All potential graduates should apply to graduate by February 1. 

*Applying to graduate is an Office of the University Registrar (OUR) procedure. This alerts the OUR of a student’s intention to complete their degree. This is a separate process from RSVPing to the Klein Graduation Ceremony and/or Commencement Ceremony.

Steps to Apply to Graduate 

1. Log into TUportal.
2. Click on Student Tools near the top of the page.
3. Navigate to the "Records" channel.
4. Click on the Apply to Graduate link.

Students must reach at least 124 credits, have a GPA of 2.0 or above and successfully complete all majorand general education requirements with passing grades.

Students should have received an email in January confirming OR denying that they are on track to graduate from one of the following advisors: Rob Dearden, Bea Fernandez, Kendra Johnson, Elliot Rouse or Associate Director Mary Beth Flynn.

If you did not receive this email and are unsure if you meet the requirements to graduate, please make an appointment with your assigned advisor via the Student Tools tab on the TUportal.

• Once students apply to graduate, they will see a PENDING graduation status until final grades are submitted 2-3 weeks after the ceremony and after advisors have reviewed graduation applications. The unsuccessful completion of a course requirement can change your graduation status.
• If there are any issues with your graduation status, Klein's academic advising office will notify you via email. Please be sure to check your email throughout the month of May.

• The academic name is the name that will be displayed on the diploma. Students can view their diploma names here
• Students can submit diploma name change requests on TUcredentials by clicking the Name Change Form button. A copy of government-issued identification showing the student’s full legal name is required.   

Name change requests for graduating students must be received by the deadlines posted on our website: https://registrar.temple.edu/apply-to-graduate

Temple University’s Commencement is on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at the Liacouras Center. This is a university-wide tradition where graduates of each school or college are welcome to attend in the audience. *Graduates will not be crossing the stage or having their names read for Commencement.

Klein College’s Graduation Ceremony is on Thursday, May 8^, 2025, at 2 p.m. at the Liacouras Center. This is a Klein College event where Klein graduates will hear their name read, walk across the stage wearing their academic regalia, and have a keepsake picture taken by a professional photographer. Graduates should report one hour before the ceremony starts.

Eligible graduates must RSVP by March 22 on commencement.temple.edu.

The deadline to RSVP for Klein's Graduation Ceremony is April 15.

Applying to graduate does not mean that you have reserved a spot for the graduation ceremony.

Student eligible to graduate will receive an email from Klein Events with instructions on how to register via Tassel by February 17. Using your Temple Accessnet username (tua12345) and password, log in and complete the registration.

Tickets can be reserved through Temple University’s Commencement RSVP and ticket request site.

Students can pick up their 4 Temple University Commencement tickets at the Klein College Graduation Tabling Sessions. Graduates themselves will not need a ticket. An email will be sent from Klein Events with the date, time and location of the tabling sessions.

Tickets are not required for the Klein College Graduation Ceremony, but each student is limited to ten guests.

If you are planning to attend Klein's Spring 2026 Graduation Ceremony, you are required to wear regalia to walk across the stage and hear your name read. Purchases can be made on the online or in person at the Main Campus Bookstore located at:

1210 Polett Walk
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-5578

To streamline the regalia process, graduates are being asked to order their cap and gown online to ship-to-store or to ship-to-home. As a result, regalia won’t be available to purchase in-store until April 20. We are encouraging students to order online and not to wait until April 20th to purchase in-store.

• The ship-to-store deadline for in-store pickup in March 15, 2026. In-store pick-up will start April 20, 2026.

• The ship-to-home deadline is April 10, 2026.

• If students miss the online ordering deadline, regalia can be purchased in-store starting April 20, 2026.

Traveling to the Ceremony

If applicable, eligible graduates can receive their honor cords at the Klein College Graduation Tabling Sessions. An email will be sent from Klein Events with the date, time and location of the tabling sessions.

The Graduation Tabling Sessions are where graduating students can pick up their senior gifts, receive honor cords (if applicable), complete the First Destination survey and obtain their 4 Temple University Commencement tickets.

You can also discuss any need for accessible seating/parking with our representatives.

An email will be sent from Klein Events with the date, time and location of the tabling sessions.

Tickets are not required for the Klein College Graduation Ceremony, but each student is limited to ten guests.

Doors open to guests one hour before the ceremony begins. The ceremony starts at 9:30 a.m. and the doors will open at 8:30 a.m.

Graduates should arrive no later than one hour before the ceremony, which is 8:30 a.m. at the Liacouras Center Loading Dock to receive their seat assignment and name card.

All graduates will have their photo taken as they cross the stage. In addition, after exiting the stage, a photographer will be stationed to capture a photo of each graduate. Photos taken during the ceremony can be downloaded within one to three days of the graduation ceremony. To view and purchase photos, please visit Maria Young Photography at https://www.mariayoung.photos.

The ceremony will be streamed live for all family and friends not in attendance. To watch the live stream, visit the Klein College of Media and Communication YouTube channel.

If a graduate or their guests need accessible seating and/or parking, they are able to indicate that on the RSVP form for Klein Graduation and Commencement. They are also able to discuss it at Graduation Tabling in the Annenberg Hall Atrium.

• Large bags and backpacks are not permitted and a clear bag policy will be in effect.
• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" (a logo can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag)
• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar)
• Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap) and belt bags, no bigger than a clutch, are permitted
• Medically necessary items and diaper bags are permitted (after proper search and inspection)