If you are a U.S. citizen or eligible non-resident, make sure you submit your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by Temple’s priority deadline, Feb. 1. Any financial aid awarded to you will be posted in the Applicant Portal. Learn more about your financial aid and scholarship opportunities as a first-year student. 

Experience Temple Rome Day is the university’s invitation for you to learn even more about what it’s like to be a Roman Owl. Hosted on Temple Rome's campus for students admitted for the fall semester, you’ll explore our academic programs, financial aid opportunities and more. Find out more and register by e-mailing [click-for-email].

All your Next Steps and requirements are posted in your TUportal and Rome Portal. These portals will track your progress as you complete important steps as an admitted student. 

You access both portals with your AccessNet username and password (TUX#####). Please check these portals often as your Next Steps will be updated frequently throughout the summer. These portals track your progress as you complete important steps as an admitted student. 

Non-EU resident students (including students from the U.S.A.) will need a valid passport to study in Rome. Italy requires your passport to be valid for three (3) months beyond your scheduled departure from the Schengen area. 

You must have a valid passport in-hand by June 1 if you are required to apply for student visa (see next section). If you do not have a passport or it expires before August (August at the end of your first academic year of study), follow the steps below to apply for a new one:  
 

Passport Application 

United States citizens can obtain a passport application and view procedures on the State Department’s travel website. NON-US Citizens should check the passport application process for their country. 

U.S. Passport Regular Processing  

During times of normal operation, getting a passport can take up to eight (8) weeks with regular processing or up to three (3) weeks with expedited processing for an additional fee. 

U.S. Passport Expedited Processing 

You should begin the expedited application process immediately if routine processing will not provide you with a passport before June 1. Please follow the steps below immediately: 

• Make the first available appointment with the Regional Passport Agency closest to you. The 24-hour automated appointment system phone number is (877) 487-2778. Do not simply mail or submit a passport application to any agency with the extra fee to expedite; you must make an appointment to apply through a Regional Agency to obtain a passport in time. 

• Contact [click-for-email] to request a letter from us explaining that you need a passport to meet a visa-related deadline. 

• Review passport application instructions and fees on the State Department’s website. Select “Expedited at Agency” for the processing type. 

• Gather the required materials and check your Regional Passport Agency’s website for any additional instructions. 

• Bring your appointment confirmation number, letter from Temple Rome, and passport application materials to your appointment and wait for your passport to be processed. If you cannot pick up the passport in person, you will need to submit a pre-paid USPS Priority Mail Express return envelope with your passport application. 

A student visa is required for study in Italy for the academic year if you are not a European Union passport holder. Visit this page to confirm if you are required to apply for a student visa. 

Gathering the required materials for the visa application may take several weeks. One requirement includes providing financial documentation that you have access to approximately $1,000 USD per month for the duration of your stay in Italy. You may need to visit your and/or your parent/guardian’s bank to obtain this financial documentation. We strongly encourage you to leave sufficient time to gather the required materials. 

You need to submit your passport with your visa application and may not receive it back until shortly before the program start date. Therefore, we strongly discourage students from traveling internationally between the program application deadline and the official program start date. If you must be abroad between the program application deadline and the official program start date, please contact [click-for-email] immediately to discuss the feasibility of your plans. 

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents Currently Living in the U.S.  

Specific instructions for the visa application are made available within the Rome Portal. Temple Rome and the Education Abroad Office will assist you throughout the process. You must submit your visa application directly to Temple's Education Abroad Office by June 1 and we will deliver it to the Italian Consulate. 
 

International Students or U.S. Students Living Outside of the U.S.  

Specific instructions for the visa application are made available within the Rome Portal and a Temple Rome staff member will contact you directly via your Temple email to assist you. Please check this email regularly. You will receive required documents by mail and must apply for the visa directly through the consulate in your region.  

Requirements and processing times vary by student citizenship and consulate, and consulates base their processing times on the official program dates rather than individual travel plans. Please note that some consulates require students to submit visa applications in person. 

Bachelor’s Degree Students: Secure your spot by submitting a non-refundable enrollment deposit of $200 through the Applicant Portal by May 1st. 

