Fly in 4 is Temple’s innovative way of ensuring you complete your degree in four years—or sooner. One of the first of its kind in the U.S., the Fly in 4 program helps you stay on course academically and financially by offering you a clear four-year academic plan to get you to graduation on time. By graduating in four years, you’ll avoid the extra costs associated with taking additional semesters.
Fly in 4 is a partnership between you and Temple. We provide you with the resources you need to graduate in four years, such as
classes offered when you need them and more.
By participating in Fly in 4 and meeting checkpoints, you can limit your student loan debt to take charge of your future by entering the professional workforce as soon as possible.
If you follow all of the program’s requirements and are unable to graduate in four years due to the unavailability of required courses, Temple will pay for your remaining course(s). And, there is no penalty if you miss a checkpoint or if you take longer than four years to graduate.
More than 50,000 students have participated in Fly in 4 since 2014
More than 90% of students who meet all the Fly in 4 checkpoints graduate in 4 years or less
On average, students who meet all checkpoints earn higher GPAs, more credits, and graduate sooner than their classmates who miss checkpoints
All first-year freshmen will automatically be enrolled in Fly in 4 at the start of their first semester. You commit to graduating in four years by meeting several annual checkpoints and tracking your progress on the Fly in 4 dashboard in TUportal.
Under Fly in 4, Temple will provide all incoming first-year students with the tools and incentives to graduate on time, including academic plans and advising that keeps them on track and classes that are offered when students need them. If students fulfill all of the responsibilities of the plan but still can’t graduate on time, Temple will pay for any remaining required coursework.
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If you are in a program that requires more than four years to complete, you’ll be expected to graduate on time according to the academic plan for your major.
Transfer students can participate if the credits they earned elsewhere—combined with the remaining credits they need at Temple—will allow them to graduate in a total of four years. If you are a transfer student, you should talk with an advisor in your school/co to determine your eligibility.
All first-year freshmen students at Temple are automatically enrolled in Fly in 4, including international students. All the same resources are available to help students graduate on time.
All of those things may be possible, if you plan carefully. In fact, the semesterly advising checkpoint is a great opportunity to consult your advisor about how to incorporate a double major, change of major, study abroad program or internship into your four-year academic plan and ensure you are registering appropriately.
You sign up for Fly in 4 automatically when you commit to Temple. At the start of your first semester, you will see the Fly in 4 dashboard on your TUportal and will receive periodic reminders and communications about Fly in 4 from the University. The agreement works by holding both you and the university accountable.
Accelerated programs enable students to earn a bachelor’s and an advanced degree—graduating sooner than they would have completing two distinct programs—by taking graduate courses while completing their undergraduate degree. By design, students in these programs earn a bachelor’s degree after the first 4 years, and thus are still eligible for Fly in 4. In fact, the “consult with an advisor” checkpoint is a great opportunity to discuss your interest in applying to an accelerated program and plan your schedule accordingly.
Under Fly in 4, Temple provides you with tools and checkpoints that help you stay on track for your academic plan, including academic advising, classes offered when you need them, and a dedicated dashboard to track your progress. Even if you may need more than four years to graduate, we encourage you to meet the Fly in 4 checkpoints to ensure your quickest path to graduation.
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