Here's what you can expect at virtual Orientation.

• Join a small breakout room with other new students and an Owl Team Leader, a current Temple student, who can answer your questions about life at Temple.
• Get oriented to Temple’s campus and building locations (virtually, of course!).
• Learn about various campus resources to aid in your transition.
• Meet with your school or college for academic advising and registering for your fall courses.

What will I need to participate in virtual Orientation?

• To fully participate you will need a device (computer, laptop, tablet) that has audio functionality.
• Reliable access to the internet.
• While not required, we recommend the use of headphones to avoid background noise.
• Your Temple Zoom account using your AccessNet username and password.
• Come ready to turn your video and microphone on to have a more fun experience.

When will virtual Orientation happen?

Your Virtual First-Year Orientation session will take place on Friday, January 9th, 2026 from 9:00am - 4:00pm. You will see the option to reserve your seat when you log into the reservation system via your TUportal Next Steps channel.

Accommodations

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.