All freshman students are required to complete a Towson Seminar (TSEM 102) in their first year at TU. If you have not completed TSEM 102 and are not registered for a TSEM for the spring, there are 12 sections available including recently added topics and some classes that have not yet had their first meeting. […]
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You Can Have a Successful Semester Workshop – An Intervention Activity for Students on Academic Warning
“You Can Have a Successful Semester!” Workshop, Thursday, January 28th, 3:30 PM in LH (Lecture Hall Building) Room 238. If you were placed on Academic Warning for the spring 2016 semester and need to participate in an Intervention activity, this workshop sponsored by the Academic Advising Center and the Academic Achievement Center, is for you! […]
Freshman Students: Is there a TSEM 102 in your future?
All freshman students are required to complete a Towson Seminar (TSEM 102) in their first year at TU. If you have not completed TSEM 102 and are not registered for a TSEM for the spring, there are 10 sections available including recently added topics. Log onto your TU account and check out the options! Questions?? […]
Do you have a plan to finish your degree on time? Save Time; Save Money; Please Read On
“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 […]
Are You Looking for an Adventure? Experience a Different View of American Life via the National Student Exchange
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, live and go to school in a new environment, and pay Towson University tuition while you study somewhere else. […]
A Degree Completion Plan: Your Passport to Finishing on Time at Towson University
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 completed 45 earned credits, you must complete an approved Degree Completion […]
What is your plan, Stan?, Asked Ann…Huh?, Said Stan…Your Degree Completion Plan, Man!
Degree Completion Plan Whether your name is Ann, Stan, Fran, Dan or any other moniker, if you have between 45 and 105 earned credits, you must complete an approved (Individualized) Degree Completion Plan. This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are […]
New from the Thriving Tiger: “You mean there are things on the internet that aren’t legit?”
This is the time of the semester when students should be getting started on research assignments and papers. Knowing whether a source is providing credible information for you to use in your paper or project is a critical piece of the process. You would not buy something just because it has the lowest price, right? […]
Making the Most of Your Summer Internship! New from the Thriving Tiger
Summer is time for having fun, taking a vacation, completing courses, making money (!!!!), and……..getting valuable experience from a summer internship. Learn how to find an internship and get maximum value from your internship. The Career Center gives you great advice in this new article from the Thriving Tiger blog http://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com Read it and share it! P.S. – […]
Now That You are Registered for Fall Courses, What is Your Plan?
Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of learning 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 have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete […]
What Not to Do: The Finals Edition of the Thriving Tiger Blog
The end of the semester is upon us and the newest article from the Thriving Tiger entitled “What Not to Do: Finals Edition” can help! The student staff members in the Academic Achievement Center reflect on their experience. “Finals can be a stressful time of year, but hopefully you can learn from our mistakes and be […]
Plagiarism: The Gray Area. Latest Article from the Thriving Tiger Blog
Getting ready to write that final paper?! The Thriving Tiger wants you to be mindful about citing the work of others. Plagarism: The Gray Area is an article from the Cook Library and helps you identify the common pitfalls that many students encounter in writing research papers. Learn it, know it, and share it at www.thrivingtiger.wordpress.com […]
Travel in the U.S through the National Student Exchange (NSE) Program
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program allows undergraduate students to study for a semester or a year at another NSE university in the United States, Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition while you […]
A Degree Completion Plan: Your Passport to Finishing on Time at Towson University
Degree Completion Plan While most Towson students really enjoy the experience of learning 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 have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete […]
What is Your Plan, Stan? Asked Ann…Don’t Know?????…Your Degree Completion Plan, Man!
Degree Completion Plan Whether your name is Ann, Stan, Fran, Dan or any other moniker, if you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete an approved Degree Completion Plan. This is indicated in the Hold box on the Student Center with “Student Degree Plan Required”. This means that this semester, you are […]
Get Engaged: Pump Up Your Campus Jamz
The Thriving Tiger would like to help you get your week started off on the right note with a new article from the Center for Student Diversity. Engagement looks differently to different people and this article explores a variety of ways to get engaged with the community. It is important to make the most of […]
March is Academic Advising Month and Free Pizza
Be there! Where? On the Square? Where? Freedom Square? When? 12:00 PM For? Free pizza*, prizes, and information to help you get ready for fall registration. Learn more about the Degree Completion, Fall Registration, Core Curriculum Requirements. Have a question about your academics? We’ll be there for you with a pie in hand! Sponsored by […]
It’s March 26th: Do You Know Where Your Degree Plan Is?
Perhaps you have checked your Student Center recently and have seen a “hold” called Student Degree Plan Required. So what is that all about? Here is what you need to know and do. If you have between 45 and 90 earned credits, you must complete and file an approved Degree Completion Plan with your academic department. […]
March is Academic Advising Month at TU. It’s Time to Get Ready for Fall Registration!
Welcome back from Spring Break! March is Academic Advising Month at TU. Now is the time to start planning your courses for the fall 2015 semester. Registration opens in April – less than three weeks from now – and class schedules are posted online. Spring into action by setting up an appointment and/or attending a meeting with your Academic Advisor.
Get Hired Today! Tips on Improving Your Resume and 30-Second Commercial
The Thriving Tiger welcomes you back from Spring Break with a great new article from the pros in the Career Center. Having a well organized, concise, and clear resume and a 30 second commercial of your strengths are two of the best ways to stand out from a pool of other applicants for the same […]
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