Commencement
Spring 2027 Commencement
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Ceremony
More Information on Dates, Times, and Locations will be updated soon.
Please come back in the beginning of the Spring semester
Main Stage Ceremony
Date: Thursday, May 13th, 2027
Time: 6:30 PM
Location: Los Angeles Coliseum
Find Additional Information: By visiting USC Commencement Website or clicking here.
USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work Ceremony (MSN, MSW, DSW, and PhD)
Graduate Commencement Ceremony: Congratulations on your milestone!
Date: Friday, May 14th, 2027
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Shrine Auditorium (No Professional, Long Lens, or Telephoto lenses Cameras will not permitted into the venue)
Keynote Speaker: TBD
Tickets: Each Graduate will get a student ticket plus 10 guest tickets, more tickets can be requested.
Additional Tickets: More information to follow.
Reception: TBD
Cap & Gown Rental
General Information
Diplomas
Diplomas are mailed to graduates by the university approximately three weeks following the commencement ceremonies. All questions or concerns regarding diplomas (i.e. name adjustments, mailing address, etc.) should be directed to the Office of Academic Records and Registrar. Individual schools do not handle anything related to diploma production or distribution.
Eligibility
Students who complete their degree in December 2026, May 2027, or August 2027 are eligible to participate in the 2027 social work commencement ceremony.
This program is open to all eligible individuals. The USC Suzanne Dworak-Peck School of Social Work operated all of its programs and activities consistent with the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Eligibility is not determined based on race, sex, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or any other prohibited factor.
Questions should be directed to swevents@usc.edu.
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