The USC campus is located just 2 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, making it easy to access from several major freeways. If you’re coming from the Harbor Freeway (I-110), take the Exposition Boulevard exit. At the end of the exit, you’ll see the USC campus on your right, just one block down. If you’re traveling on the Santa Monica Freeway (I-10), exit at Vermont Avenue and head south. Continue until you reach Jefferson Boulevard, which will take you right to the campus.
By Car
Parking at USC
Parking for New Student Convocation on Tuesday, February 18, is complimentary for students and their guests at the McCarthy Way Structure at USC McCarty Way and Figueroa Street (enter off Figueroa Street). In order to receive complimentary parking, please fill out your information via this parking registration link for a digital parking pass.
Enter the structure after 2:00 p.m. to receive complimentary parking. Overnight parking is not permitted. If you have any issues, please stop at the entrance booth for assistance from the parking attendant.
Here’s how to obtain a ONE-DAY Digital Parking Pass at USC:
- Registration Link/QR Code: Please register no earlier than 1-2 days before your event & click here: https://www.offstreet.io/location/0SGANDOS
- Vehicle License Plate: Your License plate is your permit. No paper pass is needed.
- Parking Confirmation Receipt: Enter your e-mail for a copy of the receipt (optional). You are now all set to park.
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.
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 the 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.