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Campus Visits: Southern California Colleges & Universities

• Post author By Dr. Elizabeth Doe Stone
• Post date April 12, 2022
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Are you California dreaming on a rainy spring day? Southern California (SoCal) attracts college applicants from all over the world thanks not only to its great weather, beach access, and celebrity sightings, but also to its world-class research institutions and top-ranked liberal arts colleges. The Los Angeles region, in particular, is a great destination for spring break or summer college visits since you can bundle together a number of schools in just a few action-packed days. Are you hoping to spend the next four years on the West Coast? Then this post is for you!

As with all campus visits , it’s key that you plan ahead as tours and info sessions book up fast—especially in the summer months! If you want to connect with a current student or professor while you’re on campus (something we strongly suggest you do!) you need to reach out well in advance to make these connections and coordinate the logistics. 

CAMPUS VISITS: SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1: la rivals campus visits.

Drive 12 miles from the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to kick off your time in SoCal with a tour of UCLA —the largest university in the UC system, and the most selective (along with UC Berkeley ). At UCLA , campus tours last 90 minutes and are led by current students to highlight academic programs, resources and student life. The campus is known for its green spaces, world-renowned arts program, and vibrant student life. Because UCLA follows the quarter system, students are able to explore a variety of courses during the condensed 10-week terms. Given its size (over 30,000 undergraduates) freshmen often find themselves in large lecture classes. But by joining one of the many on-campus organizations, Greek life, or a club team, you can easily create smaller pockets of community on campus.

After your campus visit to UCLA, head 20 minutes south to its athletic rival, USC , where you can attend a student-led or self-guided campus tour seven days a week. USC offers another opportunity to attend school in downtown LA—though its 226-acre campus and recognizable brick buildings provide a distinctive community within the city. The undergrad enrollment hovers around 20,000, but the average class size is closer to 26 students, so there are still many opportunities to get to know your professors. USC also offers Academic Department Presentations , a great opportunity to learn more about specific undergraduate schools and courses of study. Ask your tour guide about the Sidney Harman Academy for Polymathic Study —part of USC’s “Renaissance Ideal.” The Academy is a place to explore interdisciplinary learning and critical thinking, core tenets of USC’s academic mission.While you wait for the tour to begin, read more about the Freshman Profile and Admission Information here .

After your first day of college tours, caffeinate with a latte from famous coffee roaster, Blue Bottle Coffee, not far from the USC campus. Then head to the Santa Monica Pier to enjoy the sunset, visit the small amusement park, and grab dinner at one of the many restaurants nearby. Don’t forget to write down your reflections and notes after each campus visit!

Day 2: The Liberal Arts in LA Campus Visits

We always recommend touring a variety of colleges to determine which school’s culture, size, curriculum, and location feels like the best fit. On your second day in LA, visit Occidental College to see if you can picture yourself at a small liberal arts college. While you’re walking around this picturesque campus and vibrant Quad, you might not even remember you’re in the heart of LA (in fact, it’s frequently featured in movies about college life). Oxy takes pride in being a racially and economically diverse college community, with nearly half the student body composed of domestic students of color or international students. On-campus institutes like the Urban & Environmental Policy Institute reflect Oxy’s emphasis on social change and community-based learning. Registration is open for campus visits and on-campus information sessions, so book your session in advance. Before you go: check out some of Oxy’s Virtual Events to get a feel for the campus culture and gain a unique perspective of the college experience from current students.

After your info session, explore one of LA’s greatest cultural sites with a trip to The Getty Center, designed by architect Richard Meier. Soak in the panoramic views of LA and tour the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum—best known for its European paintings, extensive photography collection and rotating temporary exhibitions. 

Day 3: The 5Cs Campus Visits

Finish up your whirlwind SoCal college tour by driving 30 minutes east of LA to Claremont, a quintessential college town with restaurants, shops, green space, and students on every corner! The Claremont Colleges, composed of seven independent institutions (5 undergraduate and 2 graduate programs), operate as a single consortium. Students are able to enjoy the benefits of a small college but draw on the resources of all campuses throughout their four years. 

Each institution has its own governance and campus culture—and selectivity! See acceptance rates, below, and consider booking tours at two or more of the colleges to compare and contrast.

