UCLA's own site projects June 11-13, 2027 (labeled tentative). USC's own site's most recent confirmed date is 2026's May 14, at the LA Memorial Coliseum.
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What’s confirmed
UCLA’s own commencement site projects June 11-13, 2027, for its College Commencement, based on the academic calendar, but labels it “tentative and, therefore, subject to change.” USC’s own commencement site’s most recently confirmed date is 2026’s — Thursday, May 14, at the LA Memorial Coliseum — shown here as the reference.
Two separate schools, two separate schedules
UCLA and USC are unaffiliated universities on opposite sides of Los Angeles, each running its own commencement — worth confirming which one you’re planning around.
Where this fits with your hotel plan
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Frequently asked questions
Are UCLA and USC related?
No — they're separate, unaffiliated universities on opposite sides of Los Angeles, each with its own commencement schedule.
Where is UCLA's ceremony held?
Pauley Pavilion, on UCLA's Westwood campus, per the pattern from recent years — the 2027 schedule is still labeled tentative.
Where is USC's ceremony held?
The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, 3911 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90037, per the 2026 pattern — 2027 hadn't been published as of this check.
Where does everyone stay for the weekend?
See [where to stay](/ucla-usc/where-to-stay) for the Los Angeles area, or [sold out, now what](/ucla-usc/sold-out-now-what) for Downtown LA and Santa Monica.
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