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Temple UniversityMove-In Guide

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Temple University's urban main campus stretches along Liacouras Walk in North Philadelphia, requiring first-year students to live on campus in halls including Morgan Hall, a newer high-rise residence tower, and 1940 Residence Hall.

Enrollment

30,005

Total Students

Freshman Class

7,501

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Jan 9, 2027

Next: Spring 2027

Acceptance Rate

75%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Spring 2027 Move-In Details

Move-in for spring-only residents is Saturday, Jan. 9.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

First-year halls (2)

Reserved for first-year students

  • 1940 Residence Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

  • James S. White Hall

    Suite-style · Coed

    First-year only

Residence halls (2)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • 1300 Residence Hall

  • Johnson and Hardwick Halls

    Traditional · Coed

Apartments (2)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Morgan Hall

    Apartment-style · Coed

  • Temple Towers

    Apartment-style · Coed

Housing Links

Who can live where

First-year only:
Reserved for incoming first-year students.
Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

Orientation dates haven't been published yet - check back closer to the semester.

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Registration

Spring 2027 class registration

Temple University
  • Priority registration (by earned credits)
    Undergraduates
    90+ credits Oct. 27, 60+ Oct. 28, 30+ Oct. 29, all others Oct. 30. Graduate students Oct. 26.
    October 27 - October 30, 2026
Times vary by class year or student group. Check your own appointment.Official source

Costs

Room & Board

$8,000

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Temple University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Target1.5 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.5 miles
  • Walgreens2.3 miles
  • Walmart3.6 miles
  • Wegmans7.5 miles

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Dates last checked October 2026.