• Pomona College (Acceptance Rate: 8.62%): One of the leading liberal arts colleges in the country with an undergraduate enrollment of 1,764. Half of Pomona students do research with faculty during their time on campus.
• Scripps College (Acceptance Rate: 35.14%): A small women’s college with an emphasis on leadership and student participation. Scripps is a top producer of Fulbright students every year.
• Claremont McKenna College (Acceptance Rate: 13.34%): A private liberal arts college with an emphasis on government, economics, and international relations.
• Harvey Mudd College (Acceptance Rate: 17.96%): A selective engineering, science, and mathematics college.
• Pitzer College (Acceptance Rate: 16.57%): A prestigious liberal arts college known for its programs in social sciences and environmental studies.

To close out your SoCal campus visits, put on your hiking boots and head to Hollywood! The Mt. Hollywood Trail (a three-mile loop starting from the Griffith Observatory’s parking lot) is a popular destination on the weekends and culminates with a view of the iconic Hollywood Sign. Take a deep breath and soak up the sun—this could be your home for the next four years!  

Depending on your time, interests and school range, we suggest amending the itinerary above by adding (or replacing) campus visits to  Loyola Marymount University , California Institute of Technology , Chapman University , UC Irvine , and Pepperdine University

Days 4-5 Bonus Campus Visits

If you have extra time, head two hours up the coast to Santa Barbara. Here you can see UC Santa Barbara , located just steps from the Pacific Ocean, or Westmount College , a small Christian liberal arts college in Montecito.

In our Campus Visit Clusters series, we are highlighting different regions of the U.S. each week with our suggested itineraries. We’ve covered Boston and now SoCal. Next up: NorCal!

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Campus protests: LAPD officers gather to clear USC campus; university warns of possible arrests

What to know about campus protests:.

• LAPD officers began to gather before dawn today at the University of Southern California , where a pro-Palestinian protest encampment was set up 12 days ago, as school officials warned people to leave or risk arrest.
• In April, USC cancelled the speech of Asna Tabassum , the valedictorian and a Muslim student, citing security concerns and sparking controversy.
• More than 2,300 people have been arrested at pro-Palestinian protests at colleges across the country. Columbia University is rethinking its commencement ceremony in the wake of campus protests and mass arrests.
• Police operations have cleared encampments in multiple colleges , including NYU and The New School in New York. At least 30 were arrested at Portland State University, where protesters barricaded themselves inside a library.
• Many universities are bracing for disruption at upcoming commencement ceremonies, including at the University of Michigan, Northeastern , Arizona State and Ohio State where protests have occurred.
• Pro-Palestinian demonstrations that have rocked college campuses in the United States are now gaining traction across the world, from London, Paris and Rome to Sydney, Tokyo, Beirut and beyond.

LAPD clears out parts of the campus, dismantles tents

Mithil Aggarwal

It's daybreak in Los Angeles and the Alumni Park in the campus, where most of the encampment had been set up, has been largely cleared after warnings of arrest for those who remained, according to a KNBC camera crew on the campus.

No arrests or violent clashes have been reported so far.

A KNBC chopper over the campus also saw the officers dismantling tents in the park.

University Park Campus has been closed

The University Park Campus has been closed "as a result of significant activity at the center of campus," the university's public safety department said in a post on X.

The department also asked those remaining to leave, saying "People who don’t leave will be arrested."

Aerial view of the campus

A KNBC chopper is over the USC campus and LAPD officers were seen pushing a group of demonstrators out of the main campus area and shutting the gates.

No major clashes have been reported so far.

Police in riot gear begin clearing banners

Police officers from the LAPD are wearing riot gear, according to a KNBC camera crew in the area.

Officers were also seen taking down protest banners in the Instagram live of the university's student-run Annenberg Media.

LAPD officers gather to clear the campus; university warns of possible arrests

Dozens of officers from the Los Angeles Police Department have gathered around the campus, according to a KNBC camera crew at the site, with the university saying the department is "clearing the center of UPC," referring to the university park campus.

"If you are in the center of campus, please leave. People who don’t leave could be arrested," the university said in a post on X.

Three fire trucks and two ambulances have also been parked in the area, Corienne Smith, a student journalist at the campus posted on X.

After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses, colleges regroup ahead of commencement ceremonies

Mirna Alsharif

After weeks of pro-Palestinian protests on campuses nationwide leading to more than 2,300 arrests, many universities are now regrouping in preparation for their upcoming commencement ceremonies, with some taking place as early as this weekend.

