Graduation is just around the corner and college students all over Philadelphia are making preparations for their big day. These will be moments to remember for a lifetime!

At Philadelphia Limo Services, many of us are lifelong Philadelphians who graduated right here in this great city some years ago, (no specific numbers, please!) We are thrilled and very proud for all of our Philadelphia area graduates, and wish for you all the best life has to offer as you put your studies behind you and move on to share your newly-learned skills and talents with the world.

Philadelphia Graduation Ceremonies

For easy reference, here’s a re-cap of the commencement dates for Philadelphia’s larger area Universities…

The University of Pennsylvania

The 257^th Graduation Commencement takes place on Monday, May 13, 2013 at Franklin Field, (located at 33rd and South Street). Tickets are not required for admission. Guests should enter through the southeast gates at the intersection of South Street and Convention Avenue.

Commencement schedule:

• 7:00 a.m. – Gates are opened
• 8:30 a.m. – The procession of degree candidates enter the field
• 10:15 a.m. to noon – Graduation ceremony

For more information about graduation for University of Pennsylvania students, visit www.upenn.edu/commencement.

Temple University

The 257^th Graduation Commencement takes place on Thursday, May 16, 2013 in the Liacouras Center at 10:00 a.m. Graduates should arrive no later than 8:30 a.m. Tickets are required for guest admission, (limit 4), and may be purchased online at Temple University’s website. http://www.temple.edu/commencement/tickets/index.html

Commencement schedule:

• 8:30 a.m – Gates are opened
• 8:30 a.m. – Liacouras Center doors open
• 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. – Graduates report for line-up
• 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. – Graduation ceremony

For more information about graduation for Temple University students, visit www.temple.edu/commencement.

Drexel University

Commencements take place on Friday, June 14, and Saturday, June 15, 2013 at the John A. Daskalakis Athletic Center in Philadelphia. Graduates are required to arrive at least one hour prior to the start of their ceremony. Tickets are required for guests attending the ceremonies, no exceptions. Each graduate will receive 4 guest tickets, and must purchase regalia no later than June 7th in order to ensure that enough tickets will be available.

Commencement Dates:

• Friday, June 14, 2013
  • 9:30 a.m. –  College of Engineering, School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems
  • 1:30 p.m. – College of Nursing & Health Professions, School of Public Health

• Saturday, June 15, 2013
  • 9 a.m. – LeBow College of Business
  • 1 p.m. – College of Information Science and Technology, Goodwin College of Professional Studies, School of Education
  • 4:30 p.m. – College of Arts & Sciences, A. Westphal College of Media Arts & Design

For more information about graduation for Drexel University students, visit www.drexel.edu/commencement.

After Graduation

At the conclusion of Philadelphia area ceremonies, graduates typically spill out into the city for a grand celebration – and a sigh of relief! At last, a night to forget about books, exams, schedules and details, details, details! This is YOUR night – and you deserve to kick back and just feel great about all you have accomplished!

There will be so many graduation parties, festivals, dinners and receptions to attend… Philadelphia is simply the best place to be when celebrating such a momentous occasion. And more often than not, this is a time when graduates and guests take this opportunity to reward themselves with a huge pat on the back, and a little extra indulgence. Spoil yourselves for a day, Philadelphia graduates, you totally deserve it!

One of the most popular ways our grads like to do that is to hire a chauffeured limousine service to get around in style on this special occasion. Leave worrying behind you for a day – let someone else tackle the concerns of traveling through the busy traffic amidst the many Philadelphia area graduation celebrations. A luxurious limo is just one great way to reward yourself for a job well done.

But be sure to reserve your ride ahead of time to ensure that chauffeured transportation will be available for your unforgettable occasion. With so many graduates planning to hire a chauffeured Philadelphia limousine for graduation day, the rides will be booked up in no time. Make sure to get a travel price quote and reserve your transportation early!

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We at Philadelphia Limo Services extend our sincere congratulations to all of our distinguished graduates in 2013!