NEW INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
AUGUST 10-17, 2013
All Freshman and Transfer international students are required to attend the New International Student Orientation. Due to unforeseen circumstances, if students cannot attend orientation during August 10-17, please contact Brisilda Doma.
Orientation Topics and Activities
Topics
- Mandatory immigration check-in (bring Passport, Form I-20 and Form I-94)
- Required meeting with academic advisor for course selection
- University orientation
- Essential immigration information
- Health and safety
- Campus resources (library, writing center, tutoring)
- University life orientation (student organizations, recreational activities)
- Learn how to cross cultures successfully/adapt to the American student lifestyle
- Create Temple University ID card, open a bank account, etc.
Explore Philadelphia Activities
- Shopping trips
- Escorted group dinners
Registration can be completed by filling out the online form.
Download Next Steps to Enrollment Brochure and Campus Map.
Arrival Procedures and Orientation Location
- Register for free airport pick-up (from Philadelphia International Airport/PHL) for all incoming students on August 10-11 from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm, every two hours.
- If arriving by Temple University shuttle bus from the airport, the bus will drop you off at Johnson & Hardwick (J&H) Residence Hall. #27/28 on the Main Campus Map.
- Johnson and Hardwick (J&H)
2029 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-1115 - If arriving on your own, please come to J&H Residence Hall
NOTE: International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) will be at J&H for your check-in convenience. Please bring your Passport, Form I-20 and Form I-94.
- All international students will be housed in Johnson & Hardwick (J&H) Residence Hall on Main Campus from August 10-17. #27/28 on the Main Campus Map.
- Johnson and Hardwick (J&H)
2029 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122-1115 - Johnson and Hardwick (J&H)
- Students will check-out by 8:00 AM on August 17th and move into their permanent housing on or off campus. If you are living off campus, your lease must start on or prior to August 17th.
- Two meals per day (breakfast and dinner) are provided. Students are responsible for their own lunch.
- There is no separate fee for orientation week housing.
- Thin blanket
- Shopping option: Dorm-In-A-Box allows you to order necessary items including linens, kitchen supplies and desk items that you can have delivered to your permanent housing (NOT J&H orientation week housing) upon arrival. Students will need to provide your permanent housing address information when they place the order.
Sheets, pillow, and pillowcase will be provided for the first week during orientation.
All incoming freshman students must complete English and Math Placement Testing by August 1. Both tests can be taken online and the link will be sent beginning in April after students have submitted their deposits. The purpose of the Placement Testing is to determine a student’s level in the first year writing course and math course. The test must be taken without assistance from others and whatever the score, it will not affect a student’s admission.
Contact Information:
Brisilda Doma
215-204-9570
tub85380@temple.edu