The University of Michigan,  Northeastern ,  Arizona State  and  Ohio State  are among the schools where protests have occurred and are slated to have graduation ceremonies this weekend.

School administrations are issuing warnings that anyone planning on disrupting the ceremonies will be removed from campus, as students at dozens of institutions continue to protest in support of Palestinian human rights.

Read the full story here.

Who were the ‘outsiders’ at Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall?

Rich Schapiro

Natasha Bracken

When James Carlson was arrested inside Columbia University’s  Hamilton Hall , he was already under investigation for snatching an Israeli flag out of a man’s hand near campus and setting it on fire. 

The 40-year-old animal rights lawyer is among the group of “professional outsiders” cast by the New York City police department and mayor as having a significant role in the takeover of Hamilton Hall. 

But while there is no doubt that the occupation of the building amounted to a dramatic escalation in tactics, it remains unclear how large an influence outsiders like Carlson have had on the overall student protest movement at Columbia and nearby colleges, which began more than two weeks ago. 

Some of the student protesters think the narrative pushed by city and university officials — of dangerous outsiders co-opting the demonstrations — is fueled by ulterior motives. 

USC protest encampment cleared as other colleges prepare for graduation

Schools continue to grapple with balancing students’ free speech rights and maintaining an amicable atmosphere ahead of graduation ceremonies.

Graduation ceremonies are underway this weekend at universities across the country, including some that have been roiled by pro-Palestinian protests and police clashes. At the University of Southern California, Los Angeles police pushed some protesters off campus early Sunday and locked a gate afterward, according to student newspaper the Daily Trojan . Police also assisted university public safety officers in clearing a protest encampment, USC said later in the day.

Early Sunday, at least 50 Los Angeles police officers moved through the USC campus and surrounded Alumni Park, where they issued a dispersal order to a pro-Palestinian encampment, the Daily Trojan reported . The university’s senior vice president of communications, Joel Curran, said later in the day that it was 75 to 100 Los Angeles Police Department and university officers, with the university ones issuing the dispersal order. Some protesters left the area, while a university alert warned students that anyone not leaving “could be arrested.”

At a nearby campus gate, some police pushed a group of protesters off campus and locked the gate, the Daily Trojan reported. The university said its officers were also involved. Officers also disassembled tents and largely cleared the encampment. The LAPD said it was there “to support” university officers, and that no arrests were made.

About 6:30 a.m. Pacific time, the university said in a message on X that its University Park campus, one of its two main campuses, had been cleared. “The campus remains closed,” it said.

USC President Carol L. Folt said in a statement that the university in recent weeks “exercised patience and restraint as we worked to de-escalate a volatile situation,” but that it was time to “draw a line” after the protest “was spiraling in a dangerous direction over the last several days.”

“Residence halls, campus throughfares, and libraries had become places of confrontation,” she wrote. “Some finals were disrupted with noise and chanting during mandated quiet periods. Yesterday afternoon, outside agitators jumped the perimeter fencing and assaulted our officers.”

Here’s what to know

Graduation ceremonies are being held Sunday at campuses including Ohio State University and Northeastern University in Boston. USC’s commencement week is scheduled to begin Wednesday, though the school has canceled its main speakers. Schools continue to grapple with balancing students’ free speech rights and maintaining an amicable atmosphere as thousands of graduating students and their families celebrate this weekend.

On Saturday, roughly 75 student protesters marched through the University of Michigan’s commencement ceremony held at Michigan Stadium. The group began protesting at the start of the program and walked up the main aisle as they chanted, the university said in a statement. Public safety personnel moved them toward the back of the stadium, where they remained free to protest throughout the program. No arrests were made.

The University of Florida has held commencement ceremonies at two-thirds of its 17 colleges and has not experienced disruptions, university president Ben Sasse , a former Republican senator from Nebraska, told CNN’s “State of the Union” on Sunday. The university is holding three more ceremonies Sunday, he said. Sasse called himself a “First Amendment zealot” who will always defend students’ rights to free speech and assembly. But university rules mean “you don’t get to take over the whole university. People don’t get to spit at cops. You don’t get to barricade yourselves in buildings. You don’t get to disrupt somebody else’s commencement,” he said, adding that camping on campus is also prohibited. Leaders of some other universities “need to step up and mind their own shops more,” Sasse said.

