Temple University Parent & Family Guide

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For more information, please contact: New Student & Family Programs 1755 N. 13th St., 318N Philadelphia, PA 19122

Л (215) 204-8531

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WELCOME TO Temple University!

Dear parents, family members, and support systems of our new Temple University students, welcome to Temple University!

We join you, in celebration and pride, knowing that your student is part of such a bright and talented class starting at Temple. We are excited that they have chosen our university as the place to pursue their higher education, career development, and leadership journey. As Assistant Dean of New Student and Family Programs, I want to assure you that the staff in the Division of Student Affairs is here to support your student and family in every possible way.

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 location in the City of Philadelphia. In addition, Temple students have access to events and programs on campus and throughout the globe, such as: service immersion trips, music and arts shows, world-renowned

speakers, civic engagement opportunities, and athletic events. Over 400 student organizations — focusing on academic, service, and social life — are waiting for students to join and we know that student engagement is the key to success!

The Division of Student Affairs can assist your student in becoming a successful, contributing member of the Temple University community. Our mission is to engage your student in all that Temple has to offer, help them develop into wellrounded young adults, and ensure they have what they need to graduate successfully. Please encourage your student to take the time to explore all we have to offer, as Student Affairs contributes to the beating heart of student life on campus.

Furthermore, we know that you play a significant role in your student’s transition to college and their success at Temple. You are our partners in this

work. New Student and Family Programs is here to support you in this transition by providing opportunities for engagement, education about campus resources and services, and fostering Temple pride.

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 studentaffairs.temple.edu . I look forward to meeting you and your student during orientation programs this summer and welcoming your student to campus this fall. We are all very excited about the journey upon which they are about to embark.

Go Owls!

SINCERELY,

Deanne DeCrescenzo, Ed.D. Assistant Dean, New Student and Family Programs Division of Student Affairs

New Student and Family Programs

Ȱ 1755 N. 13th St., 318N Philadelphia, PA 19122

Л (215) 204-8531

ƍ parents@temple.edu

New Student and Family Programs’ mission is to integrate new students and families into the Temple community through innovative and inclusive programing.

We welcome thousands of students and their family members to Temple each year through the coordination Firstyear Orientation, Transfer Orientation, and Parent & Family Orientation. These programs are designed to support and ease the transition of students into the Temple community, as well as provide essential information about the campus and community.

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Temple Family Council

The Temple Family Council is a group of diverse, highly dedicated Temple family members who volunteer their time and knowledge to enhance the Temple student and family experience. Interested in joinging? Applications will be available on an annual basis and announced through the Parent and Family Experience Portal

Parent and Family Experience Portal

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The Parent and Family Experience Portal is

Your one-stop shop for:

• Access to important campus news and deadlines

• Personalized newsletters

• Announcements via email

• Sharing of updates with friends and family

.To create an account and set up your profile, visit temple.campusesp.com/ users/sign_in or scan the QR code below. Once you create an account, you can select the type and frequency of information you receive. If your email address or contact information changes, please update this on your Parent & Family Experience profile.

your online, informational resource as a Temple family member.

Academic Calendar

Fall Semester 2023

August 22–24

August 28

September 4

September 11

October 13

October 30

November 20–22

November 23–26

December 11

December 12

December 13–19

December 20

December 22

Fall 2023 Move-In

Fall courses begin

Labor Day (no classes held)

Last day to add or drop full term courses

Fall Wellness Day (no classes held)

Priority registration for Spring 2024 begins

Fall Break (no classes held)

Thanksgiving holiday (no classes held)

Fall courses end

Study Day

Final exams

Winter Break begins

Final grading ends

Spring Semester 2024

January 15

January 16

January 29

March 4–March 10

March 25

April 1

April 29

April 30

May 1–7

May 9

May 10

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes held)

Spring courses begin

Last day to add or drop courses

Spring Break (no classes held)

Priority registration for Summer 2024 begins

Priority registration for Fall 2024 begins

Spring courses end

Study Day

Final exams

University Commencement

Final grading ends

Academic Degrees and Majors

Temple University has degree-granting programs in 17 schools and colleges, including five professional schools.

Students take classes on 8 different campuses: Main, Ambler, Center City, Harrisburg, Podiatric Medicine, Health Sciences Center, Rome, and Japan. For a full list of academic programs, visit: temple.edu/academics

Professional Schools

• Kornberg School of Dentistry

• Beasley School of Law

• Lewis Katz School of Medicine

• School of Pharmacy

• School of Podiatric Medicine

Schools and Colleges

• Boyer College of Music and Dance

• College of Education and Human Development

• College of Engineering

• College of Liberal Arts

• College of Public Health

• College of Science and Technology

• Division of University Studies

• Fox School of Business

• Lew Klein College of Media and Communications

• School of Social Work

• School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

• School of Sport, Tourism and Hospitality Management

• Tyler School of Art and Architecture

Access to Student Records: FERPA & Proxy Access

As required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) of 1974, Temple University cannot disclose a student’s non-directory education records without the student’s written consent or without proof that the student is the tax dependent of the parent. Examples of educational records include grades, course schedules, disciplinary actions, and financial records.

FERPA Waiver

A student must designate a parent or family member as a FERPA-waived contact for a University official to disclose academic information. To designate a FERPA-waived contact, your student should follow these steps:

1. Log into TUportal

2. Click on the Student Tools tab.

3. In the Records Channel, click on FERPA Waiver Menu.

4. Click on FERPA Contacts to add or remove a contact.

Note: Students have the authority to make changes to FERPA Waiver and Proxy Access permissions at any time.

