Housing Accommodations:

Winter/Spring Orientation (January): Students attending orientation in January will NOT receive housing accommodations during orientation. Students who have reserved on-campus housing for Spring semester can move into their assigned residence hall room the day before orientation (TBD). Students who are commuting or living off campus for Spring semester are expected to commute to the orientation program on TBD.

Summer/Fall Orientation (June, July, August): Students attending overnight Orientation Sessions will be housed in Johnson and Hardwick Residence Halls. Due to the short amount of time student's will spend in the Residence Hall during Orientation Sessions we do not accept roommate requests.

Due to security measures parents, family members, and friends are not permitted into the Residence Halls during Orientation Sessions. Please visit the Resources page for hotel information.

If you require accommodations in the Residence Hall please click here and follow the steps to request your accommodation.

International students will receive housing accommodations from August 10-17 and lunch and dinner will be provided August 10-16. International students must register for the International Student Week (August 10-17) at www.temple.edu/isss. International students must also register for the International Student 2-Day Orientation on August 15-16 through TUPortal.

 

Meals:

Meals will be provided in the Louis J. Esposito Dining Center (Johnson and Hardwick Complex) during the two day Orientation Session. This is an "All-You-Care-To-Eat" dining center with many food and beverage options. We recommend students bring money for snacks, if needed. The following meals will be provided during the two day overnight Orientation Session:

• Lunch and dinner on the first day
• Breakfast and lunch on the second day

If you have specific dietary or nutritional needs (kosher, gluten free, etc.) during your Orientation Session please contact Julie Rhule, the campus dietitian, at 215-204-5372 or julie.rhule@sodexo.com. Please contact Julie at least one week PRIOR to your scheduled Orientation Session.