Experience Our Traditions

Temple University hosts institutional, academic, student and alumni events that support our annual traditions and bring together our entire community. Here, we highlight those signature universitywide events that inspire, celebrate and create a space to express pride in our students, university leadership, alumni and families. Get more information about these events and see past celebrations.

Picture of Convocation Ceremony

Convocation Ceremony

August 2025

Join Temple university leadership, faculty and staff as we celebrate the arrival of undergraduate first-year and transfer students and the beginning of their academic journey as Owls.

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