tion for accrediting activities in the Middle Middle the in activities accrediting for tion of District the includes which region, States Jersey, New Maryland, Delaware, Columbia, the and Rico, Puerto Pennsylvania, York, New Islands. Virgin U.S. track) Professional istry, Science) Computer in (B.S. Education (ACOTE) Education (NASPE) Education (AOTA) Amer- the of Pathology Speech-Language and Association Speech-Language-Hearing ican (CAATE) Education Training (AUPHA) Administration of Accreditation the for Council National (AAHE/NCATE) Education Teacher (AGHE) Education Languages of Business for both business and accounting accounting and business both for Business of (AACSB) programs (NCATE) Education Teacher (ACEI) International (AASL) Librarians School of Association (NAEYC) Children Universities The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science Science of College Fisher Mildred and Jess The Mathematics: and Chem- in (B.S. Society Chemical American The ABET of Commission Accreditation Computing The College of Fine Arts and Communication: and Arts Fine of College Music of Schools of Association National The Dance of Schools of Association National The Theatre of Schools of Association National The Professions: Health of College Nursing of Board State Maryland The Therapy Occupational for Council Accreditation Nursing of College of Association American Physical and Sport for Association National Association Therapy Occupational American The Audiology in Accreditation Academic on Council Athletic for Accreditation on Commission Health in Programs University of Association The Education/ Health for Association American The Higher in Gerontology for Association The Arts: Liberal of College Relations Family of Council National Alliance Leadership Non-Profit Association Life Child National Foreign of Teaching the on Council National Psychologists Child of Association National Psychologists School of Association National College of Business and Economics: and Business of College Schools Collegiate Advance to Association The Education: of College Education of Department State Maryland The of Accreditation the for Council National The Education Childhood for Association (ALA)/American Association Library American (CEC) Children (ELCC) Exceptional for Council Council Constituent Leadership Educational (IRA) Association Reading International Young of Education the for Association National (NCTE) English of Teachers of Council National Partnership Holmes The and College State of Council Education Teacher - y ed ed . 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ACCREDITATION/AFFILIATIONS and Colleges of Association States Middle The STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION is (SGA) the Association Government The Student governing representative body of undergraduate by students authorized of the administration the jointly Working with faculty, students, university. the SGA staff and is to administration, dedicated social and academic, students’ improving cultural The environments. SGA comprises an executive branch, justices offi directors, and representatives, student a SGA’s The Senate. the body, legislative Universit Towson the better to diligently work cers GOVERNANCE is University a Towson member of the University System of (USM), Maryland which 12 comprises centers education higher regional two institutions, office. system a and A Board of the over Regents, has oversight by the governor, consisting appointed of 17 regents institutes. and campuses USM respon- are designees her or his and president The of the univer- governance for sible the day-to-day sity. The University Senate and its develop university policies and committees procedures, with the senate also in serving an to capacity advisory president. university the FACULTY offers University many for Towson opportunities a promotes and collaboration student-faculty close that environment supportive explora- encourages ratio A tion growth. and student-faculty personal to 17:1 students interact allows of approximately frequently with their professors. More than 74 percent of the 841 full-time their faculty in have earned preparation academic of degree highest the and from some univer- of fields the colleges finest sities in the world. for their Many and internationally faculty nationally recognized members are published works and honors. Small classes and the tradition that most all instructors—including full professors—teach introductory courses help to enhance the strength faculty of and Towson’s teaching. excellent to dedication their underscores ness ness and Economics, the College of the of Education, the Fine College Arts and Communication, College, Honors the Mildr Professions, and Health of Jess College the and Arts, Liberal of College the Fisher College of Science and Mathematics. All programs undergraduate within each college are the in described fully . t - d d d al al

Students choose their programs of from the study programs their choose Students of Busi College the colleges: academic university’s COLLEGES Excellence Excellence at Towson University begins with its commitment to a sound liberal for All every the explore student. students arts histor- education ical development and interrelationships among the four central areas of knowledge humanities, science and (fine mathematics, and arts, social and behavioral sciences), and how each of them the addresses reaches conclu- world, investigates, reaches the findings—extending presents and sions, of human knowledge. The university a tha skills develop students range of helps intellectual all will to continue enrich and shape their lives long ended. has education formal their after PHILOSOPHY OF LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION AT TOWSON UNIVERSITY HISTORY University Towson as today known institution The Baltimore in its doors in 1866 opened downtown as the Maryland State Normal only School—the to devoted exclusively institution the preparation The Maryland. of schools public the for teachers of students. 11 of consisted class first In 1915 the school moved to By Towson. 1935, it established the State Bachelor Maryland of to name Science its changed degree and in education introduced it 1946 In Towson. at College Teachers an arts and sciences program, and in 1963 institution expanded its the offerings in the arts and College. State Towson became and sciences was Towson status granted on university July 1, 1976, in recognition of its In development into university. comprehensive 1988 a Towson State joined the University System of University Mary- its land. reflects On that July change a 1, 1997, State Towson University, University Towson became to a state-assiste a state-supported from evolution As institution. of May 2012, the university has Of term degrees. were 20,968 those, 135,963 awarded fall 2012 the for Enrollment degrees. advanced was 17,988 and undergraduates 3,972 graduate students. fields that are nationally recognized for quality an quality for recognized nationally are that fields in excellence teaching, emphasizes value. Towson engagement and community research scholarship, state the and region the of needs the to responsive specialize the in students educating to addition In knowledge of defined fields, academic Towson’s programs develop students’ capacities for effec- and analysis, critical flexible tive communication, and thought, an they of cultivate awareness both multifac- for necessary commonality and difference and eted for work environments local and global citizenship and core leadership. Towson’s values reflect high standards of collaboration, integrity, and to the sustainability contributing and service, enrichment of the and economy, culture, society, beyond. and Maryland of state the of environment MISSION STATEMENT Towson as University, the state’s comprehensive Metropolitan University, offers a broad of undergraduate and range graduate programs in the profession applied and arts sciences, arts, liberal

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Forensic Science Education Programs Accreditation 1974, as amended (aka Buckley Amendment). As sity Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. The Commission (B.S. in Forensic Chemistry, M.S. in such, it is the policy of the university (1) to permit report contains crime statistics about certain speci- Forensic Science) students to inspect their academic records; (2) to fied crimes or incidents that have been reported National Council for Accreditation of Teacher limit disclosure to others of personally identifi- to the Towson University Police Department and/ Education (all programs leading to teacher able information from education records without or campus security authorities over the past three certification) students’ prior written consent; and (3) to provide years and have occurred either on campus, in off- students the opportunity to seek correction of their campus buildings on property owned or controlled ASSESSMENT education records where appropriate. by the university, or on public property adjacent to campus. It also contains statistics on fires that Assessment is the ongoing process of establishing A more complete description of the policy and the occurred in on-campus student housing facilities clear, measurable expected outcomes of student records considered confidential may be found in over the past three years. learning; systematically gathering, analyzing Appendix D. and interpreting evidence to determine how well The report also contains policies and practices student performance matches those expectations, pertaining to campus security, emergency response and using the resulting information to understand NON-DISCRIMINATION IN EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT policies and procedures, crime reporting, alcohol and improve student learning throughout Towson and drugs, victims’ assistance programs, student Towson University’s policies, programs and University. All Towson University activities that discipline, campus resources, timely warnings activities comply with federal and state laws and aim to deepen student learning—undergraduate and emergency notifications, community safety regulations prohibiting discrimination on the and graduate courses and programs, co-curric- alerts, crime prevention, access to campus facili- basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, ular activities, student life programs, and the ties/properties, and personal safety tips. The report sex, disability, sexual orientation, and gender Core Curriculum—systematically assess learning describes how and to whom to report crimes. It identity or expression. For further information, outcomes. Because assessment is an integral part also contains policies and procedures concerning contact the Towson University Office of Diversity of the teaching-learning process, Towson students on-campus residential students who are missing and Equal Opportunity, 410-704-2360, www. participate in a variety of assessments as part of for more than 24 hours. their education experience. towson.edu/odeo/. This report is available online at www.towson. The University Assessment Council works closely edu/police. Copies can also be obtained by calling with the Assistant Vice President of Assessment to NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL CLERY 410-704-2505 or by visiting the Towson Univer- oversee Towson University’s assessment efforts. CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT sity Police Department located in the Public Safety For more information on Towson’s assessment In accordance with the guidelines established building on Towsontown Blvd. program, contact the Office of Assessment at by Towson University and pursuant to federal 410-704-2557. Information is also available law identified as the “Jeanne Clery Disclosure online at www.towson.edu/assessment. of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998,” all currently enrolled PRIVACY RIGHTS OF STUDENTS students, campus employees and all prospective Towson University is in compliance with the students and prospective employees are entitled to Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of request and receive a copy of the Towson Univer- 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T

3 , e of formal admission at their initial transferring transferring initial their at admission formal of elapsed. not have years 10 provided the institution, completing by option this elect may the Students submitting and Petition Selection approval. Catalog final for Office Registrar’s the to form admis- formal of time the at them to catalog assigned chosen the that provided Towson to sion required be will student The expired. not in has requirements degree general the not will complete This to year. catalog selected the for received effect package/option transfer original the alter Towson to admission formal of time the at maintained has student the as long as this University elect may Students enrollment. major continuous their of approval signed the with option Selection Catalog the on chairperson the department to submitted be must form This Petition. approval. final for Office Registrar’s at Towson University. Towson at University. Towson at residence in major each requirements program including major, each electives. program and required. where majors, the of each for course term. ating CATALOG SELECTION Students must fulfill from a all single catalog. They will be degree assigned the admis- formal their of time requirements the at effect in catalog years 10 have will and University Towson to sion to complete the requirements of that catalog in order to graduate. Students may request an alternate catalog under conditions: following the tim the at effect in catalog the select may 1. They one the than catalog later a select may 2. They This form is available see must an academic Students online at towson.edu/forms. http://onestop. adviser before submitting this form in order to the determine impact their catalog may selection that note Please requirements. degree their on have any change in catalog may affect degree require- advising. previous negate may and ments requirements for the Bachelor of Music degree are are degree Music of Bachelor the for requirements degree Science of Bachelor a for those to identical fulfill also must candidates of Music but Bachelor specified requirements studio and performance the Music. of Department the by Studies Professional and Technical of Bachelor Studies Professional and Technical of Bachelor The in specifically to only students is available (BTPS) University programs between articulated Towson and area community colleges. For example, the program. BTPS a is major Health Allied Degrees Concurrent Students simultaneously pursuing course work in two of programs study may wish to earn two degrees concurrently and receive two diplomas. Committee Standards Academic the cases, such In will consider requests from students wishing they: to provided degrees two receive units. 150 of minimum a 1. Complete study. of programs both 2. Complete residence in units 60 of minimum a 3. Complete in required units the of half least at 4. Complete between overlap units 12 than more no 5. Have writing advanced appropriate an 6. Complete gradu- the during Office Graduation the 7. Notify t a formal formal be converted converted be after not count as part part as count Department of Department Foreign cannot section in this catalog. this in section year of graduation. of year of graduation. of year prior to graduation. to prior year required) of upper-level work (courses (courses work upper-level of required) at taken courses 400+); and 300+ numbered institutions two-year requirements (see below) (see requirements Courses required. units upper-level 32 the of at transfer will institutions four-year from the at taken were they as level numerical the may and institution transfer UÊ iVi“LiÀÊ}À>`Õ>ÌiÃÊwiÊLÞÊ
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4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T discuss more than one perspective on those UÊ
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À̈VՏ>ÌiÊ>˜Ê՘`iÀÃÌ>˜`ˆ˜}ʜvÊÌ iÊiÌ ˆV>Ê Perspectives (12) Global Perspectives: Courses in Global dimensions of significant issues or dilemmas (Typically taken during the first three years at Perspectives examine how the global environ- under study Towson.) ment is changing, and is being changed, by UÊ œ˜ÃÌÀÕVÌÊ>˜`Ê>ÃÃiÃÃÊ«œÃÈLiÊ܏Ṏœ˜ÃÊÌœÊ One course under Perspectives must be taken in major social, cultural, religious, economic, problems or dilemmas within an informed a discipline in the arts and humanities, different political and technological forces, and how ethical and societal context from the discipline chosen for requirement 5. One new patterns of relationships are shaping and UÊ œ““Õ˜ˆV>ÌiÊ>À}Փi˜ÌÃÊ>˜`ÊVœ˜VÕȜ˜ÃÊ course under Perspectives must be taken in a disci- being shaped by the global environment. effectively and clearly pline in the social and behavioral sciences, different Students completing this course successfully will from the discipline chosen for requirement 6. be able to: TRANSFER PACKAGES UÊ i>À˜Ê œÜÊ̜ÊiÝ>“ˆ˜iÊÌ iʈ˜yÕi˜ViʜvÊ (10) Metropolitan Perspectives: Courses in Metro- Maryland public community college students major forces of global change such as social, politan Perspectives examine and explore will be evaluated for a transfer package based on cultural, religious, economic, political and the metropolis (as broadly conceived) in its completed course work. technological processes and patterns in the past and present complexities. The category world AAT Degrees (Associate of Arts in Teaching) includes courses that describe characteristics of UÊ
VµÕˆÀiÊ>˜Ê՘`iÀÃÌ>˜`ˆ˜}ʜvÊÌ iÊ}œL>ÊœÀÊ Maryland public community college students specific places, like the Baltimore-Washington world context and of the major processes who have earned AAT degrees (Associate of Arts metropolitan areas, or that describe character- and patterns in the world that are trans- Degree in Teaching) will be awarded a maximum istics or dynamics of metropolises in general, forming relations among different nations of 64 transfer credits “without further review,” in whether in the United States or in other and/or cultural groups accordance with MHEC policy, (toward the articu- countries, whether contemporary or historic, lated education programs) at Towson. Students are through the lens of an appropriate discipline. UÊ iÛiœ«Ê>ÊLiÌÌiÀÊ՘`iÀÃÌ>˜`ˆ˜}ʜvÊ œÜÊÌ iˆÀÊ own society relates to the global context and encouraged to contact the appropriate education Students completing this course successfully will be become better prepared to make decisions department chairperson at their institutions for able to: that reflect this understanding specific details and program deadlines. UÊ Ý«>ˆ˜ÊV >À>VÌiÀˆÃ̈VÊvi>ÌÕÀiÃʜvÊ>ʓiÌÀœ«œˆÃÊ (13) Diversity and Difference: Courses in Diversity and explore how persistent problems, institu- Course work for students who do not complete and Difference explore relationships of tional transformations, and creative expres- all requirements of the AAT degree will be applied distinctiveness and interdependence, conflict 6 sion may emerge from this environment toward Towson’s Core Curriculum and major and cooperation, between and among people requirements on a course-by-course basis. UNIVERSITY CURRICULUM

CHOOSING A MAJOR thematic area of study consisting of at least 18, or Out-of-State Students The Core Curriculum requirements allow students no more than 30 units. A minimum of 12 units Recognizing the advantages of a diverse student to explore a broad range of subjects, while the must be upper-level courses (300–400 numbered body, the university welcomes out-of-state appli- major and minor provide in-depth study of one courses) and no more than 12 units can be taken cants to its screened programs. However, because or more fields. A major may require as few as 30 outside of the minor or thematic discipline. A the university is partially supported by Maryland units and as many as 84 units. The exact number grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher is required in all taxpayers, the proportion of out-of-state students varies and is set by the academic department. courses completed toward the minor. admitted to its screened programs must be limited. Therefore, no more than 25 percent of each class All students must declare a major or be in a pre- Concentration (MHEC Approved) of new students admitted to screened programs major pool upon completing 60 units. Students A concentration is a sequential arrangement of will be out-of-state residents unless qualified needing assistance with selecting, may contact the courses representing a specialized area of study in-state students are unavailable. Academic Advising Center. within a program. A concentration requires a In order to add or change a major or minor, minimum of 24 units and should have enough COLLEGES unique units to distinguish it from the major, a students must complete a Change of Major/Minor The university comprises seven colleges: the College track or another concentration. A concentration Form available online. of Business and Economics, the College of Educa- will appear on the student’s transcript as a Sub- tion, the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Changes in Terminology Plan upon graduation. the College of Health Professions, the College of Students use Towson Online Services to register for Track (Towson University Approved) Liberal Arts, the Jess and Mildred Fisher College of classes and track their academic progress. Please Science and Mathematics, and the Honors College. note that some academic terms used online and A track is a sequential arrangement of courses in the catalog are interchangeable. For example: representing a specialized area of study within a Once students have determined a program of study, majors and minors are referred to as Academic program. A track requires between 18 and 23 units; they become members of, and graduates from, the Plans; concentrations and tracks are referred to as two-thirds of the units should be unique to that academic college administering the program. track and distinguish it from the major, a concen- Academic Sub-Plans. Students in teacher education programs may have tration or another track. No course can be common requirements listed in more than one college. Teacher Major to all tracks and concentrations within a major. A education programs are screened and highly compet- track will appear on the student’s transcript as a A major consists of courses required of a particular itive, requiring successful completion of specific Sub-Plan upon graduation. discipline that may include both lower-level (100– prerequisite courses and attaining a minimum cumu- 200) and upper-level (300–400) courses within lative GPA, to be considered for admission. and outside the discipline. A grade equivalent of Screened/Competitive Majors 2.00 or higher is required in all courses completed Some programs of study are screened. Students Students interested in pursuing a career in teacher toward the major. must meet certain academic and/or curricular education should read the “Standards for Students criteria, such as completing prerequisite courses or Enrolled in Teacher Education Programs” before Combined Majors attaining a specific grade point average, before they deciding on a teaching career. This information can A combined major blends the requirements of two are admitted to these programs. be found in the College of Education section of this majors, allowing students to complete both majors Other programs of study, while not officially catalog under the heading “Admission to Teacher by taking fewer units than if each major were approved screened majors, are competitive. Students Education.” completed separately. 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T must either submit a portfolio of work or audition College of Business and Economics before they are admitted to these programs. Examples Double Major The Towson University College of Business and of competitive majors include Art, Music and Dance. A double major requires the completion of all Economics (CBE) prepares students for success requirements for each of two majors. The criteria are published in the applicable sections in business and the larger community through of this catalog. Admission to the university does not its unique combination of experiential learning, Minor guarantee admission to screened or competitive applied research and community outreach. A minor is an institutionally approved set of courses programs. The CBE supports high-quality faculty who are within a major area of study, or a separate, distinct actively engaged in teaching, scholarship, service

7 s o ves ves hip hip ter- ulty ulty ernal ernal and and staff members in funding identifying oppor- tunities, and submitting complete and competi- projects. and for scholarly research tive proposals funding external seeks actively University Towson projects. scholarly other and research for support for research and scholarly activity. It ser It activity. scholarly and research for in support university’s the protecting of function dual the fac ests in while to funding, relating matters external university to service of level high a providing Office of Graduate Studies Graduate of Office Towson University has offered graduate degrees since 1958. Recently, it has expanded programs and streamlined administrative accommodate a processes graduate to which has student grown to more population than 4,000 students. The mission of Graduate the Studies Office at Towson University is to support study that will allow individuals to advance their programs of knowledge, increase their professional skills, and develop leadership abilities in a broad spectrum of professions. The Office of Graduate Studies also aims to help students enhance knowledge of their disciplines; collaborate on research projects with faculty; be actively engaged in the process of improving the quality of life for themselves; others and develop and the desire to become a continuous life-long The learner. office currently certifi- 24 and master’s 55 doctoral, five supports cate programs. A hallmark of graduate education at is Towson the emphasis on applied programs that provide by profes- needed career and the knowledge skills sionals. Faculty and student research is related closely to graduate education Spon- of and Office The advances the University. Towson of mission ext obtaining and sored Programs (OSPR) was Research in estab- staff and faculty assist to lished and and technology dimension of their are Courses in offered education. arts all liberal of the tradi- tional physical, mathematical and flex- highly yet rigorous, are life Programs disciplines. sciences ible. Students may choose a traditional science major or majors, such may elect interdisciplinary as Science and Environmental Studies; or Molec- ular Biology, Biochemistry, and Bioinformatics. A Dual-Degree Engineering program; and pre- professional preparation in pharmacy, medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine are also avail- able. Students who major in to Mathematics or certification pursue in also may sciences the of one level. elementary or middle secondary, the at teach College Honors The The Honors College is for a academically unique talented students. undergraduate community More than 800 and Honors high-achieving students participate in all majors, varsity and athletics are musicians, accomplished compete volunteers in community leaders, government student and more. All receive students first-year accepted a renewable merit scholarship. Honors student fewer students or (20 sizes class smaller experience per class), priority registration, enriched curric- ulum, faculty advisers, scholarship opportunities and of recognition advising, honors course work strong a graduation, at and diploma transcripts, on Honors in live to option the and network, support t opportunities have also Students halls. residence leaders and cultural social, special in participate activities. t e y. y. al al ns. Jess and Mildred Fisher College of Science Science of College Fisher Mildred and Jess Mathematics and The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics provides students with the science, mathematics They acquire They the acquire habits of the mind and heart to learners. life-long become The The largest of colleges, the Towson’s College science of social and humanities includes Arts Liberal as disciplines, well as programs. interdisciplinary Students in the College of Liberal Arts explore ideas and values as they discover the complexity of cultures and institutions. They learn to think critically, communicate effectively, organize and analyze data, conduct research, solve problems, work as of members a civility. and team, practice Learning to recognize, understand and ciate the values and of perspectives a wide appre- range of diverse cultures, students are well prepared to engage the globally interconnected and interde- pendent world in which they find By themselves. making connections and thinking across are students plines, well for prepared and careers disci- those for and now available are that opportunities future. the in emerge will that Learning inside and students develop outside the the skills dently through a to range of classroom, internships and study work to opportunities have also They indepen- programs. abroad collaborate with professors on research projects in work campus or scholarly creative and publish publications. on Focused the educating whole a person, liberal arts education liberates the mind, reliance, and fosters encourages intellectual risk self- taking. Graduates are prepared to engage the complexi- globall and nationally locally, world their of ties College of Liberal Arts Liberal of College College of Health Professions Health of College of of the Profes- The College Health departments students preparing of goal common the have sions to colleg provide The life. of quality the improve to health designed and sport-related is services composed of the departments of Speech-Language Pathology Audiology, Occupa- and and Nursing, Kinesiology, Deaf Science, Health Studies, the and Science, Occupational and Therapy tional the of Graduates Programs. Collaborative of Office programs baccalaureate in Athletic and Training Nursing, and the combined B.S. and Occupation eligible are Therapy Occupational Well-Being/M.S. examinatio certification respective their for sit to A A major in can the of College Professions Health prepare students for one of Some careers. include and examples sport-related many health care nursing, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, community health, health education, health care spor and studies deaf management, education, physical gerontology, training, athletic management. The The university Asso- holds National the national college: the in accreditation programs for several of ciation of Schools Dance for degree the B.F.A. programs in music; dance; in the programs National degree of Association the for Music of Schools for of Theatre Nation of Schools the Association and National the arts; theatre in programs degree the Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education for for Education Teacher of Accreditation for Council in education, art programs certification teacher the music. and dance , f e n a- and and

