The USC campus is located just 2 miles southwest of Downtown Los Angeles, making it easy to access from several major freeways and the Expo Line trains. 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. Metro riders can use stops at Exposition Boulevard / Vermont, Expo Park / USC, and Jefferson / USC.
By Car
Parking at the USC Galen Center
Parking for New Student Convocation on Friday, January 9 is complimentary for students and their guests at the Figueroa Street Structure, located at 3533 South Flower Street, Los Angeles, CA 90007 (enter off Figueroa Street, North of Exposition Blvd).
Important Parking Reminders:
- To qualify for complimentary parking you must either:
- Receive a parking permit from the parking attendant at the entrance booth by telling them you are attending New Student Convocation.
- Register for a one-day digital parking pass by following the instructions provided below.
- Keep in mind, overnight parking is not permitted.
- Enter the parking structure before 10:00 a.m. to qualify for complimentary parking.
- If you have any issues, please stop at the entrance booth for assistance from the parking attendant.
How to Register For Your One-Day Digital Parking Pass
- Registration Link/QR Code: https://www.offstreet.io/location/VYSCQVVD (please register no earlier than January 6th)
- Enter Pass Code: DID398
- Provide Your License Plate Number: Your license plate serves as your parking permit. No paper pass is required.
- Optional: Enter your email address to receive a confirmation receipt.
Once registered, you’re all set to park.
Additional Information
- Do not park in any reserved or marked spaces, as these are for designated permit holders only.
- There is no Convocation parking at USC Village. The USC Village structure is reserved for retail parking, and retail rates will apply.
By Rideshare Service
To help manage traffic during Convocation, designated pick-up and drop-off zones have been set up across the University Park campus for rideshare services like Lyft, Uber, and others.
By Train
The Metro Expo Line is the best way to avoid traffic and congestion around campus. The train will run on its usual schedule and stops just south of campus at Exposition Boulevard and Trousdale.
LA Metro trains will operate all day for Convocation attendees. Fares are paid with TAP cards, which can be purchased at ticket vending machines or from Metro representatives. For help planning your trip, use the LA Metro trip planner.
Tip: Load your TAP card in advance to skip lines 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. Visit the USC Transportation site for the schedule.
Union Station
USC provides limited bus service between Union Station (Patsaouras Transit Plaza, Berth #4) and campus (Jefferson Boulevard at Hoover Street). LA Metro trains will run all day for Convocation attendees. Fares are paid with TAP cards, available at ticket vending machines or from Metro representatives. For trip planning, use the LA Metro trip planner.