Week of August 7, 2023
Her world of wonder: Meet Jackie Neckers
Finance student Jackie Neckers, Class of 2024, has experienced a world of wonder both at the Fox School of Business and while studying abroad in South Africa—far, far away from her hometown of Milford, Pa. Read.
Coming back to the nest
Everyone at Fox is excited to welcome you all back to campus! We're counting down the days until we see you in Philly!
Need accommodations?
Do you need to register for accommodations, accessible housing or need assistive technologies? The Temple Department of Disability Resources and Services can help. Learn about the wide range of services and resources available.
Fox’s Center for Undergraduate Advising
The start of the semester is almost here! Fox advisors are ready to guide you in learning about Temple University, adjusting to college life and planning your college career.
Each semester you will get knowledgeable advice on choosing your major, course selection, graduation requirements, and academic support services at each Temple campus. Meet Fox advisors.
- Book an appointment with an assigned advisor (in-person and virtual)
- Schedule an evening appointment (virtual)
- Urgent concerns can be addressed using the Virtual Front Desk, Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
- Urgent concerns can also be addressed in person by visiting Speakman 101, Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
ChatGPT and other AI tools: Best practices for students
Generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, Bard, Dall-E etc., can be used as a tool to write essays, applications and formulas. Learn what features are permitted in the courses that you take here at Temple.
TUSafe app launches Aug. 14
The new TUSafe app will replace RAVE Temple Guardian as the university’s one-stop personal safety mobile app. TUSafe app connects users directly to the Department of Public Safety’s Communication Center, which monitors and coordinates responses to over 600 surveillance cameras, Code Blue emergency phones, the walking escort program, elevator emergency phones, panic alarms, intrusion alarms, fire alarms and law enforcement activity. Learn.
Get your discounted SEPTA pass
Do you travel to campus using SEPTA? The SEPTA University Pass is a semester-based transit pass sponsored by SEPTA and the university, which offers discounted transit passes to full-time Temple students (almost a 10% discount). You can now enroll for the SEPTA UPass via TUportal with your SEPTA frequently. Learn more and view current pricing.
Go OWLcard mobile
You will use your OWLcard to enter Temple buildings, access the gym, dine in our food court, spend Diamond Dollars, print in the TECH Center and so much more. Let's go digital and get the OWLcard on your iPhone, Apple Watch or Android device.
New mark signals a new era at Temple
In 1983, 40 years ago, a group of students from the Tyler School of Art designed the Temple “T”. Today, we’re excited to announce that the Temple Made tradition continues. Teaming up with Temple Athletics, an undergraduate Tyler class created the new Owl Mark. Read and check out the new merchandise.