New York Mayor Eric Adams was asked on ABC’s “This Week” on Sunday whether colleges in the city will be able to hold peaceful in-person graduation ceremonies . “I believe they should,” Adams (D) replied. “It’s a wonderful experience to graduate from an institution. If the institutions decide to graduate their students and celebrate a beautiful experience with their families, we’ll make sure it’s done in a peaceful manner.”

More than 2,300 people have been arrested on campuses nationwide over the past two weeks , according to a count kept by The Washington Post.

At the University of Virginia on Saturday, authorities arrested 25 pro-Palestinian demonstrators during a sustained confrontation , university officials said, after dozens of law enforcement officers in riot gear surrounded a student encampment and used pepper spray to disperse people from the area.

Several colleges and universities are negotiating deals with students to try to defuse tensions peacefully and avert further violence. Thus far, Rutgers, Northwestern, Brown, the University of Minnesota and the University of California at Riverside are some of the colleges that have struck deals. Students have been calling for universities to divest from Israel.

Susan Svrgula, Patrick Svitek, Ruby Cramer and Marianna Sotomayor contributed reporting.

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Georgia Southern University has three vibrant campuses that offer a distinct and exciting college experience. Whether you choose Statesboro, Savannah or Hinesville, your selection promises a gratifying and enriching experience.

Virtual Visits and Other Events

Georgia Southern also offers virtual visits allowing participants to explore the campus, engage with faculty, and learn about programs from the comfort of their homes. Our virtual visits allow attendees to experience state-of-the-art facilities, discover the student community and get a firsthand look at the innovative resources that shape the environment at Georgia Southern.

Georgia Southern University offers an array of events designed to engage both current and prospective students. From campus tours and information sessions that provide insights into academic programs and campus life, to orientation events that help new students acclimate to university culture, the university ensures a smooth transition into college life.

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How far in advance should i schedule my visit.

In order for us to best prepare for your arrival, it is strongly encouraged that you schedule your visit at least 3 or more business days prior to your desired visit date. If you require special assistance, such as handicap accessibility, please contact our office at least 3 days prior to your visit. We are happy to provide accommodations to make your visit more enjoyable.

How do I schedule my visit?

Visits can be scheduled by:

• Completing our online registration form
• Calling the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5851
• Emailing the Office of Admissions at [email protected]

How do I cancel, reschedule, or modify my visit registration?

You can cancel, reschedule, or modify your visit registration in one of two ways:

• Call the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5851
• Email the Office of Admissions at [email protected] . Be sure to include your full name, original reservation date and time, and desired reschedule date and time (if applicable).

Do you offer weekend visits?

We offer occasional Saturday tours in addition to our Saturday Eagle Preview Open Houses. All Saturday tours and events will be posted on the Event Calendar .

Do you offer holiday visits?

No. At this time, we do not currently offer visits when the University is closed for holiday breaks.

Do you offer group visits?

Yes. We welcome groups of high school-aged students (14-18), and can accommodate up to 60 students. It is strongly recommended that you book your visit at least 2 weeks in advance to ensure date and time availability, and to allow us time to best prepare for your visit. For more information, visit our Group Visits page for each campus:

• Statesboro Campus
• Armstrong Campus in Savannah
• Liberty Campus in Hinesville

Do you offer visits specifically for transfer students?

Yes. We offer Transfer Friday visits specifically for transfer students on select Fridays at 12:30 p.m. These visits are geared toward students looking to transfer to Georgia Southern University from another college or university. Learn more about transfer visits and to schedule your campus visit.

When should I expect to receive a confirmation for my visit?

You should receive a confirmation email for your visit almost immediately after submitting the registration form. The confirmation email will be sent to the email address that you list on your registration form. Please ensure that you have entered this address correctly prior to submitting your form.

What should I do if I do not receive a confirmation email?

Please contact the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5851 to verify that (1) your registration has been received and processed, and (2) the confirmation email was sent to the correct email address. Confirmation emails will be re-sent to the email address listed on the registration form, or updated email address, as needed.

Where should I stay if I am traveling from out of town?

There are a number of hotels located within a short drive of our campuses. For more information on lodging, please select which campus you will be attending for your visit:

What should I wear?

Because your campus visit will include a one hour walking tour, we strongly encourage you to wear comfortable walking shoes and to dress appropriately for the forecasted weather. During the summer months, Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville can be quite warm and humid. No matter the weather, the Office of Admissions will provide you with a bottled water prior to your tour departure.

