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About the Event

Game times and television plans for USC’s 2024 football season will be announced at a later date.  Trojan fans interested in purchasing tickets for USC’s debut in the Big Ten Conference can visit usctrojans.com/2024deposit  for more information. USC’s 2024 conference home opponents will be  Nebraska ,  Penn State ,  Rutgers  and  Wisconsin .

Here are some quick tips to make sure you have a great game day experience:

• Plan ahead and know how you are getting to the Coliseum.  Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps .
• Most traffic into Exposition Park is right-turn only.  Left-turn pockets will be closed.
• Go Metro on Gameday.  Take advantage of the E (Expo) Line with two stops adjacent to the Coliseum.
• Exposition Park Lots are permit only.  There are no cash lots at Exposition Park during USC football games.
• USC campus parking structures now feature Text2Park  technology – all you need is your license plate, a mobile phone, and a credit card!
• Get here early.  Review policies , be prepared for metal detector screening and have items clearly displayed in a clear bag .
• Arrive at the gates no later than 60 minutes before kickoff.
• The Coliseum is cashless.  Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.
• The Coliseum is a no smoking venue.  Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum.
• Download mobile tickets to your digital wallet on your mobile device before arriving. Printed versions and screenshots are not accepted. More information about USC Trojans Mobile Tickets.

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and USC are excited to welcome you back to live events.  You have our commitment to deliver the best experience for our guests and employees in a safe and clean environment.

California’s COVID-19 State of Emergency is over, but COVID-19 has not gone away. Please keep taking steps to prevent the spread. In accordance with the State of California and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health’s updated guidelines , Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines , including recommended booster doses. Follow recommendations for  isolation   if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19. If you are at  high risk of getting very sick , talk with a healthcare provider about additional prevention actions. People may choose to mask at any time. People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a high-quality  mask or respirator  when indoors in public.

• Before leaving for the event, conduct a wellness assessment of yourself and family members if you are healthy enough to attend a public event.
• If you have a cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing and fever or chills, or if you are currently under isolation or quarantine orders, please return home and contact your health care provider.
• If you have a temperature of 100 degrees or higher you may not enter the venue.
• If you have experienced symptoms during or after your visit please contact your health care provider.
• Please note that protocols are subject to change.

• There is no longer a requirement to provide proof of vaccination for entry.
• The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and California Department of Public Health suggest to stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines , including recommended booster doses.

• A face mask is no longer required to be worn during events.
• People may choose to mask at any time.
• People with symptoms, a positive test, or exposure to someone with COVID-19 should wear a high-quality  mask or respirator  when indoors in public.
• Wearing a face mask is proven to help prevent transmission of the virus, particularly to persons with prolonged, cumulative exposure or persons with higher risk of illness.

• All tickets should be purchased in advance. Event day ticket sales at the box office may not be available.
• All tickets will be delivered as mobile tickets to scan upon entry.
• Please review Los Angeles County Travel Advisory for updates.

• Cleaning practices are in alignment with CDC, WHO, OSHA and Public Health recommendations to help facilitate the effective removal of germs.
• All restrooms have dedicated attendants and be routinely cleaned and disinfected each hour during the event.
• Clean hands keep you healthy! Wash and scrub regularly for at least twenty (20) seconds to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses.
• Disinfectants in use are EPA approved for use against SARS-CoV-2.

• Please return to your seat while actively eating or drinking.
• ALL food and beverage should be consumed while stationary or seated, regardless of vaccination status.
• Concessions may operate at reduced capacity and some menus may not be available.
• Food may be served fully-wrapped and in a closable container.
• Single-serving food items may be brought into the venue in an approved clear bag or carried by hand.

PRIORITY ACCESS AND BUILDING SERVICES

The Coliseum is a fully accessible venue.  Outside of the Coliseum, curb ramps are enhanced to increase accessibility from key parking lot approaches. 

Every gate has a priority line for guests with mobility impairments up until 30 minutes before the start of the event. Within the final 30 minutes, all lanes will be open to all guests.

Accessible seating sections feature in-seat service for patrons in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility.  Information cards will be provided at your seating location during the event.

Handrails and more aisles have been added to make it easier for guests who need a little more help to navigate the stairs and get to their seats. We’ve also added more semi-ambulatory seats, which are aisle seats with arm rests that raise to make it easier to transfer to the seat.

We encourage all guests with mobility disabilities to utilize personal forms of transportation, including wheelchairs and scooters. If you need to recharge your motorized wheelchair, you may do so at the West Administration Building, located across from Tunnel 11. Patrons should bring all cords and accessories needed to charge their devices. Chargers must use a 110-volt, 20 amp circuit. We cannot provide wheelchair or scooter rentals.

An online map with locations of ADA services can be found by clicking here .

ACCESSIBLE SEATING

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum can accommodate guests in wheelchairs or with restricted mobility. The Coliseum features multiple areas at Street level that do not require ramps or lifts to access. Situated at a midpoint between field level and the uppermost rows of the Coliseum, these areas can be accessed directly through accessible tunnels, which lead into the seating area of the Coliseum. These locations are situated around most of the circumference of the venue.

People who require accessible seating because of a disability are permitted to purchase tickets for accessible seats. Tickets for accessible seats may be sold to individuals who require accessible seating themselves or to someone purchasing on their behalf. People with disabilities who do not require the specific features of accessible seating but merely prefer them are not entitled to purchase accessible seats. Reserved seating in designated sections is available in advance, on a season or individual event basis, based on availability.

On event day, guests who previously purchased a non-accessible game ticket but require accessible seating will be accommodated on a first-come, first-served basis, based on availability.

For assistance, please contact the USC Ticket Office at (213) 740-GOSC(4672)

For guests that need additional assistance reaching upper level seats in the Coliseum, escalators are located adjacent to Tunnels 4, 11, and 19.

ACCESSIBLE DROP-OFF AND PICK UP

Drop-off and pick-up for guests with disabilities should be made on Exposition Park Drive after entering from South Figueroa at W. 39th Street.  Please be aware drop-off and/or pick-up may be difficult due to heavy traffic and congestion.  Due to post-game traffic patterns, pick-up in this area may be delayed up to 45-60 minutes after the game until streets can be re-opened for access.

ACCESSIBLE PARKING AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

ADA accessible parking is available in Expo Park.  Marked ADA spaces may not be reserved in advance are subject to availability based on arrival.  Event parking permit holders may park in ADA spaces, provided they have a valid ADA placard to do so.  Due to an extremely high demand for accessible parking, Expo Park is unfortunately unable to accommodate all of our guests, so please arrive early to ensure that you have a space in a lot. Please arrive with your state issued placard and identification, and parking personnel will guide you to your parking area. Event parking rates may vary per event.

It is recommended that guests with disabilities take the Metro E (Expo) Line to the Expo Park/USC stop on Exposition Boulevard when visiting the Coliseum. Click here for more information about Accessibility on Metro .

GATE ENTRANCE

Gate 29 is the Coliseum’s designated ADA entrance. After using the ADA entry, please visit the Accessible Services kiosk immediately inside the gate for any questions.

ACCESSIBLE SERVICES KIOSKS

Accessible Services Kiosks are conveniently located inside the stadium at Section 109A, Gate 23 and Gate 29. Additional assistance is also available at the West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. At these locations, guests with disabilities can:

• Request a ticket exchange for accessible seating
• Charge wheelchair batteries and other assistive technology (available at West Administration Building only)
• Pick-up assistive listening devices
• Rent a sensory bag
• Learn about other accessible services at the Coliseum

CLOSED CAPTIONING

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum provides closed captioning services for all major events. To confirm that closed captioning service will be available, please email  LA Coliseum  with the event name and the date service is requested. Requests should be made at least one week in advance to the event date.

The service provides text of all public address announcements during the game. You can access the service from your browser on any smart phone or mobile device. Data rates may apply. To access the service from your mobile device go to  www.CaptionedText.com  and enter Confirmation: 2650 (for English) at the top of the page. If you need assistance during an event, please text to (213) 263-4007. Data rates may apply.

HEARING AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED

Assistive listening devices for fans with hearing or visual impairments are available for checkout at Customer Service located in the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11.

Individuals with disabilities who need accommodations to attend an event may contact [email protected]. It is requested that individuals requiring accommodations or auxiliary aids such as sign language interpreters and alternative format materials notify us at least 14 days prior to the event. Every reasonable effort will be made to provide reasonable accommodations in an effective and timely manner.

