Temple University's Rome Campus is excited to host its fourth annual high school counselor fly-in from Wednesday, June 18 through Friday, June 20, 2025. This three-day experience will give you an inside look of Temple University, our global campuses in Rome, Philadelphia, Tokyo and Kyoto, and the programs and opportunities available to students.
Wednesday, June 18
Early-Mid Afternoon: Arrival in Rome
6 PM: Discover Temple Rome's surrounding neighborhood.
7 PM: Get a "Taste of Temple" and meet our staff through a Welcome Aperitivo.
Thursday, June 19
9:30 AM: Join us for a tour of Temple University's Rome Campus.
10 AM-12 PM: With influences from Temple's Japan Campus, get a taste of Temple Rome's fine arts history through a bookbinding workshop led by our Printmaking faculty.
12:30-1:30 PM: Join us for lunch on campus with Rome Entry Year staff. This is an opportunity to learn more about Temple's offerings and ask any questions you may have.
2-5 PM: Experience Temple's academics at an on-site class visit in Rome.
7:30 PM: Dinner with students– get to know our student body, their interests, and experiences at Temple.
Friday, June 20
10 AM: Tour of student housing
11:30 AM: Experience one of Temple's signature student events, Cooking Class! We will say farewell over homemade lunch and dessert.
Travel & Arrangements
Arrivals
Arrivals will take place throughout the afternoon on Wednesday, June 18. Temple Rome will cover the cost of your round-trip flight or train to Rome. We ask that you cover the costs of transportation to your hotel.
Those arriving by train are able to easily access Temple's neighborhood by public transportation (Metro A -Spagna) or taxi.
From FCO airport, the Leonardo Express train goes directly to Termini station where you can connect to Metro A. There is a flat rate of €55 for taxis from FCO to the center of Rome. From CIA airport, there are multiple options that you can find here.
Transportation
Temple Rome's campus is located in the historical center of the city, adjacent to Piazza di Spagna. There are various options when moving around Rome:
Public Transportation
Temple's campus is around the corner from the Spagna metro stop (line A). You can tap to pay at the turnstiles.
Taxi
Rome has taxi stands located throughout the city, including Piazza di Spagna (the closest to Temple University Rome). You may also download the ITtaxi or FreeNow apps. Uber is also available.
Accommodations
Temple Rome will be providing lodging near the campus. Breakfast will be included both days before you depart for your activities. Additional meals will be included when part of the program schedule.
Temple University was founded in 1884 as a night school for working-class Philadelphians aspiring to the American dream. As Philadelphia’s only four-year public university, we are now one of the top 50 largest universities in America with campuses in Philadelphia, Rome, Tokyo and Kyoto. We offer more than 500 academic programs and we are among America’s largest educators in the combined fields of dentistry, law, medicine, pharmacy and podiatry. In the past years, Temple students became Rhodes, Goldwater and Gilman scholars. Students have the opportunity to seamlessly study at any or all of Temple's campuses around the world, acquiring deeper cultural competence and becoming true Global Citizens. With more than 300 student organizations, including Temple’s NCAA Division I athletic programs on Main Campus, Temple students have the space to thrive and nurture their interests and talents.