The B4USoar program is open to Philadelphia public and charter high school students and gives them the opportunity to attend free college classes. Open to high school juniors and seniors, students prepare for college by attending classes and participating in mentorships. Learn more about the B4USoar program. 

Each summer, Temple offers pre-college workshops for students entering grades 10, 11 and 12. Students participate in noncredit workshops that provide opportunities to explore college majors and take part in collaborative learning experiences. Find information about pre-college workshops.

Students entering grades 10, 11 or 12 can travel and study abroad through our pre-college program at Temple’s Rome Campus. Over 10 days, students participate in daily workshops that cover multiple topics and explore Rome and its history. See the program details and learn how to apply.

Temple offers the Saturday College program, a pre-college program that provides opportunities for middle school students in Philadelphia to engage in academic subjects in a fun way. Once students complete Saturday College, they are ready for other pre-college academic programs at Temple. For more information, please email the contacts below.

Marcello Cioffi
Assistant director of summer and pre-college programs
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Melissa Zavorski
Director of administration
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Students in the two-week summer institutes and intensive workshops at Temple's Main Campus complete full-day, noncredit workshops focused on a specific topic. See dates for summer 2025 and learn how to apply.

Students entering grades 11 or 12 can complete a rigorous, focused program over one month in summer. Students will take a three- or four-credit undergraduate course or two workshops, and they can earn a Temple tuition grant upon successful completion of the program. See more information about the program and the grant by reviewing the application and program requirements. 

The Rite of Swing Jazz Café brings together guest artists, students and faculty from the Boyer College of Music and Dance, who perform jazz for the public on select Thursdays from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Temple Performing Arts Center in the fall and spring.

The Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection at Temple is one of the nation's leading research facilities for the study of the history and culture of people of African descent. With more than 500,000 items related to the global Black experience on display, including books, sheet music, newspapers and photographs, everyone is encouraged to view the collection. See hours of operation and plan your visit.

Throughout the year, Temple's Boyer College of Music and Dance and the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts hosts live performances open to the public. See the full calendar of events.

Infants, children and adolescents can receive oral health care and preventative services through the Kornberg School of Dentistry’s Children’s Dental Clinic. Visit the clinic’s website and learn about the services available and make an appointment.

Temple offers multiple opportunities for high school students to prepare for college and earn credits. Some programs are tuition-free or offer a reduced rate. Explore each program.

The Institute on Disabilities at Temple is one of the sixty-eight University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research and Service. The institute believes that disability is a natural part of the human experience, working and learning from people with disabilities and their families in diverse communities across Pennsylvania to share knowledge and change systems and society. Learn about the Institute on Disabilities and see what programs and services it provides communities. 

The Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL) at Temple educates and advocates for the policies, programs, education and training that increase access and opportunity. Visit the IDEAL website.

Temple University libraries offer free programming available to the public, including events, programs, workshops and exhibits. See the schedule of events.

Small business owners and entrepreneurs in Lower Bucks, Eastern Montgomery and Philadelphia counties can receive training, business resources and no-cost consulting. Visit the Small Business Center website.

As Pennsylvania’s Assistive Technology Act program, TechOWL connects people with disabilities with assistive tools and resources. Learn about assistive tech and connect with TechOWL.

Temple Health is dedicated to advancing health equity in our communities to ensure all patients access and receive advanced care. See what services are available, learn about each location and schedule an appointment.