Application process made simple.

Who is a first-year student?

High school seniors applying for admission should apply as a first year applicant. 

Learn more about applying as a transfer student.

Learn more about applying as an international student. 

When to Apply

Learn More about our Deadlines 

How to Apply

Apply using the Common Application.

Temple exclusively uses the Common Application. When completing your application for Temple, be sure to indicate whether you’re applying Early Action or Regular Decision.

There’s an application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver through a federal or state program.

What We Consider

We take a holistic approach when reviewing applications, which takes into consideration several factors to fully capture each student’s experiences, interests and academic coursework. Get an idea of what we are looking for by reviewing the following items.

After You Apply

Applicant Portal

Soon after you submit your Common Application, you will receive an email about setting up your Undergraduate Applicant Portal, where you can track the status of your application and submit any requirements to complete your application. The undergraduate applicant portal is also where you can make any necessary changes to your account and connect directly with us. 

Temple Rome Entry Year Program

Another option to consider when applying to Temple is starting your degree at our campus in Rome, Italy. Through the Temple University Rome Entry Year program, you can spend your first year at Temple University Rome and then complete your studies at Main Campus in Philadelphia.

Temple Japan Entry Year Program

Another option to consider when applying to Temple University is starting your degree at our multi-building location in Kyoto, Japan. Through the Temple Japan Entry Year program, you can spend your first year at TUJ Kyoto and then complete your studies at main campus in Philadelphia.

Voted as the best big city in the world on multiple occasions, Kyoto is an enchanted destination that stands as the cultural mecca of Japan. Through Temple University, you can explore one of the most exciting and safest countries in the world while taking advantage of an American university education with a global foundation. All courses are offered in English.

At TUJ Kyoto, you can:

• Complete your first year and general education classes while gaining a fresh global perspective and discovering what it means to be a global citizen.
• Interact with students from Japan and dozens of other countries around the world.
• Open new pathways to discovery
• Discover new networks of invaluable connections as you interact with leaders from industry, government, and education.
• Enjoy life in one of the largest but safest cities with a first-rate public transportation system with easy access to anywhere. The major metropolis of Osaka is just 30 minutes away by regular train, while Tokyo is a 2-hour bullet train ride away.