Temple
University
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Philadelphia, PA. 19122
215-204-7200
888-340-2222
tuadm@temple.edu
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COSTS:
Tuition:
$19,700
Room
and Board:
$10,000
Fees, books, misc.:
$550
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Overview
Students who visit Temple University’s Main Campus are quite impressed. Cutting-edge facilities and great faculty members create a dynamic academic environment that draws students from around the world. But what can transform a student’s life at Temple happens outside the classroom as well. Temple is located in Philadelphia, a dynamic, world-class city with a diverse ethnic mix, a robust economy, and a thriving music and art scene. It is the perfect place to live and study.
Students who prefer not to attend college in the city should take a look at the Ambler campus, Temple’s 187-acre suburban home. Ambler’s $17-million Learning Center includes smart classrooms; fully integrated technology, including wireless access throughout the building; five computer lab/classrooms; a math, science, and writing center; a video editing lab; a café; and a 300-seat auditorium.
Temple’s other local campuses include the Health Sciences Center, where the College of Health Professions, Temple University Hospital, Temple University School of Medicine, and Temple Dental School are located.
Location
and Community
Philadelphia has a lot more than the Liberty Bell andcheese steak sandwiches. With more than 100 museums, 700 Zagat-rated restaurants, and the largest landscaped park in the country—Fairmount Park at 4,180 acres—Philly has a lot to offer. It is a walkable, manageable city that is just 1.5 miles from Temple’s Main Campus. Just four stops on a quick subway ride and students are in Center City—or what most would call downtown. Shop, eat, play, or just chill. In addition, students can find a variety of internships in all fields in the Philadelphia area, and Temple has more than 100,000 alumni in the region who love to hire Temple students.
Academic
Life
Temple provides an excellent and affordable education, which not only
prepares the student for the specific demands of a career, but also enhances
an understanding of the world and the ability to continue learning throughout
life.
All students are required to complete the core curriculum, a cross-section of liberal arts courses that form the intellectual foundation of a Temple education. Many first-year students take advantage of Learning Communities—groups of 20 to 30 participants who pursue common studies under the direction of a faculty team. They spend a semester together, taking a few common courses, participating in faculty-led discussion groups, studying together, and taking field trips related to their studies.
University Studies is a home for the many students who have not declared a major and for students interested in graduate or professional programs in health fields. Academically qualified students may seek extra intellectual challenge through the Honors Program, taking about a quarter of their course work in the program’s smaller, more demanding classes.
After graduation, students are well-prepared for the job world. Temple’s Career Development Services arranges cooperative education assignments, schedules on-campus interviews with employers and graduate schools, offers employment skills workshops, provides career and graduate school advisement, and maintains a network of thousands of successful Temple alumni.
Majors
Offered
The Tyler School of Art offers the Bachelor of Fine Arts with concentrations in ceramics/glass, fibers, graphic and interactive design, metals/jewelry/CAD-CAM, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture; the Bachelor of Arts in art history and art; and the Bachelor of Science in art education. Tyler’s Architecture Program confers the Bachelor of Architecture and the Bachelor of Science in Architecture.
The Fox School of Business and Management offers the Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting, actuarial science, business management, economics, entrepreneurship, finance, human resource management, international business administration, law and business, management information systems, marketing, real estate, and risk management and insurance.
The School of Communications and Theater offers the Bachelor of Arts in advertising; American culture and media arts; broadcasting, telecommunications, and mass media; communication; film and media arts; journalism; strategic and organizational communications; and theater.
The College of Education offers the Bachelor of Science in applied communications, career and technical education, elementary education and secondary education.
The College of Engineering offers the Bachelor of Science in Engineering in civil engineering, electrical engineering, and mechanical engineering. The Bachelor of Science is offered in civil/construction engineering technology, environmental engineering technology, and general engineering technology.
The College of Health Professions offers the Bachelor of Science in communication sciences, health information management, kinesiology, linguistics, nursing, public health, speech, language, and hearing; and therapeutic recreation.
The College of Liberal Arts offers the Bachelor of Arts in African American studies, American studies, anthropology, Asian studies, classics, criminal justice, economics, English, French, geography and urban studies, German, Hebrew, history, Italian, linguistics, philosophy, political science, Portuguese, psychology, religion, Russian, sociology, Spanish, and women’s studies.
The Boyer College of Music and Dance offers the Bachelor of Music in composition, dance, jazz studies, music education, music history, music therapy, performance (specific instrument or voice), and theory; the Bachelor of Fine Arts is offered in dance.
The College of Science and Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in biochemistry, biology, biophysics, chemistry, computer and information sciences, environmental studies, geology, mathematical economics, mathematics, physics, and prepharmacy.
