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Temple Guide
Comprehensive advice and information for student success
Welcome to Temple University!
Academic Majors at Temple University
Access to Student Records – FERPA
Office of the Dean of Students
The Temple University Alumni Association
Campus Recreation
Campus Safety Services
Career Center
Campus Map
Disability Resources and Services
Wellness Resource Center
Office of Leadership Development
Office of Orientation
Student Activities
Student Center Operations
Student Conduct and Community Standards
Student Health Services
Office of Student Media
Tuttleman Counseling Services (TCS)
University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL)
Academic Calendar
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WELCOME to Temple University!
Dear Temple Parent,
Congratulations on being the parent of
a Temple University student! You can be
proud to know that your son or daughter
is among the brightest and most talented
class we have ever admitted. I am
delighted they have chosen Temple as the
place to pursue their higher education and
leadership journey. As Vice President for
Student Affairs, I want to personally inform
you that the staff in the Division of Student
Affairs is here to support our students in
every possible way.
As your son or daughter prepares to
enroll at Temple, you can be confident
that projects and adventures outside
the classroom will be as rewarding
as experiences inside the classroom.
Temple University is recognized for its
comprehensive academic programs,
diverse student body and proximity to
the City of Philadelphia. Temple students
have access to myriad events and
programs, such as: lecture series’, cultural
performances, world-renowned speakers
and athletic events. Approximately 300
student organizations — focusing on
academic, service and social life — are
available for our students to join. Indeed,
student life at Temple is vibrant and alive!
The Division of Student Affairs is a
resource that can assist your son or
daughter in becoming a successful,
contributing member of the Temple
University Community. Please encourage
him or her to take the time to carefully
examine our various components, as
Student Affairs is the beating heart of
student life on campus. They can begin
by taking advantage of programs and
services offered in our state-of-the-art
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facilities, like the Howard-Gittis Student
Center. Here, students socialize and dine
in the food court, enjoy movies in the
theatre, prepare for class in the study
lounge, attend a reading or lecture, or
mingle and unwind in the game room.
We are here to help our students
achieve academic, personal, and career
goals. Please visit the Student Affairs
website to learn more about campus life at
temple.edu/studentaffairs. I look forward
Temple University
to meeting you and your son or daughter
this fall. We are all very excited about the
journey upon which they are about to
embark. Go Owls!
Sincerely,
Theresa A. Powell, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
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Academic Majors at
Temple University
CENTER FOR THE ARTS continued
Temple University has degree-granting programs in 17
schools and colleges, including five professional schools.
We have seven campuses and sites in Pennsylvania,
international campuses in Rome, Tokyo, and London, and
programs in China, Korea, Greece, Israel, and more.
FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Management
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Finance
Human Resource Management
International Business
Legal Studies
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Real Estate
Risk Management and Insurance
Undeclared
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CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Tyler School of Art
Additional requirements for admission
may be required for select majors.
Please visit temple.edu/tyler for more
information.
Architecture (BS)
Architectural Preservation
Art Education (BS)
Art History
BFA with Teaching Certification
Ceramics and Glass
Facilities Management
Fibers and Materials Studies
Graphic and Interactive Design
Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM
Painting and Drawing
Photography
Printmaking
Sculpture
Visual Studies
Temple University
Boyer College of Music and Dance
Main Campus only.
For Music: Audition and Music Theory
Test required for all programs;
call (215) 204-6810.
For Dance: Audition required;
call (215) 204-5169.
