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![]() Undergraduate AdmissionsTimm Rinehart, The Office of Undergraduate Admissions processes all undergraduate applications for admission to all campuses of Temple University. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates are notified of decisions four to six weeks after receipt of a completed application. Applying for Admission The URL for an on-line request form for an undergraduate application is http://www.temple.edu/ugrad/ugradcard.html Interested students should obtain an Undergraduate Admissions Application Booklet from the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, located in Conwell Hall on the Main Campus, or at any of Temple's five local campuses. The booklet contains an application, financial aid and housing information, and descriptions of student services and academic programs. It also outlines the University's admissions procedures and instructions for completing the application. Students must submit all application materials to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions by the stated deadlines. Applications received after these dates will be considered on a space available basis. The standard admission application fee is $35.00. The renewal application fee is $10.00. Application Deadlines
Diploma and Required High School Credits The University requires that students hold a diploma from an accredited high school with the following distribution of courses:*
Students are required to have earned a minimum of 16 units in academic subjects from the above chart. Those who lack some of the required high school credits may be admitted on an exception basis. No student shall be admitted to the University as a freshman with a cumulative high school grade point average of less than 2.0 (of 4.0) in all courses. A 2.0 average is the equivalent of a C average in most letter grading systems. Exceptions to this policy will be considered only because of unusual circumstances.
College Entrance Examinations Temple requires one of the following tests for college entrance:
Temple suggests that students take either test in the spring of their junior year, as well again in the senior year. Results should be forwarded directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. SAT or ACT scores are recommended but not required of applicants 22 years of age or older. Special Requirements for Admission The following programs have additional requirements for admission: Allied Health Professions (all programs), Dance, Music (all programs), Tyler School of Art (all programs). Refer to the individual program description for the details on these special requirements. Adult applicants, Early Admission applicants and Russell Conwell Center programs also have special requirements. Entering with Academic Credit: Advanced Placement Tests Temple awards college credits to students in the advanced placement program sponsored by the College Entrance Examination Board. Credit may be earned as follows:
Scores should be sent directly to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Entering the University Honors Program Qualified students who apply to any of the schools or colleges at Temple
will be offered admission to the University Honors Program. No separate
application is necessary. Selection criteria includes high school credentials,
application essay, recommendations, and SAT I scores. Credit for Academic and Prior Learning Experience Some schools and colleges at Temple grant limited credit to qualified students
for relevant experience in academic, employment and life situations. The College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) Incoming students can also gain credits through the College Level Examination Program Tests. See Academic Policies and Regulations for the list of accepted CLEP tests and the Temple course equivalencies. Applying for Readmission See Readmission in Academic Policies and Regulations. Applicants who wish to be considered for transfer admission must have maintained at least a 2.0 grade point average in 15 or more transferable credits at an accredited two- or four-year institution of higher education for consideration, although this is no guarantee of admission. Temple also requires the same high school units of transfer students as of freshmen. Applicants must submit official transcripts from high school and each college previously attended. The University defines "official transcript" as that which is sent directly from a high school or college to Temple's Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Ordinarily, SAT or ACT scores are not required unless specifically requested by the Admissions Office. An evaluation showing accepted transfer credits and a list of Temple course equivalencies are sent to students who are admitted. Evaluations are based on the major students indicate on their applications. The Temple school/college in which they enroll will make the final determination of which transfer credits are applicable to the degree. Transfer Credit For Academic Residency Requirements and Transfer Credits, see Academic Policies and Regulations. For Core Curriculum requirements for transfer students, see 45+ Transfer Core and Core-to-Core Transfer in Core Curriculum. Dual Admissions Program Students at four area community colleges (Bucks County, Delaware County, Montgomery County, and the Community College of Philadelphia) may enroll in the Dual Admissions Program before attaining 30 credits at the community colleges. They are then conditionally admitted to Temple upon attaining their associates degree at the community college. International Applicants Applicants who meet either of the conditions described below should file the International Student application.
Tuition and Residence Hall Deposits All students admitted to the University must pay a nonrefundable tuition deposit of $150.00 in order to reserve a place in the incoming class. In addition, students who wish to live in the residence halls must reserve a space by paying a housing deposit of $250.00. Immunizations Students living in University housing and/or participating in intercollegiate athletics or the marching band are requested to provide physician-documented proof of two measles immunizations. Immunization against mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria is also recommended. Following admission to the University and payment of the tuition deposit, students will be contacted by a New Student Orientation staff member to come to campus for three days of placement examinations, orientation, and registration. The orientation program runs throughout the summer from June to the end of August. All freshmen and some transfer students are required to take placement tests in English and Mathematics and, if necessary, foreign languages. The results of these tests are used to help plan each student's course of study. All freshman students are required to attend an overnight orientation program. Orientation provides students with information about the academic requirements of their specific colleges and the services and activities available to them as Temple students. Students will also meet with an academic adviser and register for classes. The adviser has all the transcripts and documents submitted to the Admissions Office so that the best possible guidance in the selecting process is available. When this process has been completed, students are ready to start classes. Complementing these academic concerns, students will have the opportunity to discuss transitional issues relevant to their start at the University. Also included will be presentations on campus clubs, organizations and resources. Orientation for New International Students A special three-day required orientation for international students is held during the months of August and January. Its mission is to familiarize international students with academic matters, practical considerations, and personal adjustments to the United States' system of higher education, to the United States, and to Philadelphia in particular. TempleMed Scholars Program The TempleLaw Scholars Program (215) 204-1491 |