The faculty and staff at the College of Education and Human Development congratulate graduates from the class of 2021 on all of your accomplishments throughout your time at Temple University. We hope you will join the college on May 6 to celebrate your accomplishments.
Commencement Ceremony
The College of Education and Human Development will host an in-person graduation ceremony on Thursday, May 6, at 1:30 p.m. at the Temple Sports Complex. At this time, guests are not permitted to attend. For those who cannot attend in person, we invite you to watch the recording of the event on May 6 on the college's YouTube channel. You can also view the commencement speakers' remarks and download the Commencement program.
Welcome to the Alumni Association
The College of Education and Human Development Alumni Association is proud to welcome graduates into the alumni community. Hear from Dr. Germaine Edwards as she welcomes the newest members of the college's alumni community. Learn more about how to get involved with the College of Education and Human Development Alumni Association.
Share Your Temple Pride
You did it! You are now a member of a tremendous network of Temple Owls located around the globe. As you reflect on your accomplishments and time at Temple, share your own memories, your hopes for the future and what “perseverance conquers” means to you on social media using the hashtags #CEHDGrad and #TempleMade. You can also show your Temple pride wherever you go by downloading phone home screen wallpapers and Zoom backgrounds from our social downloads page.
Congratulations, Class of 2022! On behalf of all of the faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the college, I commend you for your resilience and dedication. We are excited to celebrate with you, and your family and friends.
GREGORY M. ANDERSON, DEAN
CEHD Commencement FAQ
How do I watch the live stream?
The live stream of the ceremony can be viewed on the college's YouTube channel on May 6 at 1:30 p.m.. The recording of the live stream will be available on the channel after the ceremony.
How do I RSVP?
Registrations are no longer being accepted as the deadline has passed. The live stream of the ceremony can be viewed on the college's YouTube channel at 1:30 p.m. and will be available on the channel after the ceremony.
Can I bring guests?
In accordance with public health guidance currently set by the City of Philadelphia, no guests are permitted to attend the in-person ceremony. However, the event will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend to watch, and the recording will be available after the ceremony on the college's YouTube channel. Graduates will receive instructions on how to access the live-streamed event via email.
Will there be photography available?
Yes. During the conferral of degrees, a professional photographer will be taking photos of each graduate as they ascend the stage to be congratulated by the college. Legacy Photographics have been contracted for the College of Education and Human Development's Commencement event.
Will my name be read at the ceremony?
Yes. Each graduate’s name will be read at the ceremony regardless of their attendance. Graduates will be ordered by degree and graduation term with in-person attendees being announced first followed by virtual attendees.
Will I receive my diploma at commencement?
No, diplomas will be mailed at a later date by the university. A digital diploma is your official diploma showing your degree information and other achievements at Temple University. Your diploma will be available approximately 4-6 weeks after graduating. You will be notified via email once your degree has been confirmed. You will receive an email from Parchment sent to your TUmail or to your digital credential notification email, provided at the time of applying for graduation. That email will explain the steps to claim your digital diploma. A physical diploma will also be available to you. After claiming your digital diploma, you will receive instructions on how to request your printed diploma. The PDF version of your digital diploma is secure to share with third party agencies, employers or attach it to your resume. The PDF version of the digital diploma includes a link to verify the authenticity of your degree. For more information about the digital diploma, please visit https://commencement.temple.edu/graduates/diploma-information.
What safety precautions are being taken?
Precautions will be taken to ensure our community is kept healthy and safe, but we also ask graduates to do their part in following the university’s public health pillars. This includes using facial coverings and following the instructed physical distancing measures such as no contact with other graduates or administrators.
What should I wear?
The required dress for the in-person ceremony consists of a cap, gown, appropriate hood, and tassel. Graduates should report wearing their academic attire. Honors cords and official student organization sashes should be worn around the neck. No jewelry, flowers, or other adornments should be evident on attire. Cap tassels should be placed to the right. For more information on cap and gown, please contact the Main Campus Bookstore at 215-204-4505 or 215-204-5578.
Students are asked to wear comfortable footwear at the venue. High-heeled shoes are not permitted at the Temple Sports Complex because of the potential safety hazards for both students and staff. Instead, students are encouraged to wear wedges or other flat-surfaced shoes when attending their in-person ceremony.
The ceremony will continue as planned despite the weather. Ponchos will be provided in the event it rains.
Will doctoral candidates be hooded?
Yes. Everyone involved in hooding doctoral students must remain masked. The individual who is hooding the graduate stands near them only to hood them. After hooding the graduate, they will step back to at least a six-foot distance from the graduate. Shaking hands and hugging are not permitted.
Who can I contact with questions?
Please contact [click-for-email] with commencement questions.