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance
Bachelor of Music
• Jazz Studies/Composition
• Jazz Studies Performance
(Instrumental, Keyboard
or Vocal)
• Music Composition
• Music Education
• Music Education with Jazz
Studies Component
• Music History
• Music Theory
• Music Therapy
• Music Therapy with Jazz
Studies Component
• Performance (Instrumental,
Keyboard or Vocal)
• Piano Pedagogy
Bachelor of Science in Music
• Music Technology Component
(optional non-degree program)
Division of Theater,
Film and Media Arts
Film and Media Arts
Theater
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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Adult and Organizational
Development
Career and Technical Education
Early Childhood Education (Pre
K – 4)
Middle Grades Education (4 – 8)
Secondary Education
• English
• Social Studies
• World Languages
*Students interested in Secondary
Math or Science Education should
see our TUteach prorams in College
of Science and Technology
COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
Bioengineering
Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Technology
Electrical Engineering (Computer)
Engineering (General)
Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Undeclared
SCHOOL OF ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN
(only available at the Ambler Campus)
Community Development
Horticulture (4-year program)
Horticulture (2-year program)
Landscape Architecture
(4-year program)
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COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
COLLEGE OF HEALTH
PROFESSIONS &
SOCIAL WORK
Athletic Training
Health Information Management
(Fall transfers only)
Kinesiology
Linguistics
Nursing (Fall only)
Pre-Health Information
Management
Public Health
Speech, Language and Hearing
Science
Therapeutic Recreation
Undeclared
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African-American Studies
American Studies
Anthropology
Asian Studies
Classics
Criminal Justice
Economics
English
Environmental Studies
French
Geography/Urban Studies
German
History
Italian
Jewish Studies
Latin American Studies
Mathematical Economics
Neuroscience: Systems, Behavior
and Plasticity
Philosophy
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Women’s Studies
Undeclared
Temple University
SCHOOL OF MEDIA &
COMMUNICATION
Advertising
Communication Studies
Journalism
Media Studies and Production
Strategic Communication (includes
Public Relations)
Undeclared
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE
& TECHNOLOGY
Applied Mathematics
Biochemistry
Biology
Biology with Teaching BS (TUteach)
Biophysics
Chemistry
Chemistry with Teaching BS
(TUteach)
Computer Science
Earth and Space Science with
Teaching BS (TUteach)
Environmental Science
General Science with Teaching BS
(TUteach)
Geology
Information Science and Technology
Mathematics
Mathematics with Teaching BS
(TUteach)
Mathematical Economics
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics and Computers
Science with Teaching BS (TUteach)
Mathematics and Physics
Mathematics and Technology with
Teaching BS (TUteach)
Natural Sciences
Neuroscience: Cellular and
Molecular Physics
Physics
Physics with Teaching BS (TUteach)
Pre-Pharmacy Track
Undeclared
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SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
SCHOOL OF TOURISM
& HOSPITALITY
MANAGEMENT
Sport and Recreation Management
Tourism and Hospitality
Management
UNIVERSITY STUDIES
Undeclared
If you haven’t selected a school
College by the time you apply,
you will have the guidance of the
Division of University Studies and
up to two years to decide on a
major.
*Note: Not available for students who will
transfer 60+ credits
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Access to Student
Records – FERPA
As required by the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy
Act (FERPA) of 1974, with certain
exceptions, generally Temple
University cannot disclose a
student’s educational records
without the written consent of
the student or without proof by
the parent that the student is
dependent on his/her parents
for federal income tax purposes.
The procedures for exercising these rights
are explained in “Temple University’s
Guidelines Pertaining to Confidentiality
of Student Records,” copies of which are
available on Temple’s website at policies.
temple.edu/ferpa. Included in this policy
is a description of the types and locations
of educational records maintained by the
university. If you or your students’ primary
or home language is not English, upon
your request, reasonable efforts will be
made to provide you with a translated
copy of this “Annual Notice,” as well as
with “Temple University’s Guidelines
Pertaining to Confidentiality of Student
Records.” Please note that, in compliance
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with a 1997 federal statute designed to
advance military recruiting, Temple may
release dates of birth to the military unless
the student notifies Temple that he or she
wishes this information withheld.
FERPA Waiver
A student may consent to the release of
information from education records to
parents, guardians or other appropriate
persons. The student may provide
the university with their consent by
completing the FERPA waiver online
via TUPortal:
To access the online waiver
go to: tuportal.temple.edu
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Log in to TUPortal
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Click on the link for
‘Self Service Banner’
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Click on the ‘Student’ Tab
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Click on ‘FERPA Contact’
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Click on ‘New Convtact’
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Enter the information
Temple University
Office of
the Dean of
Students
temple.edu/studentaffairs/deanofstudents
Howard Gittis Student Center, Suite 304
(215) 204-7188
The Office of the Dean of Students
advocates for student rights, needs, and
concerns, responds to emergency and
crisis situations affecting students, and
represents the university, especially
pertaining to the needs of students, in a
variety of contexts.