We encourage you to have an open and honest conversation with your student about FERPA to gain a mutual understanding of the expectations you have of each other regarding your access to their educational records. Once a mutual understanding has been reached, your student can complete a FERPA Waiver and Proxy Access form in their TUportal.

Proxy Access

A student can grant others permission to access certain components of their information in their TUportal. This is called granting Proxy Access, by creating an additional login for a proxy. Students can set up multiple proxies, granting each different access depending upon who they are. A valid e-mail address of the proxy is required for access. To grant someone Proxy Access, your student should follow these steps:

5. Log in to TUportal using your AccessNet username and password.

6. Click on Self-Service Banner link under TUAPPLICATIONS.

7. Click on Student menu tab.

8. Click on FERPA Waivers menu item and then select Proxy Access.

9. Click on Add Proxy.

Athletics

Temple Athletics consists of 19 Men’s and Women’s varsity athletic teams that compete at the Division 1 level. The university is a member of the American Athletic Conference (AAC) and several of Temple’s teams participate as members of the Big East Conference and the East Atlantic Gymnastics League.

Temple students receive one free ticket to all Temple Athletic events providing them with a great experience cheering

on the Cherry and White! Every Friday before a home football game there will be a pep rally by the Bell Tower!

To reserve your student ticket, visit owlsports.com/students for more details. There are free bus shuttles to Lincoln Financial Field for each home game. They leave from 1300, J&H and the Student Center three hours prior to kickoff.

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Ȱ Pearson and McGonigle Halls, Ste 303

Л (215) 204-1267

ƍ campusrec@temple.edu

Quality recreational opportunities greatly enhance the campus life experience for students, faculty, and staff. Access to these facilities is through a valid Temple University ID with recreation access privileges assigned.

Recreation Facilities

Aramark Student Training and Recreation (STAR) Complex

Ȱ 1800 N. 15th Street

• Climbing Wall : Features a 31-foot climbing wall and a 14-foot bouldering wall.

• Indoor Turf : Used by our Sport Club program and is not open for general use.

• Weight Room: 8,000 sq. ft. of weight room space.

Geasey Outdoor Field Complex

Ȱ 15th Street and Polett Walk

342,450 square feet including grass oval and the turf fields with lights as well as outdoor tennis courts and a sand volleyball court available for general student use.

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Independence Blue Cross Student Recreation Center (IBC)

Ȱ 1701 N. 15th Street

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.

Pearson and McGonigle Halls (PMcG)

Ȱ 1800 N. Broad Street (Broad and Montgomery Streets)

• Main Office: Campus Recreation information hub is also where program registration and membership fees are collected.

• Multipurpose Courts: 35,426 sq. ft. of court space used for basketball, volleyball, and badminton, as well as a golf driving range.

• Pools 30, Lower Level: Recreational swimming, with specific hours identified for lap swim only. Water aerobics sessions and swim lessons are also offered.

Temple Sports Complex (TSC)

Ȱ Master Street between 13th and Broad Streets

Outdoor complex containing two fields utilized by Sport Clubs and Intramural programs with a 6-lane track typically open to the Temple community on non-event days.

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Career Center

Ȱ 220 Mitten Hall

Л (215) 204-7981

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Make Your Path

We work directly with your student to equip them with the knowledge and confidence to direct their own career success. When they make a coaching appointment, they will work with our career coaches to assess their strengths, identify their goals, and develop tangible action steps to reach them. Our staff also provides expert advice and feedback on a wide variety of professional documents, ranging from resume creation to working on their graduate school application. In addition, the Career Center delivers access to a full suite of tailored online resources to support your student in identifying relevant career information, opportunities, and enhancing their professional brand.

Our career coaching staff provide expert advice for students to confidently navigate individual career success. Students work with the career center to assess their strengths and identify goals along with the action steps to reach them.

Spread your wings with the Career Center!

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EXPLORE

• Take advantage of our career coaching services and self-assessments for career exploration.

• Receive guidance on aligning your major with your professional interests.

• Utilize several 24/7 online resources to strengthen career development.

• Explore and grow through quality career development and employer events and career fairs.

GROW

• Visit us for a free headshot to use on LinkedIn and Handshake.

• Build your LinkedIn profile and resume with help from our career coaches and 24/7 resources.

• Customize and tailor your resume and cover letter with the use of Job Scan and career coach support.

• Gain experiential learning opportunities and make connections at career network events.

• Meet employers hiring Temple Owls at Career Fairs and employer events each semester.

FLY

• Customize the search for internships, on-campus opportunities, and jobs using Handshake.

• Prepare for Interviews with our online interview prep resources and mock interviews with a career coach.

• Learn work etiquette tips and how to negotiate salary.

• Get support from a coach in planning for graduate or professional school.

Dean of Students Office

The Dean of Students

Office is committed to the Division of Student Affairs' mission to ENGAGE, DEVELOP and RETAIN Temple students by providing them with supportive services, advocacy, and education.

The Dean of Students office provides holistic support and advocacy to students and their parents/families in an effort to ensure co-curricular learning and overall collegiate success. The Dean’s office also responds to student emergency and crisis situations through leading the university’s CARE Team (Crisis Assessment Response and Education) which serves as a resource to faculty and staff who have concerns about a student.

The Barnette & Irvine Cherry Pantry

The Barnette & Irvine Cherry Pantry is the Temple University’s food pantry. It is designed to combat food insecurity and provide nutritious emergency food for the Temple community.

More information about how students can access the Cherry Pantry, as well as how you can donate to the cause can be found at deanofstudents.temple. edu/cherry-pantry. You can follow their Instagram at @tucherrypantry

Disability Resources and Services

Ȱ Howard Gittis Student Center South 420S, 4th floor

Л (215) 204-1280

Disability Resources and Services supports students with disabilities. Our coordinators work with students who encounter barriers to success or full participation in all university programs and services.

