When students begin classes for the fall 2025 semester at Temple University Ambler, they will be met with a special celebration!
Temple University Ambler has planned several activities for students to help them start the year off right by meeting new friends, having fun and acclimating to their new environment.
"Weeks of Welcome activities allow new students to familiarize themselves with the campus and everything offered here. Returning students can reconnect and learn more about new programs for the upcoming year," said Holly Lynn, Assistant Director of Campus and Student Engagement. "The goal of Welcome Week is to get students back in the Temple University spirit and engaging with the campus community!"
Friday, August 22
TempleFest
Temple Ambler students are encouraged to take part in TempleFest at Main Campus on August 22! Getting connected to other Owls has never been so easy. Discover all the ways to get involved at Temple’s premier student organization and resource fair. Completely taking over Main Campus, check out more than 400 registered clubs and organizations and campus resources while enjoying performances from Temple students on the main stage!
Monday, August 25 through Friday, August 29
First Day of Classes Photo Op!
Stop by the Learning Center Lobby and take a photo to commemorate your first year, your final year or your umpteenth year of college with our banner and props! Be sure to tag us — #TempleAmbler!
Ambler Campus Tours
New to the Ambler Campus? Our Owl Ambassadors and Admissions team are available for campus tours throughout the week. Stop by the Welcome Center (located in the Learning Center Lobby) to ask for a tour!
Resource & Info Table
Not able to make it to the Resource and Involvement Fair or the Campus Connections events? Information will be available all week at the Information Table in the Learning Center Lobby.
Monday, August 25
Perk Up, Owls!
Stop by the Learning Center Lobby from 8 to 10 a.m. and enjoy some caffeine and a sweet treat from Wawa to start your day of classes off right!
Snack Before Class: Popcorn!
Stop by the Learning Center Lobby between 3 and 4 p.m. to get some buttery popcorn on your way into class! The info table will be full of resources and opportunities about Temple University and Ambler Campus resources and opportunities for your perusal.
Tuesday, August 26
WAFFLES!
WAFFLES Philly will be outside on the Learning Center Lawn from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with some yummy waffle-y goodness!
Temple Ambler Resource and Involvement Fair
Students are invited to visit Temple Ambler Resource and Involvement Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Learning Center Lawn. Looking for clubs, jobs, community support, library books and maybe a friend? Explore student worker positions, volunteer opportunities and a variety of clubs and organizations to get involved in on campus. Join us for a comprehensive look at everything Temple Ambler has to offer!
"At the Resource Fair, students can learn about how Temple resources can help students in their academic and personal journeys,” said Lynn. “Student organizations and departments with student programs and student worker jobs will be seeking interested students.”
Snack Before Class: Pretzels!
Grab some pretzels in the Learning Center from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on your way to or from class! Check out the info table while you're there to learn about Temple University and Ambler Campus resources and opportunities.
Wednesday, August 27
Whatchya Readin’ Book Club
A Book Club with NO assigned books and NO deadlines. Simply spend time reading with faculty, staff and other students talking about books and more! Engage in conversation about the books you’re reading, podcasts you’re listening to and movies or tv shows inspired by books. A great way to learn about new books you may have never found otherwise! Join the next Book Club meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Ambler Campus Library!
Campus Connections
Come connect with the various campus departments to learn about the resources and opportunities available to students - upcoming events, campus jobs, research opportunities, giveaways and more. Campus Connections will be held from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on the Learning Center Lawn! Stop by to get a free t-shirt, sticker, or other campus swag and enjoy some s’mores!
Thursday, August 28
Kindness Stone Painting
Paint a “Kindness Stone” with something motivational or your wish for the semester from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Learning Center Lobby! Keep it with you as a reminder or pass along the kindness to someone else!
Pool Party
Splish splash on over to the Temple Ambler Pool from 12:30 to 2 p.m.! We have floaties, noodles and sweet treats. A dip in the cool water is just what you deserve as a break from the first week of classes!
Snack Before Class: Free Mac & Cheese or Ramen Cups!
Stop by the Learning Center Lobby from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. to get some free mac & cheese or Ramen Noodle Cups on your way into class! Check out the info table while you're there to learn about Ambler Campus resources and opportunities.
Friday, August 29
Get a Slice of Campus Life
Meet with the Ambler Campus student organizations and faculty in Bright Hall Lounge for a mixer with pizza provided from 1 to 2:30 p.m. in Bright Hall Lounge. See what the organizations have to offer while enjoying a slice of pizza!
For more information on Weeks of Welcome and other Student Life activities and events at Temple University Ambler, contact 267-468-8107 or [click-for-email].