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Campus Recreation
Web: temple.edu/campusrec
Twitter: twitter.com/TempleCampusRec
Facebook: facebook.com/templecrec
1800 North Broad St, Pearson McGonigle
Halls, Suite 303
(215) 204-1267
Temple University’s Department of
Campus Recreation is the coordinating
office for recreational sports programs
at Main Campus. Nearly 4,000 students,
faculty and staff participate daily in one
or more of the various activities offered
by Campus Recreation. These activities
include intramurals (men’s, women’s, and
co-rec), sport clubs, informal recreation,
special events and programs, group
fitness, adapted recreation, aquatics and
student staff development.
RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
Independence Blue Cross Student
Recreation Center (IBC)
1701 North 15th Street
(215) 204-2200
Features three floors of fitness areas,
including free weights, cardiovascular
machines, group fitness rooms, martial
arts room, racquetball courts, indoor track,
and outdoor multi-purpose court.
The Temple
University Alumni
Association
Pearson McGonigle Halls
1800 North Broad St. – Broad and
Montgomery Streets;
myowlspace.com
Alumni Center
Sullivan Hall
(215) 204-7521
Founded in 1927, the TUAA represents
Temple University’s 265,000 living alumni
in 50 states and over 160 countries. The
TUAA is the umbrella organization for
the seventeen school and college alumni
associations, the Temple University Young
Alumni, shared-interest alumni groups and
nine regional alumni clubs. The Alumni
Center coordinates a variety of events
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and programs for alumni and parents.
Activities will include affinity reunions, a
pre-game tailgate reception, and tours
of campus. The TUAA also sponsors
reunions, shared-interest group events,
a spring Alumni Weekend and Founder’s
Celebration, Senior Scholars, Temple on
the Road, young alumni activities, regional
alumni club programs and student outreach
activities. A variety of benefits such as
discounted auto/homeowners’ insurance,
short-term medical insurance, identity theft
protection and the Temple Travels program
are available to parents.
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Main Office, 3rd Fl. (215) 204-1267:
this Campus Recreation information
hub is also where program
registration and membership fees
are collected.
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Climbing Area, Atrium (215) 2041263: features a wall, spire, and
bouldering wall.
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Fitness Mezzanine, 2nd Fl. (215)
204-1271: equipped with speed
bags, fitness gaming system,
heavy bags, and strength & cardio
equipment.
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Multipurpose Courts, 3rd Fl.
(215) 204-1278: 35,426 sq. ft. of
court space used for basketball,
volleyball, and badminton, as well as
a golf driving range.
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Pearson Hall Pools 30/31, Lower
Level (215) 204-8751: features
an opportunity for recreational
swimming, with specific hours
identified for lap swim only. Water
Aerobics sessions and swim lessons
are also offered.
Temple University Fitness Center (TUF)
1600 North Broad Street
(215) 204-0632
This center is a 20,000 sq. ft. fitness
center containing cardiovascular, strength
training, and flexibility equipment.
TASB Fitness Center
2450 W. Hunting Park Avenue
(215) 926-2110
This corporate fitness center for
employees at the TU/TUHS Sat.ellite
administration services building. Includes
cardiovascular and strength training
equipment.
Each semester, be sure to grab a current
“Activity and Program Calendar”, complete
with policies, procedures, services, dates,
and deadlines.
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Campus Safety
Services
Career Center
temple.edu/safety
1101 West Montgomery Avenue
(215) 204-1234
Campus Safety Services is staffed by well-trained police and security personnel.
We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to assist Temple students,
employees and visitors. Temple University has many safety features including
extensive lighting, Code Blue emergency phones, a state of- the-art camera
system, and an integrated computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system link to the
Philadelphia Police Communication Center’s CAD system.
We encourage you to review our Annual Security and Fire Safety report at
temple.edu/safety/core/files/TSS_ASReport2012_FINAL.pdf to learn more about
our department, emergency response procedures, shuttle services, fire and
crime statistics, safety awareness programs and other important information.
1913 N. Broad Street, 220 Mitten Hall
temple.edu/careercenter
[email protected]
(215) 204-7981
Explore, Learn and Connect at the
Temple University Career Center. Serving
all Temple students and recent alumni,
the Career Center provides a full range
of services to optimize internship and
employment opportunities, assist with the
graduate school application process, and
enhance lifelong career success.
