The Towson University Honors College invites current TU freshmen and sophomores to apply to the program through December 1st. Honors students participate in challenging interdisciplinary courses, pursue advanced research and inquiry, and join a supportive community. Apply to the Honors College at https://www.towson.edu/honors/admission/apply.html.
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Your Partners in Learning: How to Get to Know Your Professors
It is well known that students who make a connection with their professors are more motivated and optimistic about succeeding in classes. Alex Alli, a Student Advisor in the Academic Advising Center and a Business Administration major, will share ideas and facilitate a discussion on how students can approach professors, develop a good working relationship, […]
Get to Know Your Profs: The Importance of Reaching Out to Your Professor
Both experience and research indicates that students who make a connection with their professors are more motivated and optimistic about succeeding in classes. Alex Alli, a Student Advisor in the Academic Advising Center and a Business Administration major, will share ideas and facilitate a discussion on how students can approach professors, develop a good working […]
Facing and Overcoming the Academic Blues: Student to Student Advice at Midterms
It is midterm time and the academic pressure is rising. There is so much to do and so little time to get it done! Okay, take a deep breath, focus your thoughts and then join Keanu Jordan-Stovall, Student Academic Adviser, for student to student practical advice and concrete steps to “Avoiding the Academic Blues”. Thursday, […]
Avoiding the Academic Blues: Rising to the Challenge of Midterms
It is midterm time and the academic pressure is rising. There is so much to do and it has to be done now! Take a deep breath, focus your thoughts and then join Keanu Jordan-Stovall, Student Academic Advisor, for student to student practical advice and concrete steps to “Avoiding the Academic Blues”. Thursday, March 9th […]
Do You Have “Student Degree Plan Required” in your Student Center?
“I see a Student Degree Plan Required hold in my Student Center. What is that and what do I need to do?” The Academic Advising Center handles questions like this student’s question frequently. Here is the deal. Towson requires all degree-seeking students who will have 45 or more earned credits by the end of the […]
Study Away…in the U.S.A… for a Semester….or Two
The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows undergraduate students 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 TU tuition while you study somewhere else. The application deadline for fall 2017 and spring 2018 […]
Expand Your World through the National Student Exchange
Is there a place you have always wanted to go? Are you interested in studying at a university that has a graduate program in your major? Are there courses you have wanted to take that Towson doesn’t offer? If you answered “yes!” to any of these questions, you should consider the National Student Exchange (NSE). […]
Academic Advising Center Open House: Monday and Tuesday
Welcome back to TU! And a special welcome to all new students! Have a quick advising question in between classes? Need assistance with an add/drop/swap situation? Not sure who your adviser is? Need help making sense of your Academic Requirements Report? The Academic Advising Center is hosting an Open House on January 30th and […]
Academic Advising Center Open House: Monday and Tuesday
Welcome back to TU! And a special welcome to all new students! Have a quick advising question in between classes? Need assistance with an add/drop/swap situation? Not sure who your adviser is? Need help making sense of your Academic Requirements Report? The Academic Advising Center is hosting an Open House on January 30th […]
TSEM 102 for Spring 2017: It is not too late to register
Freshman students: If you are required to complete TSEM 102 (Towson Seminar) in the Spring 2017 semester and you have not selected a seminar, there is good news! A small number of seats have been added to nearly every seminar. Currently, there are nearly 40 TSEM 102 sections in a wide variety of topics with […]
Finals Can Be a BEAST! Tame that Beast! Check out the Thriving Tiger Blog
Finals, as most people know, can be a beast gobbling up your attention and your sleep. So, what are you going to do about that? Be our guest in figuring out how to get through this tough time by checking out the latest, helpful article from The Thriving Tiger .
Do You Feel You are Represented in Your Classroom?
Recharge your day with donuts and prizes! Looking to take a Core 13 (Diversity and Difference) course in the spring semester? Stop by the Center for Student Diversity in UU 313 on Thursday, November 10th between 12:00 noon and 2:00 PM. Play a game, share your personal experiences about diversity, and view sample syllabi for […]
OMG!!!! I Can Actually Attend Another University While Paying TU Tuition? Really!
Experience life from a different point of view! The National Student Exchange (NSE) program provides opportunities for TU students to study at another NSE school in the U.S., Guam, Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, and several universities in Canada while paying tuition and fees to Towson. To be eligible, you must be a full-time student […]
Climbing Towards Graduation: What you should know as you prepare for registration? New from the Thriving Tiger
Graduation is the pinnacle of a student’s undergraduate career. Think you’re ready for the climb? Find out in this week’s Thriving Tiger blog post: https://thrivingtiger.wordpress.com/ And check out The Thriving Tiger archives….timely articles on being a successful student and campus citizen.
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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