August 2011 Graduation Ceremony
School Ceremony
Dean M. Moshe Porat and the Faculty of The Fox School of Business and School of Tourism and Hospitality Management invite you to participate in
The Fox School of Business and the School of Tourism and Hospitality Management Graduation Ceremony
Friday, September 9, 2011 (10:00 AM)
TU Performing Arts Center (formerly the Baptist Temple)
Broad and Berks Sts.
(Students must report at 9:00 AM)
A reception in Alter Hall, 1st Floor Atrium will immediately follow the ceremony.
Register on line Monday, July 18th through Friday, August 19th
Frequently Asked Questions about Graduation
Who can attend?
Students graduating from the Fox School of Business / School of Tourism and Hospitality Management in August 2011. Each student is recognized individually by the Dean as you are called on stage.
Must I respond to attend this ceremony?
Yes. You must respond that you are attending using the Fox online reservation system.
Reservation deadline: 10:00 PM - August 19th.
Do I need tickets to attend?
Yes. Tickets are required for your guests to attend the Fox School Graduation Ceremony. There is a limit of (3) tickets per student. Eligible graduates will receive 3 tickets that must be picked up from your advising center Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus. Tickets will be distributed August 23 through September 8 from 9:00am till 4:30pm. You must submit an rsvp to obtain tickets. No tickets will be distributed on the morning of Graduation.
What do I wear to the ceremonies?
Academic regalia (cap, gown and hood) is required to participate and is ordered through the Temple Bookstores. Please contact the bookstore directly for ordering deadlines.
Where do we park?
Parking will be available in the Liacouras Center Parking Garage (enter from 15th Street between Montgomery and Cecil B Moore Avenues.) Each graduate will receive one free parking pass that must be picked up from your advising center Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus. Parking passes will be distributed August 23 through September 8 from 9:00am till 4:30pm. You must submit an rsvp to obtain a parking pass. No parking passes will be distributed on the morning of Graduation.
Do I receive graduation announcements?
A graduation announcement is a small commemorative document announcing the details of the graduation ceremony. Eligible graduates will receive 3 announcements that must be picked up from your advising center Administrative Office, Speakman Hall, Rm. 102 on Main Campus and West Hall Rm. 112 on Ambler Campus. Announcements will be distributed August 23 through September 8 from 9:00am till 4:30pm. You must submit an rsvp to obtain announcements. No announcements will be distributed on the morning of Graduation.
Can my family take photos?
A professional photographer will be present to record this important moment of your life. The photographer will mail a complimentary proof directly to your home (permanent address) with information about purchasing additional prints.
When will I receive my diploma?
Diplomas will be mailed to your permanent address six weeks after the date of graduation to all academically cleared students. Diplomas will not be released for students who owe the University money or library books, those who have not completed exit paperwork if required, and those who have "financial holds”. Be sure to resolve such matters prior to August 22nd and contact the Advising Office in order to receive your diploma on time. Be sure to update your permanent address in Banner if you expect a change in residence before graduation. International students should contact their advising office about the full, correct address to be used for mailing.
How do I obtain verification I've graduated for graduate school or professional reasons?
Your final transcript with your degree posted is your official verification of graduation. Transcripts are issued (unless you have HOLDS) by the Office of Academic Records, usually within 2 - 4 weeks of your official graduation date.
Will I receive a yearbook?
Yearbooks will be available in your advising office when you come in to pick up your announcements, tickets and parking pass. For information about the yearbook and yearbook photos, please visit the Templar web site
Celebrate your post-graduation plans with The Fox School, CSPD, your friends and family!
Fill out the brief questionnaire and receive a free Class of 2011 tee shirt at graduation!