College of Fine Arts and Communication and Arts Fine of College commu- and media arts, for center a as Recognized nication in Maryland, the College of Fine and Arts Communication educates talented men and women to pursue careers in the all arts, offers media college and the Additionally, communication. both in participate to opportunity the students TU areas. these in experiences artistic and academic dialogu close involves process creative the Because between between teacher and structured to allow well student, for as education individual attention. liberal All broad a programs provide programs are training. professional specialized as tors as facilitators of active learning for diverse for learning active of facilitators as tors inclusive populations in educa- environments professional The that advanced. technologically are for Council National the by accredited is unit tion Mary- the and Education Teacher of Accreditation Education. of Department State land As the first institution teacher-training in Mary- has University been men preparing land, Towson and women for teaching careers for more than 145 years. the Today, College of Education has a nationwide reputation as a leader education. in Programs of study teacher lead to the bacca- laureate degree in education with to teach certification Early Childhood Education, Integrated Early Childhood and Special Elemen- Education, tary Education Elementary Integrated Education, Education, School Middle Education, and Special and Special i Education. In certification teacher to addition, lead that the programs college offers and areas) (13 K-12 content education secondary o colleges other in enrolled students for education university. the College of Education of College Towson at education professional for mission The educ prepare and educate, inspire, to is University diversity and inclusion. and diversity The CBE’s contemporary and high-quality, rele- and concrete achieving on focuses curriculum vant skills knowledge, in student objectives measurable to are KSAs designed These (KSAs). and attitudes under- integrated an obtain to graduates CBE lead think of business; areas of the functional standing critically and creatively; make ethical decisions; produce effective written and oral communica- tion; use technology appropriately; demonstrate accred- the develop and teamwork; and leadership ited skills business knowledge, and that attitudes lead to marketability and professional success— Fortune and multinational with careers in whether pursuits. entrepreneurial or companies 500 Business Accounting, in degrees earn may Students Within Economics. and e-Business, Administration, choose students major, Administration Business the Entrepre- Economics, in concentrations/tracks from Human Business, International Finance, neurship, Resource Management, Legal Studies, Manage- ment, Marketing, and Project Management and and Busi- Accounting Towson’s Analysis. Business ness programs Administration are accredited Advance by to Association International—the AACSB distinc- highest Business—the of Schools Collegiate worldwide. receive can schools business that tion and and citizenship, and promotes educational, and societal advancement of the Mary- economic, land. The CBE embraces a culture of excellence, ethical behavior, respect, civility, accountability

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TOWSON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014 8 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS

French+ Instrumental# Undergraduate Programs Geography+ Vocal/General# History+ Theatre Major/Minor COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND Mathematics+ B.F.A. in Acting ECONOMICS Physics+ Tracks Accounting Major*+ ) School Health+ Design and Production Business Administration Major/Minor+* ) Social Science+ Theatre Studies Concentrations and Tracks Spanish+ Economics Special Education Major*+ COLLEGE OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS Entrepreneurship Tracks Allied Health Major Finance Elementary/Middle Athletic Training Major+* Human Resource Management Secondary/Adult Deaf Studies Major International Business Focus Areas Legal Studies COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND Deaf Culture Management COMMUNICATION Human Services Marketing Art+Design Major Combined Majors Project Management and Business Analysis Concentrations Elementary Education and Deaf Studies* Combined Major Digital Art and Design Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology and Business Administration and Graphic Design Deaf Studies Information Systems Illustration Exercise Science Major e-Business Major*+ Interdisciplinary Object Design Gerontology Major/Minor Combined Major s Metalsmithing and Jewelry Health Care Management Major/Minor+ e-Business and Information Systems Painting, Drawing, Printmaking Track e-Business and Business Administration Photo Imaging Long-Term Care (Management) Sculpture Health Science Major/Minor+ e-Business and Business Administration Tracks Concentrations (Marketing) General Design Studies Community Health e-Business and Business Administration (Project General Fine Arts Studies School and Community Health Education Management and Business Analysis) Art Education (K-12) Major*+ School Health—Teacher Education (5–12) Economics Major/Minor Art History Major/Minor Nursing Major*+ Combined Majors Communication Studies Major/Minor Basic Program Economics and Geography Combined Major RN Completion Program Economics and Mathematics Communication Studies and Political Combined B.S. Occupation and Well-Being/M.S. Economics and Political Science Science Occupational Therapy Program* Finance Minor

Dance Major (B.F.A.)*+ # Physical Education/Teacher Education 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T Major A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T Marketing Minor Dance Major (B.F.A.) with K-12 Certification (K-12 Certification) *+ # Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Electronic Media and Film Major/Minor Major*+ Art Education (K-12) Major* Concentrations Combined Major Dance Major with K-12 Certification (B.F.A.)*+ # Film and Media Studies* Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Early Childhood Education Major*+ Film/Video/Digital Media* and Deaf Studies Elementary Education Major*+ Radio/Audio* Sport Management Major Minor Mass Communication Major/Minor Pre-professional Mathematics, other select minors Tracks Physical Therapy Preparation Combined Major Advertising Elementary Education and Deaf Studies* Journalism and New Media COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS Elementary Education Major with Strategic Public Relations and Integrated Cultural Studies Major/Minor Early Childhood Certification*+ Communication English Major/Minor ) Integrated Early Childhood Education – Special Combined Major Tracks Education Major* Mass Communication and Political Literature Integrated Elementary Education – Special Science Secondary Education Education Major*+ Music Major*#+ Writing Middle School Education Major Bachelor of Music# Minor Music Education (K-12) Major*+# Concentrations Creative Writing Concentrations Composition# Environmental Science and Studies Major/Minor Instrumental# Guitar Performance# (with FCSM) Vocal/General# Jazz/Commercial Composition# Concentration Physical Education (K-12) Major*+ Jazz/Commercial Performance# Environmental Studies Secondary Education*+ Keyboard Performance# Certification Areas Voice Performance# Biology+ Winds/Strings/Percussion Performance# Chemistry+ Music Minor Earth-Space Science+ Tracks English+ Literature (application to department required) Performance# Music Education (K-12) Major*# Concentrations 9 Track Mathematics and Computer Science Computer and Mathematics Security Science Computer and Mathematics Economics and Mathematics Major/Minor Bioinformatics Tracks Biology Molecular Biochemistry Bioinformatics Tracks Physics Applied Astrophysics Physics General Program+ Education Secondary Physics Minor Astronomy Park) College Maryland, This major can be completed 100 percent during during percent 100 completed be can major This Molecular Biology, Biochemistry and and Biochemistry Biology, Molecular Major/Minor Physics Science Computer in Physics/M.S. B.S. 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OPPORTUNITIES FOR Students wishing to participate in a consortia and exchange programs; advises interested and OFF-CAMPUS STUDY agreement must: eligible students on incorporating an overseas expe- rience in their degree program; acts as a liaison for Students at Towson may expand their educa- 1. Be in good academic standing at TU. Students the student, academic departments, various admin- tional opportunities by studying in universities for whom an exception to suspension, dismissal istrative offices on campus and foreign universities; throughout Maryland, the United States, and in or disenrollment has been made or who have and provides support services to students prior to, countries around the world. In some programs, been readmitted on probation are ineligible; during, and following a study abroad experience. students are able to pay tuition approximately 2. Not have completed more than 64 units at equal to that at Towson (plus transportation), community colleges or more than 90 total units Information sessions are conducted by the Study while others will require additional funds. Students at all schools attended, including TU; Abroad Office daily to provide students with considering one of the off-campus study options 3. Have financial aid for the specific period; preliminary information about international study will want to plan ahead for their experience. 4. Obtain from the appropriate TU academic opportunities and procedures. Study Abroad department(s) verification that the courses advisers are available by appointment to meet Inter-Institutional/Baltimore Student Exchange selected are transferable in accordance with with students who have attended an information Registration Program current transfer credit policies and procedures; session. During an advising appointment, students Enrollment Services 235, 410-704-2007 5. Not attempt to repeat courses at the participating can expect to receive information on study abroad program options and how to choose an appro- The Inter-Institutional Registration Program at institution if they have been attempted at TU. priate program, as well as financial aid and schol- Towson University is designed to foster an inter- Note: Students do not need a consortia agreement arship information, specific course information, change of students between Towson and other if they register through either the Inter-Institu- transferring credit, registration, housing, etc. The University System of Maryland institutions. Certain tional Registration or Baltimore Student Exchange office maintains resources on programs, student private colleges, such as Goucher, Loyola, Johns Programs (see section describing requirements). evaluations, scholarships and financial aid, and Hopkins, Notre Dame of Maryland University, other opportunities abroad. Morgan State University, Maryland Institute College For more information, contact Marilyn Leuthold, of Art, Peabody Institute, and Stevenson University Office of the Registrar, 410-704-3104. For further information, contact the Study Abroad also participate in a similar program called the Balti- Office at 410-704-2451 or visit www.towson.edu/ more Student Exchange Program (BSEP), with no STUDY ABROAD studyabroad. additional tuition costs to students. Psychology Building , 4th Floor 410-704-2451 UNDERGRADUATE NON-DEGREE Interested full-time degree candidates should contact Fax: 410-704-4703 the coordinator at Towson. Students must main- PROGRAMS Email: [email protected] tain a combined full load (12 or more units) with University Admissions a minimum of 6 units at TU. With approval of the www.towson.edu/studyabroad Enrollment Services, 410-704-2113 coordinator, students may register for one or two The Study Abroad Office provides a wide range The Office of University Admissions oversees the courses at the host institution. Enrollment is on a of overseas academic experiences for Towson following programs and services: Non-Degree space-available basis. Students must obtain special students. It plays an important role in the universi- Student Enrollment, Teacher Certification, High permits or instructor consent to register for courses ty’s mission to internationalize the campus commu- School Parallel Enrollment, and Golden I.D. that require them at the host institution. Students nity and to provide all of its students with a broad Tuition Waiver Program. participating in these programs must follow the knowledge and understanding of the global society. 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T The academic policies described in the Admissions, withdrawal deadlines at the host institutions. Over 10 percent of TU students from a variety University Curriculum, and Academic Standards and of disciplines study abroad during their time at At the end of the term, the host institution’s regis- Procedures sections of this catalog apply to students Towson. trar will send an official transcript to Towson, and in the above programs unless otherwise specified. the courses completed and grades earned will be The university maintains relationships with various posted to the Towson record and calculated into institutions abroad and U.S.-based organizations Admission the Towson cumulative average . Additionally, a providing overseas study opportunities world- Admission is the official acceptance of a student notation will be made that the course work was wide. For an up-to-date list of TU programs and as a degree candidate by the TU Office of Admis- completed through the program, indicating the exchange partners and affiliates, please visit the sions. Registration is the enrollment in courses for name of the host institution. website at www.towson.edu/studyabroad. a particular term. Persons who meet the criteria for non-degree enrollment (outlined below) may National Student Exchange (NSE) The length of programs varies from one week to register for courses without formal admission to one year during fall, spring, Minimester, spring Lecture Hall, 410-704-3583 the university. Eligibility requirements for formal break, summer or a full academic year. Many admission and deadlines are detailed in the Admis- This program allows full-time degree candidates an programs focus on specific academic disciplines, sions section of this catalog. opportunity to become acquainted with social and while others emphasize language study, internships educational patterns in other areas of the United or service combined with traditional course work. Non-Degree Students States. Through Towson’s membership in the NSE, Courses taken through Towson University Study Students who wish to enroll as non-degree students students may attend one of the 190 participating Abroad administered programs, exchanges and (not formally admitted by the university) must schools for a term or a full year. Schools partici- affiliated programs can be applied toward require- complete an Enrollment Form and submit it to pating in the program include ones in Puerto Rico, ments and electives for degree programs. Courses are the Office of Admissions before registering. Non- Guam, the Virgin Islands, and in 47 states. For not calculated in the TU GPA. (Exceptions: Towson degree students are permitted to register for classes more information, contact Tracy Miller, 410-704- University faculty-led programs and the Towson after full-time degree candidates. Persons who have 3583, or Sally Rominski, 410-704-2007. University Summer Internship Program.) Students are been denied admission to TU because of academic ineligibility are not permitted to attend as non- Consortia Agreements permitted to apply credit from study abroad toward the final 30 units of their undergraduate degree. degree students. They may, however, transfer to Enrollment Services 233, 410-704-3104 Towson University after attending another college Financial aid and TU scholarships may be applied or university if they meet TU’s transfer admission Students at TU may participate in consortia agree- toward study abroad exchanges and programs. requirements (see Guidelines for Transfer Admis- ments between accredited two- and four-year Special scholarships for study abroad are also sion in this catalog). Persons who have graduated colleges and universities. Consortia agreements are available. Contact the Study Abroad Office for from high school within the last two years are useful for students who wish to use part of their more information. not eligible to attend TU as a non-degree student financial aid to pay for all or part of the tuition and during the fall or spring terms. They must apply for fees at the participating institution. The Study Abroad Office provides the following admission as a degree-seeking student. services: coordinates and manages study abroad 11 - ral ral be be Guide Guide by the American Council on tary tary occupational specialties, and other military course work. Official documentation will be Work per submitted. evaluated the must be Credit (ROTC) Corps Training Officers’ Reserve TU will accept credit transfer hours earned from a will recognized credits ROTC Such Program university. sponsored or by college an accredited as defined credits or lower-level upper- considered Individualized Assessments Individualized who wish to that Students for earn credit courses exams CLEP or departmental standard have not do determine to department academic the contact may is assessment if This possible. type individualized or oral review, portfolio include may assessment of or dance (e.g., demonstration examination, written report/paper. written or music), Work/Experience Course Military TU is a member of Opportunity Servicemembers who Students have (SOC). or served Colleges are currently serving in the United mili for credit may college basic training, receive States military Evaluation of to Educational Experiences in the the Armed Services (ACE). Education For further information on the Credit for Registrar, the of Prior Office the call Program, Learning 410-704-3104. MILITARY SCIENCE218, Services PROGRAMS Enrollment Office, Registrar’s 410-704-2007 Towson offers undergraduate students seve who military the for are training officer in interested to find out if such restrictions exist. restrictions such if out find to Different ways to below: earn described are University CPL units at Towson Exams Departmental TU offers departmental “challenge” Foreign Health Science, Mathematics, exams Chemistry, in achievement Students’ Psychology. and Languages in a test particular must be equal or superior to a earned that having of equivalent grade students of 2.00. Although departmental standards granting credit may exceed this for minimum, credit may not be granted when achievement is below 2.00 level on work. based given credit no with Departments placement advanced may also offer assessment. individualized an Program) Examination Level (College CLEP TU offers, and grants units computerized for, the CLEP following tests: ematics, Humanities, Math- Natural Science, and History. Tests Social are Science/ also (ACCT offered 201, in 202), (MKTG Business Accounting Marketing Law 202), 201, (ECON (LEGL Economics 226), 341), Management (MNGT Science 361), (COSC Computer 111), (ENGL 102), Freshman American Literature (ENGL 230), Composition 221, Educational (ENGL 222), Literature English Psychology (PSYC 201), passing minimum and the about information For Sociology 101). (SOCI 410-704-2471. call tests, CLEP for scores training. that pursue to opportunities l r s ng ng ver ver Home-schooled students must send the major requirements. Students must be degree candi- degree be must Students requirements. major to have GPA a cumulative 2.00 at least with dates CPL units recorded on the TU Please transcript. may accept departments note that some academic the toward units CPL of number maximum lower a first department major the with check Please major. CREDIT FOR PRIOREnrollment LEARNINGCenter, Service Customer Registrar’s TU recognizes persona that experience, life through abilities some acquired students may have “challenge” tests in the area of their proficiency, presenting portfolios, and providing documenta- work/experiences. course military of tion through PE of grade A a with maximum granted of be may 45 learning” include (this units Program for Learning Prior for “non-traditional Credit the can units CPL transfer). in granted credit CLEP any and/o electives, Curriculum, Core fulfill to used be Golden I.D. Tuition Waiver Program Waiver Tuition I.D. Golden Wai Tuition Retired I.D. Maryland residents, 60 Golden the years for of eligible age are or older, to up for enroll may students I.D. Golden Program. 11 units in the fall and terms (and spring 8 units in the and summer session) pay a fee discounted rate. may Participants take courses for audit or courses, format (special basis on a space-available Towson Learning and (AIT), Network some Technology Information Applied (TLN) programs, apply To are excluded). programs campus satellite for the Golden I.D. of Admissions, Office the program contact and rates, fee current find out the 410-704-2113. for Credit The work. course military and/or study, opportu- an offers Program (CPL) Learning Prior taki by credit college receive to students for nity UÊ />ŽiÊVœÕÀÃiÃʘœÌʜvviÀi`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ ˆ} ÊÃV œœÊiÛi UÊ >À˜ÊVœi}iÊVÀi`ˆÌ High School Parallel Enrollment students enroll in regular courses at during the Towson summer sessions or the fall and spring terms and They students. attend college other with along right class may take any TU course, provided the prerequi- met. been have sites form. application printable the download apply, To fee form and $25 Send the application completed to the Office of Also Admissions, University, Towson 21252-0001. MD Towson, Road, York 8000 tran- school high and scores SAT of copy a enclose documenta- supporting and application The script. 410-704-3030. to faxed be also can tion High School Parallel Enrollment Parallel School High The High School Parallel Enrollment is Program designed for high school students who to want take courses score SAT at an and average B a have must Students Towson for college credit. of 500 on each section of the (or SAT 50 on the PSAT). most recent evaluation from the supervising orga- supervising the from evaluation recent most standardized test results. nization, as well as any Please note the admission to the Parallel Enroll- ment program does not guarantee admission to seeking student. as a degree Towson to: students allows program The UÊ Ý«iÀˆi˜ViÊVœi}iÊwÀÃ̇ >˜` d ill ill n- any any the the . 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4. Transfer credits earned at another institution w institution another at earned credits 4. Transfer International students International who are without on a students visa non-degree of as any enroll not may type Student the from International permission written and Scholar Office. Non-native English speakers will be tested in English and placed in needed. remedial if courses English Students who fail to meet the criteria for above academic good and 60 standing outlined above will if students warned, being After be of warning. letters sent do not maintain good academic standing in term subsequent discontinued. nently admis- formal for apply may students Non-degree 2.00 sion as degree to according candidates published deadlines, is and Advising admission availability. space and will GPA competitive be based the and Admissions on of Office the through a available Center. Advising Academic students non-degree to apply policies following The TU: at degree a earn to wish who is student the until assigned be will catalog 1. No 3. 3. 2. 2. Immunization to will be submit required students All non-degree 410-704-2466. immunization at records. Center Health For Dowell the contact more information, Teacher Certification Teacher degree a hold baccalaureate already who Students and wish to take internships) to become courses certified to (including teach teaching in the Department contact should of state Maryland the of Students must Education. Secondary complete Form in order Enrollment Certification a Teacher shoul and online available is form The register. to be submitted to Certifi- be the submitted of Office Admissions. by appropriate the be advised will students cation Education. of College the in department taking Students do courses for not recertification No the file to need need to only file They an Practice. with application the Professional Center for Admis- of Office the with Form Enrollment Degree Students.) Non-Degree on above section (See sions. Non-degree students are expected to maintain the to maintain are expected students Non-degree following cumulative GPA below: based indicated as University on Towson at calculable grades only) units Towson (includes GPA Minimum Units 9–29.5 30–59.5 1.50 1.75

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by the transferring school, and are applicable as Enrollment for ROTC is done through the Military addition, students at Towson are eligible to compete elective units toward a TU degree. ROTC units are Science Department at Loyola University Mary- for all AFROTC scholarships; four-, three-, considered to be non-traditional units and are part land. Contact the Military Science Department at and two-year scholarships pay for total tuition of a maximum of 45 non-traditional units allowed 410-617-2387 or 410-617-2276 for class days and and fees at both the University of Maryland and by academic policy. times. Generally, freshmen and sophomores have Towson University, for all required books, and classes on Monday and Wednesday afternoons provide a $100 per month subsidy for both pilot U.S. Army Reserve Officers’ either at Loyola or at Towson. Juniors and seniors and navigator training programs. Upon gradu- Training Corps (ROTC) attend classes at Loyola on Tuesday and Thursday ation from Towson University and completion Towson University offers Army ROTC to its full- afternoons. of the AFROTC curriculum at the University of time undergraduate degree candidates through a Maryland, students will be commissioned second cooperative agreement among Loyola, TU, and the Air Force ROTC lieutenants in the Air Force. Students who are U.S. Army. Air Force ROTC is available to full-time under- interested in the Air Force ROTC can contact: Air graduate degree candidates at Towson University Force ROTC, Det. 330, Cole Field House, Room The primary objective of the ROTC Program is to through an agreement with the University of Mary- 2126, University of Maryland, College Park, MD prepare selected students with potential to serve as land, College Park. Air Force courses are sched- 20742; telephone: 301-314-3242/7649/7644. commissioned officers in one of the three compo- uled so that students from Towson University may nents of the U.S. Army—Active Army, National complete most AFROTC requirements during one Guard and Army Reserve. The program is totally morning per week at the College Park campus. In voluntary and is conducted in two phases—the basic course and the advanced course. The basic course is taken in the freshman and sophomore years. No military commitment is incurred during this time, and students may with- draw, as with any other course, through the end of the second year. The basic course is available as an elective to all qualified students. TU students who decide after either their freshman or sophomore years that they are interested in the ROTC Program may attend a special ROTC Basic Camp. This camp will fully substitute for the first two years of on-campus study. This camp is held for six weeks during the summer, and all partici- pants receive pay and allowances. Normally, students must have a minimum of two years of college remaining before graduation in order to join ROTC. 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T Except for veterans, the basic course or a basic camp must be successfully completed prior to entering the advanced course. The advanced course is normally taken in the final two years of college. A paid, six-week advanced camp is held during the summer between the junior and senior years. Army ROTC graduates may serve three or four years, or an entire career on active duty, or request Reserve Forces Duty (RFD) and serve as little duty as three months on active duty. The remainder of their obligation is spent in the Army Reserve or the Army National Guard where they assume roles equally important to those of their active duty counterparts. Specialized branch assignments are made in the students’ senior year, which will determine the nature of their duties once they are commissioned. These specialized assignments are based largely upon students’ majors and personal preferences. Prior to graduation and commissioning, the senior student will make known personal preferences regarding the geographical area of the world in which he or she desires to serve his or her first tour upon entering the active Army. The Army awards scholarships on a competitive basis to outstanding young men and women who are interested in serving in the active or reserve components of the U.S. Army. Details of the ROTC scholarship program are available from the Office of Financial Aid. All TU students are eligible to apply. 13 , e d by

