As the largest university in one of the nation’s most iconic cities, Temple educates diverse future leaders from across Philadelphia, the country and the world who share a common drive to learn, prepare for their careers and make a real impact.
Temple University's history begins in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night.
A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't long before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves.
Education
Temple University educates a vibrant student body and creates new knowledge through innovative teaching, research and other creative endeavors.
Our urban setting provides transformative opportunities for engaged scholarship, experiential learning, and discovery of self, others and the world. We open our doors to a diverse community of learners and scholars who strive to make the possible real.
Research
Temple is investing millions of dollars into new and upgraded facilities as part of the Visualize Temple campus plan and the complementary Verdant Temple landscaping plan.
Temple’s vibrant residential campus continues to evolve, with exciting new academic and recreation spaces, as well as significant renovations and upgrades.
Career
The Temple University Career Center is a central resource that builds collaborative relationships among the Temple community, and empowers students and alumni through comprehensive career development services, driving successful careers.
Services
Student services
Administration:
Academic Affairs and Assessment
Alumni Relations
Board of Trustees
Bursar
Campus Operations
CFO and Treasurer
Dean of Students
Emergency Management
Enrollment Management
Equal Opportunity Compliance
Ethics and Compliance
Faculty Development and Affairs
Faculty Senate
Government, Community and Public Affairs
Institutional Advancement
Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL)
International Affairs
President
Provost
Research Administration
Student Affairs
Undergraduate Studies
University Communications
University Counsel
Housing services
Campus Services:
Academic Resource Center
Advising
Bookstore
Business Services
Campus Recreation
Campus Safety
Class Scheduling
Diamond Dollars
Digital Document Services
Dining
Disability Resources and Services
Facilities Management
Housing and Residential Life
International Student and Scholar Services
Leadership Development
Moving Services and Surplus Furniture
Parking
Planning and Design
Post Office
Real Estate
Registrar
Space Management
Special Event Setups
Student Activities
Study Abroad
Sustainability
Teaching and Learning Center
Travel
Veterans Affairs
Library services
Temple University Libraries bring together collections, people and services to facilitate teaching, learning and research success.
We rank among the top university research libraries in North America and hold membership in the prestigious Association of Research Libraries.
Medical services
Health and Wellness:
Athletics
Campus Recreation
Environmental Health and Radiation Safety
Employee Health Services
Student Health Services
Tuttleman Counseling Services
Wellness Resource Center
Student Life
Campus life
To know what Temple is really about, you have to experience it firsthand.
Our Main Campus is an energetic community of students, faculty, and local culture. And the opportunities don't stop there.
For Temple students, all of Philadelphia is a place to learn and branch out.
Sports facilities
Recreational Sports activities have traditionally been among the most popular of the non-academic pursuits of college students.
College life is more exciting and fulfilling when classroom learning is supplemented by a varied and productive array of leisure endeavors.
The primary goal of the Department of Campus Recreation is to provide the university community with quality-oriented leisure time opportunities in a safe environment.
These sport-related activities may take many forms, such as intramurals, sport clubs, informal recreation, special events, aquatics, group fitness, adapted recreation or student staff development.
Student clubs
You will never be bored at Temple. On a daily basis, you can choose from an eclectic array of cultural, athletic and social activities, such as student-run clubs, community-service projects, athletic events and musical performances.
These activities aren't simply time fillers. They're also opportunities to meet fellow students and expand your personal and professional networks.
Accreditation
Temple University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 (267-284-5000).
The Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.