As thinkers and makers, we are always looking, considering, processing, questioning and encouraging each other to push against what’s comfortable. The supportive environment at Tyler gives us the courage to take big risks. Temple University gives us the resources to take even more.
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The Temple Advantage
Temple University is ranked among the top 50 public universities in the country – and as one of the best values. You get the small classes and individual attention from Tyler’s small collegiate environment plus the resources and the cost of a public school.
Tyler’s Facilities and Studios
Gorgeous, light-filled studios. State-of-the-art equipment. Makerspaces. An arboretum and greenhouses. Digital production spaces. Plus, a café.
Faculty Mentors and Distinguished Trailblazers
Your Tyler professors are award-winning thinkers and makers, who are passionate about their work and about helping you refine your ideas and skills. It’s their dedication to nurturing the next generation of makers that makes Tyler stand out.
Empowering Mentorship
“Tyler showed me the benefits of having a good work ethic. Professors really helped me find my voice and believe in myself and truly inspired me and pushed me to challenge myself.”
Timothy Carr
BFA ’24, Ceramics
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Academic Advising
It’s not just about registration anymore. Tyler advisors not only assist with scheduling conflicts, but they can also help you decide on whether to add a minor and refer you to resources like tutoring, counseling and student activities beyond Tyler’s walls. Our advice? Check in often.
See what Tyler’s advisors can do for you
Our Community in Philadelphia
Volunteer. Intern. Try new cuisine. See a play. Shop the Italian Market. Choose from 112 museums to visit. Find a part-time job. Support a local band. Get to know Philadelphia’s parks, rivers and neighborhoods. No car? No problem. Buses and subway trains pass near Temple University regularly.
What’s Happening at Tyler?
Exhibitions, presentations, lectures, openings and guest speakers bring our community together to experience the remarkable work happening inside our walls and beyond. Use our happenings as your second classroom, no homework required.
Undergraduate Living Learning Community
Whether you are a Tyler student or Tyler-curious, you can choose to live with likeminded creatives in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture Living Learning Community as a first-year student. Located just a block from school, you will have access to studio space, Tyler events and the support of classmates who get it.
Study Abroad
International travel opens your mind and heart in transformative ways. Study abroad for a semester at Temple’s campuses in Rome or Japan or choose from among 60 additional countries. Wherever you visit, you will return transformed.
Clubs and Organizations
Why get involved with clubs and organizations at Tyler? To learn more about your chosen discipline. Meet your people. And contribute to Tyler’s remarkable community. Seize the day, friend.