SERVICE ANIMALS

Service animals are welcome inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Service animals must remain on a leash or in a harness at all times unless either the handler is unable because of a disability to use a harness, leash, or other tether, or the use of a harness, leash, or other tether would interfere with the service animals safe, effective performance of work or tasks, in which case the service animal must be otherwise under the handler´s control (e.g., voice control, signals, or other effective means). If you intend to bring a service animal to the building, please notify your ticket representative at the time of purchase so that an aisle seat may be reserved for you if available. An animal relief area is provided at Gate 16 and Gate 33 in the Olympic Plaza. Guests with service animals are responsible for cleaning up after their animals and for their appropriate behavior toward other guests and Coliseum personnel at all times. A failure to do may result in the animal’s removal from the stadium. The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is not responsible for the care or supervision of a service animal.

WHEELCHAIR TRANSPORTS

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is proud to provide assistance inside the stadium for guests with special needs. This service is free and can be requested through Customer Service. Disabled assistance is available upon request at all entry gates. To minimize wait times, we suggest that you make arrangements prior to the event you are attending by calling 213-747-7111 or email [email protected] . During event hours, please call or text “ADA” to 213 263-4007. So that we may assist multiple guests, please be aware that our staff will not remain with you during the event, and you are not allowed to remain in the wheelchair during the event. In addition, the Coliseum does not rent wheelchairs or crutches.

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is located at: 3911 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90037

All guests will be required to provide appropriate proof of age with one the following forms of identification:

• Valid U.S. Driver’s License
• Any valid U.S. State or Federal Government issued I.D.
• Any Valid U.S. Passport and/or Passport Card
• U.S. Military I.D.
• Valid Foreign Passport

Guests may not possess or purchase more than two (2) alcoholic beverages at a time. Shots may not be served at any time. Caps will be removed from all bottles. All glass containers must be poured into cups.

All concession stands and portable units will stop serving alcohol at least thirty minutes before the end of the event, at the end of the third quarter during football and at the 70 th minute during soccer matches. For other events, alcohol cut-off times will be determined by Coliseum Management.

Alcohol of any kind may not be brought into or removed from the Coliseum. During USC football games, alcohol may not be removed from the Scholarship Club Tower.

Any guest who is determined to be deliberately concealing alcohol while entering the Coliseum will not be permitted to enter the building. A person exhibiting visible signs of impairment will not be permitted into the Coliseum. Any guest who exhibits behavior that distracts or inconveniences, or otherwise, interferes with another guest’s enjoyment of the event may be removed from the Coliseum.

Alcohol will not be served to any underage person or visibly impaired guest. Alcohol beverage sales may be curtailed or prohibited at the discretion of management.

Service dogs or service-dogs-in-training for guests with disabilities are allowed.  All other animals are prohibited.

The Coliseum and University grounds and facilities may not be used for commercial purposes such as sales, advertising, or promotional activity without prior approval. Authorized corporate sponsors must be licensed in advance of the event. Violators are subject to trespass ordinances. For information about marketing activities during USC football or athletic events, sponsors should contact USC Sports Properties at (213) 821-5294.

Baby changing areas are available at all Street level restrooms; and in Men’s and Women’s restrooms on the Concourse level at sections 1-2, 11-12, 14-15, 17-18, 22-23, 26-27.

Bag Check areas will be made available on a first-come-first-serve basis on South Lawn (near Gate 23). Bag check opens when gates open and closes one hour after the event.  The availability of bag checks and fees are subject to change without notice.

The Coliseum prohibits bags, backpacks and other containers from entering the venue, with the following exceptions:

• One bag that is clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and does not exceed 12” by 6” by 12”, or;
• A one-gallon clear plastic storage bag (Ziploc bag or similar).
• In addition to one of the clear bags noted above, guests may also carry in a small clutch bag or purse approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap.
• An exception will be made for medically necessary items after proper inspection.

Prohibited bags include, but are not limited to: purses larger than a clutch bag, coolers, briefcases, backpacks, fanny packs, cinch bags, luggage of any kind, oversized seat cushions with pockets or metal structures, computer bags and camera bags or any bag larger than the permissible size.

These measures are designed to promote public safety while encouraging guests to limit the items they bring into the venue to create a more efficient screening and entry process. We ask that all items are visible when entering the venue. The fewer items that are concealed, the quicker the process becomes.

All approved bags are subject to inspection upon entry. For more information on the Coliseum Bag Policy, please visit www.lacoliseum.com/beclear .

To maintain a family atmosphere, the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum management reserves the right to prohibit any signs, banners, or similar items at any time. Signs and banners may be held during a game as long as they meet these conditions:

• Any flag or banner is not larger than 3 feet x 5 feet.  Sticks and poles are also prohibited.
• Do not contain commercial or political endorsement, messages or logos, obscene or indecent language, images, graphic depictions or incite violence, create danger or pose security risks.
• Not in the field of play.
• Do not obstruct the sightline of another guest.
• Do not cover up any existing signage.
• Not affixed to metal rods, wooden posts or any other material that could cause harm to other patrons.
• Not paraded around the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• They are not in poor taste as determined in sole discretion of the team or Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Bottles and cans of any kind are prohibited inside the Coliseum.  Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed and limited to 2 bottles per person.

The Coliseum Box Office is located at Gate 29 and is open Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Hours may vary based on events and are subject to change without notice.

On game days, additional box office locations can be found at Gate 1 and Gate 19. Ticket Sales and Will Call typically open at least three hours before an event.

All USC Football games (both Home and Away) will be broadcast live on USC’s Flagship Station, ESPN Radio 710, and the Trojan Radio Network. Check www.usctrojans.com for updates. Pre-game radio show will be broadcast live from the Trojan Fan Fest starting four hours prior to kickoff.

Bus and oversized vehicle parking is by reservation only. Availability is very limited and there is a fee to park. Contact USC Game Management at 213-740-4174 for more information.

Guests are allowed to bring still cameras provided they do not have detachable lenses and do not interfere with other guests’ view of the event. Camera lenses are limited to 3-inches. Video cameras and tripods are not permitted. All commercial use of photographs depicting game action are allowed only through a licensing agreement. Policies may vary per event without notice.

The Coliseum is cashless. Only credit/debit cards and mobile pay are accepted.

Children who are two years of age and under are admitted free as long as they are held in a lap and do not interfere with other guests’ view of the event.  Strollers are prohibited.

Child ID bands are available at customer service locations.  It is suggested that the band, ticket stubs, a nametag and/or any other additional information be pinned to the clothing of any young child that might require assistance. These measures will assist any USC personnel in reuniting guests should it become necessary.

To report a lost child, please contact the nearest police officer or USC staff member, or go to customer service located at the Coliseum Administration Building across from Tunnel 11.

The Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum provides closed captioning services for all major events. To confirm that closed captioning service will be available, please email LA Coliseum at with the event name and the date service is requested. Requests should be made at least one week in advance to the event date.

The service provides text of all public address announcements during the game. You can access the service from your browser on any smart phone or mobile device. Data rates may apply. To access the service from your mobile device go to www.CaptionedText.com and enter Confirmation: 2650 at the top of the page. If you need assistance during an event, please text to (213) 263-4007. Data rates may apply.

It is a violation to stand in Tunnels or sit in Aisles per LAFD Fire Code 4701.4.1.3. Please keep all aisles and tunnels clear of obstructions. Your cooperation is appreciated.

Only authorized personnel with proper credentials will be permitted on the field before, during, and after a game. Any unauthorized person going on to the field will be removed and subject to ejection and/or arrest.

The fan food menus from Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Executive Chef John Brenning are taking the gameday experience to new and exciting levels of flavor, with the addition of new offerings that reflect the dynamic modern dining marketplace and provide just what fans are craving.  Chef Brenning and the Legends at LA Memorial Coliseum culinary team have developed new and innovative big flavor food and beverage features – from house smoked BBQ, traditional Mexican street food, and Hawaiian-style dishes – all celebrating the diverse culinary heritage of the United States, and honoring Los Angeles as a center of fabulous food culture innovation.  Check out the offerings in the images below (click on image for PDF).

Ice chests, coolers and other open beverages are not permitted inside the Coliseum.  The Coliseum does allow factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less (limit two per person) and non-metallic, refillable containers (must be empty upon entry).

Costumes are permitted and must be appropriate as determined by Stadium personnel and security services. Costumes cannot detract from the experience or enjoyment of other patrons.