Where should I park?

Statesboro Campus Free visitor parking is available in front of Lewis Hall (Office of Admissions) on Sweetheart Circle. If you have trouble finding a parking spot, additional parking spots may be available in the parking lot behind Lewis Hall. Prior to your visit, we will email you a form to register your car (once your car is registered, no parking permit will be needed).

Armstrong Campus in Savannah A link to complete a visitor’s parking pass will be sent to you the day prior to your visit. Please park in any visitor spot and be sure your parking pass is visible on your car dashboard.

Liberty Campus in Hinesville Please park in any spot not reserved.

When should I check in for my visit?

It is recommended that you arrive at no more than 10 minutes prior to the start of your campus visit. This will give you ample time to check in for your visit and prepare for your information session to begin.

Where do I check in for my visit?

Please check in at the location for the campus you are planning to tour. Campus visits begin at:

Statesboro Campus Lewis Hall (Office of Admissions) 1132 Southern Drive Statesboro, GA 30458 Directions to Statesboro

Armstrong Campus in Savannah Victor Hall (Office of Admissions) 11935 Abercorn Street Savannah GA, 31419 Directions to Armstrong

Liberty Campus in Hinesville Front Lobby 175 W Memorial Dr Hinesville, GA 31313 Directions to Liberty

How long will my visit last?

Your visit will last approximately an hour and a half. This time is broken up as follows:

• Information session with admissions representative: 15-20 minutes
• Campus walking tour with Southern Ambassador: 1 hour

Am I able to meet with an admissions counselor during my visit?

Yes. While you will hear from one of our counselors during your information session, you may also make an appointment to sit down one-on-one with them at the end of your visit. Please call the Office of Admissions at 912-478-5851 to schedule your appointment.

Do you offer tours in Spanish?

Yes. Tours can be given in Spanish upon request. A minimum of two weeks notice is required. Please contact the Office of Admissions for more information.

Will I be able to visit a residence hall on the tour?

Unfortunately, in Statesboro, we do not have a residence hall on our tour route that features a model room to be shown. However, University Housing offers tours of Eagle Village, an apartment-style residence hall on campus, from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. Eagle Village is located at 410 Georgia Ave., Statesboro, GA 30458. Visit the University Housing website to learn more about Eagle Village and all of our other residential communities on campus.

If you are visiting the Armstrong campus , you will see a model room during your tour.

Will I be able to go inside the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) or Armstrong Recreation Center (ARC) on the tour?

Unfortunately, the Recreation Activity Center (RAC) is not shown on the campus tour, as it is not located in the central part of campus. However, you are welcome to visit the RAC during normal business hours.

The Armstrong Recreation Center (ARC) is part of the tour of the Armstrong Campus in Savannah.

If you would like a tour of the RAC or a more in depth tour of the ARC, stop by the information desk in the lobby at the RAC or the ARC to request a personal tour of the facility given by a campus recreation staff member. Visit the Recreation Activity Center website or the Armstrong Recreation Center website to learn more about these world-class facilities and view hours of operation.

Can I eat on campus during my visit?

Yes. The Office of Admissions has partnered with Eagle Dining Services to offer discounted passes ($11.50/person) for lunch at our Dining Commons on the Statesboro campus and The Galley on the Armstrong Campus on the day of your campus visit. Ask our staff about the discounted voucher.

Are school excuses available?

Yes. We will be happy to provide you with an official school excuse after your official campus visit with admissions has ended. We will only provide an excuse for the day that you visited Georgia Southern University.

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University of Southern California closes main campus as officers clear protest encampment

USC closes main campus: The University of Southern California’s University Park Campus is closed on Sunday as authorities are working to clear a protest encampment. (JHVEPhoto - stock.adobe.com)

LOS ANGELES — The University of Southern California’s University Park Campus is closed on Sunday as authorities are working to clear a protest encampment.

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Officials said anyone who does not comply with police will be arrested, The Associated Press reported.

Videos posted on social media showed Los Angeles Police Department officers in riot gear assembling on campus, according to CNN. The pro-Palestinian protest encampment was set about 12 days ago, NBC News reported.

The University of Southern California Department of Public Safety said on X , formerly known as Twitter , on Sunday that the University Park Campus was closed due to “significant activity at the center of campus.” Authorities are urging people on campus to leave.

