Temple University

Temple University is many things to many people. A place to pursue life's passions. A nurturing learning environment.A hotbed of research. An engine of employment. A melting pot of ideas and innovation. An incubator for tomorrow's leaders.Our 17 schools and colleges, eight campuses, hundreds of degree programs and more than 38,000 students combine to create one of the nation's most comprehensive and diverse learning environments. In neighborhoods, across disciplines and on a global stage, members of the Temple community are making things happen.

Temple's president is the public face of the university and is responsible for supporting and managing all of its academic, administrative and financial operations. The President works closely with faculty, administrators, trustees, students and alumni to set the university's goals and uphold its mission.

The Board of Trustees is Temple's governing body, responsible for the educational mission and fiscal policies of the university. The trustees also are responsible for electing the university president, adopting an annual plan of financial operation and establishing degrees to be awarded.

Temple Health comprises the health, education and research activities carried out by the affiliates of Temple University Health System and the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.As one of the region’s top academic health systems, Temple Health is dedicated to providing access to quality patient care and supporting excellence in medical education and research.

The Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University (LKSOM) is one of the nation’s leading medical schools. Each year, it educates more than 700 medical students and 140 graduate students. Based on its level of funding from the National Institutes of Health, LKSOM is the second highest-ranked medical school in Philadelphia and the third highest in Pennsylvania.

Temple's 16 schools and colleges, eight campuses, hundreds of degree programs and more than 40,240 students combine to create one of the nation's most comprehensive and diverse public research and learning environments.The mission of the Office of the Vice President for Research is to provide the best possible support for our faculty, staff and students, and enable a path for our community that impacts economic development, solves our toughest societal problems, opens new fields of discovery across disciplinary boundaries and creates sustainable technologies and businesses for the next generation.

You will never be bored at Temple. On a daily basis, you can choose from an eclectic array of cultural, athletic and social activities, such as student-run clubs, community-service projects, athletic events and musical performances.These activities aren't simply time fillers. They're also opportunities to meet fellow students and expand your personal and professional networks.Arts and culture are alive at Temple. Nearly every day brings theater and dance performances, concerts, art exhibits and visiting lecturers. And that's just on campus. Thanks to our location in Philadelphia, you also have easy access to the city’s world-class museums, art galleries and performing arts venues.

Temple is home to hundreds of student-run clubs and organizations covering a wide variety of personal and professional interests. Each gives you the chance to become involved in campus life and connect with students who have similar interests.

"Variety" is the best word to describe the housing and dining options available at Temple. We offer nine residence halls, various living arrangements and numerous dining options and meal plans from which to choose.

Your college experience includes more than just academics. When not in class or hitting the books, be sure to take advantage of our impressive selection of health, fitness and recreation options, including world-class gyms and a comprehensive student health center.

When you come to Temple, you also come to Philadelphia—one of the nation's most diverse and vibrant cities. Here, you’ll find a hotbed of nightlife, culture, entertainment and cuisine, just minutes from campus
The protection of our students and our environment is of utmost importance to Temple. That is why we place such an emphasis on student safety and lessening the university’s impact on the community in which we live.

Pursue your intellectual and personal passions through Temple’s 400+ dynamic academic programs. You’ll study with faculty at the forefront of their fields in both scholarship and teaching. Learn to question your own assumptions and test innovative hypotheses as part of a diverse, engaged student body.

Temple University's history begins in 1884, when a young working man asked Russell Conwell if he could tutor him at night. A well-known Philadelphia minister, Conwell quickly said yes. It wasn't long before he was teaching several dozen students—working people who could only attend class at night but had a strong desire to make something of themselves.
Conwell recruited volunteer faculty to participate in the burgeoning night school, and in 1888 he received a charter of incorporation for “The Temple College.” His founding vision for the school was to provide superior educational opportunities for academically talented and highly motivated students, regardless of their backgrounds or means.

The fledgling college continued to grow, adding programs and students throughout the following decades. Today, Temple's more than 35,000 students continue to follow the university's official motto—Perseverantia Vincit, or “Perseverance Conquers”—with their supreme dedication to excellence in academics, research, athletics, the arts and more.