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WELCOME—

On behalf of International Admissions,

congratulations on your acceptance

to Temple University! We think

you have made a wise choice

in your university selection, and

we look forward to welcoming

you to our campus.

CONTENTSBefore You Arrive

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After You Arrive/Orientation

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Campus Map

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Your Next Steps:

Accept Your Offer of AdmissionTo accept your offer of admission, please submit the non-refundableenrollment deposit of $200. you can pay the deposit under thewelcome tab of the Tu Portal <tuportal.temple.edu> or by returning theenclosed Enrollment Deposit form with a personal or bank-issuedcheck drawn upon a bank in the u.S. or a money order made payable

to Temple University.

Review your I-20/DS 2019 and pay the SEVIS Fee atwww.fmjfee.comif you require an i-20/DS 2019 and it is not included in this package,

please complete your Certificate of Eligibility Application Form

(i-20/DS 2019) and send in the supporting documents as soon as

possible. Transfer students should make arrangements for their current

i-20/DS 2019 to be released to Temple university after submitting the

Certificate of Eligibility Application (i-20/DS 2019). This form can be

found at <www.temple.edu/isss/documents/i-20_application.pdf>.

Contact a U.S. Embassy or Consulate to apply for your student visa, if neededPlease follow instructions at the uS Embassy in your country

<www.usembassy.gov>.

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Activate your AccessNet Account• Activate your Temple university AccessNet Account as soon as

you receive your acceptance package.

• Activate your official TUmail email account (all important university

communication is sent via Tumail).

Complete Placement Testing and New Student QuestionnaireAll incoming freshman students must complete English and Math

Placement Testing before they arrive at Temple university. both tests

can be taken online. The link for the online Placement Testing and New

Student Questionnaire (NSQ) system will be mailed to you beginning in

April after you have submitted your deposit. The purpose of the

Placement Testing 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.

Reserve your place for the mandatory New International Student Orientation and RegistrationThe New international Student orientation and registration is

August 10–17. register at <www.temple.edu/isss> and click on

Future Students then Orientation.

Request a Room in University Housingif you would like a room in university Housing, you must first submit

the $250 housing deposit in addition to your tuition deposit. Please visit

<www.temple.edu/housing> to learn more about the selection process

and our facilities. room selection is based on availability. Please make

arrangements as early as possible before leaving your home country.

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Visit the Campusif you are able to visit Philadelphia this Spring, you are invited to attend one

of our "Experience Temple" events for admitted students. once you have

received your admission decision, you'll receive an invitation by email.

international students are invited to a special session to meet current

students and find out about international student life at Temple university.

Please arrive on August 10, 2013Arriving on August 10th will give you adequate time to recover from jetlag,

register for classes with an advisor, acclimate to your new surroundings,

meet other new students, and take care of any logistical needs before

classes begin. The uS government allows international students to enter

the country up to 30 days before the program start date indicated on your

i-20/DS 2019.

Transportation from the Philadelphia international Airport (PHL) to Temple

university will be available August 10. register for free airport pick-up at

<www.temple.edu/isss>.

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Arrive on August 10 and check-inWhen you arrive in Philadelphia, you should plan on going directly to

Johnson & Hardwick Residence Hall, which is located at 2029 North

Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA (#27/28 on campus map).

Note: if you have arranged for university Housing after orientation

Week, you need to also apply for early arrival at your permanent

accommodation. To move-in early on August 17, you must make a

request. visit <www.temple.edu/housing> and click on On-Campus Living,

then Early Arrival for information about how to submit a request.

After completing the request, you will receive special instructions for

early move-in.

Check-in with International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)once you have deposited your luggage and recuperated from your

travels, you should visit the iSSS office to check-in. bring your Passport,

i-20, i-94 card and a copy of the SEviS fee payment receipt.

international Student and Scholar Services (iSSS)

1700 North broad Street, room 203b

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-7708

Email: isss@temple.edu

Attend New International Student Orientation and RegistrationThe mandatory orientation dates for the fall semester are August 15th and

16th. The orientation provides vital information and is a great opportunity

to meet other new students. Please visit <www.temple.edu/orientation>

for details.

