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Adult Learners

Returning to School

Returning to school is easier than you think at Temple University Center City, serving working adult students since 1973. Most classes are offered during the evening or on weekends and we provide professional development programs and certification tracks including real estate, project management and more.

Getting Started

Identify your desired program of study by referring to Temple University’s graduate and undergraduate  bulletins.

Information Sessions/Appointments

Many programs at Temple University Center City host information sessions about program requirements and application procedures. Check our  Upcoming Events

Discover comprehensive information about admission to Temple University as a transfer student or veteran by visiting the Temple Undergraduate Admissions webpage. Many of our undergraduate students at the Center City campus have successfully transferred from colleges in the region.

In most cases, graduate students will apply directly to the program that they wish to be admitted to when they enter Temple University. However, a number of programs have their students apply through the Graduate Admissions office.

If you're a student returning to college and wish to take a limited number of courses as a non-matriculated student, we are here to assist you. To register, schedule a meeting with an academic advisor from the Office of Continuing Studies. At the Center City campus, you can set up an appointment with our or call 215-204-5763. We are committed to providing you with detailed information about the academic programs offered at the Center City campus.

For Fox School of Business students and College of Liberal Arts students at the undergraduate level, personalized academic advising is available by appointment.

Paying for College

The Temple University Bursar’s Office and Student Financial Services webpages offer comprehensive information about the cost of academic programs and available payment plans. Many graduate programs have their own scholarship, research or teaching assistantship programs. Inquiries should be made to the individual departments.

Center City Campus

TUCC is easy to find. Located at 1515 Market Street, the campus is directly across the street from Dilworth Park and City Hall.