Convocation

Friday, Aug. 23, 2024

Convocation at Temple University is an annual tradition each fall that celebrates the arrival of new undergraduate first-year and transfer students. It marks the beginning of your academic journey. University leaders and several student leaders will welcome the incoming class.

Convocation Livestream

Be sure to save this webpage to view the Convocation ceremony livestream on Friday, August 23 at 11:30 a.m.

School/College Meeting

Join your new classmates at a meeting with your school/college dean and faculty.

School/College

Time

Location

Boyer College of Music and Dance

10 a.m.

Rock Hall

College of Education and Human Development

10 a.m.

Walk Auditorium, Ritter Hall

College of Engineering

10:30 a.m.

Howard Gittis Student Center 217

College of Liberal Arts

9:30 a.m.

Mazur Hall Atrium

College of Public Health, School of Social Work

9:30 a.m.

Aramark STAR Complex Turf

College of Science and Technology

10 a.m.

McGonigle Hall Main Gym

Fox School of Business

10:30 a.m.

The Liacouras Center

Klein College of Media and Communication

9:30 a.m.

Mitten Hall Great Court

School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

10:30 a.m.

Speakman Hall, First Floor

School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

Theater: 9 a.m.
Film and Media Arts: 10 a.m.

Tomlinson Theater, Annenberg Hall

Tyler School of Art and Architecture

10:30 a.m.

Tyler Building

University Studies

10:30 a.m

SERC 116

Join your new classmates at a meeting with your school/college dean and faculty. If you have not yet declared a major, join your peers at a meeting with academic leaders.

Convocation Ceremony

11:30 a.m.—The Liacouras Center

University leaders will welcome first-year and new  transfer students in one of Temple’s honored traditions. Convocation will take place on Friday, August 23, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. at The Liacouras Center. New students will process to the event with their classmates following their school/college meeting. A Pep Rally will immediately follow the New Student Convocation Ceremony.

Who can I contact for support?

Email TUconvocation@temple.edu.