The School of Social Administration offers the Bachelor of Social Work degree.
The School of Tourism
and Hospitality Management offers the Bachelor of Science in sport and
recreation management and in tourism and hospitality management.
In addition, Ambler College offers Bachelor of Science degree programs
in horticulture and landscape architecture and in community and regional
planning.
Facilities
and Resources
With more than fifty computer labs and a 90 percent wireless campus, information
is more accessible than ever. An exciting new addition to the Main Campus
is the Teaching, Education, Collaboration and Help (TECH) Center. With
up to 700 computers (600 fixed workstations and up to 100 laptop loaners),
the TECH Center is one of the largest of its kind in the nation; thirteen
breakout rooms where students can work on group projects and practice
presentations; six specialized labs within the primary center, including
video editing, graphic design/CAD, music composition, language/interactive
audio, “quiet” zone, and software development facility; a
24-hour computer help desk for students and faculty and staff members;
a 4,260-square-foot Temple Welcome Center (run by the Admissions Office)
to host visits to the University by prospective students and their families;
and a Starbucks café.
Campus
Life
Temple is in the city, but it has a large residential student population—about 10,000 students living on and around Main Campus. The calendar is crammed with theater, dance, and music performances.
Great performers like Kanye West, Green Day, Maroon 5, John Mayer, Counting
Crows, Rusted Root, Alicia Keys, and Bob Dylan have performed at the Liacouras
Center. Temple has every type of student doing every type of activity.
Beyond sports, students can join one of 100 or so clubs and organizations
and take full advantage of the rich resources and recreation activities
offered by Philadelphia and the surrounding area.
Sports / Varsity Athletics
The Liacouras Center, Temple’s 10,200-seat
entertainment complex, hosts the University’s NCAA Division I basketball
games (free tickets for students!) as well as concerts.
Expenses
Tuition and fees for the academic year are $10,680 for Pennsylvania residents and $19,724 for out-of-state residents. Room and board for the academic year is about $10,000. Mandatory student fees are approximately $550 per year for 2008-2009.
Financial
Aid / Scholarships
Scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study programs are available; 2
out of every 3 Temple students receive financial aid. Four-year academic
merit scholarships for talented entering freshmen begin at $1000. Students
need only apply for admission to be eligible for these scholarships. Applicants
for need-based aid must file the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). Transfer students must file a financial aid transcript, even
if they have received no aid from their previous school.
Admission
Requirements / Application
For freshman admissions, high school grades
(quality of courses, grade trends), standardized test scores, and other
factors (the required essay, recommendations, extracurricular activities,
work or leadership experience, and other personal circumstances) are considered.
Temple uses a sliding scale rather than absolute cut-offs for GPA and
test scores. SAT Subject Tests and personal interviews are not required.
The deadline for freshman admission is March 1; however, students should
apply in the fall of their senior year. Official copies of high school
transcripts and standardized test scores must be sent directly to the
admissions office. Counselor forms are not required. (The deadline for
spring admission is November 1).
Temple has rolling admissions. Freshman decisions begin in October, and letters are sent four to six weeks after that point. Temple’s admissions process is holistic; every aspect of the student’s academic history is considered. Typically, students with a B average or better in a strong, college-prep curriculum in grades 9—12 and in the top 40 percent of their graduating classes are accepted. The SAT or ACT is required, with a combined score of at least 1500 (SAT) or 24 (ACT)
Freshman students who apply are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships and honors. Recommendations are not required but are accepted and considered. There is no recommendation form. The best way to apply is online. The application fee is $40.
Temple University welcomes transfer applicants from both two-year and four-year colleges and universities around the country and the world. Transfer students comprise more than half of each entering class and are a vital part of the vibrant campus community. Applicants are considered transfer students if they will have attempted 15 or more college-level credits by the time they apply. If this is not the case, they should apply as freshman students. In making admissions decisions, careful consideration is given to the quality of a student’s program and the number of credits earned and the grade point average achieved. A cumulative GPA of at least 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) is required for consideration but is not a guarantee of admission. The following programs have higher minimum grade point average requirements: architecture, nursing, pharmacy, and film and media arts. For most programs, transfer students must complete the application process by June 1 for the fall semester or by November 1 for the spring semester. The fall semester transfer application deadline for music is March 1. The fall priority deadline for nursing and health information management is February 1. Transfer applicants must request that all high schools and colleges that they previously attended send official transcripts to the Undergraduate Admissions Office at Temple University by these deadlines. SAT or ACT scores are not required if an applicant has earned at least 15 college-level credits.
Temple University
(041-09)
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19122-1803
215-204-7200
888-340-2222
tuadm@temple.edu
http://www.temple.edu/undergrad
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