We help students and instructors understand what steps they can take to be successful in removing those barriers.

Services

• Pre-matriculation information and support as students transition from high school or another college

• Orientation and placement assessment accommodations

• Accessible housing requests

• Academic accommodations

• Assistive technology

• Scholarships

• Peer support groups

Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses

Ȱ 200 Tuttleman Learning Center

Л (215) 204-0720

What and where can my student study?

Almost anywhere! Students can choose from a broad range of courses and internships at Temple campuses in Rome and Tokyo; exchange partnerships in Australia, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East; language and cultural immersion in Oviedo, Spain; faculty-led summer programs worldwide; school/college options and external partner programs

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expand offerings to maximize the possibilities for students year-round.

How to start the process

Students should attend a Foundations of Study Abroad information session and speak with their Academic Advisor about their academic plan.

What kind of support will you offer my student?

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Financial Aid and Billing

Student Financial Services (SFS)

Ȱ Ground Floor, Carnell Hall

Л (215) 204-2244

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Bursar’s Office

Ȱ 115 Carnell Hall

Л (215) 204-7269

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SFS office appointments are available Monday - Friday, sfs.temple.edu/about/appointments

The Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) assists students and their families with the financial aid process, financial counseling, and planning. Temple University’s Bursar’s Office assists students with tuition and fees information, billing, and payments.

Financial Aid

Financial aid offers are available to review in the Student Financial Services (SFS) channel in the Costs and Aid tab on TUportal. Students must review and complete all financial aid requirements shown in the SFS channel. Parents should review the Financial Aid Resource for Incoming Students & Their Families handbook available in the Forms section of the SFS website for helpful information, including loan borrowing options.

Scholarship Search

Students can access the ScholarshipUniverse student database within SFS channel in the Costs and Aid tab on TUportal. The ScholarshipUniverse database includes Temple University scholarship opportunities and over 15,000 outside (external to Temple) scholarship opportunities.

Tuition Calculator

Temple University’s tuition rates vary by school or college, student level, residency, etc. Use the student tuition calculator to estimate your tuition, fees, housing, and meal plan (if applicable) at bursar.temple.edu/tuition-andfees/tuition-rates . You can also enter payment methods to help determine how to finance your student’s education.

TUpay: Authorized Payers

TUpay is Temple’s online student account and payment system. An Authorized Payer is someone the student grants access to TUpay on their behalf to view the student account as well as make

online payments. Authorized Payers also receive balance due notification emails when they are issued. Your student must set you up as an Authorized Payer via the Student Tools tab in the Tuportal.

The Authorized Payer will receive an email with the URL to access TUpay and instructions for creating a password. You can visit bursar.temple.edu/how-to-videos to watch a video on how to access TUpay and how your student can create Authorized Payers.

Student Refunds:

Direct Deposit

Students are strongly encouraged to sign up for direct deposit for their student refunds. With direct deposit, refunds are available sooner and safely deposited directly into the student’s bank account rather than waiting for checks to arrive in the mail.

To sign up for direct deposit, select TUpay with the Costs and Aid tab on TUportal. In TUpay, select Student Choice Refunds and then follow the prompts.

Fly in 4

Fly in 4 is Temple’s innovative way of getting your student’s future on the fast track.

The Fly in 4 partnership guarantees that your student can complete their degree on time. If your student follows all of the program's requirements and are unable to graduate in four years due to the unavailability of required courses, Temple will pay for the remaining coursework. Like most partnerships, both sides have to do their parts for it to work. For its part, Temple provides your student with the resources they need to graduate in four years, like academic advising and classes offered when they need them. For their part students need to meet with their advisor regularly, register early for future semesters and advance in class standing. The best part? There is no penalty if they opt out of the agreement or if they take longer than four years to graduate.

How does Fly in 4 work?

To pay for their education, some Temple students (particularly those from middleand low-income backgrounds) work a number of hours each week at off-campus jobs, which prevents them from graduating on time and adds to the debt they acquire for living expenses. To help remedy that

situation, Fly in 4 will provide $4,000 annual grants to 500 students with demonstrated need in each incoming class, so those students can focus less on working and more on finishing their degrees.

Under Fly in 4, Temple will also provide all incoming first-year students with the tools and incentives to graduate on time, including academic plans and advising that keep them on track and classes that are offered when students need them. If students fulfill all of the responsibilities of the plan but still can’t graduate on time, Temple will pay for any remaining coursework.

What are my student’s responsibilities under the plan?

Students are required to consult with an academic advisor each semester; register during early registration; advance annually in class standing; and complete a graduation review at or prior to completing 90 credits. Students must sign and submit the Fly in 4 partnership agreement in TUportal during the add/drop period in their first semester at Temple to be eligible.

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GenEd

The GenEd office oversees the required curriculum for Temple undergraduate students.

What are GenEds?

The General Education (GenEd) Program is Temple University's liberal education requirements for all undergraduate students. GenEds provide a foundation that help students succeed academically and professionally. Every Temple undergraduate student must complete GenEd area requirements by choosing and taking GenEd courses at Temple or transferring in credits.

Why do Temple students have to take GenEds?

Exploration,critical and interdisciplinary thinking, skill development, and breadth of knowledge are fundamental traits of the GenEd curriculum and an intrinsic part

of a Temple undergraduate’s pathway to graduation. The competencies and areas built into your student's GenEd classes develop well-rounded, flexible, problem solving individuals with habits of mind that are important not only in an academic context but are also sought after by employers and central to their civic participation.

How do students find GenEds?

