fall 2015 housing selection

– FALL 2015 HOUSING SELECTION –

ON-CAMPUS HOUSING. LIVE, LEARN AND INSPIRE.

UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE HOUSING.TEMPLE.EDU

— BECOME TEMPLE MADE.

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Live. Learn. Inspire.



Housing is available on a first-come, first-served basis, and access to our online booking system, called Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA), is based on when your deposit is paid and recorded by

the Bursar’s Office.

— UNIVERSITY HOUSING AND RESIDENTIAL LIFE’S VISION

Building transformative communities where students live learning, learn living and inspire each another.

— ROOMMATE CONNECTIONS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA!

Use the RoomSync application on Facebook to do a roommate search, friend students with similar interests, swap stories and more.

For more information, see page 4.


–A QUICK GUIDE–

HOUSING SYSTEMS AND ONLINE RESOURCES

WHAT: University Housing and Residential Life website

WHERE: housing.temple.edu

WHY: Find floor plans, learn details about selecting housing, and get information about living on and off campus.

WHAT: MyHousing, the system for managing your on-campus housing options

WHERE: Log in to TUportal, go to MyPortal and click MyHousing.

WHY: Manage your room and meal-plan information, get important notices, review terms and agreements, and find your roommate’s contact information.

WHAT: Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA), the main tool in MyHousing

WHERE: Log in to TUportal, go to MyHousing and click Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA).

WHY: Book your room, manage your meal plan, add roommates and avoid the housing line.

WHAT: Housing on Demand

WHERE: Log in to TUportal, go to MyHousing Forms and click Housing on Demand link

WHY: Register for early move-in, apply for a Living Learning Community, and request occupancy extensions and room changes.

WHAT: University Housing and Residential Life Facebook page

WHERE: Log in to Facebook and search for “Temple Housing and Residential Life.”

WHY: Meet other incoming Owls, try the RoomSync application to find your roommate match, and get updates and other housing information.

WHAT: RoomSync on Facebook

WHERE: Log in to Facebook, go to Applications and search for “RoomSync.”

WHY: Find a roommate, get more in-depth matchups and meet other incoming Owls.

Note: You must still “add” a roommate when you book your assignment in the Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) system.

COMMUNICATIONS University Housing and Residential Life will send you an instructional email after your housing deposit has been received, so check your email frequently. The first round of communications will be sent in January. After that, you will periodically receive updates.

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HOUSING SELECTION

WHERE WILL YOU LIVE NEXT YEAR? Whether you are an incoming freshman, transfer, returning sophomore, junior or senior, or graduate student, we encourage you to consider Temple’s on-campus housing accommodations. Using our online housing selection program, Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA), you can select roommates and request specific housing options.

HOUSING SELECTION PROCESS The housing selection process works on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you submit a deposit, the better your chance of getting the housing you prefer. Though demand is great and we can’t make guarantees, if you submit a deposit on time in accordance with our proposed schedule, you should receive on-campus accommodations. If you do not receive housing, your deposit will be refunded or applied to your university account. Twenty-four hours after the Bursar’s Office processes your housing deposit, you can log in to the MyHousing website via TUportal to book your room with Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA).

Note: Delays in processing deposits might occur on nonbusiness days and holidays and during system upgrades.

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DEPOSIT TIMELINE RETURNING STUDENTS: January 20–March 6, 2015

NEW STUDENTS: December 1, 2014–August 1, 2015

SEE WHAT IT MEANS TO BE TEMPLE MADE Visit University Housing and Residential Life in the Student Center, Room 217, during Experience Temple! To learn more about Experience Temple, go to admissions.temple.edu and see page 11.

Sign up for Experience Temple through the Next Steps channel on TUportal. If you attend Experience Temple in either March or April, you can book your housing during your visit.

STEP ONE

SUBMIT YOUR HOUSING DEPOSIT

ONLINE Returning undergraduate students: Complete and submit the 2015–2016 Undergraduate Housing Deposit Form.

Graduate students: Visit MyHousing, download the 2015–2016 Graduate Housing Deposit Form and submit it to the Bursar’s Office with your payment.

1.Log in to TUportal and access MyHousing.

2.Pay the $250 housing deposit online to reserve your place in the housing selection process.

