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Parent and Family In-Person Orientation Details

Join Parent and Family Orientation in-person to connect with other parents, family members and support systems of new Temple Owls, explore campus resources, and meet staff and administration.

in-person parent and family orientation details

Orientation dates

**Be advised that students must sign up for their own New Owl Experience session via TUportal. We are unable to accept student walk-in reservations.**

Parent and Family Orientation occurs on the same dates and times as New Owl Experience sessions in June and July.

 

Session details and sample schedule

Check-in time: 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122)
Parking will be provided in the Liacouras Garage (1710 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)
Meals: Lunch will be provided at the Esposito Dining Center at Johnson and Hardwick Halls

The program will include the following:

  • Presentations for areas including: Health and Well-being Division, Office of the Dean of Students, Public Safety, Student Financial Services, Temple Culinary Services, Undergraduate Studies, University Housing and Residential Life and more. 
  • Current student panel session
  • Resource Fair with campus departments/offices
  • Opportunities to meet and connect with other new family members

The program will end by 5:00pm

Registration fee

For in-person Parent and Family Orientation, there is a $10.00 registration fee per person to attend which includes lunch, program materials, parking, and Temple swag.

If you have any concerns about the registration fee, please reach out the parents@temple.edu to request a fee waiver.

Children 12 and under may attend the program free of charge. However, please keep in mind that the program is not designed with young children in mind and that they are not provided with separate activities. 

Please note: reservations for Parent & Family Orientation are separate from your student's reservation. Please confirm with your student that they are RSVPd first as we are unable to accept student walk-in registration.

What to bring:

  • Writing utensil (pen or pencil)
  • Casual and comfortable clothing and shoes (don't forget to check the weather!)
  • Please do not bring: alcohol, drugs, or weapons; pets; valuables or expensive electronics

Overnight accommodations

Overnight accommodations are not provided for family members. For discounted accommodations, we encourage you to consider booking with a university-approved hotel and requesting the Temple University rate.

Students may select to arrive the night before their scheduled session and stay in on-campus housing for a nominal fee. Learn more about student overnight Early Arrival.