Celebrating Culture!
At the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy, and Leadership, we celebrate cultural diversity through Temple University's Lavender and Rites of Passage Ceremonies, fostering inclusivity and belonging.
Rites of Passage Ceremony | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00 am-12:00 pm
The Rite of Passage Ceremony celebrates Afro-identified undergraduate, professional, doctoral, and graduate students for their academic achievements upon graduation. This graduation ceremony recognizes students of Afro descent (such as Afro-American, Afro-Caribbean, Afro-LatinX, etc.) by awarding them Kente stoles. This year's event will occur on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Student registrations must be completed by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students graduating in May 2026, Summer 2026, and December 2026.
For any questions or changes to your nomination, please get in touch with [click-for-email] before the deadline.
Lavender Ceremony | Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 1:45 pm-3:00 pm
Lavender Ceremony is a notable ceremony at Temple University, recognizing the achievements of LGBTQIA+ individuals. This annual event celebrates the academic accomplishments of undergraduate, professional, doctoral, and graduate students within the LGBTQIA+ community and community advocates. This year's event will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
To participate, student registrations must be completed by Wednesday, April 15, 2026. Eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students graduating in May 2026, Summer 2026, and December 2026.
For any inquiries or modifications to your nomination, please get in touch with [click-for-email] before the deadline. Let's ensure clarity and inclusivity as we honor the achievements of our LGBTQIA+ community members.
Important Dates
The list below provides important dates about Lavender Ceremony and the Rites of Passage Ceremony. Please contact [click-for-email] for additional information.
Date | Description |
|---|---|
March 9, 2026 | Applications open for Lavender Ceremony |
March 9, 2026 | Applications open for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
April 6, 2026 | Submission for Rites of Passage Student Speaker deadline |
April 6, 2026 | Submission for Lavender Ceremony Student Speaker Deadline |
April 15, 2026 | Application deadline for Lavender Ceremony |
April 15, 2026 | Application deadline for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
May 5, 2026 | Students arrive for Rites of Passage check-in at Tuttleman Learning Center Lobby by 9:00 AM |
May 5, 2026 | Doors open for family and guests at the Temple Performing Arts Center at 10:00 AM for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
May 5, 2026 | Students arrive to Mitten Hall Great Court at 1:15 PM for Lavender Ceremony check-in |
May 5, 2026 | Doors open for family and guests in Mitten Hall at 1:45 PM for Lavender Ceremony |