• Masks or other costume pieces that in any way obscure the face are prohibited from entry. Face paint is permitted as long as it is not offensive in nature.
• Guests are advised that bulky clothing and/or costumes will result in delays at security screening outside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• Guests will be asked to remove their costumes upon arrival at the gates to clear the screening process. Items that do not clear the screening process will be treated as banned items and will not be claim-checked at the gate.
• Costumes must fit within the confines of the guest’s ticketed seat and must allow for safe passage of fans through the seating row.
• Toy or replica weapons are prohibited from entry.
• Any item that is deemed dangerous or perceived to be dangerous, unsafe (spikes, sharp looking objects, mallets, etc.) or offensive will not be allowed in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
• Management reserves the right to deny entry to anyone refusing to remove dangerous or perceived to be dangerous pieces of a costume or clothing.

Guest experience and satisfaction is a high priority of Coliseum Management.  Guest Services booths are located at Gate 1, Gate 23 and at the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. An additional booth is located on the upper concourse level at Stair 17.

You can also reach a customer service representative by calling or texting 213-263-4007.  Message and data rates may apply.

Coliseum management asks guests not to wear derogatory, profane or offensive clothing.  Guests with improper clothing may be asked to remove the item, cover up the item or leave the venue.

When driving to the venue please carpool with 3 or more people, and plan your travel ahead of time.  Use navigation and traffic apps such as Waze or Google Maps . Please use the following suggested routes:

From the North via the 110 Freeway: Exit Exposition Blvd. –  Turn Left on Flower St. –  Turn Left on Figueroa St. – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

From the South via the 110 Freeway: Exit Martin Luther King Blvd. –Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.  The Express Lane exits directly to 39th St. and the entrance to Exposition Park.

From the East via the 10 Freeway: Exit Vermont St. – Turn Left on to Vermont St. – Continue past the USC Campus – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

From the West via the 10 Freeway: Exit Vermont St. – Turn Right on to Vermont St. – Continue past the USC Campus – Follow Signs to Coliseum parking.

The use of Drone aircraft or Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) is prohibited at all times in Exposition Park and surrounding areas without first obtaining a permit and authorization from the State of California. Use inside the Coliseum is prohibited unless approved by Coliseum management and operators must meet the same requirements for the State of California.

Elevators are located at Tunnel 5 and Tunnel 9 to assist persons with disabilities with access to the upper concourse and Scholarship Club Tower.  Additional elevators are located inside the Founders Suites lobby and next to Tunnel 6 for media and press box access.

Escalators are located near Tunnels 4, 11 and 19.  Escalators will reverse direction at the end of the third quarter.

For the safety and security of our guests, re-entry is not allowed at any event.

We want all our guests to enjoy the event. Please remember to be considerate of those seated near you, cheer constructively and be mindful of good sportsmanship. Behavior that is disruptive to others may result in ejection from the stadium.  Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior. For assistance call or text 213-263-4007. Message and data rates may apply.

In order to ensure a safe and enjoyable environment, we ask that fans refrain from the following behavior at all events.

• Profanity or other offensive language or gestures, whether spoken, written or appearing on apparel
• Smoking (including vaporizers, e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco)
• Intoxication or excessive alcohol consumption or signs of substance impairment that results in irresponsible behavior
• Bringing prohibited items into the venue
• Throwing of items or liquids
• Entering the playing field or court at any time
• Fighting or other threatening behavior, including verbal or physical harassment
• Failure to retain ticket and/or present it to event staff if requested to do so
• Resale of tickets at the venue
• Violation of state or local laws
• Failing to follow instruction of stadium personnel or stadium policies

FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN EJECTION OR ARREST

Fans are encouraged to report inappropriate behavior to management personnel. For assistance, call or text 213-263-4007. Message and data rates may apply.

First aid stations are located on the Street Level Concourse at Gate 1 and adjacent to Gate 16, and on the Upper Concourse level between Upper Tunnels 17-18. Please contact the nearest usher or security officer if medical attention is needed.

Any flag or banner that is larger than 3 feet x 5 feet is not permitted inside the venue.  Sticks and poles are also prohibited.

Footballs landing in the stands as a result of play must be returned to the playing field. A Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum staff member will identify themselves and request the ball returned to the field of play. Failure to do so can result in removal from the venue.

USC Football kickoff times are subject to change for television broadcasts. Visit usctrojans.com for updates.

Gates 1, 4, 8, 19, 23, and 28 will open for guests 90 minutes prior to kickoff (open time subject to change).  Gate 28 is a USC Student entrance only.

The use of laser pointers is strictly prohibited and will result in ejection from the venue.

Lost items may be claimed at the Coliseum West Administration Building across from Tunnel 11. Lost items may be searched for at lacoliseum.liff.app . Found items may be turned over to the office, or given to an usher or security guard in your section. For more information, please call 213-747-7111 on weekdays between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM.

Guests are encouraged to instruct children in their group to find a stadium staff member if they become lost or separated from their group. Lost children will be taken to the Coliseum Administration Building located near Tunnel 11. To report a lost child please contact the nearest police officer, venue or event staff, team representative, or go to Customer Service located at the Coliseum Administration Building located near Tunnel 11.

You can now shop for all the latest Trojan apparel, merchandise, and collectibles at the USC Bookstore shop located next to Gate 19 and Gate 1. Other merchandise stands are located at the Trojan Fan- Fest outside of the Peristyle end of the Coliseum before kickoff, or throughout the street level inside the stadium. To shop for the latest USC Trojan merchandise on non-game days, please visit the official Trojan online Fan Store at shop.usctrojans.com .

USC Athletics distributes mobile tickets for all ticketed home events. The new digital system provides quick and safe ticket delivery of season, mini-plan and single-game tickets and football parking passes via smartphones and the  USC Trojans Game Day App . The move to digital ticketing allows for faster delivery of tickets to fans, contactless transactions and more flexibility for ticket holders.

*PRINTED VERSIONS OF A MOBILE TICKET WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. *MOBILE TICKETS CANNOT BE ACCESSED THROUGH A DESKTOP COMPUTER. PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE USC TROJANS GAME DAY APP TO SAVE & USE TICKETS

Click here for more information about USC Trojans mobile tickets .

Exposition Park Lots open six hours prior to kickoff for permit holders only.  All parking for USC Football in Exposition Park has been sold and distributed in advance.  There are no cash lots in Exposition Park during USC Football games.

New processes and technology have been integrated to help you navigate and plan your game day experience.

REMINDER : On campus  Tailgating Reservations  are required and tailgaters cannot enter campus/set up tailgates until 6 hours before kickoff (even with a reservation).

Event parking this season is  $40/vehicle , and USC Campus parking is now completely  CASHLESS !

Four of our campus parking structures now feature  Text2Park  technology – all you need is your license plate, a mobile phone, and a credit card!

Drive straight in, park in any normal, unmarked space in any of the yellow or green locations below (click on the map to open as a webpage), and text the location code (by the elevator or stairwell) to  25023 . These structures are patrolled using LPR (License Plate Reader) technology, so be sure to enter your license plate information correctly and pay as soon as you park your car.

The Downey (in cardinal on map) and McCarthy (in green on map) structures are open to first-come, first-served sales; the Flower and Royal structures (in black on the map) are not available for daily sales this season.

The Grand Ave structure includes shuttle service to the game provided 3-hours prior to kickoff, and resuming at the start of the 4th quarter until 1 hour after the game.

Follow USC Transportation at  @USCMoves  for more information on gamedays.

GAME DAY VEHICLE TRAFFIC

Please note: Left turn lanes are closed on game day, so plan your route to campus accordingly!

All vehicle traffic will be diverted toward the 10 and 110 freeways after USC football games.

Access to local streets will be limited due to temporary road closures on Exposition, Figueroa, and Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Street closures (outlined in red on the map below) will begin from the end of the third quarter until 60 minutes after the game.

Pedestrian crossings will be clearly marked on all closed streets, please follow all directions from LAPD and LADOT.

ADA Accessible Parking

ADA Accessible parking is available in all USC Campus lots, as well as Exposition Park. By law, these spaces cannot be reserved in advance and, on game days, are offered to guests on a first-come, first-served basis.  Due to an extremely high demand for accessible parking, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate all of our guests, so please arrive early to ensure that you have a space in a lot. Please arrive with your state issued placard and identification, and parking personnel will guide you to your parking area. The fee for parking is $50.

Overnight parking and camping is prohibited

There is no re-entry for parking. Vehicles may not leave and re-enter the parking lot.

Vehicles parked on city streets are subject to citation. This includes Vermont Avenue, Bill Robertson Lane, Figueroa Street, Exposition Blvd. or Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Bus & RV Parking:

Other Public Lots:

Public parking is also available in surrounding surface lots on Figueroa Street and Vermont Avenue at the Browning Street Garage located at Browning Street and Vermont. Parking may be available in other lots near LA Live and the LA Convention Center. Take Metro for transport to USC/Exposition Park.