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If for register students more than 13 units under gradu- toward apply 13 will only option, Pass the ation. This option is not required toward available Honors a College minor, major, for courses educa- teacher in certification for or requirements, the from obtained is permission special unless tion department chairperson. changes to the option before the with- published drawal deadline each term. a Change complete must students option, grading of Schedule 223. room Form Services, in Enrollment Center, the Service Registrar’s Customer Students electing this option must earn receiv to order in a higher or (C) 2.00 of grade equivalent in the is which not the calculated grade, (PS) Pass equiva- grade the below earn who Students average. lent infor- of more for 2.00 will earn that Grades/Grading to grade, which Refer will be calculated. mation. n ts ts (C (C ng, ng, ude ude Under- and to make sure they have met have they sure make to and Prerequisites are requirements In a regular fall or spring term, ENROLLMENT AND REGISTRATION Students who have applied degree candidacy and for have been admitted admission must to return their Enrollment Contract edge to their acceptance of acknowl- the university’s offer of admission. After they do this, they will receive information about academic advising and course registration. Orientation begin- is the to prior students transfer and freshmen available to new ning of the term. The process in which students into entered courses those have and courses select the computer is called registration. Registration appointments are number of units the has student Students earned. based Studen register. on they before adviser their see the must who have no may adviser check with their major department or, if they have Hall, no (Lecture Center declared Advising Academic the major, with 410-704-2472). After have students met with their they advisers, plan their and schedules register online at http:// then towson.edu/registrar click on Registration. a maximum of 9 units in any one session and a combined. 15 units in all sessions maximum of Unit Load. courses). 3-unit (five, units 15 about take students maximum a take may students Minimester, the In of 6 units. Students may register for a maximum of but 15 they units may during not the summer, take more than 9 units during any one summer session. students undergraduate full-time, considered be To units must 9 be in is enrolled a of minimum minimum 12 the units each students, graduate For term. term. regular each All students in good register for 19 academic may units in 3.25–3.49 of standing any GPA fall cumulative may a or with Students spring term. GPA cumulative a with Those units. 20 for register Gradu- units. 21 for register may higher or 3.50 of permissio ask must term last their in seniors ating from the Registrar’s Office to take units beyond 19. beyond units take to Office Registrar’s the from Prerequisites. imposed by an academic department for certain courses courses within other its Such curriculum. to, requirements limited not are but include, may standing, class or GPA, specific a grade), higher or incl also may Prerequisites senior). junior, (e.g., requirements. standing class or Departments are prerequisites. Students are responsible advised to read care- for fully course enforcing descriptions found Catalog graduate in the successful successful completion of screened requirements, where applicable, or or successful completion departmental of either a examination, or test specific may Prerequisites where applicable. standardized, in permission instructor or department include also testi course, a specific of, lieu in or to, addition any prerequisites before registering for courses. Students who remain in courses without having permission the without or with prerequisites, met of do the so instructor, at their own risk. Failure course a from withdraw and prerequisites meet to by the published deadline is not a basis for peti- tioning the Academic Standards Committee for an exception to academic policy. s ir ir ies ies of og’s og’s maximum Faculty Faculty expect is made up of four Each term in which students register register students which in term Each is an intensive condensed term in is 14 weeks of instruction, exclusive of final final of exclusive instruction, of weeks 14 is is the value given generally to one 50-minute 50-minute one to generally given value the is Summer Trimester term unit

6 units in this term. this in units 6 The sessions of varying lengths, including an evening session, that allow students to complete regular fulfill and time of period shorter a in work course degree requirements sooner. Students may take A A DEFINITIONS OF TERMS apply to all undergraduate students. These policies policies These students. undergraduate all to apply are every published year in this and catalog, any catal the of date the of as effective are revisions stated). otherwise (unless publication The Academic Standards Committee, comprising and administrators faculty, students, meets regu- larly to formulate policy and policies. to to exceptions for review asking appeals students from Students who wish an exception must appeal in writing to the Academic Standards Committee, c/o the Registrar’s written by Office. students. Letters received Appeals from third must parties will be be considered only students’ appeals. as Letters support of of appeal as should brief as be possible, and must include all perti- nent academic information, appropriate, supporting documentation. Appeals including, when should include the student’s name, address and student All ID appeals number. receive a written response from the committee. This section will explain the policies and regula- Towson. at standards academic govern that tions Academic Standards Standards Academic Procedures and a includes An University from education Towson of knowledge a and base strong arts liberal broad that ensure one To or more of fields major study. to degree continues the have Towson weight and meeting work student signifies it that and meaning, or exceeding a polic particular level and of the excellence, standards certain that insists university examinations. examinations. Study. of Term change the during or withdraw do and cancel not study. of term a as counts period schedule of Minimester January January that allows students that lend idea to themselves to discuss to a week) take highly each focused format instruction of courses hours (15 that interest students or that may fill a gap in the in gap a fill may that or students interest that Students requirements. may take a class class (or its equivalent) meeting term. This weekly means that for a class a meeting Monday, Wednesday and a Friday be will a.m. 8–9:15 from Thursday and from Tuesday 9–9:50 a.m. Classes format. this or fit classes Most course. 3-unit or time in studio addition laboratory that require to lecture time will usually merit an extra unit, becoming 4-unit courses, just as those requiring less class time will merit fewer units. The course number the lists catalog of the section description of units each course carries. students students to spend at least writing and two doing hours research outside reading, of class. class in spent hour for each A

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CHANGING A SCHEDULE CLASS STANDING tion regarding making up missed assignments and the ramifications of missing certain class Adding a Class Students are classified according to the number of units earned: periods. Students may add classes to their schedules through the Change of Schedule period by going to Towson Freshman ...... 0–29.5 units Important! Students who fail to appear for the Online Services. Check the Academic Calendar for Sophomore ...... 30–59.5 units first two class sessions, or the first session of deadlines. Junior ...... 60–89.5 units evening classes, may forfeit their space in class. Senior ...... 90 units and above Instructors have the right to release these spaces Students may not enter a class after the Change of to other students wishing to add the class to Schedule period ends. Exceptions are considered their schedules. Students who lose their spaces only with written authorization from the instructor CLASS ATTENDANCE/ ABSENCE POLICY MUST OFFICIALLY WITHDRAW FROM THE and department chair. COURSE THROUGH THE REGISTRAR’S 1. Students are expected to attend all classes. Dropping a Class OFFICE TO AVOID EARNING AN FX GRADE Consistent attendance offers the most effec- FOR NON-ATTENDANCE. See the sections on Students may drop classes until the end of the with- tive opportunity for students to understand Changing a Schedule and Grades/Grading for drawal period by going to Towson Online Services. concepts, materials and expectations of those further information. Check the Academic Calendar for deadlines. courses in which they are enrolled. Although UÊ œÊ}À>`iʈÃÊÀiVœÀ`i`ÊÜ i˜Ê`Àœ««ˆ˜}Ê>ÊV>ÃÃÊ some courses do not use attendance as a crite- GRADES/GRADING rion for grading, there are others where in-class through the Change of Schedule period. The Plus/Minus Grading System (4.00 scale, term participation is an integral part of the course. UÊ
Ê}À>`iʜvʺ7»ÊˆÃÊÀiVœÀ`i`ʜ˜ÊÌ iÊÌÀ>˜ÃVÀˆ«ÌÊ system), implemented in fall 1998, applies to all Examples include, but are not limited to, semi- when dropping a class after the Change of undergraduate students and cannot be applied nars and courses that require public speaking, Schedule period through the end of the with- retroactively to grades earned or recorded, laboratories, language learning, group discus- drawal period. There is no academic penalty including incomplete (I) grades or contested grades, sions or student teaching. Frequent absences associated with the W. before fall 1998. from these types of courses, whether excused or Students who do not officially drop courses during unexcused, may affect the final grade. Grade Points the established time periods receive grades in Grade Per Unit Faculty who use absences as a factor in grading Ì iÊVœÕÀÃiÃÊ­
Ê̜ÊʜÀÊ8®Ê>ÃÊ`iÌiÀ“ˆ˜i`ÊLÞÊÌ iÊ must explain in the course syllabus what effect A . 4.00 instructors. even an excused absence might have on the A− 3.67 Withdrawal after the Deadline evaluation of a student’s work. B+ 3.33 Students with documented medical problems or 2. It is policy of the university to excuse the B 3.00 verified circumstances beyond their control may absences of students for the following reasons: B− 2.67 request to withdraw from one or more courses UÊ ˆ˜iÃÃʜÀʈ˜ÕÀÞÊÜ i˜ÊÌ iÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌʈÃÊ՘>LiÊ C+ 2.33 without academic penalty after the established to attend class C . 2.00 deadline. Students must send a letter to the UÊ Àiˆ}ˆœÕÃʜLÃiÀÛ>˜ViÊÜ iÀiÊÌ iʘ>ÌÕÀiʜvÊ D+ 1.33 Academic Standards Committee requesting a late the observance prevents the student from D. 1.00 withdrawal; documentation must accompany the attending class F 0.00 request. If the request is approved, a grade of W UÊ «>À̈Vˆ«>̈œ˜Êˆ˜Ê՘ˆÛiÀÈÌÞÊ>V̈ۈ̈iÃÊ>ÌÊÌ iÊ 8 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 0.00 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T will be recorded. Requests must be submitted request of university authorities (e.g., Inter- Effective Minimester 2006, the university suspended prior to the beginning of final examinations . collegiate Athletics, Forensics Team, Dance use of the C- grade. Company, etc.) Cancellation of Enrollment. Newly admitted Grade Point Averages undergraduate students who decide not to attend UÊ Vœ“«iˆ˜}ÊÛiÀˆw>LiÊVˆÀVՓÃÌ>˜ViÃÊLiޜ˜`Ê The Grade Point Average (GPA) is computed as the university before or during the first week the control of the student follows: First, multiply the units for each course of classes of the term for which admission was Students requesting an excused absence must taken in a term by the grade points (values above) approved must notify the Office of Admissions provide documentation to the instructor two assigned to the grade earned. Second, total the units in writing. Their admission file will be canceled weeks prior to the scheduled absence when and grade points for the term. Third, divide the accordingly, and they will be required to submit an known in advance or as soon as possible when total number of grade points by the total number additional application for any future entrance date. not known in advance. of units to find the GPA for the term. Re-enrollment. Previous degree candidates who 3. Absences that do not fall into any of the catego- miss one fall or spring term must apply for read- ries outlined in item number two are unex- The grades of S and U (satisfactory and unsatis- mission through the Registrar’s Office. Forms cused. Faculty may set a limit on the number of factory) are used primarily in those courses offered are available in the Registrar’s Customer Service unexcused absences. for development and selected courses that have Center, Enrollment Services 223, or online at www. 4. Students who are absent from class are respon- been recommended by the academic departments towson.edu/registrar then click Readmission. The sible for any missed work, assignments, or assess- and approved by the Academic Standards and deadlines for readmission are August 1 for the fall ments (e.g., quizzes, tests, papers, etc.). Faculty University Curriculum committees. The grade of S term and December 1 for the spring term. members are required to allow students with denotes that work of 2.00 level or higher has been documented excused absences to make up missed completed and that students have attained a level Readmitted students must comply with the GenEds work or assignments when this is feasible. When of competence sufficient to advance to the next that were published in the Undergraduate Catalog the nature of the assignment makes this impos- course. A grade of U is given to students whose at the time they were originally admitted to Towson. sible, faculty members should attempt to make a work is below 2.00 level quality. S and U grades reasonable adjustment of the assignment. Students who withdraw from the university, enroll are not calculated in students’ GPAs. elsewhere, and return to Towson after having Students who will be representing TU at events, The grade of PS (Pass) is assigned to a course completed transfer course work cannot qualify for conferences, or other official activities should selected on the Pass grading option when students a transfer package (1996 and later catalogs). This obtain a Notification of Absence from Class earn a C grade or higher. Students who elect the option is available only upon initial admission. Form from the Office of Campus Life, Univer- Pass grading option and earn a grade of D+ or (Refer to the Admissions section of this catalog.) sity Union 232, to be given to their instructors below will have that grade recorded on the perma- to verify the excused absence. Students are Students who officially withdraw must comply with nent record and used in calculation of the GPA. encouraged to notify faculty of anticipated the competency standards (required developmental class absences as soon as they learn they will be The grade of PE is assigned to those courses courses) in effect at the time of readmission if the missing class. Faculty should use their discre- passed under the Credit for Prior Experience/ standards were not met prior to withdrawal. 15 / ons: calcu- and are considered Minimum not Cumulative GPA Cumulative are

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Pass (PS), Audit (AU), and Satisfactory and (AU), Audit (PS), Pass earned. are honors honors in that and up term, made is nor work may the once they honors retroactively those receive earned. is grade letter a Units (includes Towson units Towson (includes Units FAILURE TO REMAIN IN GOOD STANDINGacti good for required following level the the below fall who to Students subject are standing academic lable grades lable GOOD STANDING AND SATISFACTORY ACADEMIC PROGRESS Students are considered to be in good academic prog- academic satisfactory making and standing ress toward the degree if they are permitted continue to enrollment at the university. Students who have been MINIM AVERAGE REQUIRED UÊ œÕÀÃiÃÊÌ>Ži˜ÊvœÀÊVÀi`ˆÌÊ>ÌÊ/œÜܘʓ>ÞʘœÌÊÊ UÊ œ˜ÛiÀÃiÞ]ʈvÊ>ÊVœÕÀÃiʈÃÊÌÀ>˜ÃviÀÀi`Ê̜Ê/œÜÜ˜Ê DEAN’S LIST 410-704-2463 Provost, the of Office for Dean’s are eligible candidates degree Full-time provided term spring and fall each recognition List they complete a minimum of 12 units calculable higher. or 3.50 of GPA a attain and Dean’s for eligible are candidates degree Part-time List recognition each academic they complete a year minimum of 12 units calculable provided and attain a GPA of 3.50 or higher during that academic year. An academic year is designated as fall through summer and the includes January Minimester. which in that only is work course Applicable later credits) transfer accepted and to be in good academic standing and might not be eligible for participation athletics, financial aid, housing or in certain extra- intercollegiate curricular activities. To remain in good academic standing, students must possess a minimum cumulative GPA based and University Towson at grades calculable the on below: indicated as credits transfer accepted 1–29.5 30–59.5 above and 60 2.00 1.50 1.75 The Students Instructors within 180 days following grad- following days 180 within After one year, requests for grade grade for requests year, one After message. message. Students do not repeat the course . Specific dates for each graduating class are are class graduating each for dates Specific . transfer credit by TU or have been attempted attempted been have or TU by credit transfer student’s academic career academic student’s of 2.00 level work at Towson University since since University Towson at work level 2.00 of question in term the the term in question and graduation has not not has graduation and question in term the occurred When When a course is repeated, students will receive for credit the only The of once. course higher the two grades earned will be in calculated the GPA. a with on the record remain will grade The lower excluded repeat REPEATING COURSES Note that a repeating course in which a grade of the number not raise will D was earned or higher of earned units once the lower calculation. grade from excluded has been Students may not make must a Students with except prior approval. course third attempt of a complete a Third Attempt of a Course Petition Form (available at forms) and submit it to Customer the Registrar’s www.towson.edu/registrar/ Service Center, Enrollment Services 223, before registering for the and are course. part not of administrative considered the Grades of procedure. course W repeated are UÊ œÕÀÃiÃÊÌ >ÌÊ >ÛiÊLii˜Ê>VVi«Ìi`Ê«ÀiۈœÕÏÞÊvœÀÊÊ Disagreements Related to Grading. UÊ œ˜Þʜ˜iÊ1˜ÃÕVViÃÃvՏÊ/iÀ“ÊV>˜ÊLiÊ}À>˜Ìi`ʈ˜Ê>Ê who feel an earned grade is unjust must address their disagreements first to their who instructor, rily is responsible prima for assigning grades. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved through this approach and appeal an the direct then may students consideration, issue warrants further through the following chair/program coordinator, channels: college dean, department Divi- sion for Student Affairs. changes changes may be made only for medical verifiable Standards Academic the to petition by and reasons Committee. seniors must Graduating resolve any outstanding grades Incomplete UÊ ÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃʓÕÃÌÊ >ÛiÊVœ“«iÌi`Ê>Ìʏi>ÃÌÊÓ{Ê՘ˆÌÃÊ assistant assistant and are student. the to to issued being be copy a with retained member by the faculty It is the student’s responsibility to complete the work required before 180 days has order elapsed for in the Incomplete to be regular converted grade. to a in which the Incomplete was given. may specify an earlier time by which the work required is due in order by to resolved not is that grade remove Incomplete An plete. the Incom- the end of the next full term of excluding study, summer and Minimester sessions, is converted to in students’ GPAs. an F grade and is calculated Grade changes, excluding I grades and repeated member faculty the by submitted be must courses, year. one within uation from the Gradua- in the included correspondence Office. tion Unsuccessful Term/Academic Clemency. following guidelines determine approval Term: of Unsuccessful an of the declaration UÊ wÛiÊvՏÊ>V>`i“ˆVÊÞi>ÀÃʓÕÃÌÊ >ÛiÊi>«Ãi`ÊȘViÊ

e a medical reasons or for for or reasons medical circumstances prevent circumstances Ê *i>ÃiÊ LiÊ >Ü>ÀiÊ Ì >ÌÊ 8Ê . The grade of I automatically automatically I of grade The verifiable verifiable is administrative, nonpunitive, is calculated in students’ GPAs. is given to students by their circumstances beyond the circumstances control of prior to the end of the following term of study of term following the of end the to prior

for the course work to be completed. These forms forms These to be completed. work administrativ course the for department’s each from available are Incompletes may be granted toward the end of the the of end the toward granted be may Incompletes for only and term Changing Grades and Changing Incompletes Changing and Grades Changing documented time the student. Earlier in the term, a withdrawal may may a withdrawal term, the in Earlier student. the appropriate. more be becomes a grade of F 180 days from the end of the the of end the from days 180 F of grade a becomes changed unless I an of granting the following term grade letter another to The grade of I may be extended by the instructor for a period not to exceed an additional regular term if the conditions for granting the original Incomplete still verifiably exist. Form Grade/Incomplete of Change the extension, To grant this must be used. grading Incomplete formal the of part not Although option, as approved by the Academic Standards Committee, Incomplete Grade Agreement Forms time a specific to establish be may by used faculty by must which the students complete supple- work for to a used be may form This course. particular on grade of ment the the the issuance Incomplete designate to faculty allows It Roster. Grade Final Learning option. All grades students’ permanent records, are but are recorded not calcu- on GPAs. lated in students’ The grade of FX
Ê }À>`iÊ œvÊ 8Ê ˆÃÊ }ˆÛi˜Ê ÌœÊ ÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊ Ü œÊ ˜iÛiÀÊ attend class or who stop attending term without officially during withdrawing. (If students the have officially withdrawn, a grade >««i>Àʜ˜ÊÌ iÊw˜>ÊV>ÃÃÊÀœÃÌiÀ°®Ê
Ê}À>`iʜvÊ8Ê of W will students from completing a course term. The within I grade should the be given only in cases where students have course completed work and have a most reasonable expectation of of the successfully completing the remaining work required. It should not be given at a point earlier in the term when a withdrawal is For appropriate. more information on the Incomplete grade, see the section immediately following. International students: is given to students who stop course the of half than attending more completed have they before work. Students who attend miss the final most examination without classes a legitimate but final the for grade F or zero a receive will excuse, examination and have that value or grade calcu- to term the during earned grades other with lated determine the final grade. The grade of W and is not in calculated students’ A GPAs. grade withdraw officially who of W to students is given dead- withdrawal from a by course the published line each term. It is also given to students who obtain authorization from the Academic dards Stan- Committee to withdraw from a course or must withdrawals Such deadline. the after courses be based on documented medical control. difficulties students’ or beyond circumstances verifiable The grade of I when instructors and and W grades do not toward the contribute Full status. F-1 your of requirement Study of Course

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1. Academic Warning. The first time degree candi- Towson University if they plan to return While on academic probation (not in good dates fail to attain the minimum cumulative to Towson. Work remaining to resolve any academic standing), students may not complete GPA required, according to the above table, Incomplete grades may be completed during course work elsewhere for transfer to Towson. they receive an academic warning and must suspension. Academic suspension is noted 4. Academic Dismissal. Students failing to attain receive additional academic advising. They permanently on students’ academic records. good academic standing after the period of must attain the minimum GPA required by the Students who fail to attain good academic academic probation will be academically end of the next spring term of attendance or be standing at the end of any fall term following dismissed. Academic dismissal is a final academically suspended . If no further action academic warning will be allowed to continue action and is noted permanently on students’ is taken, the notice of academic warning will their enrollment for one additional term. This academic records. Students who are academi- be removed from students’ academic records Mid-Year Extended Warning will be perma- cally dismissed cannot be readmitted to the upon graduation. Eligibility for housing, nently noted on the student’s academic record. university in any capacity. financial aid, and participation in intercollegiate Failure to attain good academic standing at the athletics will be determined by the appropriate end of the following spring term will result in TRANSFERRING WORK TO TOWSON departments according to their established academic suspension. The following regulations pertain to current TU criteria. In accordance with policy, students students wishing to transfer course work from who are readmitted on warning must also 3. Academic Probation. After the suspension ends, other institutions to Towson University. Only attain the minimum required GPA by the end students may be readmitted on academic proba- currently enrolled degree candidates in good of the spring term following readmission or be tion , during which time they may enroll for a academic standing are eligible to transfer course academically suspended . maximum of 13 units per term. They must also receive additional advising and may not register work. Regardless of cumulative GPA, freshmen and without written clearance from the Academic Regulations Pertaining to Transfer Credit sophomores on academic warning who earn Advising Center. Academic probation is noted at least a 2.00 term average based on at least permanently on students’ academic records. 1. Towson students who wish to take courses at 12 units toward GPA will be automatically other accredited institutions with the intent continued on warning for one term. Students on academic probation have three of applying those credits toward a degree at academic years or 24 earned units toward GPA, Towson must complete a Transfer Petition 2. Academic Suspension. Students failing to attain whichever comes first, to attain good academic Form, available in the Registrar’s Customer good standing in any spring term following standing. If students attain good academic Service Center, Enrollment Services 223, or academic warning are academically suspended standing during probation but subsequently online at http://towson.edu/registrar/forms. and may not attend the university for one term fall below the minimum requirements for good The petition may require the signature of the and the intervening summer/Minimester sessions. academic standing, they will be given a one- chair of the department in which the equivalent If students complete course work elsewhere term exception during which good academic course is offered at Towson. Petitions must while academically suspended, they must be standing must be attained. If they do not, they be completed and returned to the Registrar’s in good standing at the school(s) attended will be academically dismissed. Otherwise, they Office for approval before registration for the and must provide official transcripts from are considered to be on academic probation course(s) at another institution. the schools to the Readmission Office at until they have either graduated or are academi- cally dismissed (see below) . 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T