Students can browse a list of GenEd courses that fulfill each area in the Temple bulletin (bulletin.temple.edu/undergraduate/ general-education/#GenEd_Courses). Your student can also go to "Plan Your Schedule" or "Browse the Schedule" in TUportal and use the Attribute filter to find a GenEd area, and then use keywords to search for topics that interest them.

View the GenEd Orientation for First Year Students at ensemble.temple. edu/hapi/v1/contents/permalinks/ GenEdOrientation/view.

Good Neighbor Initiative

Л (215) 204-7131

The Good Neighbor Initiative educates students about how to contribute positively to the North Central Philadelphia community.

It is important that students understand the history of the neighborhoods around campus and act in ways that develop positive relationships between themselves and their neighbors, both long-term residents, and students.

What do you recommend I do to help prepare my student for living off campus for the first time?

Consider the things that you do to create and respect the community in which you live. What are some of those things that students may not be aware

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of you doing? Simple examples include introducing yourself to your next-door neighbor, following rules about trash and recycling, or being respectful with noise. Small acts can go a long way in developing a community. Make sure that your student understands these things.

How does Good Neighbor help students?

We provide students with useful information about being members of the community. This includes tips about city resources and notable locations, ways to connect with neighbors, and how to respectfully move into/out of their apartments.

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Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services (ITS) provides technology support, resources, and innovative solutions in alignment with academic, research, and administrative goals.

What kind of technology does my student need?

See our Shopper’s Guide (its.temple. edu/shoppersguide) to see if a specific computer configuration is recommended or required for a particular school, college or program. If no particular configuration is needed, see the Shopper’s Guide section on suggested minimum recommendations. The guide also has information on hardware and software discounts, and where to shop for technology.

Temple students also have access to Microsoft 365 and Adobe Creative Cloud at no additional charge so you don’t have to purchase these software programs.

Are there computers on campus that my student can use?

There are a number of computer labs on Main Campus, as well as at Temple’s other campuses, such as the Health

Sciences Center (HSC) TECH Center. Most labs feature workstations with general and specialized software, printing for lab workstations, and wireless devices where students can take advantage of their print quota. On Main Campus, there is also the TECH Center, Temple’s computer facility housing Windows and Mac workstations equipped with specialized software, Breakout Rooms, specialty labs, and specialty printing stations.

Students can also borrow a laptop from our Laptop Share kiosks for up to four hours and return it to any kiosk around campus.

Can my student get tech support on campus?

We offer tech support to Temple students at no additional cost through the Help Desk (its.temple.edu/technical-support). The Help Desk provides a wide range of technology, application, and university support and offers extensive hours throughout the year to assist students by phone, email, chat, and walk-in services.

Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)

Ȱ 1809 N. 13th Street, Suite 101 Tuttleman Learning Center

Л (215) 204-7303

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Mission

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) shall lead all efforts to build and sustain a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture of belonging for the university and neighboring communities through the establishment and promotion of policies, education and training, development and implementation of programs, advocacy, and access to opportunities.

About IDEAL

Our team includes educators, scholars, administrators, and student externs/ interns. IDEAL has six units providing resources, advocacy and support to the

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Temple community. These units include Engagement, Education, Center for AntiRacism, Strategic Partnerships, Title IX, and Equal Opportunity. Additionally, the engagement unit houses the Gender and Sexuality Inclusion and Interfaith Inclusion resource centers.

Authoring a Better Tomorrow

IDEAL creates a sense of belonging for students by providing cultural programs, dialogues, and immersive experiences. IDEAL thrives in creating a brave environment that stimulates identity exploration, authentic conversations, and social change.

Burrow Lounge

Our office is centrally located in the Tuttleman Learning Center, Suite 101. The Burrow Lounge is a drop-in space where students can relax, watch television or study. Additionally, our office has two multipurpose spaces and a conference room that are reservable to students during certain times of the day.

Student Engagement

• Owl Talk Dialogues

• Queer Lunch Dialogues

• South Africa – Global Experiential Learning

• National Coming Out Week

• Cultural Unity Week

• Cultural & Ethnic Identity resources

• Rite of Passage Ceremony

• Lavender Graduation

• Safe Zone Certification

• Speaker/Film Series

• Student Advocacy

• LGBTQIA+ resources

Diversity Peer Educators

IDEAL have 10–13 trained student leaders that facilitate workshops, plan student programming, and provide diversity consultations. These students utilize an intersectional lens to foster visibility, empowerment, and awareness for principles that promote a socially aware campus.

International Student Affairs

Ȱ 1938 Liacouras Walk, 2nd Floor

Л (215) 204-9562

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The International Student Affairs department is committed to implementing a diverse array of programs and events that prepare all Temple students to succeed and become competent global citizens.

We value the unique experiences and perspectives international students bring to Temple and provide personalized support to help them succeed. Our office

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supports thousands of students each year and we truly enjoy seeing each one make friends and become leaders on campus!

We plan events and activities in conjunction with campus partners to ensure our international students are knowledgeable about campus resources and have many opportunities to socialize during their transition to Temple.

Some of our signature programs and services include: Peer2Peer Mentoring, the First-Year Global Living Learning Community, our #YouAreWelcomeHereWeek program, Thanksgiving Dinner hosting program, the International Student Advisory board, and more. If your family is interested in hosting international students for a fun and memorable Thanksgiving dinner at your home, please email us at intl@temple.edu

Office of Parking Services

Temple University has a variety of parking options at its Main, Health Sciences Center, and Ambler campuses. For its Center City campus, Temple has negotiated parking discounts with nearby garages. We pride ourselves on providing affordable, convenient, and secure parking to the Temple community, and look forward to helping your student park with ease.

First-Year Student Parking

First-year students, or freshmen, are welcome to bring their cars with them to campus and can park in whatever facility fits their needs.

Purchasing a Parking Permit

Students can sign up for parking on the TU Parking Account system. You can log in using your student’s Accessnet

username and password and pay using a credit or debit card. The permit will be mailed to the address on your student’s account, so make sure that it is updated with their correct mailing address.

Does my student receive an assigned parking spot?

No, students are not assigned a specific space in their assigned parking lot/ garage and may park in any available space that does not have signage restricting certain vehicles (examples: Reserved, Handicapped, etc.). However, your student must park in their assigned parking lot or garage, since their permit is only valid for one facility.

Office of Sustainability

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Temple University's commitment to sustainability has a profound impact on the health and quality of life of a large and diverse population within Temple and its surrounding community.

What We Do

The Office of Sustainability's mission is to lead the integration of sustainability into Temple University's curriculum, research, culture, building design and campus operations.

The Office of Sustainability's main objectives are:

• To be a Climate Change Leader and execute Temple University's Climate Action Plan.

• To develop policies that promote and support environmental best practices.

• Create, implement and manage programs and events that advance climate action and environmental justice.

• Establish metrics and track institutional sustainability performance.

OWLcard/ Diamond Dollars

Our office manages things related to the OWLcard. We provide both OWLcard Mobile access for Apple devices and Androids. Additionally, we manage Diamond Dollars and the vendors around campus that accept the program. Feel free to contact us about any of these areas.

What kind of online resources do you offer? Does my student need a physical OWLcard?

The university now offers an OWLcard Mobile solution for both Apple and Android devices. Physical cards are only supplied if a smartphone is not an option or the student needs to work in a patient care area.

How should my student obtain an OWLcard if needed?

Students should visit the OWLcard Office in Suite 101 of the Howard Gittis Student Center. We are on the same floor as the Food Court in the back left corner as you go up the main stairs.

How do I add Diamond Dollars?

You can add Diamond Dollars in our office with cash or check. You can also deposit with a credit card via our website (available through TUportal), or with tuition billing for the first few weeks of the semester (also through our website via TUportal).

Public Safety

Ȱ 1101 W. Montgomery Avenue

Л (215) 204-1234

Safety is not just in our title – it’s in everything we do. Our mission is to serve the university community, to protect persons and property, and to enforce university policies as well as local, state and federal laws. We offer many resources and programs to complement our law enforcement initiatives but central to our success is working collaboratively with you to make our campus as safe as possible. We appreciate your assistance and cooperation, as public safety is a shared responsibility.

Well-trained police and security personnel staff our agency. 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 five locations throughout campus, extensive lighting, Code Blue emergency phones, a state-of-the-art camera system, and an integrated computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system linked to the Philadelphia Police Communication Center’s CAD system. Our newest technology is RAVE Temple Guardian, a one-touch mobile app that provides direct communication with Temple University Police.

The university is in the process of updating to a newer version of the app with additional features, but we encourage students to download the current version of the app before arriving on campus. Information about the upgraded app will be sent out when it is launched later this year.

TUalert

Students should register their mobile phone numbers in TUportal to receive TUalerts

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and emergency messages sent via text and email and shared on the @TempleAlert Twitter page. All temple.edu-associated email accounts are automatically registered to receive TUalerts. Learn more about our emergency notification system at safety.temple.edu/tualert

We encourage you to review our Annual Security and Fire Safety Report to learn more about our department and services.

Services Offered

• Bike registration

• Fingerprinting

• Flight nighttime fixed-route

• Shuttle service

• Walking escorts

• RAVE Temple Guardian

• Self-defense workshops

• Temple University Emergency Medical Services (TUEMS)

Public Safety Locations

• 1101 W. Montgomery Avenue

• 1801 N. 11th Street

• Polett and Beasley Walks

• 1513 Cecil B. Moore Avenue

• 1600 N. Park Avenue

Temple Police Patrol Map Main Campus

Visit safety.temple.edu to review the Main Campus patrol map.

Student Activities

Ȱ Howard

Л (215) 204-7131

ƍ studentactivities@temple.edu

î studentactivities.temple.edu

Student Activities is the way to make new friends, join organizations, explore the city, and enjoy your time outside of the classroom.

Recognized Student Organizations (RSO)

Student Activities supports student organizations as they enhance campus culture with their events, ideas, and leadership. With organizations from competitive dance to academic development to community involvement, chances are we have a registered organization for your student. Our office provides organizations with advisement, leadership opportunities, and programming assistance.

Fraternity and Sorority Life (FSL)

Student Activities supports about 30 recognized fraternities and sororities. Fraternity and Sorority Life focuses on empowering one another, engaging with our community, exploring identities, ensuring health and safety, and enhancing the co-curricular experience. Information about active organizations is provided in the community report on our website.

Main Campus Program Board (MCPB)

MCPB is a student-led organization that plans events at Temple, trips to Broadway, campus concerts, and bi-weekly Night Owl events. Along with Student Activities staff, MCPB plans and implements programs during Weeks of Welcome (WoW), Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Temple Student Government (TSG)

TSG serves the Temple community by advocating and representing student voice and experience. TSG encourages students to exercise their democratic rights and explore representative government. In all they do, TSG strives to serve, unite, and build.

Service Immersion Program (SIP)

SIP engages Temple University students in 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 fall semester.

Gittis Student Center, Ste 219M

Student Center Operations and Conferences

As one of many areas within the Division of Student Affairs, Student Center Operations and Conferences plays a vital role in supporting and developing students as part of the greater campus community. We also cater programs and services to a larger audience including campus departments, schools, and colleges, as well as the local and regional community.

