Commencement 2009
May 2009 Graduates
The University Ceremony
Location: The Liacouras Center
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 10:00 a.m.
The SCT Ceremony
Location: McGonigle Hall (Broad Street and Montgomery Ave.)
Date: Thursday, May 14, 2009
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Graduates are asked to arrive at Room 145 (Gym), 12:15 p.m
Light refreshments will follow the SCT Graduation Ceremony in Pearson Hall 100.
The reception is sponsored in part by the SCT Alumni
Association.* Click here to read information about May 2009 Latin Honors.
Register for Tickets
Students must register for tickets online for both the SCT Graduation Ceremony and the University Commencement Ceremony.
SCT Graduation Ceremony Ticket Registration (available now):
sctportal.temple.edu/diploma/form
Registration Deadline: April 25, 2009
University Commencement Ceremony Ticket Registration (available on March 19):
Registration Deadline: March 31, 2009
Tickets for both ceremonies will be available for pick-up beginning April 27th until May 4th from the SCT Student Affairs Office, Room 9 in Annemberg Hall. Tickets will not be mailed.
Frequently asked questions and informational links
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Must I register to attend both commencement ceremonies?
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Are separate tickets required for my guests to attend both ceremonies?
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Will I receive announcements?
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If I graduated in August 2008 or January 2009, may I attend and have my name announced?
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How do I know if I am eligible to attend the SCT Graduation Ceremony/TU Commencement Ceremony?
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How can I purchase academic regalia?
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How will I receive my diploma?
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When should holds from my Temple Account be removed?
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Are directions available to McGonigle Hall and Annenberg Hall?
Q. Must I register to attend both commencement ceremonies?
A. Yes. To register for tickets to Temple’s Main Commencement Ceremony, please visit the University’s Commencement website between March 19, 2009 and March 31, 2009.
To register for tickets to the SCT Graduation Ceremony, please visit SCT RSVP web form between March 4 and April 25, 2009.
Tickets for both ceremonies will be available for pick-up beginning April 27th until May 4th from the SCT Student Affairs Office, Room 9 in Annemberg Hall. Tickets will not be mailed.
Q. Are separate tickets required for my guests to attend both ceremonies?
A. Yes. All guests are required to present tickets for admission to both the main ceremony at the Liacouras Center and the SCT ceremony at McGonigle Hall. There will be four guest tickets available for each ceremony. There will not be additional tickets due to the large number of graduating students this year and limited building capacity.
Tickets will be available for pick-up in the SCT Advising Office (Room 9, Annenberg Hall) between April 27th & May 4th.
Q. Will I receive announcements?
A. Four (4) announcements per student will be available in the Student Affairs Office (Annenberg Hall, Room 9) between April 27th & May 4th.
Q. If I graduated in August 2008 or January 2009 may I attend and have my name announced?
A. Those who graduated in August 2008 had the opportunity to walk in the May 2008 graduation ceremonies and are not included in the 2009 ceremonies. Those who graduated in January 2009 are invited to attend only Temple’s main commencement ceremony at the Liacouras Center.
Q. How do I know if I am eligible to attend the commencement ceremonies?
May 2009 graduates: If you have applied for graduation, completed all necessary requirements, paid your fee, and submitted your RSVP, you are eligible to attend.
August 2009 graduates: Students who have “petitioned to walk” by February 16th 2009, will be advised of their eligibility to “walk” by March 19th.
Q. How can I purchase academic regalia?
A. Graduates are required to appear at both ceremonies wearing an approved cap, gown, and hood. The total price for your full regalia is as follows:
- Bachelor of Arts: $56.98 + tax
- Master’s degree: $62.98 + tax
- Doctorate: $76.98 + tax
Please note: The cap, gown and hood are yours to keep. You do not need to return these items after the ceremony.
Ambler Campus Students:
If you are an Ambler Campus student, please contact the Ambler Bookstore, 267-468-8460 to pre-order your academic regalia.
Main Campus Students:
You may pre-order your academic regalia online www.temple.edu/bookstore beginning, March 1, 2009. The Main Campus Bookstore accepts in-person payments in cash, check (payable to Temple University bookstore), Visa, MasterCard, Discover or American Express. If you require additional information, please contact the Main Campus bookstore at 215-204-4505 or 215-204-5578.
Q. How will I receive my diploma?
A. Diplomas will be mailed to your PERMANENT address listed on OWLnet approximately six weeks after the graduation ceremony.
Q. When should holds from my Temple Account be removed prior to Commencement?
A. Holds against your account (financial, library, athletic, and exit interviews) must be removed by Monday, March 9, 2009. Diplomas will not be released if a hold appears on a student’s account. To determine whether your account has any outstanding holds, visit OWLnet or the Bursar’s website: http://www.temple.edu/bursar/.
Q. Are directions available to McGonigle Hall?
A. For a map of Temple University’s Main Campus and travel directions, please visit http://www.temple.edu/maps.