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Your Next Steps for the New International Student Orientation Week:

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Register for ClassesAt the New international Student orientation, you will receive instructions

on how to register for classes.

Pay Your Tuition BillTuition and fees are paid at the office of the bursar. for more information

on this process, method of payment, and the amounts, please visit

<www.temple.edu/bursar>.

office of the bursar on Main Campus

1803 N. broad Street

Carnell Hall, room 115

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-7269

Get Your Temple University Identification Card (TU ID)you can obtain your Temple university identification card at the Diamond

Dollars office. you will be asked for your Temple university identification

number and your passport.

Diamond Dollars office

1910 Liacouras Walk

2nd floor, room 202

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-3140

Open a Bank Accountyou will need a Temple university identification card and passport to open

a bank account. There are two banks that serve the student population

on campus.

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Enroll in Health InsuranceTemple university requires all international students to carry major

medical health insurance. for more information about insurance

requirements and programs available for purchase, please visit

<www.temple.edu/hr/students>. it is strongly recommended that you

purchase travel health insurance before you leave your home country.

The travel insurance should be valid through the first week of class,

during which time you will have the opportunity to enroll in Temple’s

student insurance program.

Department of benefits

Temple Administrative Services building (located off-campus)

2450 W. Hunting Park Avenue, 1st floor

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-926-2270

Buy textbooksNew books

Temple university

Main Campus bookstore

13th and Montgomery Streets

Howard Gittis Student Center,

Lower Level

Philadelphia, PA 19122

Phone: 215-204-5578

<http://temple.bncollege.com>

Attend class and enjoy the start of your studies as a Temple University student!

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Used books

Zavelle bookstore

1520 North broad Street

Philadelphia, PA 19121

Phone: 215-763-1514

<www.zavellebookstore.com>

Online

Amazon

<www.amazon.com>

CONTACTFor questions about admissions:

International Admissions

1803 N. Broad Street, 714 Carnell Hall

Philadelphia, PA 19122 (U.S.A.)

Tel: 215-204-4900 | Fax: 215-204-4990

international.admissions@temple.edu

admissions.temple.edu/international

For questions about immigration or your I-20:

International Student and Scholar Services

1700 N. Broad Street, Room 203B

Philadelphia, PA 19122 (U.S.A)

Tel: 215-204-7708 | Fax: 215-204-6166

isss@temple.edu

www.temple.edu/isss

Emergency Only

During office hours

Weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Martyn Miller: 215-204-7708

Primary Designated School Official (PDSO)

During evening and weekend hours

Temple University Campus Safety Services:

215-204-1234

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32. Mitten Hall (Diamond Club) D3 33. Newman Center B1 34. “1940” Student Residence Center C3 35. Oxford Village (student housing) F4 36. Paley Library C5 37. Peabody Hall (student housing) C3 38. Pearson/McGonigle Complex E4 38A. Pearson Hall 38B. McGonigle Hall 39. Presser Hall (Music) B4 40. Ritter Complex (College of Education) E5 40A. Ritter Hall Annex/ Kiva Auditorium 40B. Walk Auditorium 41. Rock Hall E4 42. Edward H. Rosen Hillel Center for Jewish Life D2

43. Science, Education and Research Center (under construction) C5 44. 1700 North Broad Street E4 45. The Shops on Liacouras Walk C4 45A. Diamond Dollars Of�ce (Student I.D. Card) 46. Shusterman Hall C4 47. Speakman Hall (Tourism and Hospitality Management) D4 48. Sports and Recreation Fields E2 49. Student Pavilion D3 50. Student Center complex D6 50A. Howard Gittis Student Center/Bookstore 50B. Student Center (south) 51. Subway Station and Plaza (SEPTA) E5 51A. north entrance 51B. south entrance 52. Sullivan Hall D4 53. Teaching and Learning Center C6 54. Temple Performing Arts Center D3 55. Temple Towers (student housing) E6 56. Temple U. Regional Rail Station (SEPTA) B7 57. “1300” Student Residence Hall E6 58. Tomlinson Theater C3 59. Triangle Apartments (student housing) D3 60. Tuttleman Counseling Services D4 61. Tuttleman Learning Center D5 62. Tyler School of Art B4 63. University Village (student housing) C8 64. Wachman Hall (Computer/ Mathematics) D4 65. Weiss Hall (Psychology) E6 66. Welcome Center/TECH Center C6 67. White Hall (student housing) B1

