“By failing to plan, you are planning to fail.” These words attributed to Benjamin Franklin ring true two and one half centuries later. Nobody wants to fail. And the Towson University administration, faculty, and staff want all of our students to have a plan to SUCCEED! Sophomores and Juniors, this is especially for you. Please read on!
Degree Completion Plan
If you will have between 45 and 105 earned credits by the conclusion of the fall 2016 semester, you must complete an approved Degree Completion Plan. [Already done this? Great! Spread the word to a friend who has not.] This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are required by the University – as a result of a state mandate – to complete and submit a plan of the courses you will take in each of your remaining semesters at Towson to finish your Bachelor’s Degree. A degree completion plan takes into account not only the courses needed, but also the appropriate sequencing and timing of the courses. Be sure to include any summer or winter courses you plan to take.
To prepare your Degree Completion Plan:
- check out Towson’s online undergraduate catalog for the recommended plan of study for your major;
- review your Academic Requirements Report to see which graduation requirements you have met and which you need to complete; and
- go to the website of your College or Major Department to find information about how to file a Degree Completion Plan with your advisor or academic department.
- Special note for students who are studying abroad or participating in a National Student Exchange this semester. Some academic departments require submission of the Degree Completion Plan to allow removal of the Academic Advising hold. Be sure to check with your Towson advisor about this requirement.
Still a bit confused or with questions? Feel free to contact the Academic Advising Center in the Lecture Hall Building via:
- email: advising@towson.edu
- phone: 410-704-2472
- drop in advising with a trained peer advisor: Monday – Thursday, 9 AM – 4 PM; or
- online chat: located at www.towson.edu/academicadvising
