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Temple Fest
Thursday, August 27
1:00-5:00pm
Liacouras Walk and Berks Mall (Rain location--- Great Court, Mitten Hall)
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! Also...
Bike Temple Rolls Out!
Look for the Bike Temple tables located at the intersection of 13th St. and Berks Mall during Temple Fest, August 27th and 28th from 1-5pm. Bike Temple is a new Temple University initiative, with support from Breakaway Bikes and Fitness of Philadelphia and Fuji Bikes/Advanced Sports. Its goal is to encourage and support the cycling culture on campus and in the community in all its forms, from 27-speeds to Deep V’s, and promote the bicycle as a form of transportation. Come tell us what YOU want Bike Temple to include! Whether you’ve been cycling to campus for years, or you just want to start, we want you to stop by. Find out how to add FUN to your weekdays while keeping money in your wallet, helping the environment, and improving your health. Representatives from Neighborhood Bike Works (the “Bike Church”!), Philadelphia Mountain Bike Association, Temple Cycling Club, and the Temple Center for Obesity Research and Education will be on hand.
Choose Your Own Adventure
Thursday, August 27
8:00pm-11:00pm
Student Center
Head over to the Howard Gittis Student Center for a night of fun! Each room of the Student Center will host an exciting activity to enjoy with your fellow Owls. There will be food, giveaways and opportunities to meet a lot of new people.
Temple Fest
Friday, August 28
1:00pm-5:00pm
Liacouras Walk and Berks Mall
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!
Hypnosis with Dan “The Sandman” Sanders
Friday, August 28
9:00pm
Now that you have spent some time with your new classmates, come watch them bark like a dogs, speak alien languages, and other wild antics. Dan Sanders will have you crying with laughter at the sight of the hypnotized students.
Welcome to Temple Party with Main Campus Program Board
Friday, August 28
11:00pm-2:00am
McGonigle Hall
You have never seen a party quite like this. Join Main Campus Program Board for the traditional McGonigle Party. This is one people will be talking about for the next four years.
FreshServe
Saturday, August 29
1:00pm
Geasey Field
As a participant in the third annual FreshServe, you will join hundreds of your classmates serving the surrounding communities. Last year, over 1,400 hundred volunteers were introduced to Philadelphia and made an immediate positive impact by cleaning, painting and meeting their new neighbors. Help us make this year even more successful for Temple and the city!
There will be opportunity for students with all levels of ability to participate in FreshServe. If you would like a list of these activities and/or require any accommodations to access this program, please contact Chris Carey at ccarey@temple.edu.
Concert
Saturday, August 29
10:00pm
McGonigle Hall
Only Temple University gives you a free concert like this! Keri Hilson and The Dream will be performing. Make sure you bring you TU ID to get in. Doors open at 9 pm.
College Meetings(Mandatory Event)
Sunday, August 30
2:00pm-3:00pm
All new students are REQUIRED to attend their respective college meetings. This meeting will provide you with an opportunity to meet the dean and administration of your college.
College Meetings' Locations
Boyer College of Music and Dance, Rock Hall Auditorium
College of Engineering, Engineering Building, Room 126
Division of University Studies, Tomlinson 109
College of Liberal Arts, Anderson 17 and Anderson 14
College of Education, Walk Auditorium, Ritter Hall
School of Communications & Theater, Mitten Hall, Great Court
School of Business and Management, Student Center, Room 200
School of Tourism & Hospitality Management, Alter Hall, AT34
Tyler School of Art, Atrium New Tyler Building
College of Science & Technology, Beury Hall 160, 164, 166
School of Social Work, Ritter Annex, Room 565
College of Health Professions, Kiva Auditorium, Ritter Annex
Temple University Ambler, Learning Center Auditorium 12pm-1pm
*All College Meetings will take place from 2pm-3pm unless otherwise noted.
Convocation (Mandatory Event)
Sunday, August 30
3:45pm-4:45pm
Liacouras Center
Convocation is REQUIRED for all new students. Convocation is a special ceremony which symbolizes the beginning of your academic journey. Hear important messages from faculty, administrators and the student body president.
100 Foot Banana Split
Sunday, August 30
7:00pm
Great Court, Mitten Hall
You’ve never seen this much dessert in one place—100 FEET! Enjoy delicious chocolate, vanilla, and strawberry ice cream with whipped cream and your favorite toppings. Join your new friends for one last party before classes start Monday!
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