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International Admissions (Undergrad) 215.204.4900

international.admissions @temple.edu

admissions.temple.edu/international

IELP 215.204.7899 ielp@temple.edu www.temple.edu/ielp

ISSS 215.204.7708 isss@temple.edu www.temple.edu/isss

Academic Records 215.204.1131 registrar@temple.edu www.temple.edu/registrar

Bookstore 215.204.5578 www.temple.bncollege.com

Bursar’s Office 215.204.7269 www.temple.edu/bursar

Diamond Dollars 215.204.3140 ddollars@temple.edu www.temple.edu/diamonddollars

Employee Health Services 215.204.2679 EmployeeHealth@temple.edu www.temple.edu/employeehealth

Graduate School 215.204.1380 grad@temple.eduwww.temple.edu/grad/ admissions/index.htm

IBC Recreation Center 215.204.2200www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/ campusrec

Instructional Support Center 215.204.8529 www.temple.edu/cs/isc

Library Services 215.204.8212 asktulibrary@temple.edu library.temple.edu

Parking Services 215.204.1488 karen@temple.edu www.temple.edu/parking

PNC Bank 1.877.762.1000 www.pnc.com/temple

Postdoctoral Fellows 215.204.6587 postdoc@temple.eduwww.temple.edu/grad/pfo/contact.html

Student Health 215.204.7500 StudentHealth@temple.edu www.temple.edu/studenthealth

TECH Center 215.204.8000 help@temple.edu www.temple.edu/cs/techcenter

Temple University Fitness 215.204.0632www.temple.edu/studentaffairs/ campusrec/facilities/tufitness.asp

Teaching and Learning Center 215.204.8761 tlc@temple.edu www.temple.edu/tlc

Tuttleman Counseling Services 215.204.7276

www.temple.edu/studentaffairscounseling

UPS/Post Office 215.204.7815 store5760@theupsstore.com www2.theupsstorelocal.com/5760

Welcome Center 215.204.4617 askanowl@temple.eduwww.temple.edu/undergrad/visitcampus

44. 1700 North Broad Street is home to the International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS – room 203B) and the Intensive English Language Program (IELP – room 211).

16. Conwell/Carnell Hall is where the Admissions, Registrar’s Office, and Bursar’s offices are located. Students who pay their bill by cash, credit card, money order or traveler’s check will need to visit the Bursars office to pay their bill. Postdoctoral Fellows and Visiting Research Scholars can find the Postdoctoral Fellows Office on the 5th Floor in the Graduate School.

50A. Howard Gittis Student Center/Bookstore is a central building to student life on campus. Students with questions about Temple can go to the information desk. It is a popular lunch spot which has many different kinds of food. Downstairs is the bookstore, Parking Services, Post Office/UPS, and banking services. Many fun events are held at the Student Center!

66. The Welcome Center/TECH Center is a new building which houses over 700 computers for student/scholar use! Visit the Help Desk (room 106) on the first floor for problems accessing Temple computer programs such as e-mail (TUMail), TUPortal, or Blackboard. The Help Desk can help configure laptops or wifi devices to use Temple’s wifi network. The Teaching and Learning Center (TLC) provides teaching assistance for faculty and the Instructional Support Center (ISC) provides classroom technological assistance for faculty.

36. Paley Library houses 3 million books on 28 miles of shelving — a quiet place to study or to use computers.

40. Ritter Complex is where important meetings are held in either Walk Auditorium Ritter Hall or KIVA Auditorium Ritter Annex.

45A. The Diamond Dollars Office is where students receive their Temple ID cards (OWLcards). Students who lose their ID will have to come to this office and pay a replacement fee to receive a new card.

19. 1810 Liacouras Walk, 4th Floor — Student and Employee Health Services

31B. Independence Blue Cross Recreation Center — Fitness Center, Racquetball Courts, Basketballs Courts

7C. Temple University Fitness — Fitness Center

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