Yes. All students should have reserved tickets for their guests as they are required for entry into the Commencement ceremony at the Liacouras Center. 

No. You should be prepared to show your Temple ID when you check-in. Graduates who are wearing full regalia can process in Commencement. 

Yes. Walkthrough metal detectors will be in use at the Liacouras Center for the Commencement ceremony.

The following protocols are in place for all guests.

• Minimize the number of personal items you bring to the venue.
• Allow extra time for arriving at and entering the venue. 
• Guests will be asked to remove from their clothing and belongings any items that may trigger the alarm, including cell phones and keys, before they pass through the metal detector units. 
• Bags will be searched.
• If the metal detector alarm sounds, you will be subject to a secondary screening which may slow your entry into the venue. 

The following items are prohibited at university ceremonies. 

• Alcohol, illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia  

• Aerosol cans or noisemaking devices (including whistles, foghorns/air horns, plastic airhorns such as vuvuzelas and didgeridoos)  

• Banners, signs and flags  

• Balloons

• Explosives, fireworks 

• Fuels of any kind (for example, lighter fluid), hazardous chemicals  

• Weapons 

• Self-defense sprays 

• Laser pointers or any items that create an optical distraction 

• Attire that conceals identity

• Backpacks and oversized bags

• Tools

• Razor-type blades (for example, scissors) 

• Projectiles of any kind

• Drones (unmanned aircraft systems) or other aircraft

• Hoverboards and skateboards

• Concealed packages of any kind (such as a wrapped gift)

• Pets (other than service animals or service animals in training)

• Outside food and beverage (except baby food and medically necessary items) 

• Coolers, hydration packs, bottles, cans or other beverage containers 

• Professional photography and videography equipment, detachable lenses or lenses longer than 2.5”  

• GoPros and Contour cameras  

• Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks 

• Any other items deemed inappropriate by venue personnel

The Liacouras Center and all ceremony venues will not check or store any of the above prohibited items nor any other personal items that have been brought to the arena.

Note: Collapsible and foldable umbrellas with a flat top are permitted into the arena; long classical and straight umbrellas with pointed tips are prohibited. Strollers are also not permitted into the seating area of the arena; they can be checked into guest services at the Liacouras Center.

Exceptions are made for medical and religious purposes, after proper inspection.

Yes. Large bags and backpacks are not permitted and a clear bag policy will be in effect.  

• Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags that do not exceed 12" x 6" x 12" (a logo can be displayed on one side of a permissible clear bag) 

• One-gallon clear plastic freezer bag (Ziploc bag or similar) 

• Small clutch bags no larger than 4.5" x 6.5" (approximately the size of a hand, with or without a handle or strap) and belt bags, no bigger than a clutch, are permitted 

• Medically necessary items and diaper bags (after proper search and inspection) 

Yes, but the following video and audio recording devices are not permitted.

• Professional equipment, detachable lenses or lenses longer than 2.5”  

• GoPros and Contour cameras  

• Monopods, tripods and selfie sticks 

Guests are encouraged not to bring strollers into the arena. Strollers are not permitted in the seating sections of the arena due to potential safety hazards. 

Strollers may be checked into the guest services office at the Liacouras Center by speaking with a security supervisor. 

• Public Safety emergency line: 215-204-1234 

• Public Safety nonemergency line: 215-204-7900 

• The Liacouras Center: 215-204-2400 

Individuals who requested a seating accommodation are encouraged to arrive early.

Doors open 90 minutes prior to the start of the ceremony. The main entrance to the Liacouras Center at 1776 N. Broad St. is wheelchair accessible.

On-site wheelchairs are not available. Guests with difficulty walking are encouraged to bring their own wheelchair or mobility device.  

The ceremony will be open-captioned and streamed live and on-demand. An American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter will be on site for those who need this service. 

For disability access, parking and seating, check with the school or college for more information. 

Captioning and ASL requests should also be addressed to the school or college. 

Bachelor’s degree candidates should wear their mortarboard, so it sits parallel with the ground, with the tassel hanging to the right. Graduates are permitted to decorate their mortarboards in a celebratory fashion.

Master’s and doctoral candidates should wear caps with tassels attached to the left. Commencement regalia does not have to be returned after the ceremonies. It can be kept as a keepsake or responsibly recycled.  

Graduates who have met academic criteria are eligible to wear gold cords representative of Latin Honors. If you have not picked up your cords, please reach out to your school or college to arrange pickup.

Use this interactive map for building and parking locations, the campus shuttle route, and public transit stations to help navigate Temple’s Main Campus during Commencement.

There are many options using public transportation to get to Temple.

Broad Street Line
The local Broad Street subway stops at Cecil B. Moore Station (Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue).

Bus

• The 4 and 16 buses stop on Broad Street at Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Polett Walk (Berks Mall) and Norris Street.
• The 3 bus stops on Cecil B. Moore Avenue from 11th Street to Broad Street.
• The 23 bus stops on 12th Street (southbound) and 11th Street (northbound) at Polett Walk (Berks Mall), Montgomery Avenue, and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.

SEPTA Regional Rail

All SEPTA Regional Rail lines stop at Temple University Station, 10th and Berks streets.

For more information, visit the SEPTA website.

If you use Google Maps to find Main Campus, be sure to use this address.

1801 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

There is a lot of traffic congestion and parking volume. Please carpool if possible and arrive early. Parking Services has designated assigned parking areas for each school and college. Each graduate will receive a complimentary parking pass with their graduation packet. Please adhere to these parking assignments. Only guests with parking passes will be able to enter the Liacouras Garage. Guests who do not have a parking pass for the Liacouras Garage will be directed to the Norris Street Lot and the Montgomery Garage. Parking will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. If your assigned parking area is full upon arrival, you will be directed to an overflow area, as long as spaces are available.

Due to the graduation ceremonies, main campus will experience increased traffic volume around the Liacouras Garage and other university parking areas. To avoid congestion throughout campus, you have the option to park at one of the overflow lots that the university has secured in lieu of your assigned lot.

Additional parking available:

• PGW Lot – 2055 N. 9th Street, Phila, PA 19122 – has a designated shuttle bus to and from this location.
• Berean Presbyterian – Broad Street and Diamond Streets, Phila, PA 19122
• Philadelphia Military High School Diamond and 13th Streets, Phila, PA 19122

Note: The Broad Street entrance of the Liacouras Center is not a drop-off or pickup location. Police will not permit vehicles to stop on Broad Street, so please familiarize yourself with the other entrances to the venue.

Yes, shuttle buses will run continuously from 7:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday, and 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday following this route. There is an additional shuttle route for overflow parking in the PGW lot at 9th and Diamond Streets. You may experience delays due to heavy traffic volume. Look for the shuttle bus signs at the stops.

Guests can visit the Temple University Bookstore for the latest Temple clothing, accessories, diploma frames and more.