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Both in person and over
the web we provide:
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Career assessment, exploration
programs/resources and industry
information to help students explore
their options for majors and careers;
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Guidelines, strategies and expert
advice on resume and cover letter
writing, and interviewing skills to
help students learn how to market
their best self;
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On-line internship and job postings
through the OwlNetwork, Career
Fairs and web resources to help
students connect with employers
for internships, part-time and
full-time jobs.
The University Career Center’s inperson and virtual services include:
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Career assessment, career
resources and industry information
to help students explore options for
majors and careers.
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Guidelines, strategies and expert
advice on resume and cover
letter writing, interviewing skills
and networking to help students
learn how to create their personal
brand and optimize their job and
internship search.
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Virtual internship and job postings
through the OwlNetwork, job and
internship fairs, graduate school
fairs, networking events and
industry specific virtual resources
to help students connect with
employers for internships and jobs
and assist with continuing education.
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Disability
Resources
and
Services
100 Ritter Annex
(215) 204-1280 (phone)
(215) 204-6794 (fax)
[email protected]
temple.edu/disability
Wellness
Resource Center
The Disability Resources and Services
department has been a resource for
students with disabilities for over 30 years.
Our team of knowledgeable staff works to
ensure that students who have a variety of
physical, medical, and mental conditions
have an equal opportunity to participate
and excel in all programs and services of
the university.
temple.edu/studentaffairs/wellness
Mitten Hall, Lower Level
(215) 204-8436
The mission of the Wellness Resource
Center is to provide comprehensive
wellness education, resources, and
prevention services to empower and
support Temple University students
in making informed choices. Our goal
is to create an environment in which
students feel comfortable to talk about
any health related issue and to help foster
a collective consciousness of wellness.
SERVICES INCLUDE:
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Pre-college information
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Orientation and placement test
accommodations
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Accessible housing requests
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Academic accommodations
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Test taking accommodations
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Note taking support
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Alternate format materials
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Sign language and CART
services
Topics include alcohol and substance
abuse, LGBTQA, alcohol and sex, sexual
assault/ violence, dating violence,
sexual assault and rape, STI’s (including
HIV), healthy relationships, stress/time
management, safer sex, self-esteem,
diversity and body image. All services are
provided by professional health educators
and certified peer educators. We offer
free and confidential individual or group
health empowerment support as well as
condoms and other safer sex items at a
discounted price.
Assistive Technology
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Screen readers
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Text-to-speech software
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Speech-to-text software
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Equipment loans
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Scholarships
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Internship opportunities
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Office of Leadership
Development
temple.edu/studentaffairs/leadership
219M Howard Gittis Student Center
13th Street and Montgomery Avenue
(215) 204-7145
[email protected]
The Office of Leadership Development
provides leadership education and
training to equip young adults to be
thoughtful and inspiring leaders both on
and off campus. The office’s programs
encourage the growth of integrity,
character and self-awareness, while
providing avenues for students to identify
their core passions and visions for the
future to live and lead with integrity and
meaning.
Our program
offerings include:
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Diamond Leaders:
A specialized program
for Temple’s distinguished
student leaders.
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Student Leadership
Challenge: Temple’s
signature program open
to all students offering a
variety of opportunities
including speakers,
seminars, conferences,
career development, and
service experiences.
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Academic Connections:
A collaboration with faculty
to offer academic courses
and initiatives in leadership
that connect the theoretical
learning to experiential
opportunities.
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LeaderShape Institute:
A six-day, five-night intensive
experience where students
learn to disregard the
impossible and lead with
integrity and meaning.
Temple University
Office of
Orientation
temple.edu/orientation
Howard Gittis Student Center, Suite 318
(215) 204-8531
The Office of Orientation welcomes over
8,000 students to Temple each year
through the coordination of Placement
Testing, New Student Orientation, Transfer
Advising Sessions, and Parent Orientation.
These programs are designed to support
and ease the transition of students and
parents into the Temple community, as
well as provide essential information
about the campus and community. The
Office of Orientation also oversees the
student Owl Team Leaders.
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Main Campus Program Board (MCPB)
MCPB is a student-led organization that
plans the largest events at Temple. From
trips to Broadway shows to campus
concerts, students can help plan any
event they would like to see on or
off campus. Along with the Student
Activities, MCPB assists in the planning
and implementing of Welcome Week and
Homecoming events!
Temple Student Government (TSG)
TSG serves the student body by
advocating and representing their voice
for the benefit of the university community
while providing access to resources. All
students are welcome to explore their
interest through the government and are
asked to create a progressive environment
by participating in university life.
