An image of Students facing the stage at commencement dressed in their caps and gowns.

May Graduation Ceremony

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2024 Graduation Exercises

Klein Ceremony

Klein College of Media and Communication holds its graduation ceremonies on Main Campus in May and December of each year. Graduates have the opportunity to hear their name read, walk across the stage in their cap and gown, and have a keepsake picture taken by a professional photographer.

Friday, May 10, 2024 10 a.m.
The Liacouras Center
1776 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19121

137th Commencement

Wednesday, May 8, 2024
10 a.m.

The Liacouras Center
1776 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19121

Commencement is a multi-day culmination of student achievement and University tradition that marks the completion of each academic year. A comprehensive schedule is provided to help plan your days of celebration.

Graduates attending the 2024 Main Commencement should RSVP and request tickets for friends and family. The ticket site will be available from February 20, 2024 – March 20, 2024. Graduates can request up to 4 tickets for the Main Commencement ceremony. Each graduate will receive 2 parking passes. Request tickets for Commencement.

Graduation Ceremony

On Friday, May 10, graduates will have the opportunity to hear their name read, to walk across the stage wearing their cap and gown, and to have a keepsake picture taken by a professional photographer. Doors open to guests one hour before the ceremony, which begins at 10 a.m. 

The ceremony will be streamed live for all family and friends not in attendance. To watch the live stream, visit the university’s commencement website

For questions, please email 

Register for graduation

Graduates eligible to participate will receive an email from MarchingOrder where they can register for Klein's graduation ceremony in the spring.

To register:

  • Using your Temple Accessnet username (tua12345) and password, log in and complete the registration process and confirm that your degree and program are listed correctly.
  • You may return to the site anytime by going to the Login page.

Family and Friends Tickets

Guests are welcome to celebrate your graduation with you. At this time, there is no limit on the number of family and friends graduating students may bring to Klein's ceremony. NO TICKETS ARE REQUIRED for Klein's ceremony on May 10.

Announcements and Gifts

Temple University Bookstore has a variety of graduation gifts and announcements available to purchase. 

Students in graduation gowns with owl statue in the background

Photo by Betsy Manning

Mandatory Online Graduation Application

The online graduation application notifies Temple University and Klein College of your intent to graduate and allows the Office of University Registrar (OUR) to prepare your electronic online diploma; as well as, mailing a hardcopy of your diploma. If you missed the deadline, please contact 

To apply to graduate:  

  1. Log into your TUPortal.
  2. Click the Self-Service Banner link in the left column.
  3. Select Student, Student Records, and Apply to Graduate.
  4. Follow the instructions to complete.

The application for the 2024 Student Commencement Speaker Competition will open Jan.16. Visit deanofstudents.temple.edu for more information on to apply.

Ordering Your Academic Regalia

If you are planning to attend the Klein's Spring 2024 Graduation Ceremony, you are required to wear regalia to walk across the stage and hear your name read. Purchases can be made on the Barnes & Noble Bookstore website or in person at the Main Campus Bookstore located at:

13th and Montgomery
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-5578

Traveling to the Ceremony

Maps and Directions

Whether you are taking public transportation or driving to Temple for Klein's ceremony, plan ahead and be prepared.

Each graduate will be given two parking passes. Please check back for lot location.

Learn more about Maps & Directions »

Accessibility

Liacouras Center has accessible entrances and seating areas to accommodate all guests on this special day. 

Learn more about Accessibility » 

Ceremony Photos

To view and purchase photos visit uscandids.com. You can access your photos by event title “Temple Lew Klein Media May 2024” or by event date “05/10/2024.”

If you are unable to view the photos online please call 844-922-6343.

First Destination Survey

No matter your post-graduation plans, completing the university’s First Destination Survey has a huge impact on young alumni programming and future Owls. Log into Handshake and take five to 10 minutes to let us know where you land.