“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! […]
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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?? […]
National Student Exchange: Study elsewhere in the U.S. for a term or two
Pay Towson University tuition while you study for semester or a year at another National Student Exchange (NSE) school in the U.S. Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, or Canada. To be eligible, you must be a full-time student with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.5. There are openings for fall 2016 and spring […]
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 […]
MyOSPR Training Sessions
Please sign up to learn about our new Grants Management System MyOSPR! Select a small group session to learn more about: Q&A on MyOSPR – what does it do and how can it help me? Proposal review and electronic approval processes How to find Current and Pending grants Time & Effort on grants & contracts […]
Me, Myself and I! Why Self-Care is Essential, and How to Practice It
In this week’s Thriving Tiger Blog and just in time for the start of fall, Lauren Drinkwater, a graduate assistant in the Counseling Center, wants you to understand the importance of taking care of YOU! The article gives you some valuable information as well as useful insights into practicing the art of self-care! The Thriving Tiger: read it, print it, and share it […]
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 […]
Why Should You Do an Internship? Ask a Disney Character!
In this week’s Thriving Tiger blog, Rachel Ungarvsky, Career Center Marketing Intern, uses Disney characters like Rapunzel (“I’ve got a dream”), Aladdin (“There’s a thousand things to see”), and Ariel (“What’s a fire and why does it burn?”) to tell us some great reasons to complete an internship (or 2 or 3) while in college. Check it […]
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? […]
2015 OSPR Showcase
Please join The Office of Sponsored Programs and Research for the 2015 OSPR Showcase! Wednesday, September 30, 2015 10:00 am – 2:00pm Lunch & refreshments – drop in for 30 minutes or stay the entire event University Union Chesapeake Room This a great opportunity to meet the OSPR staff – pre-award, post-award and compliance […]
Student Success Collaborative (SSC) Advising Platform: Open Training Session
You are invited to an open training session for the Student Success Collaborative (SSC) advising platform this Friday, September 18th. All faculty and staff are encouraged to join the University-wide initiative to manage student advisee lists and class rosters more efficiently and effectively using the SSC. Chairs, department heads, and class coordinators can also utilize […]
New from the Thriving Tiger Blog: The Truth about Graduate School
In this week’s Thriving Tiger article, “The Truth about Graduate School: A Realistic Approach”, Amanda Sands, Marketing and Public Speaking intern at the Career Center, tackles a topic of interest to many juniors and seniors. The graduate school application process can become overwhelming, especially if you feel like you are doing it completely on your […]
National Student Exchange: Life Begins at the End of Your Comfort Zone
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 U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and Canada. Broaden your personal and educational perspectives, and pay Towson University tuition (that’s right!) while you study somewhere else. […]
Get Off to a Fresh Start this Semester! The Latest from the Thriving Tiger
It is a new semester and whether it is your first in college or your fourteenth, it is an opportunity for a fresh start. Looking for some tips on becoming more effective and successful as a student and making the most of your opportunities at TU? Check out the latest post by The Thriving Tiger […]
MISSION POSSIBLE: Creating Your Own Personal Academic Mission Statement
Good Day Towson! The Thriving Tiger Blog kicks off the new year with a scintillating article on creating a personal academic mission statement. It is a new school year and you are excited about making a fresh start. Whether this is your first semester at TU or your tenth, it is all new ….. again! Harness […]
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 […]
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