The Howard Gittis Student Center (HGSC) on Main Campus and the Student Faculty Center (SFC) on the Health Sciences Campus serve as a community hub for informal interaction with lounge and food service spaces as well as other fun, including the Game Room, Cinema, and Recreation programs. Our facilities are also available to student organizations, faculty, staff, and the public, to host events small and large in our variety of event spaces across campus.

Main Campus – Howard Gittis Student Center

Video Game Lounge: New in Spring 2022, featuring two PlayStation 5 consoles, two Nintendo Switch consoles, and an Xbox console

The Game Room: Billiards, table tennis, foosball, air hockey, and a big screen TV lounge

The “Reel” Cinema: A full digital surround theater showing current movies with fresh concessions

The Graphics Media Center: A full-service design studio for students, faculty, and staff including large format printing and graphic design

What's Inside: Cherry Pantry, Starbucks, UPS, Credit Union, Temple University Bookstore, two PNC ATM’s, Laptop Loan Kiosk, and more!

Student Conduct and Community Standards

Л (215) 204-3286

ƍ sccs@temple.edu

The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) is committed to working with students, faculty, and staff in an effort to create a campus community of integrity and respect. Services include administration of the Student Conduct Code and the conduct process, educational sanctioning and programming, and case consultation(s) with student, families, faculty, and staff.

SCCS 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.

SCCS will notify you in writing if your student is under the age of 21 and is found responsible for violating any provision/section of the university Drug and Alcohol Policy. SCCS will be able to share specific case information with you if your student has waived their 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.

At your student’s request, family members are welcome to participate in the student conduct process and attend all associated hearings and meetings as personal advisors/persons of support.

Student Health Services

Ȱ 1700 North Broad Street, 4th Floor

Л (215) 204-7500

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. SHS is part of Temple University’s Health and Well-Being Division. Students can be seen without additional charge or copay by a care provider. Care providers include doctors, nurse practitioners, and nurses. Services offered at the Main and Health Science campuses include basic medical care, an immunization/ allergy injection clinic, women's health, nutritional consultation, HIV testing, and a self-care center. Point-of-care testing and medication are available at a reduced fee. Please visit studenthealth.temple. edu for the latest information and any changes to our services.

How does my student make a routine or future appointment on main campus?

Students can call us to set up routine or future appointments. Examples of future or routine appointments include:

ƍ studenthealth@temple.edu

î studenthealth.temple.edu

• Medication refills

• Vaccinations

• Sexual Transmitted Infections

• Annual and initial gynecological exams

• Birth control starts and refills

• Follow-up appointments

• Nutrition consults

Additional services listed on website.

How does my student make an urgent or same day appointment?

There are multiple ways a student can schedule a same day appointment:

• Students can log on to Patient Health Portal by going to shs-portal.temple. edu/login.aspx and log in using their Accessnet username and password.

• Students can call (215) 204-7500 to make an appointment.

Student Success Center

Л (215) 204-0702

The Student Success Center (SSC) is a comprehensive academic support center serving Temple students. We offer an array of free programs and services including tutoring, coaching, group study sessions, workshops, and more. Our services are open to all Temple students—grad and undergrad—from all academic disciplines.

What services does the Student Success Center offer?

• Academic Coaching

• Conversation Partners

• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) Program

• STEM Learning Lab

• Writing Center

Accessing Student Success Center’s Services

Students can get information about accessing each of our services, including

how to make appointments, by visiting our website (studentsuccess.temple. edu). Students can also stay informed about the latest SSC news by signing up for our newsletter or following us on Instagram @templessc .

Who are the tutors, coaches, and peer facilitators that work in your center?

Our staff includes more than 150 graduate and undergraduate student-workers, and they represent a wide range of academic programs and disciplines. The students who work at the SSC come to us through a competitive hiring process and are chosen because of their high levels of academic achievement as well as their strong orientation toward helping others. All our staff members participate in extensive and ongoing professional development activities.

Temple Ambler Campus

Unique educational experiences have been the cornerstone of Temple University Ambler for more than 100 years.

A designated arboretum, the campus serves as a living laboratory and resource that allows all Temple students and faculty to engage in hands-on research in their courses of study. Students can also take a deeper dive into research and experiential education that span multiple disciplines with the Temple Ambler Field Station, the Infant and Child Lab, or numerous Engineering capstone programs in the campus Research & Collaboration Building.

Ambler Campus, just a free inter-campus bus ride away from Main Campus, provides everything Temple students need to succeed with a full-service library,

technology center, fitness center, outdoor pool, greenhouse education and research complex, auditorium, and much more.

Temple Ambler provides the foundation to begin almost any Temple degree at a small, suburban campus. Any student can take courses, certificates and various degree programs on campus. But Temple Ambler goes well beyond that — it is 187 acres of innovative opportunity, small class sizes and personal attention.

The university community can team-build and create new connections at Temple Ambler’s Low Ropes Challenge Course. Students can also take on other challenges in the campus’ dedicated Esports Center or join student organizations that share a passion for sustainability and wellness.

Temple Ambler's students are proud Temple Owls who are taking charge, changing the region, the nation and the world. Visit ambler.temple.edu to learn more about how Ambler Campus can enrich your Temple experience.

Temple Culinary Services

ƍ aramark@temple.edu

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Temple Culinary Services offers flexible meal plans and a variety of dining locations for students, making campus life convenient. Our dining program was created with students in mind and provides a range of delicious and healthy options, including food options to accommodate a variety of lifestyles, dietary needs, and restrictions.

What is a meal plan?