New freshman and transfer students: Complete the Tuition and Housing Deposit Form included in your admittance packet or use the Next Steps channel in TUportal to submit your housing deposit. You will be prompted to pay tuition and housing deposits together.

IN PERSON OR BY MAIL (RETURNING STUDENTS ONLY) 1.Log in to TUportal and access MyHousing.

2.Download and print the 2015–2016 Undergraduate Housing Deposit Form.

3.Send or deliver it with a check or money order for $250 made payable to Temple University. Bursar’s Office Temple University Carnell Hall, Room 115 1803 N. Broad St. Philadelphia, PA 19122 215-204-7269 Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR FINANCIAL AID FOR NEXT YEAR?

— Contact Student Financial Services:

Main Campus 1801 N. Broad St.

Conwell Hall, Ground Floor Philadelphia, PA 19122

215-204-2244 temple.edu/sfs

OFFICE HOURS Monday–Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Friday, 8:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

STEP TWO

BOOK YOUR ROOM AND MEAL PLAN Our Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) system makes room and meal assignments easy. Log in to MyHousing via TUportal and click Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) to get started.

1.Select your hall. For information about each hall, visit housing.temple.edu and click on Residence Halls in the Campus Living section or see page 7.

2.Search for available rooms.

3.Lock your room choice for 15 minutes while you make your final decision.

4.Request your roommates. You will need Residential Management System (RMS) and TUid numbers to access this step.

5. Identify your bed space to confirm your room assignment. Your assignment should include the coordinating suffix to your slot in the room. For example, a six-person apartment in Temple Towers would be identified by TT-E101-1 through TT-E101-6.

6.Confirm your room selection.

7.Select your meal plan.

8.Confirm your meal plan.

9.Print your room confirmation and deposit receipt

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MEET YOUR MATCH —

Finding a roommate can be one of the most challenging parts of the housing process. At Temple, we understand that as you transition from high school to college, finding a compatible roommate is a crucial part of your decision-making process.

To make it easier to find a compatible roommate, we use RoomSync, a special roommate-matching program available as an application in Facebook. According to research, students who use RoomSync perform better academically. In part, that’s due to the choice you have in selecting the right roommate for a successful residential experience.

After submitting your housing deposit, you are automatically added to RoomSync, where you will be able to create a profile, search for other incoming Temple students and hopefully identify someone who could become your ideal roommate.

You will be able to begin your search in the early spring 2015 semester and continue as we open the housing selection process for new students.

Check out tutorials from RoomSync and University Housing and Residential Life to see the applications in action. Visit housing.temple.edu, select Your Housing and click Tutorials.

Learn more about the RoomSync app on the Temple University Housing and Residential Life Facebook page.

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COMMIT TO LIVING ON CAMPUS Once you have committed to living on campus by submitting a housing deposit, you’ll receive an email inviting you to join our private RoomSync network. (Only those who submit housing deposits will be allowed to join.)

We also send out periodic reminders to encourage as many students as possible to join the matching network during its active period.

ENTER YOUR INFORMATION To create the best match, we ask key, detailed lifestyle questions, such as preferred bedtime, visitor frequency, and preferred academic majors and residence halls.

INTERACT WITH THE OWL COMMUNITY Once you’ve joined our RoomSync network, you can begin connecting with other students by posting on our online community wall, a place for students to meet potential roommates and also to create new friendships.

SEARCH FOR ROOMMATES You may search for roommates based on your lifestyle preferences and filter down to those who fit within your ideal range. Or you can view your most recommended roommates determined by lifestyle compatibility.

Additionally, if there is a specific interest you would like to have in common with your roommate, you can search for users with related keywords listed in their Facebook profile. You can also search for roommates by academic major and preferred residence hall.

REQUEST ROOMMATES ON FACEBOOK, CONFIRM IN STUDENT WEB SELF-ASSIGN (SWSA) You can request a roommate with RoomSync. Once the selected roommate confirms the request, you can access the completed roommate request in the RoomSync Administration site. Then include your new roommate in the Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) booking system by adding Residential Management System (RMS) ID and TUid numbers.

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FIND YOUR SPACE —

Being on campus is one of the most exciting parts of going to college. There are so many opportunities for cultural, recreational, social and academic growth on Temple’s wide spread, metropolitan campus. It’s good to know where to get started—from which hall you’ll live in, to what to pack, to who can help you figure it all out.