All persons and their belongings are subject to metal detector screening and bag inspection prior to entering the Coliseum. Guests are encouraged to arrive early to avoid delays. All prohibited items will not be allowed inside the Coliseum.

The following items are NOT ALLOWED in the Coliseum:

• Bags, Backpacks or Purses which do not meet Bag Policy guidelines. Hard or Soft Coolers, Baskets, Packages or Containers;
• Alcoholic Beverages, Bottles or Cans. (Factory sealed bottles of water, 17 oz. or less, are allowed; limit 2 per person);
• Illegal Drugs and Weapons including Firearms, Knives, Explosives, Fireworks, Lighters and Laser Pointers;
• Professional Cameras (lenses longer than 3”) and Camera Equipment, Selfie-Sticks, Tripods and Video or Audio Recording Equipment;
• Banners, Sticks, Poles, Inflatables, Frisbees, Balls, and Unsliced Fruits or Vegetables;
• Umbrellas, Balloons, Strollers, Skateboards and Folding or Beach Chairs;
• Noise making devices such as whistles, horns or musical instruments;
• Pets (Service Animals are allowed);
• The Coliseum is a smoke-free environment. Smoking and smoking implements are prohibited in any area of the Coliseum.

Please do not conceal items. Have all items clearly visible inside an approved bag. All Bags must meet Bag Policy guidelines and are subject to inspection upon entry. For more information on the Coliseum Bag Policy, please visit http://www.lacoliseum.com/beclear .

Exposition Park allows rideshare access from Figueroa St. with drop off and pick up along Expo Park Dr.

During larger events, a designated rideshare area is located at Vermont Ave. between Exposition Blvd. and Downey Way.  After the event, exit Gate 19 or 23 and walk north of the Coliseum to Exposition Blvd. and west to Vermont Ave.

Please be aware that rideshare services are prohibited from entering Exposition Park area until 45 to 60 minutes after an event due to traffic patterns exiting the area.

Only approved seat cushions may be carried into the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Clear seat cushions WITHOUT pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are permitted.

Large seat cushions that have pockets, zippers, compartments, or covers are NOT permitted.

If you see something, say something. Please report suspicious activities to local authorities (such as unattended backpacks, vehicle incursion or drones). Call 877-A-THREAT (877-284-7328) or notify police, stadium security or event staff. In case of emergency at USC, call (213) 740-4321 or 9-1-1.

To ensure guest safety and enjoyment of all games, standing on stadium seats is prohibited.  Standing with the intention to block someone else’s view or when others around you are seated is also prohibited by the Fan Code of Conduct.  Sitting or standing in the aisles and crosswalks, or in ramps and stairways, is also prohibited.

Smoking, smokeless tobacco and smoking implements (including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, pipes, lighters, vaporizers and e-cigarettes) are prohibited in all areas of the Coliseum. The use of smokeless tobacco is prohibited for all events (LAMC 41.50.1). Violators may be subject to eviction and/or citation.

Strollers are not permitted in the seating areas of the Coliseum.  Guests are encouraged to leave strollers at home or in their vehicles. If item check locations are available, strollers must be collapsible and easily stored.  Strollers and other mobility devices may not be left unattended, even at the top of seating sections or adjacent to tunnels accessing seating areas. USC and the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum are not responsible for lost, damaged, stolen or misplaced items.

Much of the Coliseum seating is in direct sunlight during the day.  Protective clothing and use of sunscreen is encouraged. Please use a lotion, cream or ointment based sunscreen from plastic tubes that are clearly marked and carried in a clear bag.  Aerosol and metallic cans are not permitted inside the Coliseum.  Complimentary sunscreen can also be found at customer service locations.

Public parking lots in Exposition Park that surround the Coliseum are managed by the Office of Exposition Park Management, a department of the State of California’s Natural Resources Agency. Please help us keep a safe environment and positive experience for all guests in Exposition Park.

Exposition Park Tailgating Policy

Tailgating is defined as; the use of any item (including tables, chairs, free-standing canopies or umbrellas, awnings attached to recreational vehicles, coolers, barbeques, grills, games, generators, televisions, sound systems, food or drink, food or drink preparation or serving equipment, or other items as identified by the General Manager (or designee) for the purpose of an outdoor gathering by one or more people prior to, during or after a scheduled event.

Please adhere to the following guidelines:

• Tents or canopies exceeding an 8’ x 8’ footprint are not permitted.
• Tailgating is limited to the area directly in front of or behind your vehicle only.
• Box trucks, trailers, grill in-tow, or any catering service from an outside source, are not permitted in parking lots.
• Generators and grills must have a fire extinguisher present while in operation. Please use care when storing flammable materials and please be courteous to neighboring parking spaces in regards to noise and exhaust.
• Tailgating cannot impede vehicle or foot traffic.
• Tailgating may not lock or restrict access to portable toilets. The use or creation of personal toilets or unregulated bathroom facilities is prohibited.
• Tailgating will cease after kickoff.
• Excessive consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
• All guests must be in possession of a valid event ticket or credential.
• Amplified sound is prohibited.
• Glass containers or bottles are prohibited in all areas of Exposition Park. All drinks and items should be placed in plastic or disposable containers.
• Barbecue grills cannot be set-up in areas of overhanging tree limbs or areas that have mulched ground-cover or wood-chips.
• Barbecue grills cannot be left unattended.
• Makeshift barbecue grills or stand-alone fire pits will not be allowed.
• Open flames in the Visitor Parking Structure (VPS) are prohibited.
• Empty spaces may not be reserved or used for the purpose of tailgating.
• Appropriate receptacles must be used for the disposal of hot coals.
• Barbecue grills with covers are allowed.
• All Guest Code of Conduct and parking policies are in effect.

These practices will be strictly enforced by on-site law enforcement and the Los Angeles Fire Department. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in a revocation of tailgating privileges.

For Customer Service or Security, call or text (213) 263-4007. Message and data rates may apply.

Ticket Booths are located on the outside between Gate 1 and Gate 19, open three and two hours prior to kickoff, respectively and close at halftime. Visiting Team Will Call is located at Gate 1.

Game Day tickets are based on availability at both locations.

Phone: (213) 740-GOSC Email: [email protected] Web: www.usctrojans.com/tickets

REPLACEMENT POLICY ON LOST, STOLEN, FORGOTTEN, AND/ OR DESTROYED TICKETS The USC Ticket Office will address lost or stolen ticket issues with the primary account holder on record. Reprints may be issued upon approval of the primary account holder. The USC Ticket Office reserves the right to refuse any replacement ticket request.

TICKET TRANSFER & TICKET TURNBACK USC Athletics offers two great options for fans if you cannot attend the game. Ticket Transfer simplifies the process of transferring your ticket to a friend, and Ticket Turnback sends the tickets back to the Athletic Department so they can then be donated to local charity and non-profit groups that would otherwise not be able to attend USC events.  For more info, visit uscticketoffice.com, click “Account login” and then select “Trojan Ticket Transfer” or “Trojan Turnback.”

WILL CALL General Will Call is located outside at Gate 1. Will Call opens three hours prior to kickoff and closes at halftime. Please present a valid Photo ID and the credit card you paid with to claim all will call tickets. Arrive early to avoid long lines right before kickoff.

USC Player guests may pick up their tickets at the will call area located inside of Gate 28B (location subject to change). These booths open two hours prior to kickoff.

VISITING TEAM WILL CALL Visiting team guests may pick up their tickets at Gate 1 starting two hours before kickoff. A valid Photo ID will be required for all ticket pickups. Due to NCAA Compliance Bylaws, names cannot be changed and every person picking up a ticket is required to show Photo ID. All guests must enter their respective gate upon receipt of their stubbed ticket. There are no exceptions.

More information can be found at these websites: USC Gameday on Campus:   gameday.usc.edu USC Athletics:  usctrojans.com/gameday LA Coliseum Building Policies:  lacoliseum.com/building-policies Clear Bag Policy:  lacoliseum.com/beclear USC Football Experiences:  usctrojans.com/ot/experience

Roadside assistance is available before and after events.  Please contact Exposition Park Parking Management at 213-749-5654 for assistance for battery service and lockouts.

IMG College Seating is the premier college cushion stadium seat provider. IMGCS provides comfortable seating to loyal fans at a great price of $55 per seat for the entire season! Order yours today at order.seatbacks.com/trojanseats , by calling 866-214-2100.

For more information about USC Athletic events, please visit:

www.usctrojans.com/gameday

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USC’s University Park Campus provides visitors to Los Angeles a beautiful and immersive experience, which includes USC’s museums and the classic architecture of 12 Historic Cultural Monuments. Guests are invited to explore sprawling grounds filled with museums, cafés, entertainment venues and more–minutes from the hustle and bustle of Downtown Los Angeles.