A meal plan unlocks delicious meals, coffee, snacks, and more at Temple Culinary Services locations across main campus. Each meal plan includes meal swipes and Diamond Dollars (except for the Unlimited meal plan). There is also no need to carry additional cards or cash, as one’s meal plan comes conveniently preloaded onto one’s OWLcard.

Weekly meal plans provide a weekly allowance of meal swipes, resetting every Sunday at 12:01 a.m.

What is a meal swipe?

Meal swipes are meals included in one’s meal plan, which can be used two ways: to enjoy all-you-care-to-eat dining at Esposito Dining Center and Morgan Dining Hall or as meal equivalency, a credit toward the purchase of à la carte food

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items at select retail locations (excluding coffee and convenience outlets).

New students (first year/transfer) with housing contracts through University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL) on main campus are required to purchase a weekly meal plan with a minimum of 12 meals per week.

To add or change a Meal Plan: log in to the TUportal and select the MyHousing / Meal Plans link.

Meal Plan billing inquiries: contact housing@temple.edu

Meal Plans

Meal Swipes

Residential:

Unlimited

Weekly 15

Weekly 12

Diamond Dollars per semester

Unlimited Retail: Up to 21 per week -

Residential and/ or Retail: Up to 15 per week $50

Residential and/ or Retail: Up to 12 per week $50

Not sure which plan to choose? Use our meal plan recommendation tool to find the right fit for your student.

The Temple University Bookstore has everything from textbooks, school supplies, and Temple apparel.

Textbooks are the third greatest expense for college students. The Bookstore strives to offer savings on all course materials.

How can my student order their books online and receive

them?

Students may order textbooks directly through their TU Portal or by going to our website and entering their course schedule. The Bookstore can ship online orders directly to students for a nominal fee. Students may also pick up in-store for no charge.

What buying options are available for textbooks?

Students may purchase textbooks new at full price or used for a reduced price.

Some titles are also available to rent for a further reduced price. Renting a textbook allows students to use a textbook for the entire term (including during exams) for a reduced price. Students may highlight and write in rental books. This is advantageous for non-major-based courses or noncontinuation courses. Digital versions are also available for certain titles.

Do you price match?

Yes, we price match with Amazon and Barnes & Noble as long as the book is in stock and in the same condition. We do not price match with third-party vendors from these sites.

Temple University Libraries

We host free workshops and events and offer access to the latest technology including 3D printers and VR equipment. Each discipline has its own librarian, and students can access help in person or from home. Whatever the next school year brings, we’ll get your student the support they need.

Opened in 2019, Charles Library has a makerspace, dedicated event and exhibit space, and one of the largest green roofs in

Pennsylvania. Charles Library is designed to inspire collaboration, innovation, and discovery, answering the question: what is a library in the 21st century?

And while we’re more than books, we have those too: more than four million physical and digital titles, over 260,000 print and electronic journal subscriptions, over 700 research databases, and a broad universe of special collections, including rare books, manuscripts, archives, and photographs.

Temple University Libraries is your one-stop shop for information, research help, study space, and everything in between.

Title IX

ƍ andrea.caporale@temple.edu

Л (215) 204-3283

ƍ jen.rowe@temple.edu

The university’s Title IX Coordinator is responsible for the university’s compliance with federal regulations pertaining to gender equity. With a focus on education and support, we are here to support students through the provision of supportive measures and a fair and equitable resolution process.

What types of concerns are addressed by the Title IX Office?

Examples of behavior that can be addressed through the Title IX Office include, but are not limited to sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. Support is also available through this office for our students who are pregnant and parenting.

What type of support can students receive through the Title IX Office?

The Title IX Coordinator will work with students on developing a plan to move forward that feels comfortable and safe

Л (215) 204-8890

î diversity.temple.edu/titleix

for all involved. This is accomplished by taking the time to work with the student and determine their needs. In addition, time is spent explaining the various ways that the university can address the matter through an investigation process. Whether or not a student files a formal complaint, the Title IX Coordinator can provide the student with academic support as well as helping the student get connected with university resources that include, but are not limited to counseling, healthcare services, and the police.

How can a student get connected with the Title IX Office?

A student can get in touch with the Title IX Office directly by phone, email, or by stopping into the office. There is also an online reporting form on the Title IX website that allows for anonymous reporting.

Tuttleman Counseling Services (TCS)

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TCS has licensed psychologists, social workers, and counselors to provide students with short-term individual, couples, and group counseling, as well as consultation, education, and referral to other resources on campus or nearby. Services are free and confidential. Students request help with common problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship issues, stress, family problems, drug and alcohol problems, sexuality issues, LGBTQIA+ issues, racism, sexism, academic problems, and vocational/career decisions.

Services

Psychiatric services are available for evaluations, medication consultations, and medication management.

Students have an initial brief assessment with a counselor at which time a treatment plan is offered that may include

group or individual counseling, use of the Resiliency Resource Center (RRC), or referral to on or off-campus resources.

Students register for services online at counseling.temple.edu . Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Our After-Hours Support and Crisis Line can help you when Counseling Services is closed. Call (215) 204-7276 When calling after hours, please listen to the recording and press "1" when instructed. You will be connected with a mental health professional who will help support you and identify resources, if appropriate. If your student requires immediate assistance, please contact 911 or go to the nearest emergency room. For Main Campus students, the closest Crisis Response Center (CRC) is Temple's Episcopal Campus (100 E. Lehigh Ave) and Campus Safety ( 215-204-1234) can facilitate transport.

