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.
Important Dates
The list below provides important dates about Lavender Ceremony and the Rites of Passage Ceremony. Please contact ideal@temple.edu for additional information.
Date | Description |
|---|---|
February 28, 2025 | Applications open for Lavender Graduation Ceremony |
February 28, 2025 | Applications open for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
April 6, 2025 | Submission for Rites of Passage Student Speaker deadline |
April 15, 2025 | Application deadline for Lavender Graduation |
April 15, 2025 | Application deadline for Rites of Passage Ceremony |
May 5, 2025 | TBA at 1:00 pm |
May 5, 2025 | Lavender recipients should arrive no later than 12:30 pm |
May 6, 2025 | Rites of Passage Ceremony in Temple Performing Arts Center at 4:00 pm, doors open to public at 3:15 pm |
May 6, 2025 | Rites of Passage recipients arrive to Tuttleman Learning Center Lobby by 3:00 pm |
