New International Student Orientation Week Registration (currently closed)
Date: August 17-21
All new international students are required to attend the New International Student Orientation. Due to unforeseen circumstances, if students cannot attend orientation during August 17-21, please contact International Student Affairs at intl@temple.edu.
Orientation Topics and Activities
Topics
- Mandatory immigration check-in (bring Passport, Form I-20, SEVIS receipt)
- Required meeting with academic advisor for course selection
- University orientation
- Essential immigration information
- Health and safety
- Campus resources (library, writing center, tutoring)
- University life orientation (student organizations, recreational activities)
- Learn how to cross cultures successfully/adapt to the American student lifestyle
August 17-21 Orientation Schedule
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Monday, August 15 |
Airport Pick-Up, check-in to temporary orientation housing, and Arrival Activities |
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Tuesday, August 16 |
Airport Pick-Up, check-in to temporary orientation housing, and Arrival Activities |
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Wednesday, August 17 |
International Student Orientation |
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Thursday, August 18 |
University Orientation |
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Friday, August 19 |
University Orientation |
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Saturday, August 20 |
Shopping and activities |
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Sunday, August 21 |
Check out of temporary orientation housing; move into permanent on-campus or off-campus housing |
Explore Philadelphia Activities
- Shopping trips
- Philadelphia city tour
Download Next Steps to Enrollment Brochure and Campus Map.
Free Airport Pick Up and Arrival Procedures
- Arrival dates for the orientation are August 15 & 16.
- Register for free airport pick-up (from Philadelphia International Airport/PHL) for all incoming students on August 15-16 from 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
If you will be arriving at a different date/time that will prevent you from using the shuttle service, transportation to Temple University Main Campus is still available at a cost.
Getting from Philadelphia Airport to Temple University
Students who register for FREE orientation housing will be staying at the Johnson & Hardwick Residence Hall (J&H) from the date of the arrival, August 15 or 16, to August 21, 2016. On Sunday, August 21, students will move from the J&H to their permanent housing.
All Fall 2116 incoming undergraduate students who registered to reside at the J&H for the orientation will move into their permanent on-campus & off-campus housing on Sunday, August 21, 2016 from 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Johnson Hardwick Residence Hall (J&H)
2129 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
Complete Placement Assessments and New Student Questionnaire Prior to Orientation
All incoming freshmen and transfer students must complete (unless exempt) English and Math Placement Assessments before they arrive at Temple University. Both tests can be taken online. The link for the online Placement Assessments and New Student Questionnaire (NSQ) system will be emailed to you after you have submitted your deposit. The purpose of the Placement Assessments is to determine your level in the first year writing course and math course. The test must be taken without assistance from others and whatever the score, it will not affect your admission.
Contact Information:
International Students Affairs
1124 Carnell Hall
1803 N Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
T: 215-204-9562
Email: intl@temple.edu