On X , USC said that DPS is working with the Los Angeles Police Department to clear the area.

UPC has been closed as a result of significant activity at the center of campus. If you are in the center of campus, please leave. People who don’t leave will be arrested. We will issue another alert when it is clear to return. — USC DPS (@USCDPS) May 5, 2024

DPS, with the assistance of LAPD, is clearing the center of UPC. If you are in the center of campus, please leave. People who don’t leave could be arrested. https://t.co/3SzeqSNlps — USC (@USC) May 5, 2024

The encampment restarted after the Los Angeles Police Department arrested around 93 people on campus on April 24, the AP reported. Since then, it had remained calm. Most of the attention had however shifted to the protests and arrests at the University of California, Los Angeles.

The move to get protestors off campus comes days before commencement events are expected to begin, according to the AP.

As of Sunday morning, no arrests have been made.

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After canceling its mainstage commencement ceremony amid pro-Palestinian protests, USC has announced plans for a “Trojan Family” graduation event next week at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

The event will take place Thursday, May 9 at 8:30 p.m. USC announced on Thursday. The university promises a drone show, fireworks, surprise performances and the Trojan Marching Band. The university also promised a special gift for the class of 2024.

The celebration will share the L.A. Coliseum with several other groups around the same time, so the USC Trojan Family graduate event will be limited to a portion of the venue. Each graduate will receive up to six tickets for their guests, the university said, and will be limited to “graduates and their families and loved ones.”

USC said it was unable to secure the entire venue, because it was already booked. The announcement for the event said that USC President Carol Folt “has created a major kick-off to three days and nights of commencement events to honor you and those who’ve helped you along the way.”

The announcement does not mention how pro-Palestinian demonstrators had recently erected an encampment in Alumni Park. On April 24, police arrested 93 students and off-campus activists during the protest, one of several demonstrations at campuses across the country, including neighboring UCLA.

USC expects to confer over 18,000 degrees from May 8-11 for its commencement week with a slew of events to celebration the occasion . New security measures have also been put in place.

All vehicle and pedestrian access to the university campus will be limited to two entrances, USC’s Department of Public Safety announced in a news release Thursday . The entrances are located at the northeast and northwest sides of the campus, referred to as the McCarthy and McClintock entrances.

The limited access will be in effect 24 hours a day. The entrance to Watt Way is closed, but that south side could be reopened barring traffic conditions, according to university officials.

A temporary, separate interior fence will greet guests to the campus who are approaching outside of a vehicle, with pedestrians being asked to enter the university at McCarthy Way at the quad; the north side of Watt Way at 34th Street; and McClintock Avenue at Childs Way.

All USC students and employees will need to show their campus IDs to enter the campus or access the interior fence, according to USC. Guests will need to pre-register with the university online and show their QR code generated from the USC visitor registration website and a government-issued ID. Each registration must be completed daily and can be registered by a USC student, faculty or staff member.

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The new safety measures follows days of protests at the private university in South L.A. Tickets will be required to access the campus and for all commencement events taking place during commencement week.

Guests will be screened much in the same way that security checks bags at sporting events, according to the university.

But the university’s main stage commencement ceremony, which draws 65,000-attendees to the campus , was canceled after the administration rescinded Asna Tabassum’s graduation speaking spot as USC valedictorian.

Tabassum, a biomedical engineering major with a passion for social justice who minored in “resistance to genocide,” drew undisclosed threats to the university.

The university’s decisions leading up to the cancellation has drawn criticism from both pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel activists.

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Israel Palestinians Campus Protests Pro-Palestinian demonstrators remove belongings from an encampment after police arrived on the campus at the University of Southern California Sunday, May 5, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) (Ryan Sun)

Students protesting the war in Gaza abandoned their camp at the University of Southern California early Sunday after being surrounded by police and threatened with arrest, while Northeastern University's commencement ended peacefully at Boston's Fenway Park.

Developments in both places were being watched closely following scores of arrests last month — more than 90 people at USC in Los Angeles and about 100 at Northeastern in Boston.

Dozens of Los Angeles Police Department officers arrived about 4 a.m. at USC to assist campus safety officers. The university had warned of arrests on social media and in person. Video showed some protesters packing up and leaving, while officers formed lines to push others away from the camp as it emptied out. The university said there were no reports of any arrests.

USC President Carol Folt said it was time to draw a line because “the occupation was spiraling in a dangerous direction” with areas of campus blocked and people being harassed.

