Congratulations, Owl!

Take the Final Steps

Welcome to Temple! We’re excited for you to join our community this fall. Finish your enrollment journey by completing these important next steps.

students explore Main Campus during New Student Orientation.

Complete New Owl Orientation

Orientation is a multi-step process: Complete placement testing (if applicable), meet virtually with an advisor and register for classes, and attend a one-day, in-person experience to connect and prepare for your first semester. Log in to your TUportal to get started.

Get started.

Set up your accounts

Learn more about setting up your accounts, including submitting your OWLcard photo, activating two-factor authentication and setting up OWLcard mobile.

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Select Housing and Meal Plan

On-campus housing is available for first-year students if they commit to Temple by May 1. An enrollment deposit, housing deposit and housing application are required.

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Dates to Remember

Aug. 17

Move-in begins for on-campus residence halls.

Aug. 21

New student convocation takes place.

Aug. 24

Classes begin for the fall semester.

Visualize Your Future

Take a sneak peek into life as an Owl and see all that Temple has to offer. Get involved in various activities across campus, explore every corner of Philadelphia and gain inspiration from the achievements of our recent alumni. Here, you’ll discover that no dream is too big and no opportunity is out of reach.

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See yourself on campus

Our students are what make Temple so vibrant. They’re always on the go and doing it all. Check out opportunities to meet new friends and get involved on campus through student activities.

Discover student life so you can start to picture yourself here.

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Explore the city of brotherly love

Temple’s Main Campus is located in the heart of Philadelphia and the city is your classroom. Discover what you can do, see and experience while going to college at Temple.

Learn more about the vibrant city of Philadelphia and what it’s like to live here.

a grid of all 30 Under 30 honorees from 2026.

See where Temple can take you

In just a few short years after graduating, our 30 Under 30 young alumni have taken their fields to new heights and are making their mark. Read about how these Owls use their passion, drive and talent to impact the world.

Check out what the latest cohort of young trailblazers have been up to since graduating.

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