17 . t s s i- et et a- or. or. ITH HONORS Departmental Honors Program Program Honors Departmental found on www.towson.edu/honors or on found www.towson.edu/honors tion is based on the whole Towson University record University Towson whole the on based is tion percentiles: the top 10th, 20th and 25th percentile 25th and 20th 10th, top automat the are percentiles: rankings These class. graduating the of calcul This date. graduation the after months three Towson University calculates class rank for three s CLASSthree for RANKrank class calculates University Towson graduate of qualified transcript to the posted cally GRADUATION W Towson University undergraduates may differen several achieve in graduates honors as recognition Honors Departmental Honors, Latin through ways: College. Honors the of members as and Honors Latin Visit the Towson University graduation website www.towson.edu/registrar/graduation/ at details for undergrad/honors. College Honors at www.towson. website College Honors the Visit of this section or College the Honors edu/honors, catalog. Honors Departmental departmental earning on information for below See honors. DEPARTMENTAL HONORS PROGRAMS students offer at the university departments Many the ability to complete a Departmental Honors in in interested a Students participating program. to are encouraged program Honors Departmental coor- faculty Honors meet with the Departmental repre- College Honors or chair department dinator, first their two during at years preferably sentative University. Towson Departments with Honors programs list require- ments in the catalog under the individual major departments. Students accepted into a mental Depart- maj their for Honors catalog the in listed as program requirements must complete that complete require students Most departments the 6 units in Advanced Content, Directed Readings Honors an and Investigations Independent and/or Thesis, but some departments may offer options, such as an other design extensive project. The culminates thesis/project in a significant piece of writing and a final presentation that is thesis/ the of copy open signed completed, to A public. the project approval form must be submitted to the Honors College no later than two the weeks before receives College Honors the When graduation. appears designation appropriate the thesis/project, diploma. and transcript final the on For more information on Departmental Honors see the programs, Handbook, College. Honors the in

ce ce be be and home for the permanent Transcript Request Forms Forms Request Transcript All requests must have the the have must requests All sections of sections this for catalog University University Curriculum Note, however, that attending attending that however, Note, apply apply for graduation since evaluation of be cannot records since evaluation All students must have a minimum of students must GRADUATION ALL The Records The Office Records can a process normally tran- script request within three to five working days, take at demand of the periods may during increased except requests transcript when term, each will of end requests transcript Regular process. to longer mailed transcripts, Rush charge. without servi processed $10 a require request, the of hours 24 within fee. requires a Towson written request. Requests at name full the of dates enrollment, include must or number TU Security Social time of enrollment, address. current and ID, requestor. the of signature are available in the students or Customer Service 223, Registrar’s room Services, Enrollment Center, may send a letter to 21252- MD the Office, Records Towson Towson, Road, York 8000 University, is The fax number A 0001. fax is acceptable: also tran- request may students Current 410-704-3443. Click scripts online at http://students.towson.edu. Transcript. Official and Services Online on TRANSCRIPTS OF ACADEMIC RECORDS term term in which ALL will requirements have been met. Participation in the Commencement cere- or status in mony Students is pre-major optional. eligible not are GPA cumulative 2.00 a below those graduation. for apply to Before applying, Click Services: Online students Towson using online record should check their Self Service; Student Center; Other Academics; Academic Requirements to requirements will be make met. Please be advised that certain all if grades of D or higher are the last being term prior repeated to graduation, in students must register for additional units, equal to the units of the class being repeated, to compensate for the loss of units which will occur when the is record adjusted at the end of the term. Those grades are earned units and already have quality points; only the GPA will increaseis earned. if a higher grade 120 earned units to graduate. Once that has been completed, apply online at Towson Online Services; Graduation. for Apply Self Academics; Other Center; Service; Student Also, students must verify their address address (Towson Online Services; Self Student Center; Service; Personal Information) as impor- be will and diplomas information graduation tant address. that to mailed to prior months eight to five apply should Students date: graduation expected the 1 December by graduation—apply May 1 May by graduation—apply August 1 August by graduation—apply December There are three graduation are held evaluation Ceremonies May and August. periods: December, winter. and spring in the ceremony does graduation, not automatically denote completed until all grades are available. are grades all until completed Please refer to the Academic Regulations Academic information. graduation additional be used used be not , students may take take may students , .) transferable. Credit will will Credit transferable. Courses that have been been have that Courses Courses attempted at not be repeated at other institutions institutions other at repeated be be used to satisfy the Advanced Advanced the satisfy to used be not students register for courses at other cannot petition the Academic Standards completed at regionally accredited colleges colleges accredited regionally at completed credits and courses the Only universities. or transferable are institutions other at completed other at earned GPAs and Grades Towson. to are institutions count toward graduation but will will but graduation toward count in calculating the academic average required for for required average academic the calculating in graduation. a if example, For institution. host the at taken host the at course 200-level a completes student course the TU, to it transfers and institution course’s the if even 200-level, as transfer will 400-level. or 300- is TU at equivalent tions Composition requirement. Writing courses courses Writing requirement. Composition may institutions accredited four-year at taken requirement this meeting as considered be the by evaluation for students by request upon where or, department academic appropriate English. of Department TU’s by necessary, students. Transfer TU by credit transfer for previously accepted credit for completed or attempted been have or may TU at until University Towson to transfer for courses more no However, units. 90 attained have they an from transferred be may units 64 than institution. two-year accredited 30 units toward their degrees at Towson. Exceptions may be granted in cases of docu- mented extraordinary circumstances. Students must Committee to transfer work after having earned 90 units. Petitions must be presented before institutions. or major the toward required courses transfer petition the with include must program minor or chair department the from note brief a request the supporting coordinator program the toward units and course the accepting and minor. or major with the purpose of transferring them to TU. TU. to them transferring of purpose the with or 1.00 of equivalent grade a which in Courses institutions accredited at earned been has a higher which in courses However, transferable. are trans- and earned was 1.00 of equivalent a grade toward applied be cannot Towson to ferred of equivalent grade A program. minor or major credit. major/minor for required is higher or 2.00 Native students. may NOT be repeated at other Towson institutions for the purpose of receiving credit record. (See at TU or adjusting the Towson Repeating Courses With prior permission prior With

2. Credit is accepted by Towson for courses courses for Towson by accepted is 2. Credit 3. Courses transfer to Towson as they were were they as Towson to transfer 3. Courses institu- two-year from transferred 4. Courses 5. 5. 8. Students are expected to complete the final to seeking units more or 90 with Students 6. 7. 7.

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Undergraduate Planning Graduate School YEAR 4 Whether you plan to go on for graduate study Career Choices (see the Career Action Plan in this Guide or not, talk to your adviser or a faculty member section) you know about what graduate school is like and To help you think about the many wonderful what might be the benefits of earning a master’s Participate in an internship. opportunities available to you at Towson Univer- or doctoral degree in any of the fields that interest sity, here is a simple planning guide. Identify and research potential employers. you. YEAR 1 Plan job search strategy. YEAR 3 Career Choices (see the Career Action Plan in this Investigate and pursue job openings. Use the Career Choices (see the Career Action Plan in this section) resources available in the Career Center. section) Explore on- and off-campus part-time and summer Participate in campus leadership activities and Study Abroad jobs at The Career Center. Meet with a career career-related organizations. UÊ -ÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊV>˜ÊÃÌÕ`ÞÊ>LÀœ>`ʈ˜ÊÌ iÊw˜>ÊÞi>ÀÊ­œÀÊ counselor to assess your skills and interests and term) of their degree. determine a major. Seek major-related part-time, summer or on-campus UÊ
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with verification of graduation, as it becomes literature and American literature), three units University available, and a completed transcript supple- of social sciences, three units of science (two ment (Guidance Counselor’s Recommenda- with labs), three units of mathematics (Algebra I, Admissions tion). The transfer applicant must forward Algebra II and Geometry), two units of a foreign official transcripts of all college work attempted language (some technology, computer science OFFICE or completed, whether or not credit was and sign language courses may be substituted) 7800 York Rd earned, from all institutions attended. and six elective units. Any applicant whose 410-704-2113 3. The standardized tests required for admis- high school transcript does not include this Fax: 410-704-3030 sion is the SAT Reasoning Test/SAT (R) or combination of curriculum requirements may www.towson.edu/admissions ACT. All freshman applicants and transfer be admitted with the understanding that select Hours: 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday–Friday students with fewer than 30 transferable deficiencies must be completed during the first 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Lobby, Monday–Friday college-level credit hours must submit the term of the freshman year at Towson. Students official results of either test. To be consid- who are admitted under this condition and who WHEN TO APPLY ered official, scores must be sent by the fail to complete the stipulated courses within the The application deadlines for undergradute degree- testing agency. Students should take the first term will have their degree candidacy with- seeking students are as follows: test in the junior and/or senior year of drawn. High school-level reading, writing and mathematics courses taken at Towson will not Freshmen: First term of senior year of high school high school. Towson University’s College carry graduation credit. for the fall term Board identification code number is 5404. ACT results must include the writing Transfer Students: By October 15 for the spring portion. GUIDELINES FOR term; by January 15 for the fall term 4. Incomplete applications will be canceled. International Students: By December 1 for the TRANSFER ADMISSION Approved applications which remain incom- spring term; by June 1 for the fall term To be considered for transfer, students must have plete for lack of final high school or college Scholarship Candidates: Submit completed completed a minimum of 30 credits of transfer- transcripts will also be canceled. The applica- application and required documents by able college-level work and be in good academic tions of admitted students who do not enroll December 1 for the fall term standing; this cannot include remedial or prepara- for the given term will be canceled. tory courses or nontraditional course work, such Second Bachelors: By October 15 for the spring 5. All entering degree-seeking students born after as Credit for Prior Experience/Learning, Military term; by May 1 for the fall term December 31, 1956, including new graduate Science, the College Level Examination Program Students seeking freshman admission for the students and transfers, will be required to (CLEP), DANTES, USAFI, ACE evaluations, etc. fall should file an application during the first demonstrate physician-documented proof of Students with fewer than 30 transferable credits term of the senior year of high school. Students immunity to the following diseases: Diphtheria- must comply with the requirements for incoming seeking transfer admission may file as early Pertussis-Tetanus, Polio, Measles, Mumps, freshmen and possess the minimum transfer GPA. as October 1 for the following fall term. Full- and Rubella. The requirements for transfer admission vary, time applicants for the fall term who would An Immunization Record Form is sent to every depending on the total number of transfer- like to be considered for an Admissions schol- admitted student. The completed form, signed able credit hours completed and the cumulative arship should submit a completed application by a physician, must be returned to the Dowell combined GPA from all institutions attended. consisting of high school or college transcript(s) Health Center by the time of orientation and 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T and SAT/ACT results no later than December 1. Priority admission (space available) is reserved for registration. Students who fail to return the transfer students from a Maryland community Applications for fall received after the January form or to correct any inadequacies in immunity college who have earned at least 56 transferable 15 deadline are processed provided space is status in a timely fashion will be blocked from credits, are in good academic standing, and have available in the entering class. Students who the following spring term registration. (For those maintained a GPA that meets the policies set by fail to enroll for at least one course during the students entering in the spring term, noncompli- the Maryland Higher Education Commission and term for which they have been admitted as a ance will result in blocked registration for the University System of Maryland. Applications must degree candidate will have the offer of admis- following fall term.) The block will be lifted by be submitted by the deadline. Students who have sion revoked because of non—matriculation. Dowell Health Center as soon as the require- earned fewer than 56 transferable credits or who To enroll as a degree candidate for any subse- ments are fulfilled. are transferring from an institution other than a quent term, students must reapply and submit The specific vaccine requirements are listed on Maryland community college, will be admitted new application materials and pay all appro- the Immunization Record Form. Students are based upon combined cumulative GPA of transfer- priate fees. responsible for obtaining any immunizations able credits and space availability. Students who Persons who have been denied admission to needed from their regular source of medical have completed fewer than 30 transferable college- Towson University will not be permitted to attend care to satisfy university requirements prior to level credit hours must submit official results of as non-degree students. They may, however, arriving on campus. SAT/ACT scores and official final high school tran- transfer to the university if they meet transfer scripts. admission requirements after attending another GUIDELINES FOR Upon official acceptance to the university, students college or university. Persons who have gradu- FRESHMAN ADMISSION must maintain the established cumulative GPA of a ated from high school within the last two years Admission to Towson University is competitive, 2.00 or higher required for admission (inclusive of must formally apply for degree-seeking status in based on the applicant pool and available space in current course work) and remain in good academic order to attend the university. the freshman class. Priority for admission is based standing; otherwise, the university’s offer of admis- on high school performance (in grades 9–11) as sion will be withdrawn. ADMISSIONS PROCEDURE demonstrated by the grades earned and perfor- 1. Applicants for full-time admission should use mance on the SAT or ACT. Strength and rigor Any transfer applicant who has attended Towson the online application available at the Towson of the curricula are considered. Many applicants as a non-degree student must possess at least a University website at www.towson.edu. exceed minimum required course work and level 2.00 GPA for all course work attempted through Towson also accepts the common applica- of work in their high school curriculum. In some the university, even if the applicant is admissible tion. cases, senior mid-year grades are requested and based on course work subsequently completed 2. The application fee is neither deferrable nor considered in the review of an application. at other institutions. Students who apply for refundable. Each applicant is responsible transfer admission based on their non-degree Freshman candidates will be expected to have for the office’s receipt of his or her official status must meet the admissions requirements completed four (Carnegie) units of English high school transcript, including final grades listed above. (including one each of composition, English 21 l e s. s. m as as for . The . appro- The Grades/Scores usually 3 or or 3 usually higher see Transfer Transfer see (item Policy and above) 3 section the for Credit on Learning Prior under University Curriculum passing passing grade a grade; of equivalent higher or 2.00 college’s in composition courses individually by by individually of Office the Registrar the Nursing and Dept. evaluated evaluated by individually of Office the Registrar the individually by by individually of Office the Registrar the passing passing grade a grade; of equivalent higher or 2.00 composition in courses passing passing grade a grade; of equivalent higher or 2.00 composition in required required required required required required Elective or or Elective Required orientation date orientation yes& elective yes& elective yes required evaluated yes& elective yes elective evaluated yes& elective yes& elective Accept Accept Credit Guidelines for Transfer Admission Policy for Admission Guidelines Transfer priate priate cumulative average, as determined by the number of credits and completed good academic standing must be maintained, however, will be of offer withdrawn. admission or university’s the See the appropriate cumulative GPA necessary Failure to admission maintaining eligibility. meet for this will requirement result in the of cancellation the university’s original offer of admission and in the of forfeiture all related fees and privilege the student is usually taking additional courses at courses additional is taking the student usually of credit A evaluation final of admission. time the most the for grades final the after prepared be will for transcript official in received are term current Al university. or college former student’s the from notification from University Admissions that their their that Admissions University from notification evaluation This posted. been has evaluation official nature, in preliminary always) not (but usually is final transcripts are due in the admissions office student’s to the prior The The letter of admission for a transfer applicant includes the estimated number of credits trans- ferable to After Towson. the student accepts the offer university’s of receiv admission will (by she or returning he the fee), and Contract Enrollment Source Advanced Place- Advanced Program ment (CEEB) CLEP yes& elective DANTES Departmental from Exams no Colleges other Excelsior Excelsior Exams College Military Credit Credit Military to Guide (ACE Evaluation the Educational of Experiences Armed the in Services) Nursing School Nursing no Noncollegiate Accred- Work ACE by ited Portfolio Units Units Portfolio other from Colleges High School School High Articulation courses (college school) high at Evaluation of Transfer Credits Transfer of Evaluation s 6 units 6 ..6 units ..6 under the Credit for for Credit .....6 units .....6 section of this catalog.) this of section section in this catalog for a list of of list a for catalog this in section complete a minimum of 30 units units 30 of minimum a complete must Core Curriculum Requirements learning. University Curriculum University Curriculum requirements at a Maryland public postsecondary institution will only be required to complete 10–16 additional Core Curriculum units at TU, with the total number of Core Curriculum units not to exceed 46 units. (For information regarding specific Core Curriculum requirements refer to a minimum of 120 units toward a degree. degree. a toward units 120 of minimum a upper-level, be must 32 units, 120 these Of courses. level (300–400) junior/senior is, that Students be must units 15 least at TU; at residence in status. candidate degree in completed completion the for required units of number 70 The over to 30 from varies TU at major single a of major. intended the on depending units, as of Grades D into the university will transfer Core Curriculum/elective credit; however, in order to satisfy TU’s ENGL 102 Writing for a Liberal Education graduation requirement, a grade equivalent of 2.00 or higher must be of Grades earned. C- or lower will not qualify credit. major for classroom instruction in the major field and for for and field major the in instruction classroom degree. the awarded or denied by the Office of the Regis- the of Office the by denied or awarded must students posted, be can credit Before trar. candi- degree as term one for TU attended have have and GPA cumulative 2.00 a with dates military official necessary the of all submitted Registrar. the of Office the to documents reviewed and/or awarded, students must must students awarded, and/or reviewed official an with Admissions University provide Service. Testing Educational from report Social Sciences and History ...... 6 unit ...... 6 History and Sciences Social in awarded be will section) completed fully admis- after exams CLEP for Credit transfer. through offered is University Towson to sion to Refer Registrar. the of Office the of description detailed A above. or 3 of scores the under follows credit Placement Advanced the to limit no is There heading. appropriate AP. through earned be can that units of number will be awarded for the following exams if the the if exams following the for awarded be will earned: is 50 of score minimum ...... Humanities ...... Math ...... Sciences Natural Learning Prior programs. CLEP approved traditional learning. traditional 6. Transferability of credit for non-traditional non-traditional for credit of 6. Transferability 5. Transfer of5. Core Transfer Curriculum requirements. students who have satisfied the Core Transfer earn students that requires University Towson 4. 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TRANSFER POLICY (Also see the Waiting List Waiting Applicants who are currently enrolled in course work that may qualify them for admission will have their applications reviewed transcripts, including after grades for official that work, are received. These students are encouraged to make alternative plans for admission to other colleges in the event that the university extend an offer is of admission not because of able lack of to space at the end of that particular term. Refer to the current undergraduate admission application details. or transfer guide for specific 1. Transfer of course credit. course of 1. Transfer students transfer assists Admissions University University by evaluated is work course Transfer and degree-granting at completed work Course accepted. credits transfer of number 2. Maximum in allowed credits of number maximum The Appendix B Appendix

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Additionally, failure to forward an official final 2. Students with transfer credits that are less their alien registration number in the space indi- transcript before enrollment at the university or the than 30 cated. Presentation of an applicant’s alien regis- first day of classes will prohibit future registration a. and more than 9 are exempt from the tration card for verification will be required. and the release of official TU transcripts. reading tests if they also have a transfer Eligibility to be considered a Maryland resident for tuition purposes will be determined after docu- Upon receipt of a final evaluation, the transfer course equivalent to ENGL102 with a grade ments are received. Foreign academic records must student should review its contents carefully. If the equivalent of 2.0 or higher be translated by an official, recognized evaluation student has any questions or feels there is an error, b. are exempt from the mathematics test if service such as the World Education Service, and University Admissions must be advised within 30 they have a transfer course equivalent to a submitted to the Office of Admissions as part of days . college-level mathematics 3. Students with SAT of 500 or above, or ACT the academic record. An application and all docu- Transfer students are subject to the Core Curric- scores of 21 or above in certain areas*: mentation must be submitted by October 15 for ulum and major requirements that are currently a. SAT critical reading scores of 500 or above, the spring term or January 15 for the fall term. If a in effect for the class (that is, the catalog year) in or ACT reading scores of 21 or above, will permanent resident is a nonnative English speaker which they are admitted. These students have the be exempt from the reading tests and has resided in the United States for less than option, however, of following the Core Curric- b. SAT mathematics scores of 500 or above, five years, a TOEFL result is required. ulum/General Education and major requirements or ACT Math scores of 21 or above, will be that were in effect at the time they were initially exempt from the mathematics tests SPECIAL ADMISSION PROGRAMS admitted as degree candidates at their original 4. AP, IB, or TOEFL (ESL) information may also Early Admission institution, provided that continuous enrollment exempt students from some tests, depending on has been maintained. Continuous enrollment has Early admission enables a limited number of test scores. been defined as follows: must be, or have been, students to be admitted and to matriculate imme- enrolled at an institution of higher education; diately following the completion of their junior must have had no more than two sequential years *The SAT and ACT scores must be officially year in high school. Students interested in early of non-enrollment; and must complete the bacca- submitted to Towson University’s Office of Admis- admission should apply through the normal appli- laureate degree in no more than 10 years from sions. For additional information regarding cation process. Their applications, however, must initial enrollment as a degree-seeking student at an exemptions from placement testing, please visit be accompanied by a letter of recommendation institution of higher education. Students who have www.towson.edu/placementtesting from either the high school counselor or principal. not completed graduation requirements within Additionally, a letter of recommendation from the 10 years should meet with an academic adviser GUIDELINES FOR SECOND student’s parent(s) should be included. An official to determine the most appropriate set of require- BACHELOR’S DEGREE high school transcript should be submitted along ments. If a change of catalog is desired, students The Second Bachelor’s Degree Program is designed with the results of the SAT. An interview with the should submit a Catalog Selection Petition Form to meet the needs of college graduates who wish director of Admissions is also suggested. to the Registrar’s Customer Service Center, Enroll- to attain proficiency in a different major field. To On-Campus Interviews ment Services room 223 (prior to the completion of be eligible for admission, applicants must hold a Personal interviews are not required and are not their first term at TU). baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited used as a criterion for admission. Prospective institution and must have a 2.00 cumulative GPA Maryland community college transfer students transfer students may request an appointment from all previously attended institutions. Univer- whose first attendance at any institution of higher to discuss questions or concerns 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 they 2 G O L A T A C may E T A U D A R G have. R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T sity Admissions will need to receive all prior tran- education occurred in the fall of 1990 or later will Students are encouraged to call three weeks in scripts and have confirmation of the completion of fall under the guidelines set forth by the Maryland advance of their visit to schedule an appointment the bachelor’s degree, before an admissions deci- Higher Education Commission on March 21, with an admissions counselor. sion will be rendered. 1990. (See Appendix B for details.) A maximum of 90 transferable credits of under- NON-TRADITIONAL ADMISSION Placement Testing for Entering Students graduate course work will be applied toward the POLICIES The Academic Achievement Center administers second bachelor’s degree. In addition, students competency testing in the basic skills of reading, must complete a minimum of 30 units in residence Veterans and G.E.D. Recipients and mathematics. All entering freshmen, as well as at TU and meet all the requirements of the “new” Some high school graduates may qualify for special transferring students, are required to demonstrate major. At least one-half of the “new” major units admission consideration under the provisions of competence in basic skills. must be completed at Towson since the completion non-traditional admissions. In order to be consid- ered under this policy, students must be classified Only those who need to be tested will be contacted of the first degree . Each student must complete an into one of the categories described below. Once by the Academic Achievement Center. For those advanced writing course. All other General Educa- classified as non-traditional applicants, prospective students who are not exempt based on the crite- tion requirements are considered to have been met students must apply and submit all credentials no rion below, the appropriate sections of the Accpu- through the first degree. later than November 15 for the spring term and no lacer test, published by the College Board, will be Once the student accepts the university’s offer later than February 15 for the fall. Mature adult, administered and must be completed before the of admission, copies of the academic transcripts veteran and GED applicants will be required to student is registered for relevant classes. Based on (excluding TU transcripts) will be sent to the demonstrate that they have sufficient skills to be test results, the student may be placed into develop- student’s intended major for evaluation. Once admitted to TU. Therefore, standardized test scores mental courses that may not count toward gradu- the transfer credit evaluation is completed by the and recent transcripts will need to be submitted so ation units. academic department, it is returned to the admis- that a student can be considered for admission. If Developmental coursework must be completed by sions office, and the courses relevant to the major a student does not have sufficient academic history, a student’s second term. Matriculating students are posted to the Towson transcript. Please refer they may be recommended to attend a commu- who do not achieve minimum proficiency (i.e., to the University Admissions website for policy nity college or other degree-granting institution to fail to achieve a minimum grade of S or C) in any regarding advanced placement credit. ensure adequate preparation before transferring to developmental course requirements are subject Second bachelor’s degree candidates may qualify for Towson. to a review of academic records and/or required Departmental Honors, the Dean’s List, and/or grad- Veterans: For admission purposes, a veteran may advising prior to course registration for the subse- uation with honors. Please refer to the Academic be defined as a current or former member of any quent term. Regulations section of this catalog for criteria. branch of the U.S. Armed Services with 12 months The following students are exempt from the (one year) or more of active duty served, and with competency testing program: U.S. PERMANENT RESIDENT no intervening college or university attendance APPLICANTS 1. Transferring students with 30 or more credits since discharge from the service. In addition to are exempt from reading, and mathematics. Applicants who hold permanent resident or visa the application form and academic credentials, status must submit a regular application and list veterans must also provide the Office of Admis- 23 er er ics ics Certificate Holders Certificate eligible be will Certificate IB an earn who Students high their of results the on based units receive to Prior Prior to the change of schedule period, students are notified about credit. Additional information Advanced may be obtained Placement and by contacting the director of Admissions the to or refer Please the chair. departmental appropriate website for Admissions University up to date AP policy. A of bulletin about Place- Advanced information ment Princ- Tests 592, Box may P.O. Board, be Examination Entrance secured from the College 08540. N.J. eton, INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE Towson University recognizes that the Interna- tional Baccalaureate (IB) beyond achievement the standard American high program represents school program and regularly awards advanced IB complete successfully who to students standing work. course Holders Diploma awarded be will Diploma IB an earn who Students and degree receive 30 the units toward bachelor’s Some of standing. these sophomore units may be require- Curriculum Core Towson’s toward applied IB units will be each ments; student’s individually applicability. Curriculum Core for evaluated level exams only. At least 6 and as units will be many for awarded each as higher level exam 8 5 of score A above. or 4 of score a with completed phys the for credit receive to required is above or exam. level higher he policy onAP in Integrated Elementary e credit. heAdmissions Office when Policy an additional 4 units, units, 4 additional an com- upon 274 MATH 275 MATH of pletion equivalent grade a with higher.*† or 2.00 of 4 units, 4 upon 273 MATH of completion grade a with 274 MATH of equivalent higher.*† or 2.00 upper-level POSC course with a with course POSC of equivalent grade units 3 higher, or 2.00 for awarded be will 103.* POSC credit No 160-161 HIST units, 6 A.P. Score A.P. 3 and 273 MATH units, 4 5 4, 273–274 MATH units, 8 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 201 ECON units, 3 3 or 119 MATH units, 4 5 4, 273 MATH units, 4 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 202 ECON units, 3 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 101 MUSC units, 3 4, 5 4, 102 ENGL units, 3 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 105 MUSC units, 3 4, 5 4, 105 BIOL units, 3 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 211–212 PHYS units, 8 4, 5 4, 102–103 HIST units, 6 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 241 PHYS units, 4 35 4, 201 FREN 202–301 FREN units, 3 units, 6 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 242 PHYS units, 4 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 101 PSYC units, 3 35 4, 201 GERM 202–301 GERM units, 3 units, 6 3, 4, 5 4, 3, 231 MATH units, 3 35 4, 201 SPAN 202–301 SPAN units, 3 units, 6 35 4, 201 ITAL 202–301 ITAL units, 3 units, 6 4, 5 4, It is the responsibility of the student to notify t the Department of Mathematics section. Education—Special Education majors should consult t the next higher level course is completed to receiv †Early Childhood, Elementary, Special Education and * Calculus BC Calculus 2 1, credit No Mathematics AB Calculus 2 1, credit No Mathematics Microeconomics2 1, credit No Examination Economics Statistics5 4, 3, 231 MATH units, 3 Macroeconomics2 1, credit No Music Listening Music 2 1, credit No English Lit. Comp or or Comp Lit. English Comp Lang. English 3 2, 1, credit No Music Theory Music 2 1, credit No Environmental Environmental Science Physics B Physics 2 1, credit No European History European 3 2, 1, credit No Physics C Mechanics C Physics 2 1, credit No French Language French 2 1, credit No Physics C Elec/Mag C Physics 2 1, credit No French Literature French Allcredit No Psychology2 1, credit No German Language German 2 1, credit No Statistics2 1, credit No German Literature German Allcredit No Spanish Language Spanish 2 1, credit No Human Geography Human 5 4, 3, 109 GEOG units, 3 Italian Language Italian 2 1, credit No Spanish Literature Spanish Allcredit No Latin: Vergil Latin: Allcredit No United States United 2 1, credit No Latin: Cat-Horace Latin: Allcredit No Government and Government 5 4, 3, an of completion Upon Politics History World 3 2, 1, n er- Policy BIOL 120L 120L BIOL 121L 131L 132 For admission purposes, the A.P. Score A.P. 4, 5 4, 145–146 HIST units, 6 35 4, & 120 BIOL units, 4 201–202 BIOL units, 8 45& 131 CHEM units, 4 & 131 CHEM units, 8 3121, CHEM units, 4 4, 5 4, 236 COSC units, 4

