Thursday

7:30am-11am

Breakfast, Johnson and Hardwick Cafeteria

8am-2pm

Move-In, Main Campus and Ambler Campus

First year students will move into the residence halls. Check the Move-In Guide for more information. Visit www.temple.edu/housing.

9am-5pm

Guided Tours, IBC

Take some time to get a tour of the Independence Blue Cross Student Recreation Center (1701 North 15th Street), your site for fitness opportunities.

10am

Campus Tour, Departs from Welcome Center

Had a chance to see the campus yet? The Welcome Center is the first stop for prospective students and parents. The facility includes a reception area and a 100-seat auditorium. Come by the Welcome Center for a campus tour.

10am-1pm

Student Media, Student Center, Room 217AB

Interested in getting a start on your media career? You've come to the right place! Meet editors from The Temple News (Temple's student newspaper) and Templar yearbook, along with DJs and on-air personalities from WHIP, Temple's student-run internet radio station. A tour of these student media facilities will follow the presentation. After that, you'll also have your choice fo coming with us to tour the offices of The Philadelphia Inquirer and the television studios of CBS3, where you'll find that Temple graduates who were once in your shoes are working all over the nation's 4th largest media market.

10:30am

Meet the Dean's Panel, Beury Hall, Lecture Hall 160

Dean Dai welcome students enrolled in the College of Science and Technology by hosting two sessions of "Meet the Dean's Panel to Discuss Future Career Options." Join CST students, faculty, administration to learn about future career options for Science and Technology students. Students majoring in Group I: all math, computer science, physics, earth/environment and chemistry are encouraged to attend this session. Parents are welcome. Don't miss this conversation. Hang around for FREE pizza.

11am-4pm

Lunch, Johnson and Hardwick Cafeteria

11am-8pm

IBC Open Hours, IBC

11am-8pm

Pavilion Open Hours, Pavilion

11am-4pm

TempleFest, Liacouras Walk (rain location: Student Center, Atrium)

After you have moved in, join us for this outdoor festival. It’s a perfect mix of business and fun – get all the information you need about student organizations, area vendors and campus departments such as Student Financial Services, Diamond Dollars, Parking, Meal Plans, PNC Bank, and the Bookstore. Enjoy music, food, giveaways, and games while you get your first taste of Temple!

11am-5pm
Parents Tent, Founder's Garden

Parents - need a break from move-in? Join us under the tent for FREE food, relaxation and an opportunity to meet other parents and university administration and faculty. Mix and mingle with athletic coaches, faculty members and student services staff. Get a FREE massage and listen to music under the tent.

12pm

Pizza for College of Science and Technology Students, Beury Lecture Hallway

Students (Group I: all math, computer science, physics, earth/environment, and chemistry majors) attending the Meet the Dean's Panel of the College of Science and Technology are invited to a pizza party. Parents are also welcome!

12pm-1pm

Football Team Send-Off, Liacouras Walk

Temple Football is opening its season against Army Cadets in West Point, NY. You don't want to miss the most exciting send-off for Temple Football in school history. Cheerleaders, Diamond Gems, coachs and fellow athletes will send our team off to BEAT ARMY!

12pm-2pm

Disability Resources and Services, 100 Ritter Hall Annex

Disability Resources and Services (DRS) is hosting and open house for parents and students. WE look forward to providing general information on services available to students with a disability at Temple University. DRS staff will be available to answer questions - no appointment necessary, just stop in. Light refreshments will be served.

12:30pm

Pizza Party for College of Science and Technology Students, Beury Hall, Lecture Hallway

Students (Group II: biochemistry and biology majors) attending the 1pm Meet the Dean's Panel of the College of Science and Technology are invited to a pizza party. Parents are also welcome.

1pm

Campus Tour, Departs from Welcome Center

1pm

Meet the Dean's Panel, Beury Hall, Lecture Hall 160

Dean Dai of the College of Science and Technology welcomes student in (Group II: biochemistry and biology majors) to "Meet the Dean's Panel to Discuss Future Career Options". Don't miss this conversation. Parents are welcome.

2:00 PM-3:30PM

RCC Water Ice Social and Services Sign-up

1700 N. Broad Street, Room 203

Meet, mingle and play some games with friends and staff while enjoying delicious water ice and snacks. While you’re here, you can sign-up for other opportunities like a study group, tutoring, or a leadership event!

2:30pm-3:30pm

Band Camp Exhibition, Geasey Field

Temple University Band will host an exhibition for parents. Parents are invited to see their student play in an exhibition. Come see what we have been working on this week.

2:30pm-3:30pm

Tyler BFA Information Session for Parents

Gladfelter, Room 21

Join us for an information session held on Main Campus for parents of Tyler BFA students who will be attending classes on the Elkins Park Campus. Information will be provided and questions will be answered regarding the Elkins Park Campus and the students' schedules for fall 2008.

3:30pm-4pm

Ambler College Meeting, Ambler

4pm-5pm

Separation and the Empty Nest, 1810 Conference Suite, Liacouras Walk

Meet with the Counseling Center Director to discuss the tranisition for parents and families when you student starts to attend college. This presentation will also include a discussion during which you can ask questions and add information based on your experiences.

4pm

Parent's Only - Campus Tour, Departs from Welcome Center

4pm-5pm

College Meetings, All Schools and Colleges

College Meetings are REQUIRED for all new students.

Ambler College, *3:30pm start time at Ambler Learning Center

Boyer College of Music and Dance, Rock Hall Auditorium

College of Engineering, Engineering Building, Room 126

University Studies, Tomlinson Theater

School of Social Administration, Ritter Hall Annex, Room 565

College of Health Professions, Tuttleman Learning Center, Room 101

College of Liberal Arts, Anderson 17 and Gladfelter 13

College of Education, Ritter Hall, Walk Auditorium

School of Communications and Theater, Mitten Hall, Great Court

Fox School of Business and Management, Student Center, Room 200

School of Tourism and Hospitality, Tuttleman Learning Center, Room 103

School of Science and Technology, *See Group I and II meetings earlier

Tyler School of Art, Gladfelter, Room 21

5:30pm-6:30pm

Convocation, Liacouras Center

Convocation is REQUIRED for all new students. Start your University experience off right. Convocation is a special ceremony which symbolizes the beginning of your academic journey. Hear important messages from University faculty, administrators, and the student body president.

6:30pm-8pm

BBQ Dinner, Anderson Mezzanine

Student moving in are invited to a barbecue dinner at Anderson Hall Mezzanine. Join your classmates and upper-class students for food and fun. Students must wear their wrist bands for admission. Parents are welcomed to purchase tickets to attend.

8:30pm-10pm

Floor Meetings, Residence Halls

Students moving in today must attend floor meetings in their residence halls. Don’t miss your first floor meeting with your Resident Advisor and floor mates.

10:30pm

Thursday Night Thriller, Pavilion

Designed especially for our new students join fellow Owls for an evening of merriment, unity and celebration! Also, this is your chance to pick up your FREE tickets to the concert!