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Hoot hoot! Meet your Temple ‘best friends’

By

Cynthia Smith

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Know who they are. Where they’re located. How they support you. 

Across Temple’s campus, there are an array of departments and centers that are here to support and guide you through any academic challenge. Consider these your ‘best friends’ who have your back. 

Discover who they are, where they’re located and how they’re designed to help you succeed. So, what are you waiting for? Meet your new besties.

Business Communication Center 
Fox School of Business 
503 Alter Hall 
1801 Liacouras Walk 
Monday – Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Friday: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
Make an appointment 

Become a better communicator. Clear, concise, compelling communication is essential for success in business. The center provides one-on-one tutoring (in person or online) to help you with:   

  • Course assignments  
  • Presentations  
  • Scholarship essays  
  • Cover letters and more!   

Temple Student Success Center 
Charles Library 230 
1900 N. 13th St. 
215-204-0702 
Visit the SSC for current hours. 

The Temple Student Success Center offers one-on-one support for your writing, reading, language/conversation or science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) needs. You can also join a peer-led study session. 

Writing Center  

Language, Tutoring and Conversation Partner Program 

STEM Learning Lab 
“STEM” stands for science, technology, engineering and math. The STEM Learning Lab primarily targets students taking classes in the College of Science and Technology and the College of Engineering. But the lab also offers services for students in other departments who rely heavily on quantitative methods, including economics, psychology and neuroscience. 

  • Meet with a STEM tutor
    • One-on-one help with understanding scientific and mathematical concepts 
  • Exam review study studios 
  • Study studio materials 

Peer Assisted Study Session (PASS) 

PASS session leaders are undergraduate students who have previously succeeded in a select course, and who have received training in lesson planning and facilitation methods. PASS leaders attend all lectures during the semester. You do not need to sign up to attend a session in advance–just show up! View the times and locations of PASS sessions. 

Disability Resources and Services (DRS) 
Howard Gittis Student Center South 
4th Floor, Room 420 
1755 N. 13th St. 
215-204-1280 
drs@temple.edu 
Monday – Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

DRS serves Temple Owls with disabilities by empowering you to fully experience everything Temple has to offer. DRS works with students who have: 

  • Learning disabilities 
  • ADHD 
  • Mental health challenges 
  • Autism spectrum disorder 
  • Brain injuries 
  • Physical/mobility barriers 
  • Medical conditions 
  • Vision and hearing loss 
  • Speech/language disabilities 

Register and schedule an intake appointment to set up accommodation. 

DRS also offers: 

  • Sign language interpreting, on-site and remote Communication Access Real Time Translation (CART) services. Learn how to request these services. 
  • Assistive technology (AT) hardware, software and equipment.
    • Software and Apps
      • Read & Write 
      • Kurzweil 3000 & 1000 
      • Glean 
      • Sonocent 

Academic Coaching  

Working with an academic coach can help you develop skills and overcome challenges that are important to achieving success including:   

  • Time-management  
  • Organization  
  • Studying  
  • Self-advocacy  

Is academic coaching right for you? Complete this interest form to find out.  

Learn more about services and how to schedule an appointment. 

Resnick Academic Support Center for Student Athletes (RAS) 
150 Pearson Hall 
1800 N. Broad St. 
215-204-9002 

Are you a student athlete? RAS has a dedicated team of learning specialists to provide comprehensive academic support from tutoring to degree-planning and more.