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Course Descriptions
What is it? Enrollment verification provides information regarding a student’s enrollment status (full-time or part-time), dates of attendance, degrees sought or awarded, and program of study. This service is provided free of charge to students. This information is needed by the student’s lender, insurance carriers, sponsor, etc. to determine eligibility for loan deferment and continuation of in-school benefits. How Can I Request Verification of My Enrollment Status? Self Service You may now obtain an official Enrollment Verification letter through the Additional Services feature of OWLnet. Click here to access OWLnet. From the Office of Academic Records If you must rely on the services of the Academic Records office you should mail, fax or deliver your requests to the following address: Temple University You should provide the following information and allow a minimum of two weeks for the release of enrollment verification letters and forms:
You should also include any forms provided to you by the agency, otherwise, we will send our standard University letter. For a copy of an Enrollment Verification Request form just click here. Can a Third Party Request Verification of My Enrollment Status? Enrollment information - status (full-time or part-time), dates of attendance, degrees sought or awarded, and program of study - has been defined by the University as "directory information". Therefore, it may be released to third parties without the written authorization of the student according to the Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). A third party such as an employer, insurance carrier, background screening firm, etc. must contact the National Student Clearinghouse, our authorized agent for providing enrollment and degree verification, for this information. The Clearinghouse may be contacted at (703)742-4200, www.studentclearinghouse.org or degreeverify@studentclearinghouse.org. Their mailing address is National Student Clearinghouse
A transcript is the official statement of your academic history at the University. You must request copies of your transcript in writing. Federal law protects your confidentiality and requires that we obtain your signed authorization for the release of your transcript even to you. The Office of Academic Records does not produce transcripts for the following degree programs:
Please contact the respective school for assistance. Read the information below then select one of the forms available here if you require a transcript of your undergraduate or graduate coursework. Click here for a TRANSCRIPT REQUEST FORM in pdf format. It takes a minimum of seven to ten business days to process a request. ************************ PENNSYLVANIA TEACHERS NOTE: In 1999, the Governor signed into law House Bill 8, now known as Act 48, which changed the requirements for maintaining an active Pennsylvania professional educator certificate. Pennsylvania Teachers requesting electronic transmission of Temple University credits earned since January 1, 2000 to the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) under Act 48 should CLICK HERE instead. There is no charge for this service pursuant to Act 48 Regulations. You can find FAQs about Act 48 on the PDE website by clicking here. How Can I Order a Transcript?
You must include payment in the amount of $6.00 for each transcript requested. There are additional charges for "same day" expedited transcript service & Overnight Delivery requests (see below). Make your check or money order payable to Temple University or provide the name of your credit card, credit card number, the three-digit security code near the signature block and expiration date. We accept American Express, MasterCard, The Discover Card and Visa. IMPORTANT: Phone requests are accepted only from students who are arranging to pick up a transcript and must be made at least one day in advance of your arrival. When you arrive you will be asked to pay and sign for your transcript and present a photo id. If you send another person to pick up your transcript, that person must present photo identification and a letter SIGNED by you naming the person to whom you have authorized us to release your record. Transcripts picked up by you or on your behalf will be stamped "This Copy Issued to Student." How are Transcripts Distributed?
Transcripts delivered to you will be stamped "This Copy Issued to Student" but will be official. We do NOT distribute transcripts by FAX. FAX transmission cannot assure data security and frequently results in the distortion of data. How can I get an "unofficial" transcript? Current students can receive an "unofficial" transcript of your Temple courses by logging on to owlnet.temple.edu and selecting Academic History. Click on the All Semesters button and print the page. If you need a copy that displays your name don’t forget to answer Yes to the question "Would you like your name to display on the bill, DARS, grades and roster pages?" when you log in.
The grade report is a statement of your academic work for a particular semester. They are computer generated on a daily basis and mailed to students who have requested copies through OWLnet and for whom grade changes have been made. These are unofficial documents and are provided free of charge.
To obtain copies of course descriptions you should complete the Course Description Request form and send it to the following address: Temple University There is a charge of $5.00 to reproduce course descriptions from one semester and $10.00 to reproduce course descriptions from two or more semesters. Your request may be FAXed to (215) 204-6626. Be sure to include the necessary credit card information if faxing your request. You may print copies of course descriptions at no charge from the current Graduate or Undergraduate publications. Click here for archived Graduate and Undergraduate course descriptions from several prior academic years.
Generally speaking, a student who has resided in Pennsylvania for at least twelve (12) continuous months immediately prior to enrollment at Temple University or any other institution of higher education in Pennsylvania is presumed to be a resident for tuition purposes.
Click here for instructions, guidelines and an application for Pennsylvania Residency .
All eligible veterans must apply for benefits through the Office of Academic Records when they are admitted to the University and at the beginning of each subsequent semester. This office verifies enrollment for all V.A. programs. If you need more information call the V.A. Coordinator in the Office of Academic Records at (215) 204-7358. Click here for information regarding benefits available through the G.I. Bill.
OWL Cards (photo ID) are issued to new students once they have enrolled for their first semester. Enrollment is complete when a student confirms his or her registration by paying the minimum amount due on the bill. The original photo ID is issued free of charge. If it is lost it will be replaced for a $10.00 fee. ID cards are issued on all campuses at the following locations.
Diamond Dollars, 1910 Liacouras Walk, Rm 202
Note: New and Replacement IDs are issued only to currently enrolled students. Replacements are printed upon presentation of a paid receipt.
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