Watch the Livestream
Starting at 2 p.m., faculty, staff, family and friends are invited to tune in to our Youtube Channel and watch the 2023 Winter Graduation Ceremony.
Photo by Ryan S. Brandenberg, CLA ’14
Ceremony Details
Wednesday, December 20, 3 p.m.
Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
1837 N Broad St
Philadelphia, PA 19122
On Wednesday, December 20, 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. Graduates should arrive by 2 p.m. Doors open to guests one hour before the ceremony.
For questions, please email [click-for-email].
Register for graduation
Graduates eligible to graduate will receive an email from Klein Events.
Reception Details
Graduates and their ticketed guests are invited to join Dean Boardman, administration, faculty and staff for a reception immediately following the ceremony.
When: 4:30 - 6 pm
Where: Annenberg Hall, Atrium
Those planning to attend the reception are requested to register through the ceremony registration form, which has been emailed to each graduate.
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 advise@temple.edu.
To apply to graduate:
- Log into your TUPortal.
- Click the Self-Service Banner link in the left column.
- Select Student, Student Records, and Apply to Graduate.
- Follow the instructions to complete.
Student Speaker Application
Prospective graduates who meet the criteria below are highly encouraged to apply to be the student speaker for Klein's 2023 Winter Graduation Ceremony:
- Minimum 3.00 GPA.
- Excellent verbal presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership with a social and/or educational impact (either within or outside the university community) for a minimum of two years.
The deadline to apply is Wednesday, Nov. 1.
Schedule your Senior Portraits
Yearbook photos are being taken now in the Howard Gittis Student Center.
To schedule, visit www.ouryear.com and use school code 87120.
Portraits will be taken in your business attire and cap and gown, and the cap and gown will be provided. Don’t forget, you can use these portraits for your professional networking, job search sites, social media and more!
Questions? Call 1-800-OUR-YEAR™ (687-9327), Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Ordering Your Academic Regalia
If you are planning to attend the Klein's Winter 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.
Announcements and Gifts
Temple University Bookstore has a variety of graduation gifts and announcements available to purchase.
Ceremony Photos
To view and purchase photos visit uscandids.com. You can access your photos by event title “Temple Lew Klein Media December 2023” or by event date “12/20/2023.”
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.
