Rites of Passage Ceremony

Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)

Join us for our annual Rites of Passage Ceremony, which honors graduating students with a Kente stole to wear with their regalia during Temple University’s official commencement.

We invite undergraduate, graduate, and professional students to sign up for this annual tradition. Students graduating in Spring 2026 or Fall 2026 are eligible to participate.

To learn more about the timeline and application process, please visit:
https://diversity.temple.edu/ceremonies

If you have any questions, please contact us at ideal@temple.edu.

OPEN TO: Alumni, Faculty and Staff, Graduate Students, Parents, Public, Undergraduate Students