At in-person Orientation you’ll meet other parents, family members and support systems of new Temple Owls! You will also be introduced to campus resources, acclimated to campus facilities, and meet Temple staff and administration.
Space will be limited at in-person sessions, so if you would like to attend, please complete your registration as soon as possible!
In-person session dates
Not all schools/colleges will be advising at each Orientation session. View the school/college's Orientation session dates. Your student will only be able to select a session which their school/college is participating in.
Not sure what school or college your student is in? Your student can visit their Profile in TUportal to verify!
*Be advised that students must sign up for their own orientation session via TUportal.
Session details:
- Check-in time: 8 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
- Location: Howard Gittis Student Center, Atrium (1755 N 13th St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122)
- Parking will be provided in the Liacouras Garage (1710 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)
- Temple University is also easily accessible via public transportation.
- Meals
- A continental breakfast will be provided during check-in
- Lunch will be provided at the Esposito Dining Center at Johnson and Hardwick Hall
- The program will end at 5:00pm
For in-person Orientation, there is a $25.00 registration fee to attend which includes a continental breakfast, lunch, a parent reception, a coffee break, parking, and Temple swag. If you have any concerns about the registration fee, please reach out the parents@temple.edu. It is important to note that registration for Parent & Family Orientation is separate from your student's orientation registration.
Accommodations
Overnight accommodations are not provided. For discounted accommodations, we encourage you to consider booking with a university-approved hotel and request the Temple University rate.
What to bring:
- Writing utensil (pen or pencil)
- Casual and comfortable clothing and shoes
- Please do not bring: alcohol, drugs, or weapons; pets; valuables or expensive electronics
Please contact our office at parents@temple.edu or 215-204-8531 with any questions or concerns.
We can’t wait to see you!
What if the student is undecided on major, which orientation should they attend?
Can i change my scheduled date?
Is there a remote orientation? If so, where do I find information about it?
Hello, We are unable to attend the in person orientation as we had planned for July 25th. Is there a virtual one we can attend?
Good afternoon,
Can students stay on campus as an upperclassmen? I continue to see parents talk about off campus apartments.