Convocation
Friday, Aug. 19, 2022
Convocation at Temple University is a tradition that occurs annually. This ceremony celebrates the arrival of undergraduate first-year and transfer students. The university president, provost and others welcome students and mark the beginning of their academic journey. Several events take place on the day of Convocation to welcome the incoming class.
School/College Meeting
School/College | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
Boyer College of Music and Dance | 9:30 a.m. | Rock Hall |
College of Education and Human Development | 9:30 a.m. | Walk Auditorium, Ritter Hall |
College of Engineering | 10:00 a.m. | Howard Gittis Student Center 200 |
College of Liberal Arts | 10:00 a.m. | Temple Performing Arts Center (TPAC) |
College of Public Health, School of Social Work | 9:30 a.m. | Aramark STAR Complex Turf |
College of Science and Technology | 10:00 a.m. | McGonigle Hall Main Gym |
Fox School of Business | 10:00 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 | 9:30 a.m. | Speakman Hall, First Floor |
School of Theater, Film and Media Arts | 9:30 a.m. | Tomlinson Theater, Annenberg Hall |
Tyler School of Art and Architecture | 10:00 a.m. | Tyler Building |
University College | 10:00 a.m. | SERC 108 A |
University Studies | 10:00 a.m. | SERC 116 |
Convocation Ceremony
11:00 a.m.—The Liacouras Center
University leaders will welcome you to the student body in one of Temple’s honored traditions. Convocation will take place on Friday, August 19, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at the Liacouras Center. Students will process to the event with their peers following their school/college meeting.
Afternoon Sampler Sessions
1:30 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
Sample various learning opportunities across the university with your choice of short, engaging performances, demonstrations, interactive experiences and showcases from each school, college and a few departments on campus. This is a time to explore opportunities outside of your declared major. Choose to attend three sessions that interest you most out of the many sessions offered. Session start times are below.
1st Session: 1:30 p.m.–2:00 p.m.
2nd Session: 2:15 p.m.–2:45 p.m.
3rd Session: 3:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m.
The Convocation Badge
Convocation is the beginning of the academic journey for you as a new student. Your Temple experience begins with this badge that introduces you to people, courses, activities and places on campus and in the community. The badge will include activities both in-person and online.
Who can I contact for support?
Email TUconvocation@temple.edu.