Commencement Timetable and Regalia Purchase

TIMETABLE

The schedule varies depending on your program (Undergraduate or Graduate) and whether you are attending the Academic Reception. For undergraduates coming directly to the Commencement venue, please follow the schedule for the graduate programs. Additionally, please refer to the color coding in the chart below.

Venue Color Coding:

  • Pink: TUJ Campus
  • Light Blue: Hitomi Memorial Hall (Showa Women's University)
TimeUndergraduate Program Graduate Programs
(and UG not participating in an Academic Reception)
15:30-17:30 Regalia Pick-up
& Academic Reception
16:30-17:45Check-in and Regalia Pick-up
17:45-18:00Check-in
Check-in Deadline18:0017:45
18:00-18:15Group Photo Session
18:20Line-up
18:30-20:30Commencement Ceremony
20:45-22:00 Post-Commencement Reception for All Programs

Participation in both receptions is optional.

REGALIA PURCHASE INFORMATION

Graduates are required to wear academic regalia as a policy of Temple University Main Campus. You can purchase regalia at a discounted price from Yanks (see below). Further details and ordering information are available on the Yanks' Regalia Order Form.

Order your regalia by March 13th.

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Please ensure the form is completed in English, not using Japanese.

 AABA / BSLLM / MiM / MSEdPhD
What you wearGown
Cap with a Tassel
Gown
Hood
Cap with a Tassel
Gown
Hood
Cap with a Tassel
Gown
Hood
Cap with a Tassel
Price (all items included)5,500 yen7,500 yen8,100 yen9,100 yen

*UG graduates, reconfirm the degree you earned based on what you majored in (see below).

AA: Associate of Arts

BA: Art, Asian Studies, Communication Studies, Economics, General Studies, International Affairs, Japanese, Political Science, Psychological Studies, and Computer Science BA

BS: International Business Studies, Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management, and Computer Science BS

Note the prices shown above are for the set. If you'd like to purchase each item individually, contact the vendor, Yanks, directly via email at  or phone at 03-3408-4026.

SHIPPING OPTION

You may choose to pick up your regalia at the ceremony venue or at TUJ on the day of the event. Alternatively, you can have it shipped to your specified address in advance.
To have your regalia shipped, select the shipping option on the order form. Your regalia will be delivered about 10 days before the ceremony. There will be an additional postage and handling fee of 1,000 yen. No overseas shipping is available.