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MAIN CAMPUS HOUSING

MITCHELL AND HILARIE MORGAN HALL (TEMPLE’S NEWEST RESIDENCE HALL AND DINING FACILITY)

Accommodates more than 1,200 students in four- and five-bed apartment suites. A small number of singles and rooms for students with disabilities are also available.

Houses upper-class students (Morgan Hall North) and new students (Morgan Hall South)

Features views of Main Campus, Center City and green space

Includes 33 floors, TV lounges, computer and printer stations, and a smart classroom

Has a 30,000-square-foot terrace

Offers many dining options, including Broad Street Barbecue, Café Spice, Southside Diner and Bakery, Starbucks, and Tony Luke’s

Supports academic and/or thematic Living Learning Communities

1300 RESIDENCE HALL Accommodates more than 1,000 students in a five-story building

Houses upper-class students (apartment-style) and new students (suite-style) on separate floors

Features a game room, study and TV lounges, computer stations with printers, and a classroom


1940 RESIDENCE HALL Accommodates more than 500 students in a five-story, suite-style building

Houses new students

Features a game room, TV and study lounges, and computer stations with printers


TEMPLE TOWERS (A NEWLY RENOVATED, SIX-FLOOR, APARTMENT-STYLE COMPLEX)

Accommodates about 600 students in three-, six- or seven-person apartments

Houses upper-class students

Features a game room, study and social lounges, a TV lounge, computer stations with printers, bike storage space, and an outdoor pool (open seasonally)


JOHNSON AND HARDWICK RESIDENCE HALLS Accommodate nearly 1,000 residents on 11 floors

House new students

Feature a lower-level lounge with HDTVs, pool tables, air hockey, pingpong, dance studio and practice rooms

Include Louis J. Esposito Dining Center on the main level

Support academic and/or thematic Living Learning Communities

PEABODY RESIDENCE HALL Accommodates nearly 300 students in a four-story, communal-style residence hall

Houses new students

Features an art studio, student lounges, and a common area with a large TV and pool tables


JAMES S. WHITE RESIDENCE HALL Accommodates nearly 600 students in suite-style residences

Houses new students

Features study areas, a classroom, and a game room with pool and pingpong tables


360˚ VIRTUAL TOUR Check out our 360° virtual tour of Temple’s residence hall spaces. Click around to see which buildings and rooms you’d be interested in living in. To start your tour, visit housing.temple.edu and click 360° Virtual Tour.

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SPECIALTY HOUSING —

Temple strives to match your housing with your lifestyle and education needs by offering the following specialty housing options. There is a separate application and approval process for specialty housing. If you are interested in specialty housing, you must pay the $250 housing deposit.

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LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES Temple offers 15 Living Learning Communities, which build partnerships among faculty, staff and students and bring together curricular and thematic experiences through dedicated, on-campus living arrangements.

Returning students: The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2015.

New students: The application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2015.

Visit the Living Learning Community website (go to housing.temple.edu and click Campus Living) for more information about programs and applying for accommodation in an LLC program. Also see pages 12–20 for more details.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES To be considered for such accommodations, visit housing.temple.edu and click Housing on Demand to complete the Disability Housing Request Form. You will also need to submit a copy of your medical documentation to the Disability Resources and Services office. You can request accommodations once you’ve been approved by Disability Resources and Services. For more information, visit housing.temple.edu and click Campus Living, or contact Disability Resources and Services at 215-204-1280.

Returning students: The application deadline is Friday, March 6, 2015.

New students: The application deadline is Friday, April 24, 2015.

STUDENT-ATHLETES If you are a student-athlete, you often must remain on campus over university breaks. You may either have the choice or be required to live in designated on-campus buildings. Discuss your housing options with your head coach.

Returning students: Confirm your housing status by Friday, March 6, 2015.

New students: Confirm your housing status by Friday, April 24, 2015.

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION HOUSING OVER BREAKS If you need housing during any of the university break periods—fall, winter or spring—during the 2015–2016 academic year, you must secure an assignment at 1300, 1940, White Hall, Morgan Hall or Temple Towers. If you are assigned to Johnson, Hardwick or Peabody, you will not be permitted to stay in your assigned housing during break periods. To make arrangements for occupancy extensions through University Housing, visit housing.temple.edu and click Resources and Services before each break period.

