EVENTS
USC Thornton Commencement
Join us for our 2025 Commencement Week celebrations and events.
COMMENCEMENT DAY | FRIDAY, MAY 16, 2025
Schedule of Events
Ceremony: USC Thornton’s Satellite Ceremony at the Epstein Family Plaza will host graduating bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral students beginning at 9:00am.
Reception: A reception will be held immediately after the school ceremony at Ramo Lawn, next to the Ramo Hall of Music (RHM) building.
Tickets: All graduating students attending commencement ceremonies are required to reserve tickets for themselves and up to ten named guests, free of charge. Ticketing details
are available at the USC Commencement site.
Students: Please review USC’s Frequently Asked Questions to make your own commencement preparations.
Get Ready to Celebrate
Be sure to arrive early and make any necessary arrangements to enjoy your graduate’s special day. For a full list of frequently asked questions, please visit USC’s main Commencement 2025 page.
No Smoking
USC is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor & outdoor facilities on university grounds.
Beware Sun Exposure
Activities may involve prolonged exposure to the sun. Sunscreen, water, & hats are recommended.
THURSDAY, MAY 15 | 9:30AM – 12:00 PM
Honors Convocation
Graduating students from across all departments and programs of USC Thornton are celebrated for their accomplishments at the 2025 Honors Convocation.
Schedule
9:30 a.m. Continental Breakfast
10:00 a.m. Convocation Begins
12:00 p.m. Convocation Ends
Location
Convocation will be held at Town & Gown on the University Park Campus. Click here for directions.
Stay Connected
If you require additional information about the USC Thornton School of Music Ceremony, please contact the Thornton Commencement team at: thornton.commencement@usc.edu