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Keck School of Medicine of USC

Commencement

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Honoring the Class of 2026

The Keck School of Medicine of USC will celebrate the Class of 2026 with two commencement ceremonies honoring graduates from a broad range of academic and clinical programs, including the MD Program, PhD and master’s programs, the Physician Assistant Program, the Speech-Language Pathology program, and the DNAP program.

For full event details and the complete university-wide schedule, visit the USC Commencement Week website. With more than 100 events held across campus and more than 18,000 degrees expected to be conferred, commencement week is a landmark celebration for graduates, families, and the university community.

Group 1

Doctoral, Master’s & Undergraduate Program

    • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00 am
    • Location: Galen Center
    • Commencement Speaker: Paula Cannon, PhD, Distinguished Professor of Immunology and Immune Therapeutics, Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, and Biomedical Engineering, and Special Adviser to the Provost

 

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Group 2

MD and Clinical Programs

  • Date: Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM
  • Location: Galen Center
  • Commencement Speaker: Elena Fuentes-Afflick, MD, MPH, Chief Scientific Officer of the AAMC
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USC Commencement Resources

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About

About USC’s main Commencement ceremony.

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For Graduates

Prepare for your milestone! Explore our Celebration Kits. Learn about the Regalia and Commemorative Items.

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Plan your visit

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