Examination Advanced Placement Credit for for Credit Placement Advanced Students Entering ADVANCED PLACEMENT Freshmen who have had advanced-level work the and opportunity would for like credit as well academic as are placement advanced encour- of the Tests Placement to aged the Advanced take College Entrance Examination Board in May of their senior year of secondary school. Arrange- high the through made are tests the to take ments Examina- Entrance College the or counselor school tion Board, Box P.O. 592, NJ Princeton, univ 08540. the by received are tests these of results The alternative to high school graduation. graduation. school high to alternative are used standards The following in sity mid-July. credit: placement advanced determining for sions sions and Office the with Veterans a copy of the service. military verifying 214 form DD G.E.D. Recipients: high school equivalence (General Education Devel- Education (General equivalence school high the by established standards examination opment) other (or Education of Department State Maryland be as will used a states) in other agencies similar American History American 3 2, 1, credit No Art History Art Allcredit No Art Studio: Drawing Studio: Art 1–3credit No Art Studio: Drawing Studio: Art 4–5106 ART units, 3 Art Studio: General Studio: Art 1–3credit No Art Studio: General Studio: Art 4–5102 ART units, 3 Biology2 1, credit No Chemistry2 1, credit No Computer Science A Science Computer 1–3credit No

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Higher Level IB Course Equivalency Standard Level IB Course Equivalency UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE (Students without the IB Diploma are NOT INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS CORE IB COURSE EQUIVALENCY CURRICULUM UNITS awarded credit for Standard Level subjects:) Towson University recognizes that the University of Cambridge International Examinations represent Language A: ENGL 240 Core 5 3 CORE Literature ENGL Elective 3 achievement beyond the standard American high IB COURSE EQUIVALENCY CURRICULUM UNITS school program and awards advanced standing Language A: HUMA Core 5 3 Language A: ENGL 240 Core 5 3 Language and HUMA Elective 3 to students who successfully complete Cambridge literature Literature exams. Language A: HUMA Core 5 3 Language B FORL 101 Core 5 4 language and International GCE Advanced and Advanced FORL 102 Core 12 4 literature Subsidiary (A and AS) Level Latin LATN 201 Core 5 3 Literature and IDFA Core 4 3 LATN 202 Core 12 3 performance A Level Classical GRK 103 Core 5 3 Language ab FORL 101 Core 5 3 Cambridge International A Levels are recognized Greek GRK Elective 3 initio for matriculation purposes. Advanced standing Business and USEL Elective 3 Language B FORL 101 Core 5 3 credit is awarded for A Level passes with a mark Management USEL Elective 3 of D or better. Eight units are awarded for science/ Latin LATN 201 Core 5 3 Economics ECON 201 Core 6 3 math A Level courses; six units are awarded for ECON 202 Core 6 3 Classical GRK 103 Core 5 3 non-science/math A Level courses. Greek Geography GEOG 109 Core 12 3 GEOG Elective 3 Business and USEL Elective 3 AS Level Management History: HIST Core 12 3 Advanced standing credit is awarded for AS Level 20th Century HIST Elective 3 Economics ECON Elective 3 passes with a mark of D or better. Four units are World awarded for science/math AS Level courses; three Geography GEOG 109 Core 12 3 History: HIST Core 12 3 units are awarded for non-science/math AS Level Europe and HIST Elective 3 History: HIST Core 12 3 courses. the Islamic 20th Century World World CIE Mark for A or Suggested U.S. Information COSC 111 Core 4 3 History: HIST Core 12 3 AS Level Equivalent Grade Technology COSC Elective 3 Europe and in a Global the Islamic A A+ Society World

Philosophy PHIL 101 Core 5 3 Information COSC 111 Core 4 3 B A- or B+ PHIL Elective 3 Technology in a Global CB Psychology PSYC 101 Core 6 3 Society PSYC Elective 3 D C+ Philosophy PHIL 101 Core 5 3 Social ANTH 207 Core 12 3 EC Anthropology ANTH Elective 3 Psychology PSYC 101 Core 6 3 UF 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T Biology BIOL 201 Core 7 4 Social Anthro- ANTH 207 Core 12 3 BIOL 202 Core 8 4 pology

Chemistry CHEM 131 Core 7 4 World Reli- RLST 105 Core 12 3 CHEM 132 Core 8 4 gions

Design IDNM Elective Core 8 3 Biology BIOL 120 Core 7 3 Technology IDNM Elective 3 BIOL 120L

Physics PHYS 211 Core 7 4 Chemistry CHEM 131 Core 7 3 PHYS 212 Core 8 4 Design IDNM Elective Core 8 3 Mathematics MATH 273 Core 3 4 Technology HL MATH 119 4 Physics PHYS 211 Core 7 4 Computer COSC 236 4 Science COSC 237 4 Environmental SOSC Core 8 3 Systems and Dance DANC 235 Core 4 Societies DANC Elective Mathematics MATH 119 Core 3 4 Music MUSC 101 Core 5 3 SL MUSC Elective 3 Mathematical MATH 111 Core 3 3 Film USEL Elective 3 Studies USEL Elective 3 Further MATH Elective Core 3 4 Theatre THEA or THEA Core 5 3 mathematics 100 3 THEA Elective Computer COSC 236 4 Science COSC 237 4 Visual Arts ART 103 Core 4 3 ART Elective 3 Dance DANC 235 Core 4 3 Music MUSC 101 Core 5 3

Film USEL 3

Theatre THEA Elective Core 4 3

Visual Arts Art 103 Core 4 3

25 System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5. 5.5. of score minimum (IELTS) System www.ielts.org. is website IELTS The required to provide official financial state- financial official provide to required annu- available are funds show that ments living and fees tuition, their cover to ally financial of methods Acceptable expenses. international the in described are verification application. student iii. an International English Language Testing Testing Language English International an iii. are Applicants certification. e. financial tuition. of-state English Towson’s take to required are university preparatory if determine to test placement needed. are courses writing college contact should and Towson to apply also information. more for Admissions University 4. International students are required to pay out- pay to required are students 4. International the to admitted English of speakers 5. Non-native may visas of types other holding 6. Applicants Language (TOEFL) results. All interna- All results. (TOEFL) Language English speak not do who students tional to required are language native their as of score minimum A TOEFL. the take (computer-based) 173 (paper-based), 500 The required. is (Internet-based) 61 or The www.toefl.org. is website TOEFL the if Towson to reported be will results TOEFL the on indicated is university 5404. is number code TU The application. non-native English speakers by submitting submitting by speakers English non-native either: course work, it is sometimes necessary for for necessary sometimes is it work, course evaluation professional a use to university the (approxi- expense applicant’s the at service notify will university The USD). $200 mately required; is service this if applicant an Foreign a as English of Test official i. an or 470; least at of score verbal SAT ii. an d. proof of English language proficiency for for proficiency language English of d. proof the the Administrative Assistant Administrative Director academic records, showing grades received, received, grades showing records, academic certificates examination sheets, mark annual the to apply they as certificates, leaving and home student’s the in system educational the for received be must Records country. school; secondary of years three last or post-secondary, universities, colleges, all attended; schools professional literal as be must Translations documents. translate to attempt no with possible as system States United the into information post-secondary evaluate To education. of application. Admissions International of Office University Towson Road York 8000 U.S.A. 21252-0001, MD Towson, 410-704-6069 Telephone: Ê “>ˆ\ʈ˜Ì>`“J̜Üܘ°i`Õ international official the complete to required nonrefundable, A application. undergraduate card, credit (personal fee application USD $30 order money or bank U.S. a at drawn check required. is dollars) U.S. in drafted including: file, admissions school secondary notarized or a. official of (transcripts) records notarized or b. official all of translation English c. notarized a

Katherine F. McDonald, McDonald, F. Katherine OFFICE 218-A Building Administration 410-704-6069 410-704-6070 Fax: www.towson.edu/intladm Haas, M. Jeffrey International International Undergraduate Admissions Requests for information or admission materials should be made far enough in advance to allow processing before deadline dates set by Towson University. International applicants who are admission accepted usually begin for studies in the fall term (late August) or the spring term (late January). The deadline for submitting an application and is May all 1 documentation for the fall term and application Early term. spring 1 the for December encouraged. strongly is Applicants who are accepted for admission will receive the Certificate of Eligibility (Form I-20). (F-1) student a for apply to used is document This It is overseas. in or at visa consulate a Embassy U.S. institution one from transferring for used also required are students F-1 another. to States United to each enroll term candidates as degree full-time and take a minimum of 12 units. U.S. semester-hour should be by procedure The completed following students applying for their American bachelor’s degree: admissions student international an 1. Obtain Contact: are applicants admission, for considered be 2. To an complete must applicants international 3. All

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Student Life and ATHLETICS are encouraged to notify faculty in advance, Towson Center, 410-704-2759 completing this form and notifying the instructor Campus Services Auburn House of the anticipated class absence as soon as they Unitas Stadium Field House learn they will be missing a class. Whether you live on campus, near campus or Burdick Hall commute from home, Towson offers many activi- Fraternity and Sorority Life ties and services that will add to your enjoyment, Towson University is committed to a comprehen- 232C UU, 410-704-3741 increase your opportunities to meet other students, sive intercollegiate athletics program as an integral www.towson.edu/gogreek and maximize your chances for a successful Towson part of the student’s total educational experience. Ì܈ÌÌiÀJÌÕ}ÀiiŽˆvi career. We encourage you to explore the listings The program is a member of the National Colle- facebook: facebook.com/tugreeklife giate Athletic Association’s (NCAA) top level— below and take advantage of some of these excellent The Greek community at Towson University consists resources. Division I. In addition, TU enjoys membership in the Colonial Athletic Association and the East of over 30 chapters and four governing councils: This section is arranged alphabetically. Detailed Atlantic Gymnastic League (EAGL) for gymnas- the Interfraternity Council, National Pan-Hellenic descriptions for each department below can be tics. The Tigers sponsor men’s teams in baseball, Council, Panhellenic Association and Unified Greek found following this list. basketball, football, lacrosse, golf, and swim- Council. Membership in a fraternity or sorority ming and diving. Female student-athletes compete provides an on-campus support network for Athletics students. Leadership development, academics and Auxiliary Services Business Office in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, indoor track, lacrosse, soccer, softball, service are the focus. Through chapter involvement, Campus Life swimming and diving, tennis, outdoor track and members learn about group dynamics, communica- Campus Ministries volleyball. tion skills, time management, and serving others. Campus Recreation Services Career Center Student-athletes compete for conference, regional and CAMPUS MINISTRIES national honors under the guidance of an excellent Center for Student Diversity University Union 208B, 410-704-2268 African American Student Development coaching staff. Towson’s outstanding athletic facilities include Towson Center Sports Complex, Johnny Unitas www.towson.edu/campusministries Asian-Pacific Islander and Latino/a Student Stadium, Burdick Hall pool and John B. Schuerholz Development A variety of faith communities are represented on Park, all of which make the home of the Tigers a show- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender campus through the support of campus ministry case facility within the metropolitan Baltimore area. (LGBT) Student Development staff assigned to the university. Our campus minis- ters advise student religious organizations as well as Students Achieve Goals through The Department of Athletics is proud that its athletes are provide personal ministry in counseling, theological Education (SAGE) Program students first and foremost. This emphasis on academics discussions and other supportive areas. In addition, Community Enrichment and Enhancement is reflected in the excellent graduation rate of the TU campus ministers lead discussions in contemporary Program (CEEP) student-athlete population. Student-athletes are active on issues and sponsor guest speakers and social events. Women’s Resources campus and in community service projects. Civic Engagement Athletic scholarships are available for gifted CAMPUS RECREATION SERVICES Counseling Center student-athletes in all sports. Students are encour- Burdick Hall 151, 410-704-2367 Dining Services aged to participate according to their interests and www.towson.edu/campusrec 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T Disability Support Services abilities. Prospective student-athletes interested in Testing Services Center competing on a varsity team should contact the Campus Recreation Services engages the Towson community with experiential education, leader- Division of Student Affairs head coach of that sport. Students are also encour- ship opportunities and wellness initiatives. Campus Greek Life aged to support the Tigers as spectators. Recreation Services, located in Burdick Hall, is made Health Services—Dowell Health Center Students receive one free admission to all home Tiger up of Adventure Pursuits, Aquatics, Fitness and Well- Housing and Residence Life athletic events upon presentation of a valid OneCard. ness, Informal Recreation, Intramural Sports and International Student and Scholar Office For the latest news on Tiger athletics and sched- Sport Clubs. Program offerings include group exer- National Testing Office (GRE, LSAT, etc.) ules, visit www.towsontigers.com. cise classes, lap swimming, indoor kayaking clinics, New Student Programs intramural flag football and many other exciting Non-Native Speakers of English AUXILIARY SERVICES activities. Campus Recreation Services strongly English Language Center BUSINESS OFFICE supports the university’s mission of a healthy, active English for Speakers of Other Languages University Union 110, 410-704-2284 lifestyle. Programs and special events utilize Burdick (ESOL) Hall Fitness Center, Peregrine’s Nest indoor climbing Office of Student Conduct and Civility Education This is a one-stop business transactions office for gym, three gymnasiums, Burdick Field, sand volley- OneCard Dining Points and Retail accounts, OneCard OneCard–TU I.D. Card ball court, locker rooms and a 25-yard swimming ID cards, parking permit purchases, parking citation Parking and Transportation pool. For up-to-date facility hours and program payments, MVA nonresident permits, Ticketmaster information, visit www.towson.edu/campusrec. Shuttle Bus Service outlet purchases and vending refunds. Post Office CAREER CENTER Speech, Language and Hearing Center CAMPUS LIFE 7800 York Road, Ste. 206, 410-704-2233 Student Activities University Union 232, 410-704-2332 www.towson.edu/careercenter Clubs and Organizations Fax: 410-704-4810 Campus Activities Board Email: [email protected] The Career Center provides TU students with: Community Service www.towson.edu/campuslife UÊ -Õ««œÀ̈ÛiÊ>˜`Êi˜VœÕÀ>}ˆ˜}ÊiÝ«iÀÌÃÊÜ œÊV>ÀiÊ Leadership Development Campus Life oversees four offices: Campus Recre- about student success Student Government Association ation Services, Fraternity/Sorority Life, Student UÊ ˜Ãˆ} ÌÊ>˜`Êi“«œÜiÀ“i˜ÌÊÌœÊ i«ÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊ Off-Campus Student Services Activities and New Student Programs as well as the better understand who they are and where they Ticket Office Parents Association. Staff members and students want to go University Child Care Center plan daytime activities, concerts, trips, movies, UÊ
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behaviors. BASICS is a harm-reduction approach mation is not released except with the client’s refer to the DSS website for an application and provided within the framework of two individual written permission or as may be required by law. specific documentation guidelines for each type of sessions and relies on motivational interviewing to The importance of confidentiality is reflected in disability. provide students with knowledge and awareness the Counseling Center’s adherence to the Code of DSS works with each student individually to deter- about the risks and consequences associated with Ethics of the American Psychological Association. mine and implement support services and reason- drinking, as well as behavioral strategies to reduce able accommodations on a case-by-case basis by such risks. DINING SERVICES reviewing the submitted documentation, consid- University Union, 410-704-2302 Life Planning ering the student’s disability, needs and requests and http://dining.towson.edu taking into account the nature of the learning envi- The Counseling Center assists students in personal Dining Plans ronment and the essential requirements of a course life and decision-making about one’s future in a or program. Students are encouraged to register No matter where you go on campus, you can find variety of ways. The Career Center is the place to with DSS as soon as possible after admission to the something good to eat! We have 18 dining loca- go if you seek information about making poten- university to ensure timely provision of services. tions and offer a variety of meal plans (including tial career choices. The Counseling Center can DSS encourages new students to maintain regular vegetarian and kosher cuisine) as well as a-la-carte help if you feel that your career decision-making is contact with our office, especially during their first dining. complicated by personal concerns. year. This contact provides the opportunity for Outreach and Consultation All students who live on campus must purchase a DSS staff to guide students and to work with them meal plan (except those who live in West Village). proactively to resolve problems that may arise. The Counseling Center staff provides workshops Additional meals and snacks can be purchased and programs to the Towson University commu- Students who suspect they may have a disability through a Dining Points debit account. Dining nity on various topics, including time manage- but do not have the required documentation are points can be used at any Dining Services outlet ment, mindfulness meditation, suicide education encouraged to contact DSS for a consultation. on campus. Dining Points carry over from term to and prevention, assertiveness training, stress The DSS staff is available to answer questions term as long as you are a registered student. Dining management and communication skills. We can concerning accommodations and services as well Points are non-transferable, non-refundable. also work with you to help you create programs to as to provide information about other resources on Students access their dining plan and Dining Points meet your needs. Staff is also available to consult campus. DSS does not offer diagnostic testing but through their OneCard ID. For more information, with students, faculty and staff on various topics, can refer students to on-campus support services as visit our website, http://dining.towson.edu, or call including identifying and assisting students in well as off-campus resources. Auxiliary Services, 410-704-2530. A student’s distress, improving the campus environment, diver- dining plan status can be viewed at the OneCard Testing Services Center sity issues or other issues relating to the quality of website: http://onecard.towson.edu life at Towson University. Administration Building, Room 228 Choosing a Dining Plan T: 410-704-2304 Web Resources F: 410-704-4699 Resident students can choose from various meal Further information about the Counseling Center, www.towson.edu/testing plans. Plans will range in size from 10 to 19 meals self-help resources, web-based mental health self- per week. Estimated cost will range from approxi- The Testing Services Center provides testing assessments (for Anxiety and Depression, Alcohol, mately $1900 to $2400 per term. Plans offer a accommodations for students registered with and Eating Disorders), and a Wellness Assessment Disability Support Services. Services provided by

