Each graduate student who is enrolled in a degree program has a faculty advisor, assigned by the department/program coordinator, and a professional advisor. 

Professional Advisor
Master Students A- K- Nick Adams
Master Students L- Z- Kat Vito
Doctoral Students - Kat Vito

Faculty Advisor
Students will be notified of their faculty advisor assignment by Enrollment Management at the time of admission. 

Upon matriculation into their program, students can view their Faculty Advisor by:

• Logging into TUportal
• Student Tools
• Under "Student Dashboard," click "View Full Profile"
• View "Advisors" in student profile
• If you are still unsure who your assigned faculty advisor is, please contact your program coordinator (list program contacts below) for guidance. 

Once released, you can find your registration date here.

Visit the Registrar's website to learn how to add, drop, or waitlist for a courses. We encourage you to speak with your academic advisor before doing so, as a drop or add may have implications on your time to degree completion, Fly in 4 status and/or your financial aid.

1. TUPortal > Student Tools Tab > Student Record Services Channel
2. Select Leave of Absence
3. Follow the prompts to complete the Leave of Absence request.
4. Upon successful submission, you will receive an email confirmation with instructions for returning to Temple at the conclusion of your leave.

Students are encouraged to discuss pursuing an excused withdrawal with an advisor to learn more about possible academic and/or financial implications and whether your situation meets the conditions. Once completed, the petition must be submitted directly by the advisor on your behalf. Click here for information on how to pursue an excused withdrawal. 

Connect with your faculty advisor and professional advisor, and use your Curriculum Sheet along with the Temple Bulletin to plan your academic path effectively.

To begin the grievance process of filing a grievance in a course offered from a CEHD department, please review this link https://education.temple.edu/ombudsperson.