OFF-CAMPUS SERVICES Students considering moving off campus have many options, including privately developed and managed properties surrounding Main Campus. Oxford Village, Kardon Apartments and University Village are all within walking distance of campus and provide affordable alternatives to on-campus housing. Off-Campus Services provides information to students seeking properties other than those listed above. Attend off-campus housing fairs to meet local landlords, property managers and realtors, see their properties, and learn more about local housing. Find out more about living off campus by visiting housing.temple.edu and clicking Resources and Services.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS The terms and conditions of the Housing License and Dining Services Agreement precede the Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) process. Upon securing housing, you enter a legally binding contract for the full academic year. We strongly suggest that you and your family read the Housing License and Dining Services Agreement terms and conditions to fully understand Temple’s expectations.

Note: By agreeing to those terms, you are agreeing to the Student Conduct Code and the Rights, Resources and Responsibilities Guide. To view copies of each of those contracts, either visit housing.temple.edu, go to Resources and Services, and click Rights and Responsibilities, or visit temple.edu/studentaffairs, go to Policies and click Student Conduct Code.

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DATES AND DEADLINES TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Returning and graduate students:

You may begin submitting your housing deposit.

Note: Do not submit a housing deposit before January 20 at 10 a.m., as that could create delays for you in securing access to the fall housing selection process. No exceptions will be made for earlier access to the deposit process.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Returning senior, junior and sophomore students:

Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) process begins.

FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 Returning students:

The following forms are due:

Disability Accommodation Housing requests

Living Learning Community applications

Student-Athlete Specialty Housing requests

SATURDAY, MARCH 7, 2015 10:00 a.m.

Freshman and transfer students:

Student Web Self-Assign (SWSA) process begins.

FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 2015 New students:

The following forms are due:

Disability Accommodation Housing requests

Living Learning Community applications

FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015 We encourage you to submit a housing deposit and book your accommodations and meal plan by May 1, 2015.

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ON- AND OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING FAIRS If you have questions about the fall 2015 housing selection process, buildings available to you on and off campus, or Living Learning Communities, plan on attending one of the events listed below.

Representatives from University Housing and Residential Life, Off-Campus Services, Student Affairs and several local off-campus properties will be there to answer your questions and discuss housing options for next year.

SPRING 2015 DATES February 6, 2:00–4:00 p.m., Student Center Atrium

March 13, 3:00–5:00 p.m., Student Center Atrium

April 10, 1:00–3:00 p.m., outside 1910 Liacouras Walk

For more information about Off-Campus Services, visit the staff at 1910 Liacouras Walk, third floor, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

EXPERIENCE TEMPLE DAYS Housing Selection Process Information

Meetings take place during the following Experience Temple Days:

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2015

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2015

SUNDAY, MARCH 22, 2015

SATURDAY, APRIL 11, 2015

All meetings are on Main Campus, Student Center South, Room 217, from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. Session attendance is first-

come, first-served.

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–THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY PROGRAM AT TEMPLE UNIVERSITY–

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SUCCESS

— Temple’s Living Learning Communities (LLCs) enhance students’ academic, personal and professional growth by offering dedi cated residential communities. They combine a challenging curriculum with thematic experiences that take learning beyond the classroom and integrate it with daily campus life. And with so many opportunities for student-created programming—such as community service and artistic performances—that comple ment the classroom, LLC students’ responsibilities are, in many ways, their own learning tool. They’re also a great way to have a well-rounded college experience.

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TEMPLE'S LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES PROVIDE • partnerships with faculty and staff.

• dialogues with peers about academic and social issues outside the classroom.

• increased satisfaction with the overall academic experience.

• enhanced connections with Temple and the city of Philadelphia.

• increased satisfaction with the transition to a large university.

We have become like a big family; we eat together, study with one another, and are always willing to help each other out. We all have our own friends and activities outside the LLC, as well, but when you come home, you’re welcomed with open arms."

LAKIN DAYNOROWICZ Civil Engineering, Class of 2016

I am really glad I chose to be a part of the Fox LLC. It helped me immerse myself in the student life here at Temple. Through the program I met really great friends, which made the transition to college life a lot smoother."