Student Activities
Service Immersion Program (SIP)
temple.edu/studentaffairs/studentactivities
Howard Gittis Student Center, Suite 219M
(215) 204-7131
[email protected]
Student Activities at Temple University
@TUActivities
Student Activities creates a passion for engagement and
growth by immersing students in exciting experiences on
and off campus. We have a variety of ways to get involved,
so encourage your student to find the best fit for them.
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Student Organizations
Fraternity and Sorority Life
Student Activities works to support and
empower student organizations as they
enhance campus culture with their events,
ideas and leadership. With organizations
devoted to everything from competitive
dance to academic development to
community involvement, chances are
we have a registered organization
for your student. Our office provides
these organizations with organizational
advisement, leadership opportunities,
programming assistance and many other
things they need to contribute to student
life at Temple University!
Student Activities supports thirty-four
recognized fraternities and sororities
on campus. Fraternity and Sorority Life
focuses on leadership development,
academics and service. These
organizations foster lifetime relationships
both between members and to the
university, while contributing to the
diversity of the Temple campus.
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SIP actively engages Temple University
students in meaningful experiences
that foster cultural awareness, global
understanding and social responsibility
through learning, service and reflection.
Students can apply to participate in one
of our programs during the early weeks
of the fall semester. Current program
offerings and applications can be found
on our website.
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Student
Center
Operations
temple.edu/studentcenter
Main Campus:
Howard Gittis Student Center, Suite 219M
(215) 204-7131
Health Science Campus:
Student Faculty Center, RM 200
(215) 707-4017
The Student Centers at Temple play a
critical role in outside the classroom
experiences of our students. From
hosting meetings and events for student
organizations to employment and
development opportunities for student
staff and volunteers, our facilities and
programs provide avenues to success
for Temple students. Our buildings serve
as the hub of activities and as the “living
room” of the campus, providing safe,
inviting spaces for events, study and
socializing. We have a variety of lounges,
meetings spaces, and services for you to
enjoy. Our primary focus is on students,
parents and visitors to campus and your
interaction with the Student Center is our
top priority.
Our two Student Center locations include
the following:
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Building specific areas of interest:
Main Campus – Howard Gittis Student
Center
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The Game Room (Billiards, Table
Tennis, foosball, air hockey and a
big screen TV).
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The “Reel” Cinema (Full digital
surround theater showing current
movies with fresh concessions).
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The Graphics Media Center (A full
service design studio for student,
faculty and staff including large
format printing, graphic design, and
lamination).
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Laptop, TV and study lounges
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Offices of interest – Student
Activities, Leadership, Student
Media and the Dean of Students
Health Science Campus Only:
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Recreation Center (basketball,
dance studio, free weights,
aerobics, circuit training machines
and a full-service locker room)
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Temple Bookstores
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Game and recreation spaces
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Food service options
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Student Health Services
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Meeting/special event spaces
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Student Financial Services
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Student Activities Offices
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Bookstore and Lounge spaces
Temple University
Student Conduct
and Community
Standards
Howard Gittis Student Center, Suite 318
(215) 204-3286
Student Conduct and Community
Standards facilitates the student conduct
process striving to create a campus
environment conducive to learning.
We help students realize their role in
maintaining campus civility through
educational programming and sanctioning
as well as through the participants on our
student conduct boards.
If your student does go through
disciplinary action, The Office of Student
Conduct and Community Standards will
not contact you directly if your student is
charged with a violation of the Student
Conduct Code. However, your student will
be encouraged to speak with you about
the incident and to include you in the
student conduct process.
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You will be notified in writing if your
student is found responsible for violating
any provision/section of the university
Drug and Alcohol Policy.
The Office of Student Conduct and
Community Standards will be able to share
specific case information with you if your
student has waived his/her FERPA rights.
If the FERPA rights have not been waived
the office staff will be able to speak with
you about disciplinary procedures, but
will not be able to share specific case
information with you.
Parents and guardians are welcome
to participate in the student conduct
process as personal advisors/support for
your student(s). Parents and guardians
are permitted to attend all hearings and
meetings associated with the conduct
process at your student’s request.