Ȱ 1700 North Broad Street

(215) 204-7276

University Housing and Residential Life (UHRL)

Ȱ 1910 Liacouras Walk, Ste 201-301

Л (215) 204-7184 (option #2)

î housing.temple.edu

Fall 2023 Move-In

Fall 2023 Move-In is scheduled to take place Tuesday, August 22 through Thursday, August 24, 2023. Specific Move-In days and times will be distributed to students both in the MyHousing portal in early July and as part of the Fall Move-In messaging through their Temple email address. We will keep our website updated with important details and remind students to check their Temple email regularly for important announcements.

Scheduling Move-In Time

Regular Schedule

Students will be able to schedule their move-in time by logging into the MyHousing portal via TUportal after July 1, 2023. Students are pre-assigned a time to move in and will be given the option of selecting a specific 20-minute window to check in to their assignment. An instructional video and

instructions for using the system will be available at housing.temple.edu and YouTube channel.

Move-In Early Arrival Requests

Students that need to arrive early on campus for fall 2023 are welcomed to select an Early Arrival option via the MyHousing portal in the TUportal. Students must meet certain requirements for early arrival or agree to pay the per diem rate.

For More Information

To learn more about Housing Extensions during the academic year, Room Change process, details about the Fall Move-In process, bed dimensions, staffing in our residence halls, or off-campus housing, please visit us at housing.temple.edu Be sure to also follow TempleUHRL on Instagram and Twitter, and Temple Res Life on Facebook for more updates and highlights of living in the residence halls.

Wellness Resource Center

The Wellness Resource Center is Temple University’s health promotion office, focused on helping the campus community explore ways to flourish.

We are a team of dedicated professionals and Certified Peer Educators who work to promote well-being and create connectedness through a variety of programming and services.

With these topics as a guide, the Wellness Resource Center cultivates community in a number of ways:

• Campuswide events to raise awareness and connect students to resources.

• Developing student leaders through our peer education program.

• Encouraging dialogue and positive change through peer educator-led presentations.

• In-office services, including individual wellness consultations and referrals, informational materials, and free safer sex supplies.

We do this by offering intentional learning opportunities around four areas: alcohol and other drug prevention, interpersonal violence prevention, mental well-being promotion, and sexual health education.

The WRC team believes well-being is influenced by many different factors in a person’s life experience and environment. By offering students accurate information through creative and innovative programs, we hope each person has the ability to make choices that can bring them closer to balance.

Our guiding vision is to ensure Temple students feel empowered to make decisions that enable them to thrive.

Temple University Resource Directory

Athletics

Л (215) 204-8499

ƍ tixsales@temple.edu

î owlsports.com

Bursar’s Office

Л (215) 204-7269

ƍ bursar@temple.edu

î bursar.temple.edu

Campus Recreation

Л (215) 204-1267

ƍ campusrec@temple.edu

î campusrecreation.temple.edu

Career Center

Л (215) 204-7981

ƍ careercenter@temple.edu

î careercenter.temple.edu

Dean of Students Office

Л (215) 204-7188

ƍ dos@temple.edu

î deanofstudents.temple.edu

Disability Resources and Services

Л (215) 204-1280

ƍ drs@temple.edu

î disabilityresources.temple.edu

Education Abroad and Overseas Campuses

Л (215) 204-0720

ƍ study.abroad@temple.edu

î studyabroad.temple.edu

Fly in 4

ƍ flyin4@temple.edu

î fly.temple.edu

GenEd

Л (215) 204-6248

ƍ gened@temple.edu

î undergradstudies.temple. edu/about/gened

Good Neighbor Initiative

Л (215) 204-3237

î goodneighbor.temple.edu

IDEAL

Л (215) 204-7303

ƍ IDEAL@temple.edu

î diversity.temple.edu

Information Technology Services

Л (215) 204-8000

ƍ help@temple.edu

î its.temple.edu

International Student Affairs

Л (215) 204-9562

ƍ intl@temple.edu

î temple.edu/isss

New Student and Family Programs

Л (215) 204-8531

ƍ parents@temple.edu

î orientation.temple.edu

Office of Parking Services

Л (215) 204-5301

ƍ parking@temple.edu

î temple.edu/parking

Office of Sustainability

î sustainability.temple.edu

OWLcard/ Diamond Dollars

Л (215) 204-3140

ƍ owlcard@temple.edu

î finance.temple.edu/owlcard

Public Safety

Л (215) 204-1234

ƍ police@temple.edu

î safety.temple.edu

Student Activities

Л (215) 204-7131

ƍ studentactivities@temple.edu

î studentactivities.temple.edu

Student Center Operations

Л (215) 204-7131

ƍ hgscinfo@temple.edu

î studentcenter.temple.edu

Student Conduct and Community Standards

Л (215) 204-3286

ƍ sccs@temple.edu

î studentconduct.temple.edu

Student Financial Services

Л (215) 204-2244

ƍ sfs@temple.edu

î sfs.temple.edu

Student Health Services

Л (215) 204-7500

ƍ studenthealth@temple.edu

î studenthealth.temple.edu

Student Success Center

Л (215) 204-0702

ƍ ssc@temple.edu

î studentsuccess.temple.edu

Temple Culinary Services

Л (215) 204-5374

ƍ aramark@temple.edu

î temple.campusdish.com

Temple University Bookstore

Л (215) 204-4494

ƍ sm693@bncollege.com

î temple.edu/bookstore

Temple University Libraries

Л (215) 204-8212

ƍ asktulibrary@temple.edu

î library.temple.edu

Title IX

Л (215) 204-3283

ƍ andrea.caporale@temple.edu

î sexualmisconduct.temple.edu

Tuttleman Counseling Services

Л (215) 204-7276

î counseling.temple.edu

University Housing and Residential Life

Л (215) 204-7184

î housing.temple.edu

Wellness Resource Center

Л (215) 204-8436

ƍ TUwellness@temple.edu

î wellness.temple.edu