USC’s Campuses

USC’s embrace of Angelenos, students and visitors alike is evident in the two primary campuses located deep within Los Angeles. The University Park campus boasts 229 acres featuring most of USC’s 23 prestigious academic schools and units, while adjacent Exposition Park offers an array of captivating museums and recreational pursuits – a haven for the entire family. To the northeast lies USC’s Health Sciences Campus with its 79 lovingly maintained acres showcasing top-rate medical instruction at both the Keck School of Medicine of USC as well as the USC Alfred E. Mann School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences complemented by three renowned teaching hospitals.

Plan Your Visit

Welcome to USC! From guided campus tours to self-exploration, there’s no shortage of ways to explore our beautiful campus. You can even gather some friends and tackle an urban hike for a unique perspective. No matter what your goals are for your visit, we can’t wait to help you make the most out of your time at USC.

Book a USC Campus Tour

USC Undergraduate Admission offers a variety of tours and information sessions to acquaint prospective students with aspects of the campus and the university. Our Admission Center staff members offer campus walking tours as well as specialized programs for prospective freshmen, prospective transfers and admitted students.

Self-Guided Tours

USC welcomes you to discover the campus and its multitude of distinguished offerings. For those who prefer autonomy, a self-guided tour is also available. Join us in uncovering all that this university has heralded throughout generations and discover hidden gems along your journey.

Pre-register Invited Guests

USC is committed to providing a secure and safe environment for everyone in our campus community as well as guests and neighbors. Please note that after 9 p.m., public access points around University Park Campus are restricted and pre-registration of guests is required for entry.

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While visiting USC, take a coffee break or a bite to eat at any dining options on campus. Then, for a genuinely unique L.A. experience, indulge in the culinary delights surrounding both University Park and Health Sciences campuses. From food truck fare to gourmet creations, don’t miss out on the chance to savor the many flavors of our iconic city.

USC Museums

Looking for an artistic adventure while in town? USC Museums features the USC Fisher Museum nestled in University Park and the USC Pacific Asia Museum situated in picturesque Pasadena. Beyond our galleries, USC’s campus is also home to an extensive selection of public art, accessible through a casual walk around the campus.

Historic Monuments

Take a leisurely walk through the University Park Campus and discover the twelve culturally significant buildings that were recently designated as Historic Cultural Monuments by the Los Angeles City Council in 2014. Along with the university’s oldest building, the Widney Alumni House, these iconic structures offer a glimpse into the rich history and architectural beauty of the campus. Don’t miss the opportunity to explore and appreciate these treasured landmarks.

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Discover a lively hub of culture and entertainment at Exposition Park, just across the street from USC’s main campus. Explore museums like the California African American Museum and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, or get lost in the wonders of science at the California Science Center. For sports fans, don’t miss a chance to cheer on your favorite teams at the legendary Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and BMO Stadium.

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Admission Decision Timeline for Transfer Applicants

Admission decisions or a request for more information, such as spring-term grades, will be posted by May 31. If spring grades are requested, a decision may not be available until mid-July.

Admission letters and certificates will be mailed following the release of admission decisions online.

Student-Led & Self-Guided Tours

Student-Led Tours

Student-led tours are hosted by current USC undergraduate students who provide a general overview of the university. Please come prepared for all types of weather conditions and bring a water bottle to stay hydrated.

Student-led tours are offered Monday through Friday and last between 75 and 90 minutes. All tours are subject to change or cancellation—updates will be provided promptly by email.

Prospective undergraduate students are invited to reserve a student-led or self-guided tour. Review our tour schedule .

Self-Guided Tours

Self-guided tours are available daily during our campus entrance hours . Please plan your visit for these hours. It is not necessary to check in with the Admission Center.

Immersive Online Tour

Can’t make it to campus, or simply want to familiarize yourself with campus before visiting in person? We encourage you to explore our immersive online tour!

Accessibility

Tour guests needing mobility and/or auditory accommodations as outlined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should email [email protected] or call (213) 740-6605 at least five business days before their scheduled tour.

The registration calendar will provide specific dates and times for tour options.

Information Sessions

If you plan to spend your day on campus, consider adding an admission information session and/or an academic department session to your schedule. Admission sessions are available before most tours. Department sessions vary.

These tours are for individual student and/or family groups. School group and community-based organization tours are available as part of our Group Tours .

View Calendar to register.

Group Tours

Group tours are offered by the Admission Center for K-8, high school, community college and community-based organizations. Requests must be submitted by a teacher, counselor and/or administrator at one of these organizations.

Select the appropriate website for your specific grade range to request or make a reservation for a tour of the University of Southern California.

• USC Group Tours:   High schools, community colleges and community-based organizations with 12th-grade and older students can reserve a date from the Group Tours calendar .
• USC Tommy’s Tours : K-8 grade schools and organizations should review the request and reservation information from this  Tommy’s Tours calendar .
• If you are an individual student and/or family group, please sign up for an  on-campus tour .

Tour Policies and Guidelines

Health and safety measures.

COVID-19 Symptoms and Testing

All students, faculty, staff and visitors should monitor themselves for symptoms daily when accessing campus. If you develop any of the symptoms listed by the CDC related to COVID-19 or other transmissible illnesses, please stay home and arrange to have a COVID-19 test as soon as possible.

Minors Policy

Guests 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult to participate in a campus tour. Guests 13-17 years of age will be required to receive consent from a parent or legal guardian as part of their reservation if they are attending a tour program without an adult.

Please plan your arrival to campus accordingly. Guests who do not arrive in time for the tour departure will be provided a self-guided tour brochure.

The USC Admission Center employs undergraduate students as tour guides. Therefore, the academic department of your interest will be better equipped to connect you with a current graduate student in the same school or department. However, you are also welcome to sign up for virtual programs hosted by the Office of Graduate Admission.

See our Group Tours section for details and reservation information.

USC does not track demonstrated interest. Your chances of admission will not increase by signing up for more tours or informational sessions.

Unfortunately, scheduling conflicts prevent us from securing tour guides with specific majors. All USC tour guides can speak generally about USC’s more than 150 undergraduate majors.

There are no reservations required to visit the University Park Campus at USC. However, reservations are required to access guided and self-guided tours. All campus visitors must adhere to the university’s health and safety protocols.

Formal tours at USC are free of charge, but we do require prior registration to manage the volume of visitors to campus.

Please know that USC and the Admission Center are taking precautions to mitigate COVID-19 exposure. We thank you for adhering to our health and safety measures, and washing your hands or using sanitizer.

By registering for a tour, you are acknowledging that despite precautions taken, the university cannot prevent visitors from becoming exposed to, contracting, or spreading COVID-19 or any other illness, and we assume no responsibility if you do, including medical services necessitated by any such exposure.

Proof of vaccinations or negative COVID-19 tests are not required at this time. We expect all guests to self-monitor any symptoms.

Beginning March 7, 2022, masking is no longer required indoors in most locations on USC campuses. This includes classrooms, labs, offices, libraries, recreational facilities, dining facilities, and athletic facilities. Masking may also be required in certain circumstances, such as in the event of an outbreak on campus.

The USC Admission Center is not arranging private tours. Viewing the Immersive Online Tour is your best option.

We recommend you view the Immersive Online Tour and become familiar with the campus map .

We are excited to announce that the Penn State – USC Football Weekend sports tour will be hosted by Adam Taliaferro ’05. Adam, a Nittany Lion cornerback is one of the most inspiring student-athletes in the history of Penn State, defying the odds after suffering a paralyzing spinal cord injury in 2000. Told he wouldn’t walk again, Taliaferro led Penn State football onto the field for the 2001 season opener at Beaver Stadium. In 2020, BTN produced a short film  that detailed Taliaferro’s recovery and return to Beaver Stadium.

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NU vs. USC Featuring 4 nights in Long Beach, CA!

Cheer on your Huskers as they take on USC!

