Explore the application process as an international first-year applicant. 

If you’re a first-year applicant—meaning you are a student currently attending secondary school or high school—this is where you’ll gain more insight into Temple’s application process. 

 When to Apply 

Fall Semester Start
Spring Semester Start
  • Application Opens via the Common Application: Aug. 1
  • Early Action deadline: Nov. 1
  • Regular Decision deadline: Feb. 1
  • FAFSA priority filing deadline: Feb. 1
  • Enrollment deposit deadline for admitted students: May 1
  • Application deadline: Nov. 1

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 a required application fee of $55, which you will submit at the same time as the Common Application unless you qualify for a waiver.

Application Supporting Materials

The following documents may be necessary to complete your application. Please review the testing options to determine whether you wish to submit academic testing to support your application. If your documents are not in English, please provide them in the original language and with an English translation.

International Scholarships 

Temple University is proud to support international students with a variety of dedicated scholarship. Learn more about the scholarships and awards available here, but we also strongly encourage you to reach out to your specific college to learn about scholarships available in those specific departments.

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. 

If you’re admitted, you may need to obtain a nonimmigrant student visa—including a student (F-1) or an exchange visitor (J-1) visa—as a next step toward your enrollment at Temple. Learn how to obtain your I-20 or DS-2019 from Temple and apply for an F-1 or J-1 visa.

Submit proof of secondary school graduation.

If you are admitted to Temple and you have submitted your enrollment deposit, you must have your secondary school send your final transcript or proof of graduation to Temple.

Need help determining what satisfies proof of graduation? Please contact the International Admissions office.

Advanced Credit Policy

Temple’s generous policy accepts advanced credits as determined by the examining body. If you have successfully completed IB, A Level, AP or CLEP courses/subjects, learn more about our policy.

 Conditional Admission Program 

Academically qualified students with low or no language scores may still be accepted to Temple University through our Conditional Admission Program (CAP). This program provides English language classes while orienting students to university life and preparing them for success at Temple University. Students at the highest CAP levels take credit-bearing classes so they can begin working toward their degree even while learning English. Learn more about our Conditional Admission Program for international students.

Learn more about scholarship opportunities for this program.

Global Entry Year Programs 

Another option to consider when applying to Temple is starting your degree at our campuses in either Rome, Italy or Tokyo, Japan. Through the Temple Rome and Temple Japan Entry Year programs, you can spend your first year at Temple University Rome or Japan and then complete your studies at Main Campus in Philadelphia. The Temple Rome and Japan Entry Year programs offer an American university education with a global foundation.

Additional Resources for International Students 

Get more information about how Temple supports international students, and learn more about our global perspective on our Office of Global Engagement website.

Virtual Information Sessions

You can also find answers to topical questions through our virtual information sessions. Our virtual information sessions provide an overview of Temple University, our international community, scholarships and how to apply. All times given are in Eastern Time.

  • General Information Session: December 11th at 10:00 a.m. (Register Here)
  • Financial Literacy & Scholarships: December 11th at 11 a.m. (Register Here)

  • Select Scholarship Opportunities: December 12th at 11 a.m. (Register Here)

  • Select Scholarship Opportunities: December 12th at 6 p.m. (Register Here)