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May Commencement 2009 - Doctoral Hooding Ceremony:
Thursday, May 14, 2009.
To honor you for the completion of your academic program the College of Education invites you to participate in our Doctoral Hooding Ceremony which will take place on:
May 14, 2009
Great Court, Mitten Hall
7:30pm
(Please join us for a reception immediately following the ceremony)
Please register by April 17, 2009:
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Frequently Asked Questions About Commencement
Below are answers to frequently asked questions and informational links.
Must I respond to attend the College of Education Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral?
Yes. In order for your name to be announced you must register. We need to know if you will be attending and also who your faculty hooder will be.
Registration deadline to attend the Ceremony is
12 noon, Friday, April 17, 2009.
Are tickets required for my guests to attend the University ceremony at the Liacouras Center?
Yes. Please see the new Temple University website for information about the University ceremony.
Are tickets required for my guests, to attend the Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral Ceremony?
Tickets are not required for the College of Education Doctoral Hooding and Diploma Conferral Ceremony. However, you must pre-register.
Will I receive announcements?
College of Education Announcements
Eligible graduates who select to attend the College ceremony will receive five (5) College of Education courtesy announcements. College of Education announcements will be sent automatically via U.S. mail upon receiving your registration.
University Commencement Announcements
You can also receive five (5) Commencement announcements. They may be obtained in the Office of Student Services, Ritter Annex-150.
If I received my diploma in August or January will my name be announced?
Should you choose to attend your name will be called and you will be hooded. Please be sure to register so that we know you are coming.
Must I purchase academic regalia?
The wearing of academic regalia (cap/tassel/gown/hood) is required for participation in the University commencement and College ceremonies.
How do I purchase academic regalia?
All necessary items are available for purchase on-line at www.temple.edu/bookstore.
How do I receive my diploma?
Diplomas are automatically mailed by an outside vendor hired by Temple University. You can expect to receive the diploma approximately six weeks after the ceremony.
Are there College of Education awards?
Yes. Awards are presented in May at a College Awards ceremony. The Awards Ceremony time and location will be announced soon. . See a list of awards conferred each year.
When Should I Arrive? Where Should My Guests Sit? What Will Happen at the Ceremony?
Detailed information about the ceremony and how to come prepared are available:
- For the University Commencement, see: Temple Commencement 2009.
- For the College of Education, see Doctoral Hooding Ceremony 2009.
- For a map of main campus and travel directions, see Temple Maps.
Where Do I Get More Help?
If you have any additional questions you may contact the Student Resource Center at 215-204-8011.
Please register by April 17, 2009:
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