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May Commencement 2008 - Doctoral Hooding Ceremony:
Thursday, May 22, 2008.
To honor you for the completion of your academic program the College of Education invites you to participate in our Doctoral Hooding Ceremony which will take place on:
May 22, 2008
Walk Auditorium, Ritter Hall
4:30pm
(Please join us for a reception immediately following the ceremony)
Please register by April 25, 2008 :
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commencement
Below are answers to frequently asked questions and informational links.
Must I respond to attend the College of Education Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral?
Yes. In order for your name to be announced you must register.
Registration Deadline to attend the Ceremony is
12 noon, Friday, April 25, 2008.
Are tickets required for my guests to attend the University ceremony at the Liacouras Center?
Yes. Please see the new Temple University website for information. You must submit your online request no later than March 28th, 2008.
Are tickets required for my guests, to attend the Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral Ceremony?
Tickets are not required for the College of Education Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral Ceremony. We ask that you limit your guests to five (5).
Will I receive announcements?
College of Education Announcements
Eligible graduates who select to attend the College ceremony will receive five (5) College of Education courtesy announcements. College of Education announcements will be sent automatically via U.S. mail upon receiving your registration.
University Commencement Announcements
You can also receive five (5) Commencement announcements. They may be obtained in the Office of Student Services, Ritter Annex-150.
Additional Announcements
Additional University Commencement announcements will be sold in packages of twenty-five at any of the Temple University Bookstores for $19.98 per package through Saltus Press.
Herff Jones is also marketing personalized announcements made available online. Please stop in the Bookstore for details.
If I received my diploma in August or January will my name be announced?
Yes. Should you choose to attend your name will be called and you will be handed a scroll.
Must I purchase academic regalia?
The wearing of academic regalia (cap/tassel/gown/hood) is required for participation in the University commencement and College ceremonies.
How do I purchase academic regalia?
Ambler Campus Students:
You must pre-order your academic regalia at the Ambler Bookstore in Bright Hall, by April 10th. Please contact the Ambler Bookstore. If you require additional information, please call: 215-283-1373.
Main Campus Students:
Academic regalia must be paid for and picked up at the Main Campus Bookstore from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on the following dates: April 7th-10th and May 19th-21st. It is important that you pick up your regalia on campus before graduation day.
Prices for the complete regalia package are as follows: Bachelor $55.98, Master $58.98, Doctor $72.98.
Please contact the Main Campus Bookstore if you require additional information, at 215-204-5578.
What if I choose not to attend the ceremony?
Diplomas will be available with photo ID from the Office of Student Services, Ritter Annex-150, Mondays through Fridays from 9:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., starting on Friday, May 23rd and on any workday thereafter.
How do I receive my diploma if I am unable to attend either the ceremony or come into the Office of Student Services?
Your diploma can be mailed. There is an $8.30 mailing fee, which must be paid to the Bursar's Office in Carnell Hall. You then must bring the receipt to the Office of Student Services, Ritter Annex-150. Should you select this option, your diploma will be sent by certified mail approximately one week after graduation. The diploma will be sent to the address indicated on your graduation application.
Are there College of Education awards?
Yes. Awards are presented in May at a College Awards ceremony. The Awards Ceremony time and location will be announced soon. . See a list of awards conferred each year.
When Should I Arrive? Where Should My Guests Sit? What Will Happen at the Ceremony?
Detailed information about the ceremony and how to come prepared are available:
- For the University Commencement, see: Temple Commencement 2008.
- For the College of Education, see Doctoral Hooding Ceremony 2008.
- For a map of main campus and travel directions, see Temple Maps.
Where Do I Get More Help?
If you have any additional questions you may contact the Student Resource Center at 215-204-8011 or Contact Us Online.
Please register by April 25, 2008:
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