Guests

Parking can be found on-campus in the Main Parking Structure (MS) and West Parking Structure (WS).
Parking is complimentary everywhere on campus for each day of the ceremonies and Masses, May 21 to May 24. Follow signs and safety/traffic personnel to the best available parking upon arrival. ADA placards should be clearly visible for officers to provide direction to the appropriate parking area. USD buses and ADA shuttles will be available to move guests efficiently to the entrance.

Rideshare drop-off and pick-up is located in the Vistas Lot which is west of the Main Entrance on Linda Vista Road.

If needed, parking will also be available at the San Diego County Office of Education (6401 Linda Vista Rd.) parking lot. Buses will pick up and drop off guests at this location.

Accessible seating is on a first come, first served basis and is available at the top of most sections of the arena. Accessible seating is intended for a guest in need and one companion. For undergraduate ceremonies that require guest tickets, the guest and companion are counted among the total number of tickets provided.

An ASL interpreter will be available at the corner of the stage during each ceremony. Graduates should notify their candidate marshal upon arrival to be seated in proximity to the interpreter. In addition, guests requiring an ASL interpreter should be seated in the front rows of Section #8.

The campus community is excited to celebrate the Commencement of the Class of 2026. This is an opportunity to recognize the hard-earned accomplishments of our graduates. Please respect the Commencement ceremony as a space of celebration and inclusion.

A few reminders will ensure a safe and celebratory event:

In the Audience:

• Please be respectful of your fellow guests and keep noise levels to a minimum so names can be clearly heard by those in attendance.
• For the safety of everyone in attendance and to ensure the best possible viewing experience, no flags, banners, signs or oversized objects are permitted in the Jenny Craig Pavilion. Any object impeding the ceremony or experience for others will be confiscated by staff members. Please see below for a full list of prohibited items.
• Adherence to the University of San Diego's alcohol policy will be strictly enforced. No alcoholic beverages of any kind are permitted to be brought onto campus or into the Jenny Craig Pavilion.

Prohibited Items:

For the safety of everyone in attendance and to ensure the best viewing experience, the following items are prohibited:

• Aerosols, mace or pepper spray
• Animals, or assistance animals, except for service dogs, specifically trained to assist a person with a disability
• Bags or backpacks larger than 12" x 12" x 20"
• Balloons and any other floating items that may block the view of others
• Banners, flags, signs, placards or any other object that may block the view of others
• Coolers
• Explosives
• Fireworks
• Knives (regardless of size)
• Large golf umbrellas and long pole objects
• Laser lights and laser pointers
• Noisemakers, such as air horns, whistles or drums
• Plastic replica of weapons
• Portable or folding chairs
• Sharp and/or pointed objects, scissors or knitting needles
• Tripods for cameras
• Voice-enhancement devices such as bullhorns
• Weapons

Bartell Hotels offers discounted room rates (15% off their best available rate) to friends and visitors of USD and donates 10% of all total room costs back to the university in support of student scholarships. All eight Bartell Hotels are conveniently located near campus as well as other major San Diego attractions, with many being situated on the water's edge. Book here: https://www.bartellhotels.com/usd

Commencement Brunch at USD
La Gran Terraza
Hahn University Center, level 2
May 24, 2026 (Sunday) 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Reservations: https://www.lagranterraza.com/
Cost: Adults $75, Children (6-12) $35, (Children 5 and younger are free when accompanied by a paid adult). Complimentary champagne or mimosa for student graduates (21+).