choice of both kosher and standard menu items. 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T can be found at www.towson.edu/counseling. Plans offer students the option of eating at any time the center include, but are not limited to, extended Referral of day and as often as they desire. testing time, reduced distraction testing spaces, readers, scribes, computers and assistive tech- Students sometimes need services that are available Students living off campus and at Millennium nology, as appropriate. All tests are proctored to only outside the Counseling Center, whether on Hall, West Village or Towson Run Apartments ensure academic honesty. campus or in the surrounding community. Coun- are not required to have a meal plan but may selors can advise students about a variety of resources choose one of the Block Meal Plans which offer DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS and services that may be useful to students. In addi- a specific number of meals per week each term at Administration Building 237, 410-704-2055 tion, a referrals assistance specialist is available to a fixed price. Fax: 410-704-3441 help students identify quality mental health providers Prices are subject to change. For more information, Email: [email protected] in the outside community, and to understand and use visit www.towson.edu/dining. www.towson.edu/studentaffairs their health insurance for these services. Meal Plans for Students with Apartments Students who take advantage of the wide Hours Students with their own apartments usually variety of support services offered throughout The Counseling Center is open Monday–Friday, choose one of the Block meal plans. Eating with the university and those who use co-curricular 8 a.m.–5 p.m. a Block meal plan is easier than shopping for opportunities to supplement and complement formal classroom learning are likely to be more Your Initial Contact food, fixing it, and cleaning up afterwards. When students use up one block, they can purchase satisfied and more successful than their peers. Call 410-704-2512 or stop by the Counseling another. Block plans are good for the entire The administrative responsibility for the super- Center to arrange your first appointment with a academic year (Sept.–May). vision of many of Towson’s support services, as counselor. Initial appointments are usually avail- well as for co-curricular programs and activities, able on the same day you contact us or very DISABILITY SUPPORT SERVICES rests with the vice president for Student Affairs soon thereafter. If you wish, you may schedule an and staff. appointment in advance to fit your schedule more Administration Building, Rooms 232-235 conveniently. Emergency appointments are also T: 410-704-2638 The Division of Student Affairs fosters and available. Your counselor will help you resolve F: 410-704-4247 celebrates learning, respect, community and your immediate concerns and determine what www.towson.edu/dss involvement by creating transformative learning experiences that are pivotal in students’ education kinds of help will be the most useful. Disability Support Services (DSS) at Towson and identity development. The division’s work University is the office that works with students Confidentiality is built around the values of: learning, inclusion, with various disabilities including learning disabili- community, excellence, integrity, responsibility and Counseling often deals with very personal and ties, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, mental safety. Staff throughout the division serve as advo- highly private issues. Successful outcome depends health disabilities, autism, traumatic brain injuries, cates for students by helping them strengthen their on a feeling of freedom on the part of clients to physical/mobility and medical disabilities, as well university experience, find answers to questions, express feelings, attitudes and thoughts with as vision and hearing impairments. The office also and identify support programs and services that people who respect them and their right to privacy. works with students with temporary conditions can enhance learning and success. Interviews conducted are confidential and infor- (lasting less than six months) as appropriate. 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However, HEALTH INSURANCE 410-704-2466 Center, Health Dowell 410-704-3101 TTY: www.towson.edu/dowellhealthcenter Although the Dowell Health Center offers high quality primary health care student, regardless of to insurance status, there are any registered times when students need al reason, For this medical Center. at services the Health available not students are strongly encouraged to have health insurance coverage. students, International inter- student professional health and athletes collegiate Act Care of the Affordable all requirements meets no are who students for price, reasonable very a at Required Immunizations Required (MMR, vaccines may all obtain required Students Meningitis appointme vaccine), by Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, testing tuberculosis Charges and titers, 410-704-2466. blood Center, Health Dowell the priv at your or account tuition your to billed be will immu- be insurance. must housing campus into moving Students As part of your Housing meningitis. against nized you a Fact Package, received Contract Meningitis Sheet and Requirement a Vaccine Meningococcal form. 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strongly recommend that all students have health INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AND Ê Ê UÊ Ê>ʓˆ˜ˆ“Õ“ÊœvÊ£ÓÊ՘ˆÌÃÊvœÀÊ՘`iÀ}À>`Õ>ÌiÊ insurance to avoid the expense of large, unexpected SCHOLAR OFFICE students medical bills. The school-sponsored plan is an excel- Psychology Building, 4th Floor Ê Ê UÊ Ê>ʓˆ˜ˆ“Õ“ÊœvʙÊ}À>`Õ>Ìi‡iÛiÊ՘ˆÌÃÊvœÀÊ lent value that should be considered by any student 410-704-2421 master’s students needing insurance. It provides primary care services www.towson.edu/isso Ê Ê UÊ Ê>ʓˆ˜ˆ“Õ“ÊœvÊÈÊ}À>`Õ>Ìi‡iÛiÊ՘ˆÌÃÊvœÀÊ through the university’s Dowell Health Center, doctoral students as well as coverage for prescription medications, The ISSO provides services and programs for more Ê Ê UÊ Ê>ʓˆ˜ˆ“Õ“ÊœvÊ£nÊVœ˜Ì>VÌÊ œÕÀÃÊvœÀÊ hospitalization, emergency care, diagnostic tests, than 900 international students and international English Language Center students scholars from about 100 nations. Approximately and referrals to a large network of participating Ê Ê UÊ ÊVÀi`ˆÌÃÊÀiViˆÛi`ÊvÀœ“Ê  *]ÊœÀiˆ}˜Ê 75 percent of international students are here for specialists. Billing statements will not reflect the Language Department Credit for Prior two to five years, working on undergraduate or cost of the insurance. Enrollment is handled directly Learning Exams, or other proficiency graduate degrees. The ISSO provides the following through the insurance company and can be done exams do not count toward the full-time programs and services: online (see the Student Health Insurance link on the attendance requirement minimum Dowell Health Center website). Undergraduates UÊ ÃÃÕ>˜ViʜvÊ`œVՓi˜ÌÃÊ>˜`Ê}Ո`>˜Viʜ˜Êi}>Ê Ê Ê UÊ ÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃʓÕÃÌÊLœÌ Êregister for and attend must be taking at least 9 units to be eligible for this mattters which make possible the enrollment of class for the entire term plan. Should a student withdraw from the univer- non-immigrant students Ê Ê UÊ Ê>Ê7Ê­ÜˆÌ `À>Ü>®ÊvœÀÊ>ÊVœÕÀÃiʓi>˜ÃÊÌ >ÌÊ sity after 31 days or more of active class attendance, UÊ
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application as soon as they arrive at Towson, which 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T national students in legal, medical and family due to valid academic or medical reasons, verifies that their insurance coverage meets the emergency situations s/he must apply at the ISSO for an F-1 university’s minimum standards. Applications for Program Extension before the I-20 expires. a waiver must be completed online by the waiver New Student Assistance 7. For a transfer to another academic institu- deadline of the student’s first term at Towson and During the week prior to the beginning of each each fall term thereafter. Waiver deadlines are tion, special immigration status transfer term, the ISSO holds orientation programs regulations must be followed. September 15 for fall term, February 15 for spring designed to assist students in their initial adjust- term and June 15 for summer term. For informa- 8. Have an unexpired passport at all times, ment to a new culture. The International Ambas- valid for at least 6 months into the future. tion about school-sponsored insurance, Towson’s sador Program recruits experienced international 9. Limit employment to a total (all jobs) of 20 mandatory insurance policy for international and U.S. students to serve as peer mentors during hours per week while school is in session. students, or the waiver process, visit our website at ISSO orientation events. www.towson.edu/dowellhealthcenter and click on F-1 students are allowed to work full-time in International Students. For assistance with insur- Ongoing Services and Publications authorized employment at times when school ance enrollment or the waiver process, schedule an The ISSO assists students through individual is not in session, i.e., during the summer, and appointment with our Insurance Coordinator. This appointments, walk-in meetings, group advising winter and spring breaks. can be done online through the secure patient web sessions, workshops, and informational hand-outs. 10. Receive written authorization for any and all portal (http://mydowellhealth.towson.edu). The office maintains an email distribution list for off-campus employment, via the ISSO. all international students, used to communicate 11. Complete special U.S. tax forms each year, HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE pertinent immigration information, recreational even if no U.S. income was received. West Village Commons 309, 410-704-2516 offerings, job and travel opportunities, ISSO events 12. When nearing the end of the degree or and services, and other news for or about the inter- program, or within 60 days of completion, The Residence Life program provides living facilities national population on campus. these are the only options: for students and promotes educational programs and (a) obtain a new Form I-20 for a new insti- activities which support the academic mission of the Summary of Special Immigration Regulations tution or program, and attend the new university. The Residence Life staff and the University for Students in F-1 Visa Status school/program’s next available term Residence Government strive to maintain an environ- 1. Report any change of local or foreign address within 5 months of the current program ment conducive to the individual’s achievement of to the U.S. government’s SEVIS (electronic completion date academic goals and development of life skills. information system) by editing addresses in (b) apply to change to another immigration Housing and Residence Life offers a variety of university’s Online Services within 10 days of status living options to accommodate the diverse needs any move. (c) apply for optional practical training work and interests of students. Additionally, the off- 2. Enroll at the school which issued the active permission campus housing listing service is available for SEVIS record Form I-20. (d) depart the U.S. students looking for off-campus housing at www. 3. Attend a full course of study each semester 13. Depart the U.S. within 15 days if student towson.edu/housing. during the entire academic year. At Towson withdraws or takes a leave of absence before University this means: degree completion. 31 t g ill ill to to -

Permits Permits ends or on official university holidays when the the when holidays university official on or ends indicate will lot each at Signs closed. is campus restrictions. Vehicle Motor Maryland the Maryland, of a of purchase the requires Administration in registered vehicles for Permit Nonresident a is vehicle the of driver the when states other a for Maryland in school a attending student convenience, a As days. 30 of excess in period Permits Nonresident purchase can students in Office Business Services Auxiliary the at a bring must Students Union. University the ID student license, driver’s their of photocopy card. registration vehicle and Information regarding permit sales for the the for sales permit regarding Information the on available be will year academic coming May. of beginning the by website parking a.m.– 6 from campus on parked vehicles All p.m. a.m.–3 6 and Monday–Thursday, p.m., 8 permit, parking valid a have must Friday on metered or visitor designated a use must or fee. applicable the pay and space parking entire the for parking adequate and safe viola- in parked Vehicles community. campus and/ citation a issued be may regulations of tion expense. driver’s the at towed or visit regulations, current the view To www.towson.edu/parking. Students with a dining plan will use the card for diningplan student’s dininghalls.A the accessto account information can be the accessed OneCard through website. The labs.academic and residencehallssome to access OneCard provides Students may also use the OneCard for compli- mentary access to many athletic and entertain- ment events. Manage your online at http://onecard.towson.edu. OneCard account sales sales are expected to begin in May. Permits will No physical only. online for purchase be available permit will be issued. Your license permit. plate valid a will have be you verify to checked purchase a permit as soon as they go on sale. Permi sale. on go they as soon as permit a purchase Off-Campus/Commuter Student Parking Student Off-Campus/Commuter www. visit to off campus, live If you are planning towson.edu/parking and click on UÊ vÊޜÕÀÊÛi ˆViʈÃʘœÌÊÀi}ˆÃÌiÀi`ʈ˜ÊÌ iÊÃÌ>ÌiÊ Parking Student Resident On-Campus avail- be will permits resident of number A limited Parkin able units). for freshman completed on-campus 30 residents (resident than less with students area. parking the designate will Services Resident students with 30 or more units will be eligible to purchase parking permits. A limited of will in number spaces be parking the available permits Once locations. housing near lots resident w residents eligible out, sold are spaces these for lot. designated another at parking assigned be On-campus residents who were vehicle a have unable NOT or MAY ineli- permit, a obtain to gible on campus at any without time. a Vehicles valid at towed be and/or citation a issued be will permit expense. driver’s the PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION Information Parking General UÊ UÊ UÊ *>ÀŽˆ˜}ÊÀi}Տ>̈œ˜ÃÊ>Àiʈ˜ÊivviVÌÊÌœÊ i«Êi˜ÃÕÀiÊ UÊ *>ÀŽˆ˜}ÊÀi}Տ>̈œ˜ÃÊ>ÀiÊÃÕLiVÌÊ̜ÊV >˜}i°Ê UÊ *iÀ“ˆÌÃÊ>ÀiʘœÌÊÀiµÕˆÀi`ʈ˜Ê“œÃÌʏœÌÃʜ˜ÊÜiiŽ . - - - d h ce. ma- , , this office (see (see Appendix F) interviews and interviews in students counsels the discipline the process. appeal student and process facilitates and as to a serves also The faculty office resource administrators. 410-704-2284 118, Union University http://onecard.towson.edu The university issues students, faculty a and staff called photo the OneCard. I.D.The initial OneCard is free and does not have to card to be renewed. Students should keep the OneCard with them since it is necessary for using services at Cook the Library, Burdick Fitness Center and athletic facilities. The OneCard can also be used account,PointsRetailaccessedA card. debit a as through the OneCard can be used to purchasebooks, supplies and gift items at the University Store. A student can use the same Retail Points account on vending dryers, Copies Plus, machines, Health Center, various off- washers campus and merchants, and the Auxiliary Business Services Office. Additionally, the OneCard can be used for discount use food of purchases a Dining through Points account. six Students percent save sales tax on food Dining purchased Points using at all Dining Services locations. OFFICE OF STUDENT CONDUCT AND CIVILITY EDUCATION 410-704-2057 236, Building Administration Code the violated have to alleged is student a When of Student Conduct ONECARD – TU ID CARD English for Speakers of of Speakers for English (ESOL) Languages Other 218E, Hall Linthicum Department, English 410-704-2110 The English for Speakers of (ESOL) tests testing coordinator and places Other non- Languages to the univer- admitted of English speakers native When sity courses. writing college in preparatory are students placed in ESOL necessary, or classes Education Liberal a for Writing of sections special NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH Center Language English 410-704-2552 331, Services Enrollment 410-704-2090 Fax: Englis intensive offers Center Language English admis for The preparing are who students per to and instruction international for or university the to sion nent resident students who want to further develop develop further to want who students resident nent indi welcomes also The center skills. English their viduals who are not preparing for university study study for university who are not preparing viduals for skills but who language wish their to improve employment purposes. Courses an reading are listening, designed speaking, to a student’s develop writing skills. A TOEFL course preparation and offered.* also additional are courses on culture vocabulary pronunciation, American and development as well is available program reduction accent *An as short-term summer programs that culture. and focus language on All new students are encouraged to see their transi their see to encouraged are students new All to a new of adjustment process as an ongoing tion advi is avail- staff offer Programs and New Student environment. questions answer to time any at able - d er er ing ing beginning teachers beginning

NEW STUDENT PROGRAMS 410-704-2309 217, Union University www.towson.edu/orientation After an undergraduate student is admitted Towson, the to Office of New their during of contact point as their serves (NSP) Student Programs orien coordinates NSP university. the to transition tation programs for all new freshmen and students students and freshmen new all for programs tation transferring to Towson from to with an the tion. Beginning orientation official another institu- the student’s throughout and extending university first year, NSP connects to students leaders with student academic and students new other advisers, life. student and academic about learn them help Transferring held students session orientation one-day a I, Part complete Program, spr the the (for January or term) fall the (for July Transfer in term). This program includes above the as well as Transf academic advising and components the registra- in participate also students These tion. During begin. classes before II, just Part Program, this time, they become and resources campus receive tours. personalized familiar with Towson First-year students beginning at Towson during the spring term also participate in the program. January in the entering fall term atten students First-year August, late in place takes that program four-day a just before the start of classes. During this time, students learn about the variety university of through activities, conversations and a meetings (FYE) led group, Experience with their First-Year Leader. Orientation an and adviser academic an by NATIONAL TESTING OFFICE 410-704-2304 228, Building Administration 410-704-4699 Fax: www.towson.edu/testing convenient a provides Office Testing National The testing site for Towson University students and to required are who in community the individuals offered tests of Examples exams. standardized take are: basis ongoing an on UÊ , ÊÊUÊ -
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Transportation Services Services are also available to improve comprehen- Association. This is the primary organization UÊ / iÊ՘ˆÛiÀÈÌÞʜ«iÀ>ÌiÃʜvv‡V>“«ÕÃÊà ÕÌ̏iÃÊ sion and use of Standard American English. Appoint- which represents all students in planning, orga- during the fall and spring terms that serve ments can be made by phoning 410-704-3095. nizing and directing student organizations and several apartment complexes, and residential programs on campus. The SGA recognizes and areas close to the campus. STUDENT ACTIVITIES helps fund eligible student organizations that UÊ / iÊ՘ˆÛiÀÈÌÞÊ>ÃœÊœ«iÀ>ÌiÃʜ˜‡V>“«ÕÃÊà ÕÌ̏iÊ University Union 217, 410-704-3307 provide students with a variety of experiences service during the fall and spring terms that www.towson.edu/studentactivities while on campus. The Student Government Association also works jointly with the faculty serves all locations on campus. Please see the Student Activities prepares our students to be Parking and Transportation website for hours and administration in certain designated areas actively engaged as culturally competent citizens. of governance of the university. and schedules. Student Activities contributes to the Towson Univer- UÊ / iÊ՘ˆÛiÀÈÌÞÊ«ÀœÛˆ`iÃÊ«œˆ˜Ì‡Ìœ‡«œˆ˜ÌÊ->viÊ sity experience by: fostering student learning and Community Service Options Ride service to areas accessible by a bus development, connecting with diverse communities, www.towson.edu/communityservice between the hours of 2:30 a.m. and 6.a.m., modeling positive behaviors, and creating lasting seven days a week during the academic year. fun filled memories. Student Activities offers a wide The Community Service Program provides a To request service, please call 410-704-SAFE array of events, services, and resources in areas such number of services that assist students in finding (7233). as leadership development, student organizations, meaningful volunteer opportunities on and off UÊ *>À>‡ÌÀ>˜ÃˆÌÊÃiÀۈViʈÃÊ>Û>ˆ>LiÊvœÀʈ˜`ˆÛˆ`Õ>ÃÊ campus programming, community service, and off- campus. Opportunities exist year round for with mobility issues who have been pre-certi- campus student services. students to give back to the community. fied to use the service. Please see the website for Leadership Development (I-L.E.A.D.) requirements and to obtain an application. Academic Criteria for Student Leaders UÊ / iÊ1˜ˆÛiÀÈÌÞÊ*œˆViÊ«ÀœÛˆ`iÊ>ÊÜ>Žˆ˜}ÊiÃVœÀÌÊ Involvement in campus clubs and organizations www.towson.edu/leadership service to areas not served by the shuttle service offers many opportunities for developing leadership I-L.E.A.D. provides students a variety of oppor- from dusk to dawn. To request this service, skills; however, certain academic criteria are required tunities to explore and refine their leadership please call 410-704-SAFE (7233). of leaders. Therefore, student officers, senators and potential. I-L.E.A.D. encourages growth and UÊ / iÊ >Àޏ>˜`Ê/À>˜ÃˆÌÊ
`“ˆ˜ˆÃÌÀ>̈œ˜Ê«ÀœÛˆ`iÃÊ directors of any university-sanctioned activity must development through workshops, guest speakers, bus service between Towson, downtown Balti- have and maintain through their term of office a certificate programs, leadership consultants, and more and elsewhere. Visit www.mtamaryland. minimum 2.00 cumulative GPA. (This excludes first- conferences. com/services/bus. term students who do not have a Towson University UÊ A number of local cab companies cater to the GPA.) Students who do not have a cumulative 2.00 Off-Campus Student Services Towson area. GPA will not be allowed to assume office; students www.towson.edu/commuters For more information on Parking and Transporta- whose cumulative GPA falls below 2.00 during their Off-Campus Student Services provides a wide tion Services, visit www.towson.edu/parking, call term of office must resign. In addition, students not range of resources, services, and programs designed 410-704-PARK (7275) or stop by Parking and regularly attending classes may be asked to relin- to enrich the educational experience of off-campus Transportation Services located in the Union garage. quish their leadership positions. students. Our goal is to engage off-campus students in co-curricular activities thereby enhancing their Clubs and Organizations POST OFFICE overall development.

www.towson.edu/involvedtu 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T University Union Ground Floor, 410-704-2260 Students living off campus can find MTA informa- The Post Office provides window service from One of the best ways to experience college life is tion and schedules, off-campus housing options, and 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Monday-Friday. Most residents’ to get involved. At Towson University, you have commuter-friendly programs such as Commuter mailboxes are located at the Post Office in the countless opportunities to interact with people who Appreciation Day, Good Evening Commuters and University Union, so they should visit when they have the same interests and passions. Over 200 Finals Fuel. We will also assist in addressing ques- move in to get their combination. Students residing student organizations exist on campus and range tions and concerns regarding off-campus living situ- in Barton, Douglas, Towson Run, Millennium, from academic and professional, arts, cultural, ations. Programs such as the Off-Campus Living Fair, Paca and Tubman will be assigned mailboxes at fraternities and sororities, honor and recognition, What to Know When Moving Off-Campus, and their residence buildings. political, religious, media and a variety of special Apartments Visit TU help students with off-campus interest groups. Each term, involvement fairs are housing options and resources. SPEECH, LANGUAGE AND held to promote student organizations to prospec- tive members. A complete list of student organiza- HEARING CENTER TICKET OFFICE ̈œ˜ÃÊV>˜ÊLiÊvœÕ˜`ʜ˜ÊÌ iʘۜÛi`ÊJÊ/1ÊÜiLÈÌi]Ê University Union Ground Floor, 410-704-2244 Towson City Center www.towson.edu/involvedtu. One Olympic Place, Towson, MD The Ticket Office provides the university 410-704-3095 UÊ Campus Activities Board (CAB) – community with a variety of ticket services www.towson.edu/cab Diagnostic and therapeutic services of the Speech, for both on-campus and area events. Tickets CAB serves as the primary programming unit for student-sponsored events, including those Language and Hearing Center at the Institute for for the Towson University student population. Well-Being are available to all members of the offered by the Campus Activities Board (CAB) The organization, which is part of the Student and Student Government Association (SGA), are Towson faculty, staff and student body. Speech, Government Association, provides the campus language, and hearing evaluations for all ages and sold through the Ticket Office, which is located community with a variety of recreational, on the first floor of the University Union. The all types of communicative disorders and differ- educational and social activities. CAB offers ences are available. Audiological services include Ticket Office is an outlet for Ticketmaster, events each term, including dances, live music, selling tickets for attractions at the 1st Mariner complete hearing testing, auditory processing comedy shows, lectures, leadership programs, testing balance assessment, hearing aid evaluations Arena, Oriole Park at Camden Yards, and other cultural programs, bus trips and discounted venues. The Ticket Office also sells discounted and hearing aid dispensing. Audiologists evaluate tickets to area attractions. In addition, CAB is and fit conventional, programmable, and digital movie passes and Mass Transit (bus and Light the driving force behind Tigerfest, one of the Rail) passes. hearing aids and assistive listening devices, which most popular events at TU. can be purchased from the center. UÊ Student Government Association (SGA) – UNIVERSITY CHILD CARE Therapeutic services are provided for children and www.towson.edu/sga University Child Care Center, 410-704-2652 adults experiencing difficulty in comprehending and The SGA is dedicated to improving students’ www.towson.edu/daycare using oral communication. Treatment is provided for academic, social and cultural environments the following types of communication disorders and while hearing students concerns. Upon The University Child Care Center provides devel- differences: language, articulation, stuttering, hard enrolling at Towson University, all students opmental programming, as well as good care for of hearing, auditory processing, voice and aphasia. become members of the Student Government children age 2 through pre-K, offering our chil- 33 . - - h the the the the . - , Towson Univer- The Towerlight associated financial aid issues aid financial associated life collegiate camaraderie and sports activities, campus on tered Thank You Grant Grant You Thank Towson University offers Thank to qualified You Grants U.S. You Grants Thank military suggests, personnel name the As and veterans. recent their for veterans and personnel active-duty reward by service to helping defray the cost of attending university. the The grants are intended to supplement Veterans Administration (VA) education benefits, which sity’s sity’s student newspaper; the African American Center; Cultural the Center; offices the Women’s of the Students Achieve Goals through tion Educa- (SAGE) Program; the Queer Student Union; several multipurpose conference rooms; and contemplation for crannies and nooks of number a and conversation. VETERANS CENTER 410-704-2991 107, Building Psychology www.towson.edu/veterans/index.asp The Center social Veterans provides educational, and personal enrichment opportunities for veteran environ the community learning of enhanced an create Towson to University. The seeks center ment by with veteran students providing support and resources in challenges a and issues atmosphere, unique veteran-friendly the addressing by and that face students veteran when into entering the university environment. Staff at G.I. the the regarding center information with throug veterans will assist guidance and aid financial services, VA Bill, music, music, and a cyber café with deli made-to-order and coffee and the grill items, Starbucks pastries; Auxiliary Services Business Office; Services. Art Conference Services; and Event and Office; Ticket Second floor — The University Union Informa- tion Desk; the Food Susquehanna Court, a mall high offers which Grill, Patuxent the eatery; style quality dining at prices; the reasonable Auxiliary Services administration suite; Office the the (SGA); offices Association of Government Student the of Student Activities, which includes Commuter sororities), and (fraternities Life Greek Affairs, Leadership Student Programs, and Off-Campus Student Black the of office the Programs; Housing Student New Office; Ministries Campus the Union; Programs; the Office the of Potomac Lounge, Diversity a Conference and Event comfortable of Resources; offices study the spot; lounging and for where Services, reservations rooms and other campus facilities may be made and audiovisual/ technical services requested; and the suite. University office Union Third floor — processes enrollment and application university and the Services Veterans of Coordinator the by is Staffed Center Veterans the assistants, student veteran for one-stop-shop necessary securing information life college to transition the make successfully to Center: Veterans the by offered services Key UÊ
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ÃÈÃÌ>˜ViÊÜˆÌ Ê«ÀœLi“ÃÊ>˜`ʈÃÃÕiÃÊi˜VœÕ˜ UNIVERSITY UNION 410-704-4636 Desk, Information The Union University is the hub of co-curricular as as well campus, the for programs and activities Generally, services. student of multitude a to home held programs social and cultural educational, the in for the are the academic Union entire intended The Union is a where place students, community. staff faculty, and alumni can relax, interact, and share common interests and following offices and experiences. services are The located in the Union: University First floor — A full-service Post Office; service PNC a bank full- branch; the University Store; entertainment, food, billiards, featuring café Paws emblematic merchandise emblematic such merchandise as imprinted adult and children’s apparel, general stationery other from and Store University the giftware distinguish retail outlets. The approved Towson University class ring is also available through the sity Store. Univer- The store accepts VISA, MasterCard, checks personal Points, Retail OneCard Discover, with picture I.D., appropriate and cash. the Visit http://store.towson.edu at website Store University for about information textbooks, the Used Book hours, Buy-back, refund caps policy, and gowns, to order textbooks and TU merchandise, and to online. textbooks order

