First-Year Orientation sessions will take place during the Summer of 2026, with reservations opening in April 2026. The dates available to you are based on your school and college and distance from campus. You will see a list of currently available dates for you when you log into the reservation system via your TUportal Next Steps channel.
Check-in time: 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
Location: Temple Performing Arts Center (1837 N Broad St., Philadelphia, PA, 19122)
Parking: provided in the Liacouras Garage (1710 N 15th St, Philadelphia, PA 19122)
Meals:
The program will end at 5:00pm.
Traveling from a distance? If you live more than 150 miles from Temple's main campus you may opt for an Early Arrival and arrive the night before your scheduled First-Year Orientation session and stay in on-campus housing for a $25 early arrival fee.
Interested in bringing a family member or guest to orientation? Learn more about our virtual and in-person Parent and Family Orientation programs.
We want to ensure that all students are able to fully participate in Orientation. If there are concerns about how we will deliver orientation content, please contact us at [click-for-email]. If you will require accommodations for placement assessments or your orientation, please visit Disability Resources and Services to request accommodations.
Interested in an extended experience? See a different side of Temple University with the new OwlVenture Program – an overnight experience at the scenic Ambler Campus and Arboretum. The program includes 1-night tent camping, a low ropes challenge course, teambuilding activities, a pool party, evening s’mores around the campfire, and more! Learn more about the OwlVenture Program.