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Nebraska VS. USC Football     Prestige Tour with flight

November 13-17, 2024

Allied Tour Highlights:

•RT Air from Omaha

•NU vs USC Game Ticket

•Motion Picture Museum

•Venice Beach Food Tour

•Catalina Island Ferry Plus Tour

•6 Meals:4 Breakfast,(B),  2 Lunches (L)

Tour Director: DeEtta Mayrose

Featured Hotels:

•Long Beach, CA (2)

SMART PHONES REQUIRED WITH ACCESS TO EMAIL ON THE PHONE

Departure Cities:

Omaha, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Grand Island, Norfolk, York, Columbus, Fremont, & Sioux City

$2,799   Double, pp

$3,479   Single

$2,589   Triple, pp

Pay-By-Check Savings: $80

Early Booking Savings First 1-10 $75

Early Booking Savings First 11-20 $50

Deposit: $450 per person

Final Payment: September 9, 2024

Cancellation Policy (per person):

* July 1 to 46 Day Prior to Departure. . . . . . . . . . . . . Deposit Amount

* 45 days or Less Prior to Departure . . . . . . . . . . . . . No Refund

Tour Activity Level:  4

(Need to be able to walk stairs at stadiums and from parking lots to stadiums)

Travel Day It's time to gather with Husker Fans as we take on a new member of the Big 10 Conference, the University of Southern California. We will fly from Omaha to Los Angeles Overnight (4)

Motion Picutre Museum/Venice Beach Foot Tour Enjoy the morning exploring the Academy Museum of Motion Picture. In Los Angeles, film history is local history. Enjoy learning the history of moviemaking and the academy through multiple exhibits such as the "The Curated History of the Oscars." This afternoon, explore Venice Beach on foot during a Secret Food Tour. You'll be taken into the heart of Venice Beach to discover a lively and vibrant neighborhood with a rich foundation and of course, mouth-watering dishes

Catalina Island/Avalon Terrace City Tour Board the ferry to Catalina Island today and dock in Avalon. We begin our time on Catalina with a "Journey to the Sky" tour that winds it's way along the original 19th century stagecoach route through the heart of Catalina's Interior up to the Airport in the Sky, offering incredible views of rugged canyons and endless ocean along the way. (Note: tour is in jeep type vehicle on rugged terrain. If you have health concerns, we can look at other optional tours in Catalina.) After the tour, enjoy a little time browsing around the quaint streets of Avalon.

Game Day! It will be an exciting battle today as the Huskers take on the USC Trojans at the historic LA Coliseum, which has hosted the trojans since 1923. Our schedule today will be announced once game time is set. We'll have either a pre- or post-game tail gate type meal included.

Travel Day It's time to head to the airport for our return flight after another fun Husker Tour!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch

ACTIVITY LEVEL  

Level 4:  This level is for enthusiasts who can walk the bustling city blacks or conquer uneven terrain without the aid of mobility devices

FOOTBALL TICKET POLICY:  

Football tickets are ordered from the University of Nebraska and are requested in the Nebraska section.  If Nebraska does not fulfill our request, tickets are obtained from the home team or ticket agencies and could be located in any part of the stadium, including upper-end zones.  Tickets will be in pairs or possibly small groups of four, but the entire group will not be sitting in one block of seats.  If you secure your own tickets, a deduction of $150 will be made to your trip cost.  Notification must be made to Allied Tour by July 1, 2024.  Game ticket rates are subject to change until purchased. If rates were to increase to over what is included in the cost of the tour, a small surcharge might be assessed.  A smart phone with access to email on the phone is required for a digital game ticket.  

TOUR INCLUSIONS:  

Motorcoach transportation, airfare, cruises, and rail transportation as stated in the itinerary, hotel accommodations, all admissions and meals per itinerary, all taxes for included items, gratuities for step-on guides and wait staff (for included meals), luggage handling at hotels when available, and services of a professional tour director (see cruises and International tours for tour director minimums). 

Not included on the motorcoach, cruises, rail, fly-in, and International tours are meals not listed in the itinerary, optional tours, travel insurance, room incidentals, alcoholic beverages, luggage fees assessed by airlines, items of personal nature, gratuities for tour director, driver, rail or cruise staff, required documentation for air tours, tours entering Canada/International travel, government fees, passport & VISA fees, airport departure taxes, any vaccination fees/requirements, and other miscellaneous fees. 

SMARTPHONES 

Sports tours require the use of a smartphone with access to email for digital tickets. 

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION  

Reserving your place on an Allied tour is as simple as 1-2-3 

1. Choose a tour from the catalog or online at www.AlliedTT.com . 

2. Call Allied Tour to check availability and give passenger details. Call 402-371-3840 or Toll Free 1-800-672-1009, or book online at AlliedTT.com. 

3. Send your deposit. The deposit is required within seven days of making your reservation. Please see additional information for deposit amounts. You will receive a confirmation of your deposit once your payment is received. 

FINAL PAYMENT  

Final payment is due 45-90 days prior to departure, or as stated on your deposit statement. 

You may remit by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express. 

PROTECTING YOUR TRAVEL   

Your trip investment is worth protecting to safeguard against unexpected events that can prevent you from traveling and being assessed significant cancellation fees. If you are interested in an optional protection plan, please contact Allied or your local travel advisor.

FINAL DOCUMENTS  

Travel documents will be sent approximately two weeks before departure, provided full payment has been received. The documents will include a detailed itinerary, departure times and locations, hotel lists, medical forms, luggage tags, and other helpful information. 

CHANGES IN TOUR PRICE  

Tour prices in this publication are effective as of April 1, 2024, and are subject to fluctuation due to the U.S. dollar exchange rates and energy rates. Our best effort has been made to publish this information as accurately as possible. The right is reserved to change tour rates as deemed necessary by current currency, fuel price fluctuations, taxes, typographical errors, or other reasons, etc. Due to the volatility of airfares and flight schedules, tours utilizing air transportation are subject to change both in price and routing. Submitting your deposit is an acknowledgment of your agreement to these terms. 

CHANGES IN ITINERARY  

The order of events and hotels scheduled on your tour are subject to change. Every effort will be made to preserve the original quality of attractions and hotels when circumstances necessitate a substitution. 

BAGGAGE ALLOWANCE  

Portage for one suitcase (per person) is included in the tour price. Due to limited motorcoach capacity, your single bag should have dimensions not exceeding 30” x 21” x 11” and weigh no more than 50 lbs. Small carry-on bags are allowed and are your responsibility. Most airlines assess a baggage fee. This fee is not included in the tour price and is paid for at airport check-in. *Baggage handling included at hotels where available 

INSPIRATION & FAITH  

Due to tour schedules, we are unable to make any special provisions for worship services. Many tour directors share a “Thought for the Day,” verses of inspiration, or a short prayer to start the day. 

SPECIAL NEEDS  

Travelers needing special assistance must notify Allied Tours at the time of booking. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who can help with these special needs as tour directors and drivers have obligations to the whole group. See your current tour book for details of customer responsibility. 

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Allied Tours, Inc. (AT) acts only as an agent for suppliers. AT is not responsible for acts or omissions of the suppliers or their failure to provide services or adhere to their schedules & assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss, accident, delay, or irregularity, & can accept no liability for losses or personal injury or property damage, or additional expenses due to delay or changes in the bus or other services, sickness, weather, strikes, war, quarantine, terrorism, or other causes. All such losses or expenses will have to be borne by the passenger. The right is reserved to accept or withdraw any tour if circumstances require it. AT reserves the right to make any changes for the benefit of the tour and/or tour members, including canceling the tour if necessary. All rates are subject to change & are based on current tariffs available & current exchange rates as of April 1, 2024. AT or property owners are not liable for any loss/damage to vehicles parked at departure locations. All baggage is at the owner’s risk. The purchase of baggage & travel insurance covering cancellation, interruption, medical, baggage, etc., is recommended. The issuance and acceptance of tickets/vouchers or the payment of the required deposit or any partial or full payment for reservations on these trips shall be deemed to be consent to these conditions. No refund or unused portions of the tour can be made unless agreed to prior to the departure of the tour. The usual contract in use by the airlines and other transportation companies, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the purchaser of the tour and/or the passenger. The services of any ARC and/or IATAN carrier may be used on this program. AT has no special knowledge regarding the financial condition of the suppliers or unsafe conditions or climate of locations to which you may travel. You assume full responsibility for checking & verifying any & all passport, visa, vaccination, or other entry requirements of your destination(s) & all conditions regarding health, safety, security, political stability, and labor or civil unrest at such destination(s). Passengers hereby release AT from all claims arising out of any problem covered in these paragraphs & agree that the courts In Madison Co., NE will be the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims brought by you or AT. Travelers may be photographed for the promotional purposes of AT. 

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Olympians April Ross and Alix Klineman hope their return to AVP inspires moms

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April Ross’ mind suddenly goes blank. The thought she wanted to share has blown through her consciousness like the fleeting breeze on a cloudy morning on the beach volleyball courts near Hermosa Beach Pier.

“Mom brain!” Ross says, covering her face with her hands.

The three-time Olympic medalist has a lot more than volleyball on her mind these days. She wouldn’t have it any other way.