GINA MARIE DUPNIK Accounting, Class of 2016

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PEER MENTORS

HELPING OUR RESIDENTS LIVE, LEARN AND GROW Temple University’s residence halls support the academic achievement of our residents and strengthen the academic mission of the university. The Office of University Housing and Residential Life is committed to creating an environment that values and promotes an appreciation for diversity of lifestyles, cultures and people. Peer mentors are similar to resident assistants: They work to create a positive living environment by fostering a sense of community, providing help and assistance, and working with students and staff to ensure the best possible conditions in residences. They also work closely with staff and students over an extended period and can positively influence your growth.

PEER MENTORS ALSO are knowledgeable about their specific department and the university overall.

convey appropriate information to residents.

encourage academic achievement.

take an active role in residence hall programming.

Through community service, I’ve been able to work with kids that I cherish.”

KRISTINA LINDO Childhood Education, Class of 2018

It helped me open up a lot more than I used to be. I feel like I found my second family. This is my home.”

ROSA CRUZ Political Science, Class of 2018

We are family. We enjoy helping others to feel better.”

AUSTIN AMPELOQUIO Secondary Education/English, Class of 2018


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GET INSPIRED —

The Living Learning Community program offers a variety of groups with common interests that range from the thematic to the academic. As a participant in such a community, you can

take courses taught in your residence hall.

engage with faculty and staff members within your residential community.

participate in and plan social opportunities on campus and in Philadelphia.

form lifelong friendships with students from diverse backgrounds and experiences.


ENGINEERING LOCATED IN 1940 RESIDENCE HALL The Engineering LLC is designed for students enrolled in the College of Engineering. As a part of the Engineering LLC, you can collaborate with students in other schools and programs at Temple and volunteer in locations such as our Uber Street Community Urban Garden. You can also engage with faculty, connect with professionals and explore how your major can contribute to the Philadelphia region.

FOX SCHOOL OF BUSINESS LOCATED IN MORGAN SOUTH RESIDENCE HALL The Fox LLC is designed for students enrolled in the Fox School of Business. As a part of the Fox LLC, you can create your own study groups and together with other Fox LLC students excel in lower-level business courses. You can also hold one another accountable and inspire each other to succeed academically. Members of the Fox LLC are provided with numerous resources through a university seminar, your assigned peer mentor and your residence assistant. Additionally, you can participate in networking and social activities early on in your college career, developing your professional skills and meeting students and professionals in the business community.

THEATER, FILM AND MEDIA ARTS (TFMA) LOCATED IN JOHNSON RESIDENCE HALL The TFMA LLC affords theater and film students the benefit of many value-added resources such as convenient proximity to the Tomlinson Theater/Annenberg Hall instructional complex, enhanced academic advising, access to exclusive workspaces, as well as fostering closer ties to key faculty. Mentored activities such as guided outbound excursions, visits from special guests and interdisciplinary creative project challenges promote social and creative engagement with your fellow Center for the Arts music, dance and visual arts students.

GLOBAL LOCATED IN TEMPLE TOWERS AND MORGAN SOUTH RESIDENCE HALL The Global LLC brings together students from all over the world to learn from one another. The Global LLC addresses issues of isolation and cultural and language barriers and supports cultural experiences among community members. You are able to apply what you learn in the classroom each day to your interactions with other Global LLC participants.

HEALTHY LIFESTYLES LOCATED IN 1940 RESIDENCE HALL The Healthy Lifestyles LLC is designed to help you transition to college life in a healthful way. It focuses on mindfulness, meditation, diet, exercise, and the prevention of alcohol and drug use. In this LLC, you can live with like-minded peers who prioritize academics and emotional and physical well-being.

HONORS LOCATED IN 1300 RESIDENCE HALL The Honors LLC is the residential hub for members of the Honors Program, which creates opportunities for high-achieving students to build a sense of community and transition smoothly to campus life. Students in the Honors LLC don’t have to worry about the balance between getting good grades and making good friends—they do both.

INNOVATE AND CREATE LOCATED IN JAMES S. WHITE RESIDENCE HALL The Innovate and Create LLC is Temple’s first entrepreneurial lab—a place where you are free to share radical ideas, and your peers collaborate to improve them. If you want to be more innovative and think you might like to invent a product or launch a company someday, this is the place for you. The Innovate and Create LLC offers you the chance to build lifelong friendships with the most innovative, entrepreneurial people on campus.

