Commencement Day. 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