Our college is located in Philadelphia, the sixth-largest city in the United States. Our city is consistently named one of the top cities in the world for its history and culture, dining and entertainment, and walkability and public spaces. Living here, you'll have access to world-class museums, top-ranked restaurants, breathtaking parks, a vibrant waterfront, and some of the most important sites in our nation's history. 

Philadelphia's many neighborhoods are distinct and eclectic, and the Greater Philadelphia region is no less diverse, dotted with picturesque countrysides and historic small towns. The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority keeps the region well connected through bus, trolley, train and subway service, all of which are convenient to Temple.

Learn more about what makes the Philadelphia area such an exciting place to live at Visit Philly. 

Getting around

Temple University provides maps and directions for navigating to each of its campuses. The Office of Parking Services provides safe, affordable and convenient parking across campus for those who drive. Philadelphia Parking Authority is a comprehensive resource for parking information throughout the rest of the city.

The university is also conveniently accessible via various local public transportation options:

• Broad Street Line subway: All trains on the Broad Street Line stop at Cecil B. Moore Station, located at Broad and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
• Buses: Buses 4 and 16 stop at several locations around campus, including Broad Street at Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Polett Walk, and Norris Street. Bus 23 serves 12th Street (southbound) and 11th Street (northbound), with stops at Polett Walk, Montgomery Avenue, and Cecil B. Moore Avenue.
• Regional Rail: All Regional Rail lines stop at Temple University Station at 10th and Berks Streets.

Campus safety

Temple University is dedicated to maintaining and secure and supportive environment for its community. Student safety resources and initiatives include:

• Temple Public Safety team: Officers patrol campus 24/7 on bikes, on foot and in vehicles, all having completed state-mandated training.
• RAVE Temple Guardian app: This free app allows students to request escorts, report suspicious activity and receive emergency alerts.
• Emergency services: Campus is equipped with Code Blue emergency phones for direct access to police and surveillance cameras for enhanced security.
• Safety programs: Workshops, self-defense classes and an emergency alert system keep students informed and prepared.
• Support services: Counseling and support services are available for students dealing with safety-related issues.
• Shuttle services: Late-night shuttles ensure safe transportation around campus.