LEADERSHIP LOCATED IN 1300 RESIDENCE HALL The Leadership LLC offers you the opportunity to explore your leadership styles on a deep, consistent and continual basis through an intentionally designed curriculum that includes formal and informal opportunities to engage with and support the Temple community.


MAJOR EXPLORATION LOCATED IN JOHNSON RESIDENCE HALL The Major Exploration LLC helps undecided students transition from high school to college with others who are uncertain about which major to declare. Being undeclared can feel alienating when surrounded by peers who appear to have it all figured out; the Major Exploration LLC aims to help you understand how hard it can be to know what to major in as a freshman, and that it is OK to take a semester or two to make an informed decision.

MUSIC AND DANCE LOCATED IN JOHNSON RESIDENCE HALL Close to Presser Hall and Conwell Dance Theater, Music and Dance LLC students (who major in programs in the Boyer College of Music and Dance) attend special events and lectures at cultural venues on campus and throughout Philadelphia. This LLC allows you to collaborate in the classroom, practice and perform together, and be involved in community activities.

RESIDENTIAL ORGANIZATION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE (ROCS) LOCATED IN JAMES S. WHITE RESIDENCE HALL In the ROCS LLC, you and your like-minded peers will acclimate to Philadelphia and Temple through service to the community. You will also learn about the history of North Philadelphia, where Temple has resided for 130 years, and experience the value of giving back through civic engagement.

RUSSELL CONWELL CENTER LOCATED IN HARDWICK RESIDENCE HALL The Russell Conwell Center LLC is for those who intend to complete the Summer Bridge program and are interested in academic excellence, service to the community and sharing their creative talents. In this LLC, you will actively participate in academic workshops and educational, recreational and cultural programs and trips. In addition, tutoring support is offered in your residence hall during your first year to help you earn a high GPA.


TYLER SCHOOL OF ART LOCATED IN PEABODY RESIDENCE HALL The Tyler School of Art LLC supports Tyler students during a very intense freshman-year foundation program. In this LLC, you have access to a residence-hall-based studio space and support from other Tyler students through enrichment activities. You can also connect with the Tyler Dean’s Student Advisory Committee, which enhances the Temple student community through events and activities such as the Craft Bash, a craft-activities event open to the Temple community, and a meditation drum circle.

SCHOOL OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION (SMC) LOCATED IN HARDWICK RESIDENCE HALL School of Media and Communication LLC students are able to support each other in academics, inform each other about SMC opportunities, participate in clubs and activities, and collaborate on projects. Past members have been involved in student government, leadership development and other campus programs, such as The Temple News, Temple Update and WHIP Radio.

SUSTAINABILITY LOCATED IN 1940 RESIDENCE HALL The Sustainability LLC is an ideal place to become an environmental leader. This community connects incoming first-year students with the sustainability movement on campus and enables you to continue to develop the culture of sustainability at Temple. This culture shift is necessary to change the Temple community’s behaviors on campus related to waste minimization, energy conservation and sustainable transportation choices. The Sustainability LLC also provides a number of academic programs with co-curricular support, including Environmental Studies, the Department of Earth & Environmental Science, Environmental Design, Biology Architecture, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Engineering.

To contact LLC administrators, visit housing.temple.edu, go to Campus Living and click Living Learning Communities. Administrators of Temple’s LLCs or peer mentors can answer any questions you might have.


FILL OUT THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY APPLICATION 1. Complete step one of the housing selection

process by paying the $250 housing deposit.

2. After 24 hours, visit TUportal and click MyHousing.

3. Find the Living Learning Community application in Housing on Demand and agree to the LLC program requirements.

Note: Students with a previous assignment or booking who are approved for an LLC will be automatically reassigned to their new LLC space.

• Returning students: The approval deadline is March 6, 2015.

• New students: The approval deadline is April 24, 2015.

Housing assignments are based on your housing deposit date, regardless of when you submit your LLC application. You will receive an email confirming your approval of (or denial from) the Living Learning Community to which you applied.


CANCELLATION DATES —

If you need to cancel your housing, be aware of these cancellation dates.

BEFORE MAY 1 There is no financial penalty.

MAY 2–JUNE 1 Your $250 housing deposit is forfeited

and an additional $500 penalty is applied.

AFTER JUNE 1 Your $250 housing deposit is forfeited,

with 25 percent of your total 2015–2016 housing and meal-plan cost.

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