University Union, Ground Floor, Floor, Ground Union, University (2665) 410-704-BOOK http://store.towson.edu The University Store carries recommended textbooks all as required well as and a of general selection reading material including reference/ study aids, current fiction and nonfiction, chil- dren’s books, newspapers and magazines. Other products sold in the basic school/art supplies, University computer supplies and Store include software, health and beauty beverages, aids, gifts snacks and greeting and cards, music and CDs DVD movies. Official Towson University UNIVERSITY STORE dren opportunities for physical, emotional and cognitive growth. The center is open from whenever classes are 7:30 in session. (The a.m.-5:30 rest of the p.m. time, when the university is open but classes are not in session, the center is open from 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. daily.) Due to licensing restrictions, space The is center limited. accepts applications to list whenever parents its are ready to submit waiting them, accepting children on a first-come, basis, first-served giving first priority university to students. the Please children information. edu/daycare for further visit of www.towson.

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no longer cover full tuition for many veterans. In performance and preparation for finals. Individual implementing the Thank You Grant program, TU Academic Resources appointments can be scheduled for informal diag- seeks to reduce the financial strain these men and Towson offers its students many opportunities nostics and academic coaching upon request. women often face while pursuing their degrees. to enhance their lives with academic support Students are encouraged to observe their own learning processes to adapt their personal learning The Thank You Grant program awards up to $500 and extracurricular activities. Some of these strategies. per term for eight terms for eligible students: newly programs will help students with their studies, admitted, currently enrolled and readmitted veterans while others will provide cultural enrichment. The AAC also provides the LASSI, a Learning and or active-duty service members. Full-time students Study Strategies Inventory. This allows students to ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT who meet all criteria receive $500 per term; with evaluate their attitude, motivation, time manage- part-time students receiving $250 per term. Recipi- CENTER ment, anxiety, concentration, information, ents must have degree-seeking status at TU. Appli- Cook Library 524 processing, test strategies, etc. Enrichment strate- cants are also required to have been on active-duty “>ˆ\Ê>V ˆiÛiJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ gies are recommended after students complete status for no fewer than 12 months; veterans must www.towson.edu/aac LASSI. have been released from service after October 24, Phone: 410-704-2291 We administer the Strengths Quest Inventory 2001. Those on release status must be eligible for Fax: 410-704-3216 by Gallup, which is designed for college-age VA benefits. Director: Liz Scarbrough students to assess their top five talents. Increased The Academic Achievement Center (AAC) coor- proficiency in fundamental skills is provided VETERANS OFFICE dinates tutorial services, academic coaching, through technical strategies that facilitate success Enrollment Services 233, 410-704-3094 study skills assessment and workshops at in college, based on informal assessments and The office provides coordination between veteran/ Towson University. The AAC is a comprehen- student achievement. dependent students and the regional office of the sive undergraduate academic support program Study Groups Department of Veterans Affairs. The coordinator and university-wide resource serving the under- establishes procedures and prepares forms and graduate student population. Its mission is to The AAC helps facilitate Study Groups that provide correspondence for eligible students to receive support the university’s retention efforts by additional academic support for various courses. educational benefits. Additionally, the officer moni- teaching the necessary skills and strategies to Study Groups are designed to improve out of class tors class attendance and evaluates academic prog- help students become successful and indepen- study habits and academic behavior. Study Groups ress to ensure that those receiving benefits maintain dent learners. We provide student-centered are intended to be task-oriented study systems that satisfactory progress. This officer also supervises tutoring services, study groups and workshops require students to employ active learning skills in the employment of VA work/study students. for improving academic performance, as well as small group settings. This is not tutoring; students other supplemental educational opportunities. are expected to complete out-of-class assign- Students may visit the office daily from 8:30 a.m. All services are free of charge. ments and group practice items for the purpose to 4 p.m. but may wish to call for an appointment. of mastery and bring what they have learned to Placement Testing The minimum time for the Regional Office of each group meeting. Students are aware that class Coordinator : Kimberly Graham the Veterans Administration to process an enroll- attendance combined with the commitment to 410-704-2291 ment certification is six weeks. Certification is not regularly attend group meetings is expected. Study automatic. The Academic Achievement Center administers Groups are designed to encourage collaborative The proper VA forms must be completed each competency testing in the basic skills of reading, and active learning while supporting 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T peers A C E T A U D A R in G R E D N the U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T term. and mathematics. All entering freshmen, as same subject areas. For more information, visit well as transferring students, are required to www.towson.edu/aac. NOTE: Students cannot be certified for courses demonstrate competence in basic skills. until they register. Tutorial Support Network Services Only those who need to be tested will be Peer tutoring support and strategic study skills are contacted by the Academic Achievement Withdrawals provided for Towson undergraduates. Tutoring is Center. For those students who are not exempt, When students decrease unit load during the course available mainly in small group sessions, for many the appropriate sections of the Accpulacer test, of the term, they must notify the TU Veterans lower-division and a select number of upper-divi- published by the College Board, will be admin- Office. Failure to do so could result in termination sion courses. Services are available on a first-come, istered and must be completed before the first of benefits and a financial debt to the U.S. Depart- first-served basis and depend upon the availability term of enrollment. Based on test results, the ment of Veterans Affairs. of a qualified tutor. Students can request up to student may be placed into developmental one hour of tutoring weekly per course when courses that may not count toward graduation appointment-based tutoring is available. The tutor FX Grades units. -ÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊÜ œÊÀiViˆÛiÊ>˜Ê8Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊi˜`ʜvÊ>ÊÌiÀ“Ê training program is internationally certified by the should contact the university office immediately. Developmental coursework must be completed College Reading and Learning Association (CRLA) by a student’s second term. Matriculating through level-3/Master tutor. students who do not achieve minimum profi- Change of Program Tutoring at the AAC, Cook Library, Room 524 ciency (i.e., fail to achieve a minimum grade of Veterans may change their academic program once Coordinator: Frank Mullen, 410-704-3283 S or C) in any developmental course require- without VA approval. For more than one change ments are subject to a review of academic Provides drop-in or appointment-based tutoring of program, however, veterans may be required to records and/or required advising prior to for students enrolled in lower-division business, undergo counseling by the Veterans Administra- course registration for the subsequent term. economics, foreign language, and behavioral and tion. A Change of Program Form must be filed social science courses. whenever veterans make a curriculum change in For a list of exemptions, please refer to the Computer Science Lab, 7800 York Road, Room which any of the courses for which VA benefits ADMISSIONS SECTION of this catalog, or 407 were previously received do not transfer into the visit our website at www.towson.edu/place- Coordinator: Richard Webster, 410-704-2424 new program or whenever students declare a new menttesting. Utilizes drop-in tutoring model to assist students major or matriculate at a different institution. Study Skills enrolled in computer science courses. Approved Program Academic Success Strategies Workshops are Mathematics Lab, 7800 York Road, Room 105 The VA will pay veterans only for the courses listed offered each term and address the following Coordinator: Jeremy Buettinger in the Undergraduate Catalog that are required for topics: learning style preferences, goal setting, 410-704-2291 a degree and for programs that have been approved time management, listening, note-taking, Assists students who are enrolled in developmental for study by the Veterans Administration. textbook skills, memorization, testing strate- and lower-division mathematics courses through gies, math anxiety, assessment of academic drop-in tutoring. 35 - - - e The university upholds copyright law and does not not does and law copyright upholds university The of copy forms or other sharing file illegal tolerate a is Any right infringement. violation considered serious offense and may result in administrative, disciplinary or legal action. If you have peer-to- peer (P2P) software on file-sharing your PC, our best advice is to remove it before you campus. come P2P programs are to exploited notoriously to fill your with computer Even malware. worse, a slightly misconfigured program can cause the across the shared be to computer your of contents P2P network. Additional information regarding and for the the legal violators, consequences law, sources for online media is available towson.edu/filesharing. at www. and Advancement Instructional for Center (CIAT) Technology 410-704-2005 405, Library Cook [email protected] Email: www.towson.edu/ciat The Center teaching in for excellence supports Instructional Advancement (CIAT) and Technology and learning by providing faculty the Towson opportunity to investigate and University apply sound theory learning and to technology instruc- to design faculty with works staff The CIAT tion. materials; course develop and courses; curriculum to and strategies; learning and teaching implement identify and use thre The technology appropriate applica- learning. and teaching to apply that tions supporting functions of CIAT appli- multimedia and are support, technology design, instructional cations. Training OTS 410-704-4070 408, Library Cook [email protected] Email: www.towson.edu/otstraining OTS Training offers self-help documents, movie tutorials and workshops to in interest and technology its to application their support students’ academic work. applica and These systems operating resources (e.g., address topics general both tions) as well as some specific to the Towson Univer Towson the to specific some as well as tions) your computer configuring (e.g., sity environment information, more For networks). wireless our for http://www.towson.edu/otstraining. visit Services Computing Student 410-704-5151 35, Library Cook [email protected] Email: www.towson.edu/scs Student Computing Services (SCS) is tion a of collec- integrated support services available to students in a single, SCS convenient location. Service The Desk of provides contact students for student a major the all of use and access their supporting technology-related point issues, systems at Towson University, including (Web Tiger host and Services file storage), (advising, Towson schedules, Online tion, bill course payment), BlackBoard (course manage- registra- ment system) and Powered Webmail by Google. The Service Desk also provides assistance with connectivity issues, wireless network configura- tion, virus provides and also SCS that Note spyware questions. removal, application and general troubleshooting and by and diagnostic Desk Service at the laptops student-owned assistance for telephone for desktop systems, regardless of the make. and manufacturer computer a operates SCS Library, of Cook level On first the and a center lab, a multimedia learning computer e t- Coordinator Director your TU-based NetID and NetID your on check email your TU-based a regular basis. The university uses your NetID to matters. official all on you with communicate OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY Services Technology of SERVICES Office University’s Towson (OTS), through the cooperative effort of Instructional for several Center the including departments, and OTS Training and Technology, Advancement Student provides Services, computing Computing support for all university students, faculty, and staff. Please note that it is for essential you to activat First-Year Experience (FYE) Advising Program Advising (FYE) Experience First-Year Hall Lecture Center, Advising Academic 410-704-2472 Woodside, Nancy The First-Year Experience is a specific advising program for freshmen pairing student with each a incoming faculty member prepared and selected been has who or member staff professional and adviser Together, to work with new students. the orient to year first the throughout work student student to the and university to identify and use resources that will enhance the student’s educa- and to tional experience transition the university. the and adviser FYE the between relationship The student helps develop active successful, members of the university community the who Following decisions. education make effective are able to who students have FYE chosen a year, major are depar chosen their in adviser faculty a to assigned ment. Academic Advising Center Advising Academic 410-704-2472 Hall, Lecture McKusick, John [email protected] Email: www.towson.edu/academicadvising/ The Academic several Advising programs including the First-Year Expe- Center rience Advising coordinates Program, New Student Registra- tion for Freshman and and Transferring Advising Students, for Open Majors. The Academic Advising Center also supports faculty who advisers work with students across in the their university respective academic departments. Academic Advising The Center serves as a clearing- poli- university’s the about information for house cies, procedures, and requirements. Professional staff freshmen within and the major students review their Center without progress toward the ment a help fulfill- of degree declared requirements and students on developing academic goals, advise planning these programs, selecting courses, investigating majors and minors, clarifying catalog year choices, and meeting standards. In staff addition, the Center’s members conduct specific programs for students are who or warnings academic received have who on academic probation to assist these students in regaining good academic standing. The Center’s Student Academic specially selected, Advisers trained are and about questions with students assist who supervised advisers peer their degree progress ments and on a academic walk-in basis. require- and The groups student with programs outreach does SAA staff also organizations. o or or Smith Hall 538 Hall Smith Center for the Arts 3088 Arts the for Center Director

a designated department representative each term representative a department designated term. subsequent the for registering to prior ACADEMIC ADVISING Towson University is committed comprehensive to advising designed providing to enrich and enhance the educational student. experience Academic advising, an is of integral Towson, at part experience of learning and every teaching the a process systematic that supports the student in his/her exploration and of clarification academic and career goals. All students are encouraged to The at seek any advising career. their time during needs academic particular the addresses university and goals educational of students at each of the different levels of their education. undergraduate First required the in participate students Freshman Sopho- Program. Advising (FYE) Experience Year mores who have chosen a and major, all juniors depart- academic their by assigned are seniors and ment to a faculty adviser in of the interest. student’s area Sophomore students who have not and a selected declared major are to assigned the profes- a with work and Center Advising Academic and required are expected Students adviser. sional adviser professional or faculty their with meet to THE WRITING CENTER 5330 LA 410-704-3426 Robertson, Wayne The Writing Center provides community, individual Towson the writing of members all to support including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and with work staff, tutors Center Writing native writers. language English and second- writers at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming to polishing the final draft. They provide feedback to help writers organize their sharpen thoughts, their focus, and develop precisely. and and clearly more ideas their communicate Writers can bring any type of including writing essays, project, research papers, PowerPoint lab presentations, resumes reports, and creative writing. Writers are should They encouraged advance. in to day a least call at to appointment tw schedule as well as an sheets assignment their bring to plan Coordinator: Liina Ladon, 410-704-3054 Ladon, Liina Coordinator: chem- biology, in enrolled are who students Assists through courses physics and science physical istry, drop-in tutoring, as well instruction. as computer-assisted Lab, Tutoring Music 410-704-2841 Provides tutoring for students enrolled in under- musicianship and theory literature, music graduate work to students with matched are Tutors courses. topics. pre-determined select, on individually paper. their of copies printed In addition its via writers to to feedback provides Center Writing face-to-face appointments, the grammar-specific as well as Center Writing Online exercises Writing the on through found be can its services Both Online Program. Writing Support www.towson.edu/writingcenter. at website Center Natural Sciences Lab, Sciences Natural

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studio where students have access to standard and College Dance Festival each year. Student Perfor- featuring our students in a range of artistic roles course-based software applications; black and mance opportunities are supported by repertory from performers to designers and technicians. white, color, and large-format printing; collab- and company courses each term, culminating in Student-produced work includes undergraduate orative workstations; consultations with SCS staff; a formal production at Stephens Hall Theatre. performances of contemporary plays as well as rehearsal space for presentations; studio space Our two Dance Student organizations, Sigma Rho original experimental works created by students in for audio/video production and short-term loans Delta and National Dance Honors Society Dance our M.F.A. program. of digital cameras and camcorders. Additionally, Arts (NHSDA) Collegiate Program, support lead- SCS operates a computer lab in Room 406 of the ership training and community service opportuni- ART GALLERIES Psychology Building. These facilities and resources ties. Guest artists are regularly visiting our courses Asian Arts & Culture Center are available to all students regardless of major. and impact our curriculum with several residencies Current SCS hours of operation and additional each year. Center for the Arts 2038 information are available at www.towson.edu/scs. 410-704-2807 Electronic Media & Film www.towson.edu/asianarts If the best solution to a problem involves training, The Department of Electronic Media & Film SCS may refer students to OTS Training. For The Asian Arts & Culture Center at Towson Univer- (EMF) sponsors a film series each fall. The films students whose needs exceed the workshop solu- sity is a multifaceted organization whose mission is are screened on Mondays at 7:30 p.m. in Van tion, individual consulting is available. to promote, preserve and enhance respect for and Bokkelen Hall Auditorium. EMF also co-hosts understanding of the cultures of Asia. It serves The Towson University Residential Network, the TU Veterans Film Series (in October) and the university and the community as a museum, or ResNet, is managed by the Office of Tech- the student-run Halfway There Film Festival (in an informational resource, and a performing arts nology Services (OTS) and supported by SCS. December). During the spring term, EMF spon- center. To make art and culture an integral part of ResNet service and support are only available to sors the Bridges to the World International Film every student’s education, the Asian Arts & Culture students living in university-managed residence Festival, an anime series, Women and Minorities Center’s vigorous programming includes art exhi- halls. Students connecting to the Residential in the Media (WAMM) Fest, and a Media Arts bitions, concerts, lectures, films, workshops and Network (ResNet) must comply with the ResNet Festival showcasing student work. Alumni screen- demonstrations that are available to students and Acceptable Use Policy (http://wwwnew.towson. ings are scheduled throughout the year. EMF has the public throughout the year. The Asian Arts edu/adminfinance/ots/gettingconnected/cleanac- a number of student groups, including student run Gallery exhibits are used by many faculty members cess/resnetpolicy.pdf). We encourage incoming À>`ˆœÊ­8/-,®Ê>˜`Ê/6Ê­7 ®ÊÃÌ>̈œ˜Ã° as part of their teaching programs. To students of students to familiarize themselves with the policy Mass Communication & Communication Asian art history, philosophy, history and language, before coming to campus. Note that campus a visit to the gallery provides an opportunity to gain network equipment and wiring may not be modi- Studies direct contact with art objects and a deeper under- fied, tampered with or extended for the purposes Classes are taught in both the Media Center and standing of the culture they are studying. For those of redistributing ResNet access wirelessly or Van Bokkelen Hall in technology-smart class- taking studio art courses, the gallery is a place to wired; and personally owned network devices (e.g. rooms and several department-only computer explore different techniques and develop aesthetic wireless access points, switches, routers, etc.) are labs. Our computer labs feature the Microsoft sensibilities. Local schools, libraries and service prohibited. Wireless functionality of equipment Office and Adobe suites along with other soft- organizations may borrow selected items from the such as game consoles, printers and entertainment ware like SoundSlides for digital publishing, and collections for their educational programs. devices should be disabled; these devices should be SPSS (PASW) for statistical research. Students are configured for wired network access. encouraged to participate in department-run Study Center for the Arts Gallery 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T Abroad programs in Russia, China and the United Faculty and staff support is handled by the OTS Holtzman M.F.A. Gallery Kingdom. The department offers many workshops Help Center, Cook Library 29. The OTS Help Towson Commons Gallery and seminars and supports professional seminars Center can be reached at 410-704-5151 or sponsored by our student chapters of the Society The galleries present a variety of exhibitions to i«Vi˜ÌiÀJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ° of Professional Journalists, American Advertising the Towson community and metropolitan region, including student and faculty exhibitions as well as ARTS, MEDIA, AND Federation, and the Public Relations Society of national and international exhibitions. The Center COMMUNICATION America. The Towson Forensics and Speech programs continue a long tradition of nationally for the Arts Gallery emphasizes contemporary art Towson University, a center for fine, performing, competitive teams in policy debate. The depart- by regional, national and international artists; the media, and communication arts in the Baltimore ment’s honors society, Lambda Pi Eta, participates Holtzman M.F.A. Gallery focuses on thesis exhi- area, offers a host of programs, many free of in many civic events while officers often participate bitions and exhibitions that pertain to the M.F.A. charge and others which offer discounts. Towson in programming at the conferences of the Mary- program; the Towson Commons Gallery hosts is home to an array of live theater, concerts, films, land Communication Association and the Eastern student and faculty exhibitions. lectures, debates, dance, and exhibits. Communication Association. Lieberman Collection, Honors College Art + Design, Art History, Art Education Music Stephens Hall, Lieberman Room The Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art The Department of Music’s vocal and instrumental Education provides a rich experience in the fine The Lieberman Collection of oil paintings, sculp- ensembles – including University Chorale, Chamber arts for students and for the larger Towson area tures, ink drawings, lithographs, photographs and Singers, Vocal Jazz Ensemble, Choral Society, community. The department hosts lectures by art books was donated to Towson University by Orchestra, Symphonic Band, Percussion Ensemble, prominent artists, critics, art historians, and cura- Dr. and Mrs. Sidney Lieberman in memory of their Guitar Ensemble, Jazz Ensembles (large and small), tors in addition to annual exhibitions showcasing sons. The collection is on display in the Honors Popular Music Ensemble, Improvisation Ensemble, the work of undergraduate and graduate students College, located in Stephens Hall. Chamber Ensembles, Early Music Ensemble, and in the fine arts. Student organizations in the depart- World Music Ensemble – present more than 50 ment arrange for trips to museums, outreach INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION concerts each year in the Harold J. Kaplan Concert opportunities, and community service learning. Specific information about any of the international Hall and Recital Hall at Towson’s Center for the programs and services is available by contacting Arts. Dance the offices listed below. The TU Department of Dance supports the choreo- Theatre graphic training of the B.F.A. major in a “Cycle of Asian Arts & Culture Center Each year, the Department of Theatre Arts presents Support”: encouraging young choreographers to Location: Center for the Arts a full season of performances in our main stage and present their work on a yearly basis to the concerts Contact: Suewhei Shieh, Director three studio theatres. Audiences may enjoy produc- Inertia and Dance Majors Performance Project. Phone: 410-704-2807 tions of plays from a range of periods, directed These student works are mentored and selected “>ˆ\ÊÃà ˆi J̜Üܘ°i`Õ by our faculty and area professional artists, and to represent Towson University at the American www.towson.edu/asianarts 37 Cook Library’s online catalog resources are accessible to TU students any time, and electronic anywhere through the web library’s page: http:// The cooklibrary.towson.edu/. library’s collection contains more than 600,000 books, 200,000 including plus electronic books. have access Students to more also than 220 bases electronic and data- approximately 40,000 electronic and print journals. The Special Collections give students University an opportunity Archives to and experience history at their fingertips through collections of rare books and historical Towson University documents and photographs. In addi- tion, Towson students can from books request may They collections. library utilize other area Affiliated and Maryland of System University the Institutions (USMAI) libraries, and access they to have many private college libraries in the Baltimore area. and Materials needed university for academic research may around the world via interlibrary loan as well. be obtained from LIBRARY Library Cook S. Albert Services Circulation 410-704-2456 Services Instruction and Reference 410-704-2462 http://cooklibrary.towson.edu Centrally located on Cook campus, Library supports the student scholarship Albert providing a wide array of by resources, services and S. learning opportunities. Cook Library serves as an information hub with more than 250 computer workstations available to connect users to library catalogs, databases, electronic books, online journals, electronic and the Internet. The library has two electronic class- rooms and a multimedia lab with video editing and videos films, CDs, 9,000 nearly and software and printers, networked Internet, Wireless DVDs. photocopy machines are located throughout the building as well. Students have access to group study and individual quiet study space across the library: Nine group study cubicles are available on while the room third 200C floor, is dedicated In addition, to the quiet library study. provides a leisure reading collection on the third floor and hosts events throughout the year, such as book discussions and noontime jazz in conveniently located is concerts also Starbucks™ lobby. in the the library lobby. Individualized research and reference help available to students are in person and virtually via tele- and email messaging, instant messaging, text phone. Reference librarians also teach students how to find, obtain, use and analyze and classes print scheduled through information and digital research consultations by appointment.

