On May 5, 2022, Temple graduates will gather for Temple University's 135th Commencement ceremony to celebrate this significant milestone. Graduates will be permitted up to six (6) guest tickets for the CST graduation ceremony. Family and friends are also welcome to watch the ceremony via livestream. 

Thursday, May 5, 2022
9:30 a.m.

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

For more information and University Commencement registration, visit commencement.temple.edu/graduates/ticketing.

Undergraduate students 

Apply for graduation using Self Service Banner on TUportal. Pay close attention to the way your major(s) and minor(s) are listed on your application, and contact the Student Services Office if you spot any inaccuracies or have any questions. Please note certificate programs require a separate application.

Note 

• At the beginning of each semester CST sends an email to current students who are close to graduating. However it is the responsibility of the student to apply for graduation through SSB.
• Even if you applied for graduation in the past, but did not graduate, you must contact your academic advisor to update your anticipated graduation date so that you can apply for graduation again in the semester you plan to graduate.
• The University Commencement ceremony is held in May only. Information will be emailed to students who apply for May graduation, as well as students who graduated the previous August and January. What's the difference between CST graduation and commencement? At the CST commencement you will walk across the stage and pose for a photo with your diploma envelope. At the University Commencement, all of the schools and colleges come together for a ceremony, but no one walks across the stage. 
• Students will not receive their degree, diploma or transcript until all University tuition and fees have been paid.

Graduate students 
The graduation application is available using Self Service Banner (SSB). To access the application, go to TUportal and select Self Service Banner (SSB). When in SSB, select Student » Student Records » Apply to Graduate.

We recognize that due to extenuating circumstances, students who have not yet completed all degree requirements may wish to participate in the graduation ceremony. To be considered to participate, please fill out a participation petition. Participation-only petitions are due by March 1. If submitting past the deadline, please know we will approve students on a space available basis. If you submit after the deadline, you may not be included in the graduation program. 

If you have a family member that needs official documentation to attend graduation, please fill out this form to request a letter for the embassy. After filling out this form, email CSTADV@Temple.edu to state that you have done so. If you do not email CSTADV@Temple.edu to inform them, we may not be able to process your embassy letter in time for graduation. 

In order to participate in person, you will be required to wear regalia at the graduation. Academic regalia can be purchased in person at the Main Campus Barnes & Noble Bookstore or order online for home delivery (home delivery orders must be received by April 13, 2022).

The above online ordering link is only for shipping regalia to your home; The site does not provide the option for store pick up.

Graduates are permitted up to six (6) guest tickets for family and friends for the CST ceremony. Guest tickets are required for entry into the Liacouras Center.  Family and friends are also welcome to watch the ceremony via livestream.

Should you need more than six guest tickets, complete the Extra Ticket Request Form; extra guest tickets are not guaranteed. Extra guest tickets are on a first come first served basis. 

Note: You must RSVP for the CST ceremony to be eligible for extra guest tickets.

Expect an email regarding your extra guest ticket request after April 13.