With a desire to develop a more positive transition to Towson University for new students and in response to student and family feedback about our transition program, the summer 2006 Freshman TU CARES program has been discontinued.
As a result of this change a 2006 Summer Tiger To-Do List package has been developed for freshmen students. This package replaces the administrative aspect of TU Cares while easing the requirement of new students to visit campus during the summer months. A comprehensive list of items and deadlines to be completed are included in the package, supported by additional parent notifications and a high quality student email campaign. A copy of this package will be sent to departments in the coming weeks.
Programmatic components of the former freshmen TU CARES program will be folded into a new and expanded orientation program beginning with freshmen move-in on August 24, 2006. Orientation events for new students will follow move-in from Friday, August 25 thru Sunday, August 27.
Transfer students will continue to participate in the summer TU CARES program, scheduled for July 6 and 7, 10 – 14, and 17 – 21. Departments who participate in this program will be notified with additional information and scheduling details. Over the next year we will be reviewing the transfer transition programs to identify opportunities for strengthening the transition of this population into the campus community.
The Welcome to Towson program begins with new student move-in and continues through “LaborStay Weekend.” Stay tuned for more information about events of the first week designed to welcome new students as well as welcome back our returning students.
Additional information about Welcome to Towson events or the 2006 Summer Tiger To-Do List is available from:
Welcome To Towson/Orientation/TU CARES for transfer students
David Satterlee, Director
New Student Programs
410-704-4419
2006 Summer Tiger To-Do List
Michael Berends, Director
Undergraduate Marketing Programs
410-704-4697
