At Temple University, some schools and colleges
may require separate applications
and/or additions to the general application.
Consult the Graduate Bulletin
for information
on the program to which you are applying.
Temple University reserves the right to verify all
reference reports with evaluators.
Application Instructions
APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE STUDY
The general “Application for Graduate Study” is a two-page
document. Download the writable form, save it, and print after
completion. If you handwrite on the form, print legibly using
dark blue or black ink.
Item 1: Enter your Social Security number (SSN). (International
applicants who do not have an SSN are exempt.) Temple
University requests your SSN because federal, state, and local
law require the University to report the name, address, and
SSN for certain purposes. Temple University will not disclose
your SSN without consent unless it is required to do so by law,
or as permitted by the University’s
Social Security Number
Usage Policy.
Items 12 and 13: Indicate the program/curriculum to which you
are applying in Item 12 and the degree sought in Item 13. Refer
to the Graduate Bulletin.
Item 14: If the program to which you are applying is offered in
more than one location, please indicate your campus preference.
A number of programs are available in their entirety at multiple
campuses, as shown on the “About” tab of a program’s
description in the Graduate Bulletin.
Pennsylvania include:
CAMPUS
ADDRESS
Main (MAIN)
1801 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Ambler (TUA)
580 Meetinghouse Road, Ambler
Center City (TUCC)
1515 Market Street, Philadelphia
Health Sciences Center (HSC)
3401 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia
Fort Washington (TUFW)
401 Commerce Drive, Ft. Washington
Harrisburg (TUH)
234 Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
Item 19: Prepare a statement of goals, emphasizing individual
strengths, interests, and future objectives. The quality of your
statement may be critical for acceptance into the program, as
well as for any financial aid award. This statement is required of
all applicants.
Item 21: Write a statement about exceptional circumstances that
have impacted your academic career if the information is
relevant to your application for admission to the department/
program. Do not duplicate information presented in Items 19
and 20. This statement is optional.
REFERENCE REPORTS
Most graduate programs at Temple University require applicants
to submit reference reports. The “
Reference Report for
Graduate Study” is a two-page document. Alternately, a
traditional letter of recommendation suffices in many cases.
Contact the department of application directly to ask if the
“Reference Report for Graduate Study
” is required.
To determine how many reference reports are required by the
program to which you are applying, please see the “Admission”
If
reference reports are required, follow these instructions:
1.
Complete Section 1 of each reference report form.
2.
Send the form to each individual who will provide a
reference, asking that Section 2 of the form be completed.
3.
Ask evaluators to send their completed reference report
directly to the department/program of application, as
shown on the “Contacts” tab of each program’s
description in the Graduate Bulletin.
To present your strongest application, obtain recommendations
that demonstrate thoughtful insight into your abilities and
talents.
ACADEMIC RECORDS
All applicants must submit one certified copy of official
transcripts from every college and university attended, including
Temple University. (International applicants should visit
https://grad.temple.edu/admissions/international-applicants
for
specific instructions.) Academic records are required for all
graduate and undergraduate work, regardless of whether a degree
was awarded. Order your official transcript(s) from the
institution(s) where you completed any undergraduate and
graduate coursework, regardless of whether a degree was earned.
Most universities charge a fee for this service. To avoid a delay
in processing, submit proper payment with each request for
academic records to each college/university. Request that the
Registrar(s) forward your official transcript(s) directly to the
department/program of application, as shown on the
“Contacts” tab of each program’s description in the
Graduate
Bulletin.
SUBMISSION OF THE APPLICATION
Your graduate application and all corresponding materials
should be sent directly to the department or program to which
you are applying, as shown on the “Contacts” tab of each
program’s description in the Graduate Bulletin.