Two years since her last tournament, Ross has earned a master’s degree, started her coaching career and become a mother. Now with 6-month-old son Ross at home, the former USC star is preparing for her competitive return to the sand with former Olympic partner Alix Klineman at the AVP Huntington Beach Open, which begins Thursday at Huntington Beach Pier.

The reigning Olympic champions will play together for the first time since October 2021 on Friday. But they insist they’re not back for unfinished business. Ross, who has Olympic medals of every color, has “been there, done that,” she wrote on Instagram. With her own firstborn at home, Klineman admits the pressure is off for “The A-Team.”

These new mothers are playing on their own terms.

“It’s something that we’re consciously choosing to do; it’s not out of this desperation to accomplish something,” said Klineman, who gave birth to her son Theo last June. “I still enjoyed it a lot before, but this is kind of a different way of playing. … Just doing it for the love of the game.”

The 41-year-old Ross says her return is “just gravy” on the top of her illustrious career. But it hasn’t been demoted to just a hobby.

April Ross and Alix Klineman win gold for U.S. in women’s beach volleyball

April Ross and Alix Klineman won gold for the United States in beach volleyball, defeating Australia at the Tokyo Olympics on Friday.

Aug. 5, 2021

At a recent practice at Hermosa Beach, Ross and Klineman were breathing hard after an hourlong session in the sand. They dove for balls and hit creative shots over the net into strategically marked areas in the corners of the court. When Ross pushed a seemingly simple shot wide, she lamented she was trying too hard.

Ross admits she’s not yet who she was on the sand before having a baby, but she’s still happy with who she is.

When she began training in February, Ross could barely last 45 minutes. She struggled to even shuffle a few steps in the sand. She was 30 pounds heavier than when she last played in 2022 and had almost no muscle.

“I just felt so slow and so heavy,” Ross said.

Three months later, Ross no longer feels limited. It feels like she shed a 20-pound weight vest. A five-time best server in the world, Ross can jump serve again and dive for digs behind Klineman’s intimidating 6-foot-5 block.

The 34-year-old Mira Costa alumna who also starred for Stanford’s indoor team sympathizes with Ross’ quick comeback. Klineman was back in the sand six weeks after she gave birth to her son. She remembers how drained she felt when she was breastfeeding while trying to train for the 2023 world championships, which took place four months after Theo was born. Ross is still nursing and getting up multiple times each night with the baby.

“I don’t want people to think, ‘Oh, we’re back to Olympic form.’ No,” Klineman said, “we’re doing the best we can with the timeline we were given. We just want to be out here, have fun and hopefully challenge some of the top teams.”

Ross and Klineman are seeded second in the Huntington Beach Open main draw, which begins play Friday after Thursday’s qualification rounds. Taryn Kloth and Kristen Nuss, the second-ranked team in the world, are the top-seeded pair, while Paris-bound Sara Hughes and Kelly Cheng are seeded third. Hughes and Cheng clinched their trip to the Olympics by winning the FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championship in October.

A potential Olympic berth was in Klineman’s mind when she started training last year. She paired with 26-year-old Hailey Harward, who won two national championships at USC, for two international tournaments. But with an almost impossible rankings mountain in such a short window, Klineman stepped away. She understood that returning would require sacrificing time with her son, and she wasn’t going to give up precious moments with the baby for anything insignificant.

Then Ross reached out.

Ross last played in a tournament in March 2022 with Emily Capers while Klineman was recovering from shoulder surgery. Ross then had to withdraw from world championships in June because of a shoulder injury.

Then 40 years old, Ross finally had to confront the potential end of her playing career. Volleyball had been her whole life until that point. She felt lost without it.

Ross started piecing together a life outside the court by enrolling in Concordia’s master’s program for coaching and athletics administration. She started coaching as a grad assistant for the Golden Eagles. Then she became a mom.

“Now that I have a son, it almost feels like I have a new life,” said Ross, who graduated with her master’s this spring. “He has his whole life in front of him, and it’s just really, really reenergized me.”

Before playing with Klineman in Tokyo, Ross won Olympic bronze with Kerri Walsh Jennings in the 2016 games and took silver in London with Jen Kessy. Walsh Jennings and Kessy both continued playing after having children. Walsh Jennings, a three-time Olympic gold medalist and mother of three, won gold in 2012 while five weeks pregnant.

But even playing with partners who were mothers and seeing other players have children on tour didn’t prepare Ross for just how difficult the task was, she said. She leans on Klineman for advice. Nearly every day, Klineman wonders how people pull this off.

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“I look at Kerri and I’m like, why didn’t she make a bigger deal of this? She went to three Olympics with kids. That’s insane,” Klineman said. “I feel like until recently, it’s just something that you try to almost act like it’s not an issue for you. … I feel like the bigger deal of it you made, it was like a sign of weakness or something in a way. And now I feel like the place that women’s sports is in, there’s nothing that shouldn’t be talked about.”

Already adept at using social media to pursue endorsement deals that are vital in beach volleyball, Ross has taken to the internet to share candid truths about being a mother in sports. The breast-feeding mother joked about needing the support of two sports bras while running on the sand. She advocated for paid parental leave by sharing her recovery from an unplanned C-section. While holding her smiling son in a pool on vacation, Ross pointed out that the social media photos are curated highlights of the baby’s first trip, which was equal parts bliss and stress.

Last month, Ross reposted a reel of their gold medal match in Tokyo, writing in the caption: “Relishing the last few months of being the REIGNING Olympic Champions!” With the next AVP Heritage Event — the Manhattan Beach Open on Aug. 16-18 — taking place after the Paris Olympics, the Huntington Beach Open is the last time Ross and Klineman will take the sand as the current gold medalists.

But they are ready to carry another torch for working mothers in sports.

“I don’t know that we’re going to necessarily go to another Olympics,” Klineman said, “but if we can help forage the path forward, it would be really rewarding for us.”

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Georgia Tech Reportedly Contacts Coastal Carolina Transfer Offensive Lineman Will McDonald

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The spring transfer portal windown has been closed, but the players that were already in there can still make their choice on where to go next for their college career.

One of those players in Coastal Carolina offensive lineman Will McDonald, who was reportedly contacted by Georgia Tech according to On3 Sports Pete Nakos. Now, it is tough to say the level of interest based off of this, but I do think it is interesting. Nakos mentioned that McDonald is set to visit Cal and is also drawing interest from UCF and Arkansas.

Coastal Carolina offensive lineman Will McDonald tells @On3sports he's visiting Cal this week. The All-Sun Belt selection has started 26 career games. The left guard has also been in contact with Arkansas, Georgia Tech and UCF. Read: https://t.co/6TS2VxCC5U pic.twitter.com/QFwsnIjQLZ — Pete Nakos (@PeteNakos_) May 15, 2024

Georgia Tech has added one offensive lineman through the transfer portal during this spring window, bringing in Kentucky's Nick Pearson. The Yellow Jackets have been more defensive-focused in terms of bringing in transfers through the portal, but they are still adding depth to one of the ACC's best offensive lines.

McDonald is a grad transfer with one year of eligibility left and he has played 1,640 snaps in his career. He was a Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team selection heading into the 2023 season. He finished as a third-team All-Sun Belt offensive lineman. He played left guard for Coastal Carolina and only allowed three sacks on 823 career pass-blocking snaps

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2023 (Redshirt Senior)

• Was named to the 2023 Preseason All-Sun Belt second team
• Earned a spot on the 2023 Phil Steele Preseason Sun Belt Conference All-Conference third team
• Named to the 2023 Athlon Sports Preseason All-Sun Belt third team
• Was named to the 2023 Pro Football Focus (PFF) College preseason All-Sun Belt third team
• Earned a spot on the 2023 College Football Network Preseason All-Sun Belt honorable mention
• 2023 All-Sun Belt Third Team selection
• Started at 13 games at left guard
• Protected four different quarterbacks over the course of the season
• Helped Coastal rank 24th nationally in sacks allowed
• Offense ranked ranked first in the Sun Belt in passing yards per attempt (8.49) and third in yards per play (6.33) and sacks allowed (16)
• Helped Grayson McCall become Coastal Carolina's career leader in passing yards
• Paved way for Chants to run for season-high 278 yards against Old Dominion (Nov. 4)
• Helped Coastal rack up season-high 569 yards of offense against Appalachian State (Oct. 10)
• Allowed Chants to possess the ball for season-high 37:16 in the 2023 EasyPost Hawai'i Bowl against San Jose State (Dec. 23)
• Part of unit that allowed Coastal to rush for season-high 7.00 yards per attempt against Army (Nov. 18)
• Helped Coastal average season-high 9.36 yards per play against Duquesne (Sept. 16)

