Apply earlier to get an admissions decision earlier. If you apply by Nov. 1, you’ll receive an admissions decision by Jan. 10, though using Early Action is not binding.

Why apply early? 

• We generally admit students at a higher rate who apply Early Action. 
• On-campus housing is guaranteed if you commit to Temple by May 1, though the selection is first come, first served. So, the sooner you get your decision, the sooner you can plan your housing. 
• You’ll be able to sign up for Orientation sooner, which is when you register for classes.

Apply by Feb. 1 for a fall semester start and you’ll receive an admissions decision in four to eight weeks after an application is “complete” in our system. 

The decision deadline for admitted students is May 1.

NOTE: Early Action candidates receive priority review and can delay our review of Regular Decision candidates. During peak admissions (October through March), it might take more than eight weeks for a decision to be made on your application.

Apply by Nov. 1 for a spring semester start.

The decision deadline for admitted students is two weeks after receiving an offer of admission. 

Your application must include all official and original academic records from any secondary school you have ever attended.

If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is four years, Temple University reviews grades nine through 11 as well as your current progress in 12th grade (term/quarter/semester/predicted) or your final transcript if you completed secondary school.  

If you are attending a secondary school curriculum that is only three years, we strongly recommend you submit the final year of your primary school as well.

Option 1: Apply without standardized testing

Temple University is test optional. This means that you are not required to submit ACT or SAT for admission consideration. Applicants who choose this option are equally eligible to receive merit scholarships.

Option 2: Apply with standardized testing. Submit official SAT or ACT results. These must be sent officially from the testing agency. 

For any applicant submitting official testing, please use the following Temple University school codes or methods.

• SAT or TOEFL through Educational Testing Services (ETS)—school code 2906
• American College Testing (ACT)—school code 3724
• IELTS: Simply email your TRF number to internationaldocuments@temple.edu and include your full name and TUid.

Submit documents and other testing to internationaldocuments@temple.edu through a school official or examining/testing body or submit by mailing to the following address. 

Temple University International Admissions
Conwell Hall 103
1801 N. Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA 19122

Documents sent by mail may delay application processing. For information on how documents or testing can be submitted, please contact the International Admissions office. Submitted documents become the property of Temple University and we cannot return them to you. If you prefer, you can retain your originals and submit notarized copies.

Unsure about whether or not to submit testing? Contact international.admissions@temple.edu. 

All applicants, regardless of which option they choose, should review the English language proficiency test scores item to determine whether they are required to submit English language proficiency scores to support their application.

International first-year students must submit one of the following English language proficiency exams.

• TOEFL IBT & Home Edition (Inst. Code 2906)
• IELTS or IELTS Indicator 
• PTE Academic 
• ITEP Academic Plus 
• Duolingo 
• Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency 
• Michigan English Test (MET)
• SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

Students do not need to submit English-language proficiency if they meet one of the following exemptions.

• English is your native language.
• You have completed, at the time of application, three or more years in a curriculum where English was the sole language of instruction. 

View the English language proficiency test score requirements. 

Submitting letters of recommendation is optional.

If you submit letters of recommendation, please request letters from individuals, such as a high school teacher or advisor, who can speak to your academic abilities and accomplishments. Please send no more than two letters to internationaldocuments@temple.edu or through the Common Application.