Overview: Temple University is located in Philadelphia, a city that houses some of the most important American Historical Landmarks and hence, is the perfect setting for a student looking forward to gaining professional education that will lead to a better future. Some of the more famous landmarks are: Philadelphia Museum of Art – Famous for the “Rocky” steps, the museum also house some of the greatest works in the field of art. Liberty Bell – The one thing that.....Continuing reading symbolizes American Independence. Ross’ House – The lady responsible for the American flag. Independence Hall – This is the place where the Declaration of Independence was adopted.
Established In: Formerly known as Temple College, the foundation of Temple University - Philadelphia was laid in 1884, which was followed by a rechristening in 1907. The evolution of this century-old college has seen it develop into a comprehensive and competitive academic institution.
Study Centre: Temple University offers more than 300 courses for students to choose from. Temple acts as an umbrella body and has 17 schools and colleges under its aegis. Here are some of them: School of Communications and Theater, School of Pharmacy Maurice H. Kornberg School of Dentistry, College of Education, College of Health Professions and Social Work, Beasley School of Law, Tyler School of Arts, Fox School of Business and Management, College of Engineering, College of Science and Technology, School of Social Work, School of Tourism and Hospitality Management School of Environmental Design, College of Liberal Arts, School of Medicine, Boyer College of Music and Dance, School of Podiatric Medicine.
Hostel: Temple University - Philadelphia offers a wide range of options for prospective students. The Office of University Housing is the body that is to be approached when a student wants to enquire about living on-campus. For students wishing to live off-campus, Temple University has provided a number of options on its website. These options include: Temple University Off-Campus Housing, International House, Off-Campus Sites, Short Term Housing. Also, when one is applying for On-Campus Housing, Temple University has come up with a novel idea of students getting to know each other well before sharing a room or an apartment. This is achieved by having students interact with the others online through a number of social networking sites and they are then given the option of choosing their roommates.
Temple University has also indicated on its website that students should arrange for suitable accommodation in advance as there is no arrangement for temporary accommodation when a student first arrives there. They have also provided a list of suitable hotels/bed & breakfast arrangements in case a student has failed to arrange for suitable accommodation.
Accreditation: Temple University was accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education for the first time in 1965.....Reading in short