• No need for language test scores
• Improve your academic English, research, writing, presentation and communication skills to be successful in the graduate level classroom. 
• Receive one-on-one tutoring and advising
• Adjust to life in the United States before starting graduate school full-time. 
• Take one or two credit classes in your school/college while attending GAT (dependent upon advisement of your graduate program) 
• Join TCALC events and activities to practice your growing communication skills 

1. SELECT GRAD PROGRAM 
   Determine if your program admits students through GAT by clicking on the find your program button below. Please note that not all Temple University graduate programs allow GAT Admission. 
    
2. REVIEW
   Review the information on your chosen graduate program page to learn how to apply. 
    
3. APPLY
   Apply directly to the graduate program.  
    
4. GRADUATE ADMISSION
   The college’s admissions department will review your application and notify you if you are eligible to admitted through GAT. 
     
5. TCALC ENROLLMENT
   The enrollment team at the Center for American Language & Culture will contact you to help you enroll in GAT and do the paperwork to obtain your Visa. 

Start exploring your options now!

Please email Jackie McCafferty (jmccafferty@temple.edu) with any general questions you might have about GAT classes. Or, contact the GAT eligible school or college directly, to learn more.

GAT Eligible Program(s): 
LLM for Foreign Trained Lawyers 

Contact:
Karen L. McMichael, Esq.
Director of International Law Programs
Beasley School of Law
karen.mcmichael@temple.edu  

GAT Eligible Program(s):
MM in Music Performance 
MFA in Dance 

Contact:
James Short
Assistant Dean for Admissions
School of Theater, Film & Media Arts
james.short@temple.edu

GAT Eligible Programs:
Master of Public Health (MPH), Concentrations in: Epidemiology, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Health & Policy Management, Applied Biostatistics, Environmental Health, Nutrition 
Master of Social Work (MSW) 
Master of Science in Health Informatics  
Master of Science in Neuromotor Science  
Master of Science in Kinesiology – Integrated Exercise Physiology Concentration  

Contact:
Abby Shepherd
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
College of Public Health
abby.shepherd@temple.edu

GAT Eligible Program(s):
Master of Arts in Media Studies & Production 
Master of Journalism 
Master of Science Communication for Development & Social Change 
Master of Science in Conflict & Communication 
Ph.D. in Media & Communication 

Contact:
Kaitlin Pierce
Associate Director
Klein College of Media & Communication
kaitlin.pierce@temple.edu 

GAT Eligible Program(s):
Master’s in Architecture 
MFA in Graphic & Interactive Design 
MFA in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM 
MS  in City & Regional Planning 
MS in Facilities Planning 
Master’s in Architecture 
Master’s in Landscape Architecture 

Contact:
Lauren O'Neill
Director of Admissions
Tyler School of Art & Architecture
lauren.oneill@temple.edu