The Office of the Dean in the College of Liberal Arts is committed to providing programming that promotes a healthy, successful and productive experience in our graduate programs. This includes mental health and wellness, professional development and career diversity, and anti-racist/Safe Zone training provided by the university’s  Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, Advocacy and Leadership (IDEAL). Programming announcements are made via email, posted on the university events calendar and promoted on Twitter. 

Academic Success and Career Resources

• The Career Center offers career and professional development resources tailored to graduate students
• The Student Success Center offers university-wide academic support for students including tutoring, colloquia, writing and research groups and retreats

Graduate Student Union, Funding and Benefits

• Temple University graduate school website
• Health insurance information
• Temple University Graduate Student Association (TUGSA)—Graduate student employee union 
• University financial support—Information on funding sources including fellowships, assistantships, externships and internships, grants, and more

Research Support and Resources

• Charles Library is located on Temple University’s Main Campus  
     - Visit the University Libraries website for online access to library resources
     - Check out the Graduate User Guide (PDF), which helps students navigate through the university’s library services.
     - Visit the University Libraries website, Staff Directory page, to find a librarian who specializes in your discipline. You can also find specific research guides
• CLA Dean’s Office and research administration—Support for graduate student research 
• Center for the Humanities at Temple (CHAT)—CHAT fosters innovative research in the humanities and humanistic social sciences 
• Public Policy Lab—Provides interdisciplinary forum for discussion of contemporary policy issues 

Learn More about Us

• Follow us on Twitter @CLA_grad to learn about upcoming programming, Temple updates, writing advice, job search tips, news and media pieces relevant to graduate education
• Contact your prospective department chair or Amy Defibaugh with any questions pertaining to the admissions process

IT and Technology Assistance

• College of Liberal Arts IT and Tech Center—Request technical assistance for your classroom or office from the Get Help page on the Information Technology website.