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Student Health Services
temple.edu/studenthealth
1810 Liacouras, 4th Floor
(215) 204-7500, (215) 204-4660 (Fax)
Student Health Services strives to
promote a high standard of health among
Temple University students through
programs in preventive medicine and
health education, in addition to diagnosis
and treatment of injury and illness.
Care providers include doctors, nurse
practitioners, and nurses. Services offered
at the Main, Ambler and Health Science
campuses include basic medical care, an
immunization/allergy injection clinic, family
planning services, nutritional consultation,
HIV testing and a self-care center.
How does my student make a routine or
future appointment on Main Campus?
Students can call (215) 204-7500 to set up
routine or future appointments. Examples
of future or routine appointments include:
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Medication refills
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TB testing & Immunizations
(Flu Shot, Hepatitis B, Meningitis,
MMR etc.)
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Physicals (driver’s license, work,
teacher certification)
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Annual and Initial Gynecological
Exams
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Birth Control starts and refills
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Follow-Up Appointments
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Nutrition Consults
How does my student
make an urgent or same
day appointment?
1. Many appointments can now
be made on our website.
Students can logon to My
Online Student Health
by going to temple.edu/
studenthealth and clicking
on the top right-hand side
of the home page, using
their accessnet username
and password (these are the
same credentials you use to
log into their Temple Email
account).
Office of
Student
Media
Tuttleman
Counseling
Services
temple.edu/studentaffairs/student_media
Howard Gittis Student Center, Room 304
Phone: (215) 204-5888
Email: [email protected]
Student Media Program Director:
John Di Carlo
temple.edu/counseling
1810 Liacouras Walk, 5th Floor
(215) 204-7276
The Office of Student Media advises
Temple University’s three primary student
media outlets within the Division of
Student Affairs: The Temple News (the
university’s student-run newspaper), the
Templar yearbook and WHIP, the studentrun Internet radio station. Temple has
one of the finest journalism programs
in the country, and these media outlets
allow Temple students to gain leadership
experience and apply what they learn in
the classroom. Students from these media
outlets have gone on to careers at places
like The Philadelphia Inquirer, NBC and
ESPN.
The Temple News: temple-news.com
Templar: temple.edu/templar
WHIP: whipradiotu.com
2. Students can walk in to the
Student Health Center and
be evaluated by a nurse.
Walk-in patients are seen
on a first come, first serve
basis. After the evaluation
the Nurse will determine
whether appointments
with a Physician or Nurse
Practitioner are appropriate.
There are a limited number
of appointments available
each day.
Temple University
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(TCS)
TCS has licensed psychologists, social
workers and counselors to provide
students with individual, couples, and
group counseling, as well as consultation,
education and referral to other resources
on campus or nearby. Services are free
and confidential. Common problems
that students request help with are
depression, anxiety, relationship issues,
stress, family problems, drug and alcohol
problems, sexuality issues, GLBT issues,
racism, sexism, academic problems and
vocational/career decisions. Psychiatric
services are available for evaluations,
medication consultations and shortterm therapy. Students are seen by
appointment except in emergencies
when immediate care is needed. Walk-in
hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and
Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and
Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 12 Noon. Office
hours are Monday through Friday from
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Housing Occupancy
Extension Requests
All undergraduate residence halls are
closed during vacation periods, with
the exception of 1300, Temple Towers,
1940, White Hall and The Morgan Hall
Complex. Only students permanently
assigned to these residence halls may
submit a request for a housing occupancy
extension.
University Housing
and Residential
Life (UHRL)
housing.temple.edu
1910 Liacouras Walk, Suites 201-301
Main Phone Number: (215) 204-7184
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Press # 2 for Maintenance
Operations
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Press # 3 for Residential Life
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Press # 4 for Graduate Housing
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Press # 5 for Assignments and
Billing
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Press # 6 for Off-Campus Living or
Summer Conferences
The Office of University Housing and
Residential Life is available to assist
students and parents with a wide range of
services relevant to students’ on and offcampus residential experience. During the
spring and summer months our focus is on
the procedures involved with processing
all housing and meal plan requests for
over 5,000 residential students.
Current freshman that submit housing
deposits and complete the requirements
of the housing selection process also have
the opportunity to return to on-campus
housing for their sophomore, junior, or
senior year.