2022 (Redshirt Junior)

• Played in and started all 13 games at left guard for the Chants' offensive line
• Blocked for three-time Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year in quarterback Grayson McCall and was part of the offensive line that led the way for an offense that was among the league leaders in the Sun Belt 
• Offense ranked second in the Sun Belt in completion percentage (65.7 percent), third in both third-down conversion percentage (42.8 percent) and first down offense (284), fourth in rushing offense (159.3 ypg), and fifth in passing offense (246.2 ypg) and in total offense (405.5 ypg)
• Finished the season with over 30 knockdown blocks on the year
• Was the top-graded offensive lineman in two games - at Georgia State (Sept. 22) and versus Old Dominion (Oct. 15)
• Graded out at 85 percent or higher in eight of the 13 games on the year
• Graded out at 90 percent in the win at Georgia State and the victory at home over Appalachian State (Nov. 3)
• Recorded a season-high seven knockdown blocks in the loss to ODU
• Picked up five knockdown blocks in the season-opener versus Army (Sept. 3), in the home win over Georgia Southern (Oct. 1), and in the road win at Marshall (Oct. 29)
• Added three knockdown blocks in the home win over Gardner-Webb (Sept. 10) and in the 2022 Hercules Tires Sun Belt Conference Football Championship game at Troy (Dec. 3)
• Registered a pancake block in all but one game on the season

2021 (Redshirt Sophomore)

• Saw action in 13 games on the season
• Primarily lined up on the field goal and extra-point units all season long
• Graded out as the top-graded offensive lineman in the home win over ULM (Oct. 2)
• Played a season-high 37 snaps on offense in the home win over UMass (Sept. 25)
• Logged 13 snaps on offense in the season-opening win over The Citadel (Sept. 2)
• Lined up on offense for 11 plays in the road win at Arkansas State (Oct. 7)
• Played one snap on the offensive line in the home win over Kansas (Sept. 10) and two snaps in the road win at Georgia Southern (Nov. 6)

2020 (Redshirt Freshman)

• Saw action in 10 games on the season
• Was a part of the offensive line unit that was named a Joe Moore Award semifinalist, presented annually to the nation's top offensive line unit
• Played a season-high 16 snaps on offense in the blowout road win at Georgia State (Oct. 31)
• Lined up for 15 snaps and had one knockdown block in the road win at Texas State (Nov. 28)
• Graded out at 100 percent over five snaps at center in the home win over Arkansas State (Oct. 3)
• Also logged time on the offensive line versus Georgia Southern (Oct. 24) and South Alabama (Nov. 7)

2019 (Freshman)

• Redshirt season
• Played in the win over Norfolk State (Sept. 14)
• Lined up at center for 15 offensive snaps versus the Spartans, grading out at 92 percent
• Earned a spot on the Dean's List (3.25 GPA or higher) for the 2019 fall and 2020 spring semesters

High School

• Lettered in football at Porter Ridge High School for head coach Michael Hertz
• Team captain his senior year and a three-year starter upfront for the Pirates
• Played on both the offensive and defensive lines
• Totaled 172 pancake blocks over his 39 games on the offensive line for the Pirates
• Participated in the Blue-Grey All-American Combine in the spring of 2018 prior to his senior season
• Earned a spot on the 2017  Associated Press  North Carolina All-State football team as a junior
• A two-time Southwestern 4A All-Conference first team selection (2017 and 2018) as an offensive lineman
• Also a two-time All-UCHSF first-team selection
• Anchored the offensive line to help lead the team to a 10-5 overall record and a spot in the 2018 North Carolina High School Athletic Association (NCHSAA) 4A state championship semifinals game
• Posted a season-high 13 pancake blocks in the quarterfinals of the state championship tournament versus West Mecklenburg
• Also recorded 14 tackles, 3.0 sacks, and 5.0 tackles-for-loss on the defensive line his senior year in 2018
• As a junior, he opened holes for two 1,000 yard rushers and blocked for 5,539 yards of offense and 56 touchdowns in 2017
• Blocked for the 2017 Southwestern 4A Player of the Year in quarterback Grayson McCall, now a teammate at Coastal, and the 2018 Southwestern 4A Player of the Year in running back Jaylen Coleman

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Soon-to-be graduates with the USC Trojan Marching Band show their spirit during Thursday night’s event at the Coliseum. (USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

USC graduates and families get Coliseum send-off at Trojan Family Graduate Celebration

COMMENCEMENT : The event gave the USC Class of 2024 one final moment in the Coliseum as students.

A brisk night under the lights at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum is usually a fall tradition at USC. However, on Thursday night, the lights were on, the torch was lit, the USC Trojan Marching Band was on the field, and cardinal and gold-clad Trojan supporters flowed through the gates. Fireworks illuminated the Coliseum, and drones spelled out the iconic “Fight On” in the sky.

But this wasn’t a football game — it was the first-ever Trojan Family Graduate Celebration, a night that gave the Class of 2024, as well as their families and friends, a memorable send-off.

Nadine Watt, president of the USC Alumni Association Board of Governors, said that although Thursday’s event was a break from the norm, it was a fitting way to salute the latest class of Trojans.

“I can’t think of a better place to celebrate than the Coliseum,” said Watt, who spoke from a stage near the east end zone of the field. “My hope is that tonight brought back [Coliseum] memories, and that you have new ones to take with you.”

Words of encouragement

USC alumni, academic deans and supporters shared pre-recorded words of encouragement with the Class of 2024. Comedian and television host Jimmy Kimmel, comedian and actor Will Ferrell, actor Mark Hamill, athletics coaches and USC athletic director Jennifer Cohen, among others, acknowledged that this class in particular pushed through unprecedented times to reach this milestone.

“Getting into USC and graduating from one of the most prestigious universities in the world is not a small feat,” Cohen said. “Thank you for making our community so special, and remember that you’re always a part of the Trojan Family.”

Actor Matthew Lillard — the father of a current Trojan who graduated from high school in 2020 — lauded the Class of 2024 for its perseverance through the COVID-19 pandemic.

“To be accepted to such an incredible institution and then graduate in four short years is an absolute achievement,” Lillard said.

A rare celebration at the Coliseum

DJ duo Phantogram provided music for the crowd of 22,500 people at Thursday’s celebration before USC Song and the Trojan Marching Band made their way onto the field, the latter performing such USC staples as “Fight On” and “Tusk.” Between the performers on the field, fans in the stands, and lines that wrapped around concession stands and merchandise booths, Thursday’s celebration was like a Trojan-themed music festival. Additionally, as a gift from the university, all graduates received a USC-themed snapback hat from Cactus Jack, rapper Travis Scott’s clothing brand.

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Celebrating at the Coliseum

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(USC Photo/Gus Ruelas)

“I was impressed with how they pulled the event off so last-minute,” said attendee Chloe Barker, who was graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the USC Roski School of Art and Design. “It was nice to come back to the Coliseum one last time [as a student].”

Annie Shick, who is earning a bachelor’s in journalism from the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism, also appreciated the opportunity to gather with her friends at the Coliseum. “I’d never seen anything like that drone show before,” Shick added. “They should do it every year from now on.”

Prior to Thursday night, there had only been two commencements — or commencement-related events — at the Coliseum in the past 75 years. The last commencement ceremony held at the facility was in 2021. That celebration also honored the previous year’s class following the postponed ceremony in 2020.

“It’s really auspicious for all of us to be here as a spiritual community in this sacred space — the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum,” USC Dean of Religious Life Varun Soni said. “The only facility to host two — going on three — Olympic Games, two Super Bowls, one World Series, and most importantly for our purposes, the first-ever Trojan Family Graduate Celebration.”

Joining the Trojan alumni family

Several Trojan greats sent recorded congratulations to the Class of 2024, including Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Allen and former Trojan quarterback Matt Barkley, who welcomed them into the Trojan alumni community.

“The Trojan Family is extremely proud of you,” Allen said. “As you move on in life, you must remember this very important thing: Always Fight On.”

Four-time Olympic gold medal swimmer Janet Evans, who currently serves as the chief athlete officer of LA28, the organizing committee for the 2028 L.A. Summer Olympics, also addressed the crowd. Evans highlighted the importance of a degree from USC, and how all the lessons learned here — in and out of the classroom — will prepare graduates for the road ahead.

“It’s a big world out there — we’re not always going to win gold medals,” Evans said. “We’re not always going to win the race, but this place prepared me for the ups and downs of what life brought me outside of the swimming pool. There is no better degree for you to have — there is no greater place that supports you than the alumni here at USC.”

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