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‘Tis the Season for Pumpkin Decorating and Academic Advising

October is Academic Advising Month and we are going to have some fun!  On Thursday, October 27th from 2 – 4 PM, join students and staff from the Academic Advising Center in Freedom Square, decorate a pumpkin for your residence, and get any last minute questions answered prior to meeting with your adviser.  Registration for […]

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Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time? Sophomores and Juniors, this message is especially for you…

What is the Degree Completion Plan?   Information session on how to complete your Degree Completion Plan Wednesday, October 19th, 12:00 Noon – 12:30 PM in the Lecture Hall Building room 238; Sponsored by the Academic Advising Center Student Advisors If you will have between 45 and 105 earned credits by the conclusion of the fall 2016 semester, […]

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Degree Completion Plan: Be a Tiger on Track to Graduation!

  Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of being in a community that values learning and students, very few want to stay in school longer than they intended.  Finishing your degree on time requires that you have a plan.  If you will have a total of 45 earned plus in-progress credits, you must […]

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Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time?

“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 […]

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The Thriving Tiger: Land Your Dream Job at the Fall Career and Internship Fair!

Are you thinking about how to get ready for the upcoming Fall Career and Internship Fair on Friday, October 7th? Consider your strengths! See how to land your dream job in this week’s blog post for The Thriving Tiger.

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What is Your Plan, Stan?….My What?….Your Degree Completion Plan, Man!

Degree Completion Plan Whether your name is Ann, Stan, Fran, Dan or any other moniker, if you are on track to have between 45 and 105 earned credits and you have not filed a plan, you must complete an approved (Individualized) Degree Completion Plan. This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with […]

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October is Academic Advising Month at TU! Have a Slice on the Academic Advising Center

Free Pizza?  That’s right!  October is Academic Advising Month at TU.  The Academic Advising Center invites you to stop by Freedom Square at 12:30 PM to pick up a free slice of pizza.  Professional and peer academic advisers will be on hand to answer questions and remind students to meet with their FYE adviser or […]

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Academic Advising Holds for Spring 2017 Registration are Now in Place

An Academic Advising Hold has been placed on the accounts of students who will be continuing students in the spring 2017 and who will be eligible to register for classes.  This hold requires that a student consult with his/her assigned academic advisor to develop or confirm a plan of courses to take in the spring […]

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Travel Gives You a Story to Tell…Study Away with National Student Exchange

National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduates to study for a semester or year at another school in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay TU tuition while you study somewhere else. Application deadline for fall 2017 and spring 2018 exchange is Wednesday, November […]

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LAST CHANCE Workshop for Students on Academic Warning

If you are on academic warning this semester and have not yet participated in an academic intervention activity, this week is your last opportunity to have your “warning” hold removed in time for the start of fall 2016 registration.  You may attend the “Last Chance” Workshop sponsored by the Academic Advising and the Academic Achievement […]

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Students on Academic Warning Advising Week: 3/28 – 4/1

If you were placed on Academic Warning for the spring semester and still need to participate in an academic intervention activity, this is the last week to have your “warning hold” removed prior to the opening of registration for the Fall 2016 semester.  You may participate in Walk-In advising in the Academic Advising Center, Lecture […]

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Do you want a slice of the pie? Almost free pizza on Thursday at 12:00 PM on Freedom Square

March is Academic Advising Month!  March is the month to contact and meet with your academic advisor to prepare for fall registration coming up in April.  And to celebrate, the Academic Advising Center will be handing out “almost free” pizza on Thursday.  Almost free means if you ask a question or answer a question about academic […]

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Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time? “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.”

The words of Benjamin Franklin sound a bit harsh, but ring true two and one half centuries since this quote that is attributed to him.   Nobody wants to fail. And Towson University wants all students to have a plan to SUCCEED!  Sophomores and Juniors, this is especially for you. Please read on! Degree Completion Plan If […]

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Free Bagels to Welcome You Back from Spring Break on Monday Morning

The Academic Advising Center is providing free bagels and cream cheese to students on Monday morning, March 21st from 8:30 – 9:30 AM in Freedom Square.  Stop by and enjoy a savory treat!  So what is the catch you say?  No catch, but there is a connection.  March is Academic Advising Month and the Academic […]

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Degree Completion Plan: Be a Tiger on Track to Graduation!

Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of being in a community that values learning and students, very few want to stay in school longer than they intended.  Finishing your degree on time requires that you have a plan.  If you will have a total of 45 earned plus in-progress credits, you must complete […]

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First Year Experience (FYE) Advising Program is Seeking Advisors for 2016-17

The First-Year Experience (FYE) Advising Program is now accepting applications for faculty and professional staff who are interested in serving as FYE advisors for the 2016-17 academic year.   The FYE program is designed to provide our freshman students with academic guidance and support and create a strong advising foundation for their time at TU.  The job description & […]

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Explore Your Options at the Academic Majors Fair on Thursday

The Academic Advising Center, with support from the Career Center, is hosting a Majors Exploration Fair on Thursday, March 10th from 11:30am-1:30pm in the Potomac Lounge, University Union. The goal of the event is to provide Open Majors and all other interested students with information about Towson University’s academic programs and guide them through the […]

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Registration for Fall is Coming in April! Let the Planning Begin!

Fall registration is during the month of April.  Students who are continuing (not graduating in May) and degree seeking, now have an academic advising hold on their accounts.  This is to ensure that each student meets or consults with his/her academic advisor prior to enrolling for the fall.  Please check your Student Center to see your […]

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Travel the U.S. through the National Student Exchange Program

Experience life from a different point of view!  The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduates to study for a semester or year at another NSE school in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada.  Broaden your personal and educational perspectives and pay Towson University tuition while you study elsewhere. Full-time students […]

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Ever been to Alaska, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, or Puerto Rico?

Experience life from a different point of view and a different part of the country via the National Student Exchange (NSE)!  NSE allows undergraduate students to study for a semester or a year at another NSE school in the U.S. Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, […]

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