Move-in Dates for Living Learning
Community Programs:
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Deadline dates for Housing Occupancy
Extension Requests:
November 13, 2015
(Thanksgiving Break: Nov. 21–Nov. 29)
Move-in Dates for New Students:
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Tuesday, August 18, 2015
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Wednesday, August 19, 2015
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Thursday, August 20, 2015
Move-in Dates for Returning Students:
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Saturday, August 22, 2015
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Sunday, August 23, 2015
Specific details about move-in
dates and times, can be found
online at housing.temple.edu
December 2, 2015
(Winter Break: Dec. 16–Jan. 10)
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Sunday, August 16, 2015
from 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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Monday, August 17, 2015
from 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Visit housing.temple.edu for more
University Housing and Residential
Life policies.
There will be three room change periods
during the academic year. The week prior
to each room change, students will need
to submit a Room Change Request via
Housing On-Demand. During the week of
room change, students will be required to
meet with representatives from the Office
of Assignments and Billing prior to start
the Room Change Process. Students are
also required to meet with their building
administrators, such as the Front Desk
Manager, RA, and/or RD, to properly
check-in and check-out of their spaces.
The following dates detail the process:
Period
Fall 2015
Mid-Semester 2015
Early Arrival Requests:
The dates being offered for Early Arrival
are as follows:
Room Change Process
February 19, 2016
(Spring Break: Feb. 27–Mar. 6)
Spring 2016
Students can apply through Housing OnDemand via the MyHousing application on
the TUportal if they have a need to arrive
early for the fall 2015 semester.
For more details pertaining to
housing occupancy extensions,
visit housing.temple.edu.
Action
Week
Students submit Room Change Requests
Aug. 24
Room Change Meetings begin
Aug. 31
Students submit Room Change Request
Nov.2
Room Change Meetings begin
Nov. 9
Students submit Room Change Requests
Jan. 11
Room Change Meetings begin
Jan. 18
Note: Room Change meetings are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis
Visit housing.temple.edu for more University Housing and Residential Life policies.
STAFF
The University Housing and Residential Life staff is comprised of four (4)
distinct but inter-connected units. They are Finance & Administration,
Information Technology, Maintenance Operations, and Residential Life.
We encourage you to visit our website at housing.temple.edu and learn more
about our staff in the “About” section of our website in the Staff Directory.
During most departmental processes such as Fall Move-in, you will have an
opportunity to meet our staff members in action.
Monday, August 17, 2015
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Academic Calendar
Fall Semester 2015
Mon. August 17
Move-in Dates for Living Learning Community Programs
Tues. August 18 –
Thurs., August 20
Move-in Dates for New Students
Saturday, August 22 and
Sunday, August 23
Move-in Dates for Returning Students
Mon. August 24
Fall 2015 classes begin
Mon. September 7
Labor Day holiday
Mon. November 23–
Wed. November 25
Fall Break (No Classes)
Thurs. November 26–
Fri. November 27
Thanksgiving holiday break
Mon. December 7
Classes end
Tues. December 8–
Wed. December 9
Study days
Thurs. December 10–
Wed. December 16
Final Examinations
Thurs. December 17
Winter Break begins
Summer Session 2016
Spring Semester 2016
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Mon. January 11
Spring 2016 classes begin
Mon. January 18
Martin Luther King Day (No Classes)
Sat. February 27–
Sun. March 6
Spring Break
Tues. March 15
Last day to withdraw from a course
Mon. April 25
Classes end
Tues. April 26–
Wed. April 27
Study days
Thurs. April 28–
Wed. May 4
Final examinations
Fri. May 6
Commencement
Temple University
Mon. May 9
Summer – 12 week session – First Day of Classes
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day holiday (University Closed)
Mon. July 4
Independence Day holiday
Fri. July 29
Last Day of Classes
Mon. May 9
Summer – 6 Week session #1 – First Day of Classes
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day holiday (University Closed)
Fri. June 17
Last Day of Classes
Mon. May 9
Summer – 4 week session #1 – First Day of Classes
Mon. May 30
Memorial Day holiday (University Closed)
Fri. June 3
Last Day of Classes
Mon. June 6
Summer – 4 week session #2 – First Day of Classes
Fri. July 1
Last Day of Classes
Mon. June 20
Summer – 6 week session #2 – First Day of Classes
Mon. July 4
Independence Day holiday
Fri. July 29
Last Day of Classes
Tues. July 5
Summer – 4 week session #3 – First Day of Classes
Fri. July 29
Last Day of Classes
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