Continuing Studies
The Ambler Campus Continuing Studies (non-degree seeking students) students are advised in the West Hall 109. The Academic Advising office serves a diverse group of students including students who are not matriculated. Whether you are brand new to college or have multiple degrees completed, our office is generally a good place to start your inquiry into Temple. Our students take courses for a variety of reasons including working toward undergraduate, graduate, or professional school admissions, professional development, personal enrichment, even taking courses to transfer to other colleges.
Like the general Temple population, our students are diverse both in educational background and culture as well as in age, ranging from gifted high school students to retired professionals and everyone in between. Our Advisors are happy to guide you through the process of enrolling in Temple credit courses on a non-degree basis. Continuing Studies students can earn college credit, but are not admitted into a degree program.
Undergraduate Students
Continuing Studies at Temple prides itself on assisting students with many different educational goals and backgrounds. We are always glad to speak with anyone interested in furthering their education. For some students, taking classes through Continuing Studies may be the perfect decision. For others we may recommend options such as applying directly to the University or beginning at a community college. If you are not sure what educational path is right for you, please contact us.
Below are some University policies that may help guide you in your decision:
To register for courses as a new non-degree student you will need to complete the following (if you are visiting from another college or a high school student, please see your respective sections below):
Please see the general University Studies registration page for information about searching and choosing courses.
Graduate Students
If you already have your bachelor's degree you may be able to take either undergraduate or graduate level course work. If you are interested in a Temple graduate program you will need to contact the department for guidance and registration. Students who are not interested in a Temple graduate degree may register for limited graduate course work through Continuing Studies (we cannot register students for ANY graduate course work in the following programs: Fox School of Business, College of Education, Social Administration, Tyler School of Art, Nursing, and the professional schools - please contact the programs directly). You may research Temple graduate programs in the Graduate Bulletin.
Graduate course work has the following limitation: A student may take a maximum of 9 credits at the graduate level prior to applying to a Temple graduate program.
Most graduate departments require non-degree students to obtain permission from the department or professor prior to registering for courses. You may bring this permission in writing with you to your Continuing Studies appointment to expedite the registration process.
To register for courses as a new non-degree student you will need to complete the following:
Please see the general University Studies registration page for information about searching and choosing courses.
Non-degree seeking (non-matriculated) and Visiting Student Registration
Visiting Students
If you are currently enrolled in a degree program at another college or university and would like to take courses to transfer back to your home institution, then you are a Visiting Student. If you are able to come for an in person appointment we would love to meet you. However, we understand you may be living far away from Temple while you are at school, therefore you also have the option of mailing or faxing your paperwork.
Below is a list of the items you will need in order to register. (Please gather all of the necessary paperwork and send your registration materials all at once; please do not send partial or incomplete paperwork).
Additional Visiting Student Information
High School Students
In some cases Temple will allow current high school students to take courses through Continuing Studies. We require you to meet the following guidelines:
To register you will need to do the following:
Forms
Statistical Record Form - All new Continuing Studies students must complete this form. You should also fill out this form if it's been more than one year since you've taken courses with us.
Visiting Student Form - All Visiting Students must fill out this form to register.
Non-degree seeking (non-matriculated) Student and Visiting Student Mail-In/Fax-In Form - Fall 2013
Any established Continuing Studies student may fax these forms to us to register. If you are new to our office you will need to come in person for your initial registration. If you require guidance choosing courses please schedule an appointment with an Advisor by calling 267 468 8200 and identifying yourself as a Continuing Studies student who is currently enrolled. Any Continuing Studies student (including Visiting Students) may use this form to drop or withdraw.
Continuing Studies New Student Welcome Packet - this packet of information contains everything you need to know once you are registered at Temple including setting up your online account, TUmail (email), ebilling, obtaining your TUID card, as well as billing information.
Continuing Studies Online Orientations
Please note that the Ambler Campus Advising Office is in WEST HALL 109 (267 468 8200) and the Ambler Campus Academic Services office is in WEST HALL 102 (267 468 -8248)
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