Processional Information

Participating in the Investiture Processional

The university is proud to invite delegates from across the globe to march in the official processional at the investiture of President Kim. Delegates include all USC faculty and retired faculty, along with select students, staff, and alumni representing groups across the university, as well as local community representatives and distinguished representatives from various colleges, universities, and learned societies.

Please note that the information in this section only contains information for those who will be marching in the official processional. If you will be attending the ceremony as a spectator, please visit the General Guest Information page. 

Assembly

On Friday, Oct. 16, all delegates will assemble on campus between 8:30 a.m. and 9:15 a.m. At 9:00 a.m., non-marching guests should move to seating in Alumni Park, and delegates will be lined up in preparation for the investiture processional, which begins promptly at 9:30 a.m.

Processional

The investiture processional will begin promptly at 9:30 a.m. and will last about 25 minutes. All delegates will march from the front steps of Bovard Auditorium into Alumni Park. Each group of delegates will have at least one marshal who will lead the group to the appropriate seating area.

Investiture ceremony

The investiture ceremony will begin immediately following the processional. This historic academic ceremony marks the formal installation of President Kim.

Parking

To receive complimentary parking, you must register for a digital parking pass.