Skip Navigation

MAy 2012 Graduation Ceremony

Monday, February 15: This is the University deadline to apply for graduation for May graduates. Students who have not applied by this deadline will not have access to the ticket systems to attend graduation ceremonies, will not have their names listed in Commencement Programs, and will not be eligible to receive Latin Honors.

University Ceremony

School Ceremony

Dean M. Moshe Porat and the Faculty of The Fox School of Business and Management and School of Tourism and Hospitality Management invite you to participate in

The Fox School of Business and the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Graduation Ceremony

Thursday, May 10, 2012, 1:00 PM

Liacouras Center Register online Wednesday, March 7 through Friday, March 30

Frequently Asked Questions about Commencement

What is the difference between the University Commencement and the School Graduation ceremonies?

  • The University Commencement is for graduates from all Temple's Schools and Colleges. Graduates are recognized by School.
  • The Fox School/STHM Graduation Ceremony is only for students graduating from these schools and each student is recognized individually by the Dean as you are called on stage. A professional photographer will be present to record this important moment of your life.

Can I get a copy of this photo too?

  • The photographer will mail a complimentary proof directly to your home (permanent address) with information about purchasing additional prints.

Must I respond to attend either or both of the ceremonies?

  • Yes, tickets are required for your guests to attend the University Commencement Ceremony. Use the online ticket request system available from March 7 - 30. There IS a limit of 4 guests for this University ceremony. Eligible graduates will receive (4) tickets that must be picked up from your advising center Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus. Tickets will be distributed Monday April 23rd – Friday April 27th from 10:00am till 1:00pm and 2:30pm till 4:30pm at both Campuses. You must submit an rsvp to obtain tickets.  Ambler Students must pick up at Ambler.

Tickets are NOT required for guests to attend the Fox School Graduation Ceremony and there is no limit to the number of guests who attend this School ceremony.

  • However, you must respond that you are attending using the online ticket request system from March 7 through March 30. The system will ask for your number of guests and indicate there is a limit of 4. If you expect more- please request extra tickets.

Why do I need to request tickets for the Fox School ceremony if no tickets are required?

  • This same ticket request system is used for the entire University and some schools do require tickets for their school ceremonies. Remember, the morning ceremony DOES have a limit of 4 guests and tickets are required for entry; the afternoon ceremony DOES NOT limit the number of guests who can attend and no tickets are required for entry. You MUST use the online ticket request system if you plan to attend either or both ceremonies.

What do I wear to the ceremonies?

  • Academic regalia (cap, gown and hood) is required to participate in both the University and School ceremonies. Visit the Bookstore online for ordering information

Where do we park?

  • Parking will be available in the Liacouras Center Parking Garage(enter from 15th Street between Montgomery and Cecil B Moore Avenues.) Each graduate will receive one free parking pass that must be picked up from your advising center. Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus.  The parking pass will be distributed Monday April 23rd – Friday April 27th from 10:00am till 1:00pm and 2:30pm till 4:30pm at both Campuses. You must submit an rsvp to obtain a parking pass.  Ambler Students must pick up at Ambler.

Do I receive graduation announcements?

  • A graduation announcement is a small commemorative document announcing the details of the May graduation ceremony. Eligible graduates will receive 4 announcements. Eligible graduates will receive (4) announcements that must be picked up from your advising center Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus.  Announcements will be distributed Monday April 23rd – Friday April 27th from 10:00am till 1:00pm and 2:30pm till 4:30pm at both Campuses. You must submit an rsvp to obtain announcements.  Ambler Students must pick up at Ambler.

When will I receive my diploma?

  • Diplomas will be mailed within six weeks of graduation to all students who have been cleared academically to graduate unless you owe the University or the Library money or books or have not completed exit paperwork that may be required by Student Financial Services. This includes all "financial holds" that have been placed on your account. Be sure to resolve such matters prior to May 4th and contact the Advising Office when you have done so in order to receive your diploma on time. Your permanent address will be used for mailing the diplomas. Be sure to update your permanent address in Self Service Banner if you expect a change before graduation. International students should contact the Office of International Services to confirm or change their mailing address.

Must I attend both ceremonies?

  • No, you and your guests may attend both, only one, or none of the commencement ceremonies. However, you must have tickets for your guests to attend the University Ceremony (request tickets March 7 - 30) and you must register your intention to attend the School Graduation Ceremony (RSVP March 7 - 30)

Celebrate your post-graduation plans with The Fox School, CSPD, your friends and family!

  • Fill out the brief questionnaire and see your information at graduation.
  • If you report your post-graduation plans, please find the CSPD table at the Fox reception after the school ceremony to receive your FREE class of 2012 T-shirt (if you have not already received one).