Welcome to Temple University

Dear Temple Parent,

Congratulations on being the parent of a Temple University student! You can be proud to know that your daughter or son is among the brightest and most talented class we have ever admitted. I am delighted they have chosen Temple as the place to pursue their higher education and leadership journey. As Vice President for Student Affairs, I want to personally inform you that the staff in the Division of Student Affairs is here to support our students in every possible way.
 
As your son or daughter prepares to enroll at Temple, you can be confident that projects and adventures outside the classroom will be as rewarding as experiences inside the classroom. Temple University is recognized for the comprehensive academic programs, diverse student body and proximity to the City of Philadelphia. Temple students have access to myriad lecture series, cultural performances, world-renowned speakers and athletic events. More than 200 student organizations—focusing on academic, service and social life—are available for our students to join. Indeed, student life at Temple is vibrant and alive. 

The Division of Student Affairs is a resource that can assist your daughter or son in becoming a successful, contributing member of the Temple University Community. Please encourage her or him to take the time to carefully examine our various components, as Student Affairs is the beating heart of student life on campus. They can begin by taking advantage of programs and services offered in our state-of-the-art facilities, like the Howard-Gittis Student Center. Here, students enjoy movies in the theatre, prepare for class in the study lounge, socialize and dine in the food court, attend a reading or lecture, or mingle and unwind in the game room. 

The Division of Student Affairs is here to help your daughter or son achieve academic, personal, and career goals. Please visit the Student Affairs website to learn more about campus life at Temple. I look forward to meeting you and your son or daughter during the fall semester. I hope you are excited about the journey upon which they are about to embark. Go Owls!
 
Sincerely,
Theresa A. Powell, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs