College of Public Health Graduation Ceremony

Updated March 21, 2023

The Class of 2023 graduation ceremony for the College of Public Health and School of Social Work will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the Liacouras Center (located at 1776 N. Broad Street on Temple's Main Campus).

Graduates will be invited to walk across the stage, recognized individually by name, and photographed.

Information for graduates

Graduates should plan to check in at the Liacouras Center loading dock entrance no later than 4:30 p.m.; the entrance will be open at 4:15 p.m. The main Liacouras Center entrance will open for guests at approximately 4:30 p.m.

Please come dressed for the ceremony in gown, hood, cap, and tassel. Upon arrival, proceed to the sign-in tables and ask staff there to direct you to the proper area to line up for the procession (faculty marshals will be in attendance to assist). Be prepared to begin to process in at 5:15 p.m. for seating on the floor of the Liacouras Center. At sign-up, you will be given a name card that will be used for calling your name when you cross the stage—do not lose this card!

It is expected that all graduates will consider the ceremony both celebratory and solemn. All attendees should remain for the entire ceremony and recess as a group with all other graduates at the conclusion of the ceremony. After the event, graduates will exit the Liacouras Center and meet their guests at the main entrance.

For information regarding academic requirements for graduating, visit the Registrar's website.

Deadline to RSVP

Graduates planning to attend University Commencement or the CPH graduation ceremony must RSVP via the university's form by Tuesday, March 21. Tickets are not required to enter the Liacouras Center for the CPH ceremony.

Ordering your cap and gown

Graduates are required to wear the regalia (gown, hood, cap, and tassel) appropriate for the degree they have earned—the color and style differ depending on your degree level and program of study. Purchase your academic regalia in person at the Main Campus Bookstore (in the Student Center) or order online for home delivery. For more information, please contact the bookstore at 215-204-5578.

Photographs

Please complete this form to authorize Temple University to provide your information to Legacy Photos, the university's graduation photographer.

You are not required to provide your information in this form. If you do provide your information, you will have no obligation to purchase any photographs from Legacy Photos. If you do not submit this form with your name and contact information, you will not be able to purchase a photograph from Legacy Photos.

Within 24 hours following graduation, students who provided their contact information when completing the authorization form will receive a proof from Legacy via text or email as well as a PIN that provides access to your images and instructions for ordering photos from Legacy's website.

Accessibility

The Liacouras Center offers facilities and amenities for guests requiring accommodation. The arena is fully compliant with all ADA accessibility guidelines. Questions regarding accessibility may be directed to gradcph@temple.edu.

Parking

Parking will be available in lots on Main Campus. Parking passes are limited to two per graduate for the day and are requested during the RSVP process.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between University Commencement and the CPH graduation ceremony?

Temple University’s 136th Commencement (Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 9:30 a.m.) includes graduates from the entire university and lasts approximately two hours. CPH's graduation ceremony (Thursday, May 11, 2023 at 5:30 p.m.) is for College of Public Health and School of Social Work graduates only, also lasting approximately two hours. At Commencement, graduates are not recognized individually by name. At the CPH ceremony, each graduate attending is recognized individually on stage by name.

Can I petition to walk in the ceremony if I won't complete my coursework before May 2023?

Temple University and the College of Public Health have agreed to allow both undergraduate and graduate students who are not completing their degree programs the spring semester of 2023 but are within a few courses of graduation, and meet specific criteria, to petition to participate ("walk") in the May 2023 graduation ceremonies. The criteria for petition approval and the link to the petition survey were sent to all students via email. The deadline to submit the petition-to-walk survey is Monday, Feb. 20, 2023.

If you have questions about the survey or did not receive the information in your TUmail inbox, contact gradcph@temple.edu.

To inquire about missed deadlines or your petition status, please reach out to your academic advisor or program director.

What are Latin Honors and how do I know if I am eligible to receive them?

Latin Honors (summa cum laude, magna cum laude, cum laude) are awarded to the top 16% of students in undergraduate cumulative GPA from each school and college at Temple University in the August 2022, December 2022, and May 2023 graduating classes, among graduates who complete at least 60 credits at Temple. Graduate students do not receive Latin Honors. You can find the cumulative GPA requirements for Latin Honors on the undergraduate Bulletin.

For any questions regarding qualification for Latin Honors cords, please reach out to your academic advisor or program director.

How and when will I receive my diploma?

You will not receive your diploma during the ceremony—the scroll given to you as you cross the stage is only a keepsake. Graduated students will receive their digital diploma four to six weeks after the college confirms completion of degree requirements. After the digital diploma has been issued, students will receive instructions to request one copy of their print diploma at no additional cost. View complete information about diploma issuance on the Registrar's website.

If I have additional questions that aren't answered here, who can I contact?