Check your email for a link to schedule a mandatory introductory call with Temple Rome Bachelor's Degree Program staff. If you don't see this link, please email [click-for-email]. We can't wait to meet you!  

Complete your English, Math, and Italian placement assessments by May 31 via your TUportal. These need to be completed before you can register for courses. 

This is when you’ll learn about course registration, life in Rome, housing, activities, and get to know other incoming first-year students.  

Sessions are held virtually via Zoom throughout the summer. You will receive the registration links through your Temple email.  

Note that an in-person orientation will take place upon arrival in Rome. Please do not sign up for Main Campus New Student Orientation. 

We do consider final grades. Ask your high school to send us your final transcript. 

Learn about Temple University's "Fly in 4" program designed to keep students on track for graduation and avoid the extra debt that comes with an extra year of school. Learn more about Fly in 4.

Temple University Rome’s Global Bridge Program is an undergraduate curriculum program designed for non-native English speakers who need to strengthen their advanced academic language skills while taking courses for academic credit to ensure their academic success.

Through a combination of credit-bearing and non-credit-bearing courses, students gain essential skills for success at an American university. While in the Global Bridge Program, students can earn a minimum of 12 course credits (and up to 15 credits in some cases) toward their undergraduate degree.  
 

Global Bridge Program  

Bridge Level 3 (only) is offered at Temple University Rome Campus. Please contact our Admissions team for more details.
 

Costs 

Participation in the Temple Rome Global Bridge Program costs $7,000 in addition to the flat tuition rate for Temple Rome students taking between 12 and 18 credits.  
 

Qualifications to apply for the Temple University Rome BRIDGE 3 program:

Estimated English Level for placement in the Bridge Program: 

• TOEFL iBT® Test 71 - less than 79, or 

• TOEFL ITP® Paper Edition Test 525 - less than 550, or 

• IELTS 5.5, or 

• PTE 50 - less than 53 

• Duolingo – less than 90 

 
Courses (up to 12 credit hours /19 hours week): 

• Undergraduate ITAL (4 credits, 4 hours/week) 

• Undergraduate Math (4 credits, 4 hours/week - level based on Placement)  

• Undergraduate General Education (4 credits, 4 hours/week) 

• Speaking Lab III (Non-credit, 1 hour/week) 

• Reading Lab III (Non-credit, 1 hour/week) 

• Grammar Lab III (Non-credit, 1 hour/week) 

• Academic Writing (Non-credit, 4 hours/week) 

Why choose Temple’s Global Bridge program? 

The Global Bridge Program at Temple University Rome provides you with: 

• a welcoming international community designed to help you succeed at Temple University Rome 

• academic English courses as well as classes focused on university culture, academic expectations, and essential study skills 

• personalized tutoring and academic support to strengthen your performance in university courses 

• ongoing guidance throughout your academic journey—from arrival in Rome to graduation 

• the opportunity to earn a minimum of 12 (and up to 15) university credits  

Get to Know Temple 
If you are in the U.S. and want to get to know Temple University better, you can attend an Experience Temple Day hosted on Main Campus in Philadelphia: 
Register for Experience Temple Day (Hosted on Main Campus) 

Experience Temple Day is the university’s invitation for you to learn even more about what it’s like to be an Owl. Hosted on Main Campus in Philadelphia for students admitted for the fall semester, you’ll explore our academic programs, financial aid opportunities and more. Keep your eye out for the Temple Rome Bachelor's Degree Program session! Register by logging in to the Applicant Portal. 

All Bachelor's Degree first-year students will be housed at a student residence. Students will receive their roommate assignments upon arrival in Rome. We aim to satisfy all mutual roommate requests via the Housing Request Form on the Rome Portal. 

This award will not be seen on your TUportal or financial aid offer, however, it will be reflected on your tuition bill, disbursed evenly across Fall and Spring semesters.

Temple University Rome does not offer a meal plan option for students. All student housing options have a kitchen, including the student dorm residence which has a shared kitchen; we encourage students to explore Rome's many open-air markets, grocery stores, and dining options. Temple Rome has arranged several "discount" meal options around the campus, and details of these programs will be shared at Orientation upon arrival.