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!"
Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20
OWLVenture
The best way to learn about a university is to experience it firsthand. That’s what New Student Orientation is all about at Temple — giving students the opportunity to get a good feel for the university and its campuses to start their college career off right.
Now add in camping, teambuilding on the Temple Ambler Low Ropes Challenge Course and a pool party and you’ve got an OWLventure!
OWLventure is Temple's overnight outdoor camping experience for incoming students. Students will relax, meet fellow new Owls and take part in a variety of outdoor activities capped off with s’mores by the evening campfire — all at Temple Ambler!
The next OWLventure is Tuesday, August 19 and Wednesday, August 20 during Temple’s Weeks of Welcome! Bus transportation from Main Campus will leave at 9 a.m. on August 19. Space is limited. Learn more and sign up today!
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!
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 to start your day of classes off right!
Tuesday, August 26
Temple Ambler Resource Fair
Students are invited to visit Temple Ambler Resource Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Learning Center Lobby. Looking for a club, a job, a resource, a friend? Check out all the different ways to be involved at Temple Ambler!
"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.”
Wednesday, August 27
Pickleball Tournament
Temple Ambler now has Pickleball Courts thanks to the Student Rec Fee! Come down to the courts by the Red Barn Gym from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and compete against your friends and classmates to see who has the best skills. Balls, paddles and pickles provided!
Thursday, August 28
Pool Party
Splish splash on over to the Temple Ambler Pool from 12:30 to 2 p.m.! We have floaties, noodles and snacks. A dip in the cool water is just what you deserve as a break from the first week of classes!
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].