Temple University Ambler -Student Services and Campus Facilities

All of the academic and student services at Temple University Ambler are available to students who have courses at Temple University Fort Washington.

Academic Advising and Continuing Education

Students who have not applied formally for admission to Temple University but are interested in taking graduate courses for personal or professional growth, or for future admission to a degree program, are encouraged to use our Continuing Education services. Academic advisers are available during day and evening hours to discuss eligibility to enroll, course choices, program requirements, and the application process. Call 215-283-1237 to schedule an appointment. The office is located in West Hall, room 109.

Advisers are available to help students select programs and understand University policies, procedures, and academic requirements; to assist students in choosing courses to meet academic requirements and personal goals; to review academic performance and progress toward a degree; to investigate graduate/professional programs and tests and procedures for applying to these programs; and to discuss strategies for resolving academic and personal problems.

Matriculated students should be advised by their graduate adviser in their own department. The faculty from other colleges are available by appointment. For information about TUFW Advising hours, please call:

The Office of Academic Advising will help all students, matriculated and non-matriculated, solve problems with course selections and registration. For more information, call 215-283-1237. Students interested in graduate business courses should contact the Temple University Ambler office of the Richard J. Fox School of Business and Management, located in West Hall, at 215-283-1399.

Bookstore

(215) 283-1373

The bookstore sells required texts for Temple University Ambler/Fort Washington courses, popular reading material, school clothing, greeting cards, snacks, computer software at educational prices, and sundry articles. The bookstore has extended hours during the first two weeks of each semester.

Computer Centers

215-283-1450

Scholars Information Center

Library Building, Room 29

The state-of-the-art Scholars Information Center is equipped with 50 IBM PC-compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 computers, ten Apple Macintosh Performa 630s, Apple and PC scanners, high-speed dot matrix printers, and HP and Epson color inkjet printers. Output on HP laser printers is available for a nominal charge. The PC and Macintosh computers link to Temple’s IBM Mainframe and UNIX mini-computer systems, e-mail, Internet, and the world wide Web. The Scholars Information Center (SIC) also is connected to the Paley Library CD-ROM databases. Numerous Windows software applications are available for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, graphics, statistics, etc. Windows operating system software and applications, including MS Office 97 are used.

Microcomputer Center/Small Teaching Labs

Library Building, Rooms 1, 2, and 4
Widener Hall 207

Used primarily for computer instruction, these rooms are equipped with IBM PC- compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 machines and HP laser printers. Room 1 is equipped with 16 computers, Room 2/4 has 28, and Widener 207 has 24 work stations. Faculty interested in reserving the lab for computer instruction should call the Computer Center at 215-283-1450.

Microcomputer Center/CAD Lab

Library Building, Room 25

Room 25 is available for computer instruction and CAD courses. The hardware available includes 12 IBM PC-compatible Gateway 2000 P2-233 computers with 17" color monitors, one HP LaserJet printer, an HP Design Jet 330 plotter, and digitizing tablets. The lab was upgraded to 20 PCs during the 1999 summer semester. A variety of software applications are available including AutoCAD and LandCAD. Faculty interested in reserving the lab for computer instruction should call the Computer Center at 215-283-1450.

Disability Resources and Services

Administration Building, 1st Floor

(215) 283-1235 (Voice/TTY)

Academic adjustments and accommodations are arranged for students with disabilities. Prospective students with disabilities are encouraged to contact this office to discuss appropriate assistance for Temple University Fort Washington classes.

Library

Library Building

(215) 283-1383

The Ambler Library supports the students and faculty of Temple University Ambler/Fort Washington with a collection of more than 90,000 books, current periodicals, microforms, and maps. It operates a media center that houses audiovisual materials such as recordings, tapes, slides, filmstrips, and educational multi-media kits. The library is part of the Temple University Libraries and, through the Online Catalog and daily deliveries of materials requested via intra-library loan, the Ambler/Fort Washington academic community is provided with convenient access to the collections of all libraries on Temple’s main and suburban campus sites. Paley Library, located on Main Campus, is the primary library of the University and holds a collection of 2.3 million volumes and 15,000 current serials. The acquisitions and development of library resources and provision of library services for Ambler are guided by staff who coordinate the activities at Ambler/Fort Washington with those on Main Campus. The Ambler Library is connected to the Scholar’s Information Center Network that supports online access to the Temple University Libraries’ Online Catalog, electronic databases for research and Internet resources.

Lecture Series

Office of Student Life (215) 283-1425

Every fall and spring semester, the Office of Student Life offers a series of excellent lectures which are free and open to the public. Past guest speakers have included Ted Kennedy Jr., Edward James Olmos, the Honorable Marjorie Rendell, and Dr. Mawlana Karenga.

In addition, the "Food for Thought" lecture and activity series has showcased the talents, interests, and hobbies of the Temple University community. From Big Band music to the Internet, from King Arthur to the Kennedys, "Food for Thought" lectures have entertained students, staff, and the surrounding community during their lunch hours. These events are free and open to the public.

Recreation Services

Gymnasium 215-283-1327
Pool 215-283-1202

Recreational sports opportunities at Ambler that are open to all graduate students include intramurals, open recreation, aquatic programs, aerobics, and special events. A wide variety of activities are offered ranging from structured, competitive leagues to self-directed fitness programs. Facilities include an indoor/outdoor pool, a fitness room with both cardiovascular and free weight equipment, basketball and tennis courts, and a sand volleyball pit. Temple graduate students may also participate in Main Campus recreational activities.