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Living in Philadelphia

Temple is a global university, but our heart is in Philadelphia.

A hub of culture and activity.

On Main Campus, you’re just a quick subway ride from downtown Philadelphia. With easy access to transit, the city’s diverse neighborhoods are at your doorstep—from Old City’s cobblestones to Rittenhouse’s boutiques and Fishtown’s music venues.

Philadelphia also offers world-class museums, 166 miles of trails, 40 historic sites, and more than 6,000 dining options. Start your eating tour at the eclectic Reading Terminal Market in Center City and don’t stop until you’ve tried some hand-drawn noodles in Chinatown!

Students walking in Philly

America’s Most Walkable City!

Philly Named America’s Most Walkable City by USA Today — For the Third Straight Year.

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The Bell Tower has been a constant on our ever-changing campus for more than 50 years.

Welcome to Philadelphia!

Once you’re here, all you have to do is step outside to experience what makes Philly so unique and enriching. Temple's location allows students to easily make their way around Philadelphia.

The historic Bell Tower—situated in the heart of campus—serves as the central gateway to campus from the SEPTA regional rail train station, offering students access to various public transportation options to get around and explore the city. 

6th

largest city in the U.S.

Home to...

The Eagles, Phillies, Flyers, 76ers, and Philadelphia Union

100+

museums for students to visit and explore

6000+

restaurants, one of the best food scenes in the country!

Career Connections

More than 149,000 Temple alumni live and work in the Philadelphia region, creating an unparalleled professional network for our students. There are opportunities in every industry, and our students seamlessly work internships into their schedules.

Learn more about job and internship opportunities in Philadelphia.

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Audrey Ward ’22

Theater Studies Major, School of Theater, Film and Media Arts

During her time onstage in the Walnut Street Theatre production of Oscar Wilde’s A Woman of No Importance, Audrey would spend full days studying and attending classes, and then hop the Broad Street Line bound for the theater. “I just knew I wanted to be an actor. I fell in love with it. Then I came to look at Temple, and I knew this was it.”

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Getting Around

Are you ready to explore the city? From public transportation to biking, Philadelphia is an easy city to navigate, and many transit options are accessible from campus.

And, if you plan to commute to Temple, there are multiple ways to get to our campuses from home or wherever you are.

Public Transportation

Temple University is a stop on many local public transportation routes. Several public buses, a subway and a regional rail line are all accessible to and from Main Campus.

  • Broad Street Line (BSL) subway. All local Broad Street subway trains stop at Cecil B. Moore Station, at the intersection of Broad Street and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
  • Buses. The 4, 3, 16 and 23 bus routes all have stops directly on campus and several other bus routes run within a few blocks of campus. 
  • Regional Rail lines. All lines stop at Temple University Station, located at 10th and Berks streets. Students commuting to or from Ambler Campus can access regional rail at the Ambler Station.

Find more information on SEPTA’s website.

Campus Transportation

Temple’s door-to-door campus shuttles keep Owls on the move and safe 24/7. Campus transportation includes an overnight service that takes you directly to your door, and walking escorts that are just a phone call away, 24 hours a day. Get information about Temple’s shuttle services.

Inter-campus shuttles between Main Campus, Ambler Campus and the Health Sciences Center are also available to students during the fall and spring semesters. Learn more about Temple’s inter-campus shuttle.

Biking in Philly

Bike culture is booming at Temple: There are 2,100 parking spaces for bikes, six on-campus fix-it stations and a bike discount program. Philadelphia’s bike-sharing service, Indego, also has two stations on campus. Learn more about Temple’s bike culture via Bike Temple.

City and Campus Maps

Find your way around our city and campuses with these guides.

Learn more about all of Temple’s campuses. 

Parking

If you drive to campus, Temple offers many options for student parking at Main Campus, Ambler Campus and the Health Sciences Center. The Office of Parking Services provides safe, affordable and convenient parking for our students. We maintain more than 5,000 parking spaces in various permit and access-controlled and self-automated facilities throughout our campuses. 

Students register for a parking permit through the TU Parking Account System. 

Learn more about the Office of Parking Services, and view student parking maps of Main and Ambler campuses and the Health Sciences Center.

Contact

All student parking permit purchases must be completed online until further notice. The office is available by email or phone, Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Phone: 215-204-5301 (Main) or 215-707-2277 (Health Sciences Center)
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Campus Safety

Learn about university resources, services and programs that prioritize safety in our community.

Campus Safety

Start Exploring

There are limitless opportunities for discovering Philly and expanding your interests outside of your field of study. If you’re new to the city or just looking for ideas about what to do and see, here are some great online resources to get you started. 

Student Experiences

Get a firsthand look at Philly from the perspective of our students.

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Aquariums & Zoos

Museums

Theaters

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Print & Digital News

Television & Radio News

Learn more about Temple-related cultural offerings and opportunities. Then, explore the city and see where you’ll be living and learning.

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Are you ready to begin your journey and become an Owl? Get started by applying to Temple or learn more about the information you need to navigate the application process.