The main USC University Park Campus is located between Jefferson Blvd. (to the North), Vermont Ave. (to the West), Figueroa St. (to the East) and Exposition Blvd. (to the South). It is easily accessible by freeways and the LA Metro train’s Expo Line, with stops at Exposition/Vermont, Expo Park/USC and Jefferson/USC.
By Car
Parking at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Parking at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Thursday, August 22 is complimentary in parking lots Blue, Yellow and Green, but all cars must exit after the New Student Convocation ceremony is over or by 11:30 a.m. Campus and campus-adjacent parking structures are also complimentary. Coliseum parking lots can be accessed via Martin Luther King Blvd. Please notify the parking attendant that you are attending New Student Convocation, or you can show your event ticket.
ADA parking information at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum can be found here.
Parking at a USC Campus Structure
Parking is free for guests attending Convocation-related activities in all USC campus structures on Thursday, August 22. You must enter campus before 10:00 a.m. to receive complimentary parking. Please note that you must receive a parking permit from the parking attendant at the entrance booth by telling them you are attending New Student Convocation or fill out your information via this parking registration link for a digital parking pass. Overnight parking is not permitted. You will then need to walk to the LA Memorial Coliseum. You can enter the Coliseum at Gate 8 and Gate 23.
Guest instructions on how to obtain a ONE-DAY Digital Parking Pass for USC on-campus parking
- Registration Link/QR Code: Visit this website to register for parking no earlier than 1-2 days prior to your event.
- Vehicle License Plate: Once in the system, please enter license plate information.
- Enter Passcode: DID147
- Parking Confirmation Receipt: After completing your registration, enter your e-mail for a receipt copy (optional). Your license plate is your permit. No paper pass is required to be displayed. You are now all set to park!
- Please make sure you do NOT park in any reserved/signage space as these are for reserved permit holders only and you will be ticketed.
There is no Convocation parking at the USC Village. The USC Village structure is for retail use only, and retail guests will be subject to current parking rates and fees.
Parking is extremely limited on campus and due to the large crowds tends to fill up quickly. Off-campus structures are recommended. Rideshare or public transportation is highly encouraged.
Campus and campus-adjacent parking options include Royal St. Parking Structure (ADA Accessible), Figueroa St. Structure, Flower St. Structure and the USC Shrine Structure. The Grand Ave. Parking Structure (formerly UPX) on the corner of Jefferson Blvd. and Grand Ave. is also available.
USC Transportation will direct you to the next gate or to the off-campus facilities if the structures are full.
By Rideshare Service
For your convenience and to streamline traffic flow during Convocation, designated pick-up and drop-off zones have been arranged for your preferred rideshare service, whether it’s Lyft, Uber or another provider. These zones are conveniently located throughout University Park Campus.
By Train
The Metro Expo Line is the best option to avoid traffic and congestion, and this is highly recommended. It will be running on its usual schedule and stops immediately south of campus at Exposition Blvd. and Trousdale.
For public transportation to USC, LA Metro will be running trains all day for Convocation attendees to use. Fares are sold on TAP cards, so you’ll need to buy them at ticket vending machines or from a Metro representative. For more help with planning your trip to USC via Metro, use the handy LA Metro trip planner.
Tip: Load your TAP card in advance to avoid waiting in line on the day of the event.
Off-Campus Transportation
Trams travel between campus and several satellite locations. Please note there is no scheduled tram service from any hotel in downtown Los Angeles. Please visit the USC Transportation website for the schedule.
Union Station
USC offers limited bus service between Union Station (Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Berth/Station #4) and campus (Jefferson Blvd. at Hoover St.). LA Metro will be running trains all day for Convocation attendees to use. Fares are sold on TAP cards, so you’ll need to buy them at ticket vending machines or from a Metro representative. For more help with planning your trip to USC via LA Metro, use the handy LA Metro trip planner.
Tip: Load your TAP card in advance to avoid waiting in line on the day of the event.