Where are you located?
If I’m taking public transportation, how do I get to your office?
How do I park on Temple’s campus?
How do I pay my bill?
What is the cost of a course?
How do I schedule my courses?
How can I request official copies of my transcript?
What type of financial aid is available for me as a Continuing Studies student?
Why can’t I register for courses online?
The course I want is closed, what can I do?
Where can I find the schedule revision form?
Am I allowed to register for a graduate level course?
Do I need to take placement exams?
Do my transcripts need to be official for my initial registration appointment?
I don’t have my Bachelor’s Degree, can I still take classes?
Will I earn college credit for taking courses through Continuing Studies?
My GPA is under a 2.0, can I still take classes?
Can I take courses if I was once denied undergraduate admission to Temple?
Can I take more than 11 credits per semester as a Continuing Studies student?
Can I take non-credit courses through Continuing Studies?
What do I need to register?
Do I need to make an appointment, or can I just walk in?
Where are you located?
For our location and hours please see our Contact Us page.
If I’m taking public transportation, how do I get to your office?
Please see the SEPTA website for subway and regional rail schedules. For the regional rail you get off at the “Temple University” stop and for the Broad Street line subway you get off at the “Cecil B. Moore” stop.
How do I park on Temple’s campus?
You may choose to park on the street, sometimes there are pay meters, or you may choose to park in a Temple lot. Please see the University’s Parking Services website.
How do I pay my bill?
Once your bill is generated, you will receive an email notification via your TUmail account. (You will NOT receive a paper bill in the US postal mail). The email notification will prompt you to log in to TU Portal to pay your bill.
What is the cost of a course?
All current tuition rates and fees are published on the Bursar's website.
How do I schedule my courses?
Please see the registration portion of our website.
How can I request official copies of my transcript?
You may request an official copy of your transcript through the Office of the University Registrar's website.
What type of financial aid is available for me as a Continuing Studies student?
Generally aid is limited to Continuing Studies students seeking to apply to a degree program. Aid is often limited to part time course work and for up to one year. Please see Student Financial Services for specific information.
Why can’t I register for courses online?
Continuing Studies students cannot register themselves online. Please see the Continuing Studies registration page for registration details.
The course I want is closed, what can I do?
You can continue to check back for open seats. You may also contact the department to find out if they offer closed section approval. You can find department contact information in the bulletin.
Where can I find the schedule revision form?
Please see the Continuing Studies Forms page.
Am I allowed to register for a graduate level course?
If you already have a bachelor’s degree you may be able to obtain approval for up to 9 credits at the graduate level. For most graduate courses you will need permission from the professor or department. You can find faculty contact information in the Directory. For more information about non-degree graduate students please see the Continuing Studies Graduate page.
Do I need to take placement exams?
If you would like to take a Math, English, or language course and do not have the pre-requisite to the course or do not have transferable credit for a course in that subject area you will need to take the placement tests. When you schedule your initial appointment with a Continuing Studies advisor s/he will discuss this with you.
Do my transcripts need to be official for my initial registration appointment?
Unofficial transcripts (or photo copies) are acceptable as long as they include: your name, the name of the school you attended, the names and numbers of the courses you took, your grades, and your GPA. We will NOT accept a cut and pasted version. (Meaning, please print it directly from your school’s student information system website rather than cutting and pasting it into a Word document). Please note, we will need a transcript from each school you attended.
I don’t have my Bachelor’s Degree, can I still take courses?
Yes, you may take courses. You will need to schedule an appointment and bring with you copies of all previous transcripts.
Will I earn college credit for taking courses through Continuing Studies?
Yes, the courses you take through Continuing Studies are the same courses degree students take. You can earn credits, grades, and a GPA through Continuing Studies.
My GPA is under a 2.0, can I still take courses?
Unfortunately no, you will need to bring your GPA up to a 2.0 minimum elsewhere before you can take courses through Continuing Studies.
Can I take courses if I was once denied undergraduate admission to Temple?
Unfortunately no, if you’ve been denied admission to Temple undergraduate admissions you cannot take courses through Continuing Studies. You will need to improve your academic record elsewhere and then reapply for admission. There are two exceptions to this rule, (1) if you earned your bachelor’s degree elsewhere you can provide your transcript showing you’ve earned your degree, (2) if you are currently admitted in a degree program at another college or university and are coming to take classes as a Visiting Student with a cumulative GPA of a 2.0 or higher.
Can I take more than 11 credits per semester as a Continuing Studies student?
Generally no. This is a firm rule with only a few exceptions and generally the student must have an excellent GPA (A/B average) and have an academically compelling reason. If you believe you meet this exception, please schedule an appointment with your advisor to discuss this further.
Can I take non-credit courses through Continuing Studies?
No, if you would like to take non-credit courses through Temple you will need to contact Temple Center City.
What do I need to register?
Please see the registration portion of our website.
Do I need to make an appointment, or can I just walk in?
So we may better serve you, we ask that you schedule an appointment. We are better able to serve you if we can devote the appropriate time and attention to your needs. An appointment gives us that ability. During our busy times you may need to schedule an appointment a week or two in advance. Please contact our front desk and our Peer Advisors will be glad to assist you. (They can also answer lots of quick questions over the phone). That said, if you have a quick question and are on campus we will do our best to accommodate you.
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