“The operation was peaceful," Folt wrote in an update. “Campus is opening, students are returning to prepare for finals, and commencement set-up is in full swing.”

USC earlier canceled its main graduation ceremony while allowing other commencement activities to continue.

Across town at the University of California, Los Angeles, officials announced the creation of a new chief safety officer position to oversee campus security operations. The announcement Sunday came after UCLA was criticized for its handling of demonstrations that culminated in a mob attack on a pro-Palestinian student encampment last week.

At the Northeastern commencement Sunday, some students waved small Palestinian and Israeli flags, but were outnumbered by those waving the flags of India and the U.S., among others. Undergraduate student speaker Rebecca Bamidele drew brief cheers when she called for peace in Gaza.

The Associated Press has tallied about 2,500 people arrested at about 50 campuses since April 18, based on its reporting and statements from universities and law enforcement.

Arrests continued apace over the weekend. At the University of Virginia, there were 25 arrests Saturday for trespassing after police clashed with protesters who refused to remove tents. At the Art Institute of Chicago campus, police cleared a pro-Palestinian encampment hours after it was set up Saturday and arrested 68 people, saying they would be charged with criminal trespass.

In Charlottesville, Virginia, student demonstrators began their protest on a lawn outside the school chapel Tuesday. Video on Saturday showed police in riot gear and holding shields lined up on campus, while protesters chanted “Free Palestine.”

As police moved in, students were pushed to the ground, pulled by their arms and sprayed with a chemical irritant, Laura Goldblatt, an assistant professor who has been helping the demonstrators, told The Washington Post. The university said protesters were told that tents were banned under school policy and were asked to remove them.

Virginia Attorney General Jason Miyares told Fox News on Sunday the police response was justified because students had been warned repeatedly to leave, were violating the school's conduct code, and that outsiders who were not students provided protesters with supplies like wooden barriers.

"We’ve seen folks that are not students show up in riot gear with bull horns to direct the protesters on how to flank our officers," Miyares said.

He said some had put bear spray into water bottles and thrown them at officers.

It was the latest clash in weeks of protests and tension at U.S. colleges and universities.

Tent encampments of protesters urging universities to stop doing business with Israel or companies they say support the war in Gaza have spread in a student movement unlike any other this century . Some schools reached agreements with protesters to end the demonstrations and reduce the possibility of disrupting final exams and commencements.

The University of Michigan was among the schools that had braced for protests during commencement this weekend, as were Indiana University, Ohio State University and Northeastern. More ceremonies are planned in the coming weeks.

In Ann Arbor, there was a protest at the beginning of the event at Michigan Stadium. About 75 people, many wearing traditional Arabic kaffiyehs along with their graduation caps, marched up the main aisle toward the stage.

They chanted “Regents, regents, you can’t hide! You are funding genocide!” while holding signs, including one that read: “No universities left in Gaza.”

Overhead, planes pulled banners with competing messages. “Divest from Israel now! Free Palestine!” and “We stand with Israel. Jewish lives matter.”

Officials said no one was arrested, and the protest didn’t seriously interrupt the nearly two-hour event, attended by tens of thousands of people, some of them waving Israeli flags.

At Indiana University, protesters urged supporters to wear their kaffiyehs and walk out during remarks by school President Pamela Whitten on Saturday evening. The Bloomington campus designated a protest zone outside Memorial Stadium, where the ceremony was held.

At Princeton University in New Jersey, 18 students began a hunger strike to try to push the university to divest from companies tied to Israel. Students at other colleges, including Brown and Yale, launched similar hunger strikes this year before the more recent wave of demonstrations.

The protests stem from the conflict that started Oct. 7 when Hamas militants attacked southern Israel, killing about 1,200 people, mostly civilians, and taking roughly 250 hostages. Vowing to destroy Hamas, Israel launched an offensive in Gaza that has killed more than 34,500 Palestinians, about two-thirds of them women and children, according to the Health Ministry in the Hamas-ruled territory. Israeli strikes have devastated the enclave and displaced most of its inhabitants.

Perry reported form Meredith, New Hampshire, and Marcelo from New York. Also contributing were Associated Press reporters Christopher Weber in Los Angeles; Denise Lavoie in Richmond, Virginia; Ed White in Detroit, and Adrian Sainz in Memphis, Tennessee.

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