English Language Center Language English ES331 Location: Director Mermell, Lynda Contact: 410-704-2090 Fax: 410-704-2552, Phone: “>ˆ\ʓi`Ü>À`ÃJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/elc (ESOL) Languages 218E Other of Hall Speakers for English Linthicum Department, English Location: Director Mott-Smith, Jennifer Contact: 410-704-3999 Fax: 410-704-2110, Phone: “>ˆ\ʍ“œÌÌÓˆÌ J̜Üܘ°i`Õ Services Writing ESOL Floor Second Building, Administration Location: Director Ph.D., Pippen, Carol Contact: 410-704-5016 Phone: “>ˆ\ÊV«ˆ««i˜J̜Üܘ°i`Õ Contracts International Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Director Prince, Arlene Contact: 410-704-2237 Phone: “>ˆ\Ê>«Àˆ˜ViJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ Program Exchange Student International Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Office Abroad Study Contact: 410-704-4703 Fax: 410-704-2451, Phone: “>ˆ\ÊÃÌÕ`Þ>LÀœ>`J̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/studentexch Office Scholar and Student International Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Director Gibbs, Gail Contact: 410-704-6040 Fax: 410-704-2421, Phone: “>ˆ\ʈÃÜJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/isso Program Studies International 118G Hall Linthicum Location: Director McCartney, Alison Contact: 410-704-2960 Fax: 410-704-5284, Phone: “>ˆ\ʈ˜ÃÌJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/polsci/internationalstudies Admissions Undergraduate International Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Director Haas, Jeffrey Contact: 410-704-6070 Fax: 410-704-6069, Phone: “>ˆ\ʈ˜Ì>`“J̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/intladm Office Abroad Study Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Director Pisano, Rebecca Contact: Office Abroad Study 410-704-4703 Fax: 410-704-2451, Phone: “>ˆ\ÊÃÌÕ`Þ>LÀœ>`J̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/studyabroad Summer in Maryland Program (for international students) Floor 4th Building, Psychology Location: Coordinator Prince, Arlene Contact: 410-704-4646 Fax: 410-704-2239, Phone: “>ˆ\Ê>«Àˆ˜ViJ̜Üܘ°i`Õ www.towson.edu/sim

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Towson Run Apartments Housing and These one-, two-, and four-bedroom apartments Expenses Residence Life for upper-level undergraduate students are fully Expenses are estimates at the time of printing furnished. In addition to double bedrooms, each this catalog and are subject to revision. NOTE: apartment has a full kitchen and living/dining OFFICE Notwithstanding any other provision of this or room. Approximately 420 students are housed at any other university publication, the university West Village Commons 309, 410-704-2516 Towson Run. Nine-month housing is available. reserves the right to make changes in tuition, Jerry Dieringer, Assistant Vice President For students electing this option, the apartments fees, housing and boarding costs, and other www.towson.edu/housing are open during term breaks. charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the University HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Barton and Douglass Houses These two residence halls house 650 students and System of Maryland Board of Regents. Housing and Residence Life provides living facili- are located in West Village. Each building contains ties for full-time degree candidates and promotes premium double-occupancy rooms with private APPLICATION AND educational programs and activities that support bathrooms and many lounge spaces. Douglass ENROLLMENT FEES the university’s academic mission. The Housing and House is designated as the Honors College resi- Each applicant must pay a nonrefundable appli- Residence Life staff and the University Residence dence hall. cation fee of $45 for fall 2013 for domestic Government strive to maintain an environment students and $30 for international students. No that encourages academic excellence, community Paca and Tubman Houses application will be processed without this fee or responsibility and individual development. 410-704-7484 a valid waiver. www.pacatubman.com Towson University offers on-campus housing for Once students are admitted for fall 2013, a approximately 4,900 students. The two five-story buildings, built in 2008, that nonrefundable enrollment fee of $300 for UÊ ,iÈ`i˜ÌÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃʓÕÃÌÊÈ}˜Ê>ÊVœ˜ÌÀ>VÌÊvœÀÊ comprise the facility house a combined 668 beds domestic students and $325 for international university housing, renewable at the option and contain all double-occupancy rooms with a students must be forwarded to the Office of of the university, and must carry a minimum private bathroom. As the buildings are co-managed Admissions to reserve a place in the class. of 12 units. Priority is given to undergraduate by Capstone Properties and the Towson Univer- students. sity Department of Housing and Residence Life, TUITION UÊ œÕȘ}Êv>VˆˆÌˆiÃÊ>ÀiÊ>Û>ˆ>LiÊ̜ÊÃÌÕ`i˜ÌÃÊ leasing/assignments and facilities will be managed The University System of Maryland Tuition only when classes are in session. Some special by Capstone, while Residence Life functions such Policy, approved by the Board of Regents interest programs are open year-round. as staffing and programming will be managed on June 11, 1993, established non-resident UÊ / iÊœÕȘ}Ê>˜`Ê,iÈ`i˜ViʈviÊÃÌ>vvʜvviÀÃÊ by TU Housing and Residence Life staff. Resi- tuition at the calculated actual educational assistance and programs for resident students. dence hall staff members will live in each building cost at each institution within the system and UÊ
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Ê>V>`i“ˆVÊ`i«>À̓i˜Ìà Glen Complex a telephone jack, cable TV, and computer connec- UÊ"vwViʜvÊÌ iÊ ÕÀÃ>À Connected to the rest of the campus by a bridge tion. The building is air-conditioned and has UÊ ˜}ˆÃ Ê>˜}Õ>}iÊ i˜ÌiÀ that crosses over the Glen, this complex includes a laundry room on the first floor. All inquiries UʘÌiÀ˜>̈œ˜>Ê-ÌÕ`i˜ÌÊ>˜`Ê-V œ>ÀÊ"vwVi four high-rise buildings housing about 425 students should be directed to Millennium Hall. UÊ"vwViʜvÊÌ iÊ,i}ˆÃÌÀ>À each. All student accommodations are suites, with two rooms sharing a bath. There is a lounge area on each floor and a centrally located dining hall in the complex. Prettyman and Scarborough Halls These low-rise residence halls enclose a garden courtyard and house approximately 160 students each. Residence Tower This 13-story, high-rise residence hall accommo- dates approximately 500 students in double and single rooms. There is a lounge area, study room and kitchen on each floor, and a recreation room and laundry facility on the lower level of the building. The Residence Tower accommodates students requesting the Global Village. Both nine- and 12-month housing options are available for international students. 39 Ê ÃÊ re re on. - , 2 Surcharge Fee Surcharge $40/unit $40/unit

PUS RATE Technology Fee Technology Overload $84/term $84/term $7/unit $7/unit $7/unit $7/unit 25 miles or more from campus, undergraduate undergraduate campus, from more or miles 25 Auxiliary $42-per-unit a assessed are classes Fee, Technology $7-per-unit a and Fee Services the and Fee Athletics the from excluded are and Fee. Association Government Student undergraduate campus, from more or miles 25 Auxiliary $498-per-term a assessed are classes Technology $84-per-term an and Fee Services Fee Athletics the from excluded are and Fee, Fee. Association Government Student the and are campus from more or miles 25 tions Fee Services Auxiliary $42-per-unit a assessed are and Fee, Technology $7-per-unit a and Student the and Fee Athletics the from excluded Fee. Association Government UÊ œÀÊ£ÓʜÀʓœÀiÊ՘ˆÌÃÊÌ>Ži˜Ê>ÌÊÃ>ÌiˆÌiʏœV>̈œ˜Ã UÊ À>`Õ>Ìi‡iÛiÊV>ÃÃiÃÊÌ>Ži˜Ê>ÌÊÃ>ÌiˆÌiʏœV> from the TU campus. Regular tuition rates apply. rates tuition Regular campus. TU the from do that classes for assessed are fees Regular Note: reducti rate location satellite the for qualify not UÊ œÀÊ££ÊœÀÊviÜiÀÊ՘ˆÌÃÊÌ>Ži˜Ê>ÌÊÃ>ÌiˆÌiʏœV>̈œ˜ OTHER FEES AND EXPENSES APPLIED INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AIT COURSES) AIT rates differ from rates. For university details see the program/master/ait-ms/index.asp. AIT website, http://grad.towson.edu/ Student Classification Fee Classification Student one assessed is $200 of Fee Classification Student A completed have who candidates to degree all time 60 or insti- more educational units. another at This earned units includes academic all transferred tution. The revenues from this fee are collected centrally and utilized to enhance resources avail- facilities. and equipment instructional for able SATELLITE CAM STRUCTURE from More or Miles 25 Locations Satellite University Towson Towson University offers Services Fees, and excludes the Fee Athletics and reduced Auxiliary the Student mo or miles 25 Government locations satellite at Association taken classes Fee, for ystem of Maryland Board of Regents. of Board Maryland of ystem reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees tuition, in changes make to right the reserves s rt rt the the Student Gov’t Gov’t Student Fee Assoc $40/term $40/term $3/unit $3/unit $3/unit $3/unit ntered ntered Subject to Change to Subject Services Fees Services $729/term $729/term $61/unit $61/unit $61/unit $61/unit Athletics Fee Athletics Auxiliary $403/term $403/term $34/unit $34/unit $34/unit $34/unit 1 r any other university publication, the university university the publication, university other any r ed necessary by the university and the University S University the and university the by necessary ed ions. all units over 15 per term. per 15 over units all MANDATORY UNIVERSITY FEES Fee Athletics learning infrastructure learning that infrastructure recognizes how tech- nology is changing the methods student for delivering information, and disseminating organizing services and the administering enter- educational taking students 12 prise. Undergraduate or more Fee. Technology term per $84 an assessed are units less than 12 taking units, students Undergraduate a per $7 assessed are students, graduate as well as per $84 of maximum a to up Fee, Technology unit term. Fee Surcharge Overload unit per assessed is Fee Surcharge Overload $40 A term. per 15 over units all for Fees Lab/Class Departmental courses may assess a lab/class fee that is used to purchase essential for equipment the supplies course. These fees and range from $10 to $100 and are to specifically allocated the A course’s charged. are they by which department at description course its in noted is fee lab/class catalog. this of back Student Government Association Fee Association Government Student A $40 per term Student tion Fee is to assessed undergraduate Government all full-time Associa- taking students 12 or more units. Undergraduate less taking than 12 students $3 units are assessed per unit for the Association Student Government for unit per $3 assessed are students Graduate Fee. Fee. Association Government Student the ce Fee Technology student- a create to goal university’s the is It The Athletics Fee supports 20 intercollegiate sport intercollegiate 20 supports Fee Athletics The at I the competing NCAA Towson Division level. Associa- Athletic Colonial the to belongs Athletics Colle- Eastern the with affiliated is and (CAA) tion are students All (ECAC). Conference Athletic giate events. sporting TU all to free admitted Fees Services Auxiliary The Auxiliary Services provided Fees support a functions variety of operational and services suppo student for funds include fees The university. the by OneCard Care, Child University including services The and fees support. also SGA support financial the building and of requirements operational the Commons. Village West and Union University $2,915/term $8,754/term $253/unit $733/unit $365/unit $751/unit Fall 2016 $4,575/ term $392/ unit $527/ unit $913/ unit $873/ unit $10,414/ term Fall 2015 $4,436/ term $381/ unit $507/ unit In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State In-State Out-of-State $893/ unit $861/ unit $10,275/ term Fall 2014 $4,301/ term $369/ unit $488/ unit $874/ unit $849/ unit $10,140/ term Projected (Subject to Change) to (Subject Projected Projected (Subject to Change) to (Subject Projected Proposed Proposed Fall 2013 $4,171/ term $358/ unit $470/ unit $856/ unit $838/ unit Proposed Proposed 2013 Fall 2014 Fall 2015 Fall 2016 Fall $10,010/ term MARYLAND RESIDENTS MARYLAND

NON-MARYLAND RESIDENTS NON-MARYLAND

RegistrationStatus Residence Tuition Undergraduate Full-time Undergraduate units more or 12 units more or 12 Undergraduate Part-time Undergraduate units 12 than Fewer units 12 than Fewer Graduate (Fewer (Fewer Refer to Appendix C for tuition residency qualificat residency tuition for C Appendix to Refer An Overload Surcharge Fee is assessed per unit for for unit per assessed is Fee Surcharge Overload An TUITION ANDo this FEES of PERprovision Rates— other 2013 TERM—Proposedany Fall Notwithstanding NOTE: and other charges at any time such changes are deem are changes such time any at charges other and 1 2 Graduate (Fewer 12 than units) and Tuition Mandatory Fees Univ. Part-Time Undergrad- uate 12 than units) and Tuition Mandatory Fees Univ. (12 units or or units (12 greater) and Tuition Mandatory Fees Univ. Tuition and and Tuition Mandatory Fees Univ. Term) (Per Full-Time Under- graduate

Tuition and and Tuition Univ. Mandatory Term) (Per Fees Full-Time Undergraduate or units (12 greater) and Tuition Univ. Mandatory Fees Part-Time Undergraduate 12 than (Fewer units) and Tuition Univ. Mandatory Fees Graduate 12 than (Fewer units) and Tuition Univ. Mandatory Fees

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TOWSON UNIVERSITY UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG 2013-2014 40 EXPENSES

HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY lines. Failure to pay all room and meal plan charges PARKING FEES MANDATORY FOR INTERNATIONAL may result in forfeiture of residence hall space. All students are required to register their vehicles STUDENTS Note: Students living in Millennium Hall, Paca with the university in order to obtain a virtual House or Tubman House have a separate applica- All international students on F, J or any other parking permit. Parking permits are required 6 tion, deposit and payment process with Capstone non-employment-related visa status are required a.m.–8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and 6 a.m.–3 p.m. Management. to have health insurance that meets the univer- on Friday. Spaces will be available for those with a sity’s minimum standards. These students are Depending upon the room and meal plan selected, valid parking permit. However, during peak times automatically enrolled in the university-sponsored students living on campus pay approximately in the day, spaces may only be available in Overflow health insurance plan. The insurance charge will $5,200 per term for room and meal plan. For those areas, which are located in designated areas at the be reflected on your financial account. Although students who enter university housing after the Towson Center and the West Village Garage. Resi- this insurance is mandatory, students with their beginning of a term, the charge will be prorated for dent freshmen (less than 30 earned units) are only own insurance who want an exemption (waiver) the remainder of the term. (For exact rates, contact eligible to purchase a West Village Resident parking from the school plan must submit an online waiver Housing and Residence Life, or visit www.towson. permit. Resident commuters and non-degree application as soon as they arrive at Towson, which edu/housing for more information.) students are only eligible to purchase an Overflow verifies that their insurance coverage meets the permit. Further information about parking poli- university’s minimum standards. Applications for Choosing a Meal Plan cies is available on the Parking and Transportation a waiver must be completed online by the waiver Students can choose from a variety of flexible website. deadline of the student’s first term at Towson and dining plans. Resident students can choose from Virtual parking permits must be purchased online each fall term thereafter. Waiver deadlines are one of our “Flex” weekly plans, offering anywhere at www.towson.edu/parking. Campus maps and September 15 for fall term, February 15 for spring from 10 to 19 meals per week. A meal week other parking-related information are also avail- term and June 15 for summer term. For informa- consists of 19 meal periods: three meals served able at this website. As the parking permits are now tion about school-sponsored insurance, Towson’s Monday through Friday, and brunch and dinner virtual, there is no hangtag to be mailed or picked mandatory insurance policy for international served on Saturday and Sunday. Most resident up. Virtual parking permits are linked to the vehicle students, or the waiver process, visit our website at students select the 14-meal-per-week plan, as it registered to each customer’s parking account, so www.towson.edu/dowellhealthcenter and click on provides enough meals to eat at least two times per please be certain to enter your license plate infor- International Students. For assistance with insur- day for seven days a week. Dining plans also come mation correctly when ordering your permit online. ance enrollment or the waiver process, schedule an with dining points which can be used for a-la- You may only register a vehicle that is registered appointment with our Insurance Coordinator. This cart purchases at all on-campus dining locations. to you or a family member at the same address. can be done online through the secure patient web There are over a dozen dining venues on campus You may not register another student’s or Faculty/ portal (http://mydowellhealth.towson.edu). including all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities, a-la- Staff member’s vehicle. Student parking permits for carte locations such as Chick-fil-a, and conve- the 2013-2014 academic year go on sale in May HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR nience stores. Menu options range from traditional 2013 and will be available throughout the year. For U.S. CITIZENS favorites to vegetarian, kosher and halal cuisine. permit fees, questions, or additional information Students living at Millennium, Paca, Tubman, Towson sponsors a voluntary health insurance about the Virtual Permit System, visit www.towson. Barton, Douglass, Towson Run Apartments, or in plan designed especially for our students. This plan edu/parking. nearby apartments, as well as commuter students, meets all requirements of the Affordable Care Act

are not required to have a dining plan. However, 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T at a very reasonable price, for students who are not PDS/STUDENT TEACHING/CLINICAL these students may choose to purchase any of our covered by their parents’ plan or another plan. All PRACTICUM FEES dining plans, including one of the very popular students on intercollegiate athletic teams, as well Block Meal Plans. Please visit www.towson.edu/ Students enrolled in PDS internship, student as health professions students (nursing, occupa- teaching or a clinical practicum are charged a fee dining for more information. tional therapy and physician assistant programs), ranging from $25 to $700 per experience. Students are required to have health insurance. However, we Millennium Hall, and Paca and Tubman Houses must confer with their department chair or with the strongly recommend that all students have health These student housing facilities are privately director of the CPP office in the College of Educa- insurance to avoid the expense of large, unex- operated and rents are not included as part of tion to determine the exact fee. These courses are pected medical bills. The school-sponsored plan the university’s term billing statement. Rents for designated PRC, STT and CIN. is an excellent value that should be considered by Millennium Hall, Paca House and Tubman House any student needing insurance. It provides primary are to be paid to Capstone Management. PRIVATE MUSIC LESSON FEES care services through the university’s Dowell Students enrolled in private music lessons are Health Center, as well as coverage for prescrip- NURSING EDUCATION FEES charged a fee of $100 or $260 per unit, depending tion medications, hospitalization, emergency care, upon the music degree requirements and course diagnostic tests, and referrals to a large network Testing Fee registration. of participating specialists. Billing statements will Students accepted to and enrolled in the Nursing not reflect the cost of the insurance. Enrollment is major are charged a fee of $129.75 per term to STUDY ABROAD FEES handled directly through the insurance company cover the costs of Educational Testing Examina- A fee of $300 for the fall and spring terms, $150 for and can be done online (see the Student Health tions, which are administered at the end of each short-term programs is assessed for study abroad. Insurance link on the Dowell Health Center term. The fees will be attached to clinical courses website). Undergraduates must be taking at least 9 at the junior level and clinical courses at the senior TEXTBOOKS units to be eligible for this plan. Should a student level. If a clinical course is repeated, the student withdraw from the university after 31 days or more will be charged an additional $129.75. Students are expected to obtain the required Course of active class attendance, coverage will remain Materials for their courses. The average cost for intact for the policy year. Any questions regarding Simulation Learning Fee Course Materials ranges from $400 to $600 per coverage should be directed to the Dowell Health Students accepted to and enrolled in the Nursing term. Books and other supplies may be purchased Center, 410-704-3703. See Health Insurance under major are charged a one-time fee of $120 to cover or rented at the University Store, located in the Health Services, Student Life and Campus Services the costs of the Simulation Learning System, which University Union, first floor. Course Materials may or visit the Health Center website, www.towson. includes course materials required throughout the also be purchased online by visiting http://store. edu/dowellhealthcenter. program. towson.edu Fees are non-refundable after the change of HOUSING AND DINING FEES BURSAR FEES schedule period. Please note the Testing Fee and A $100 late fee is assessed to any student who does Students interested in living in university housing Simulation Learning Fee do not apply to the not pay in full or establish a payment plan with the must make a $350 non-refundable housing deposit RN-to-BS completion students. university by the bill payment deadline found on by the established procedures and meet all dead- 41 f - s e g ’s ’s n ts ts al al he he all all of of nd nd to to ec- do do on fee fee on hat hat shall shall udents udents tuition only tuition . All payments are . All payments section of this catalog. this of section Academic Regulations Academic Period, 100 percent of tuition and fees shall be be shall fees and tuition of percent 100 Period, student. the to refunded calendar 22nd the through period Schedule of of percent 50 term, the of day be refunded to the student who fully withdraws withdraws fully who student the to refunded be university. the from the Change of Schedule period in order to receive in to order receive period of Schedule the Change Students and fees. of tuition refund a 100 percent must withdraw online through Self Services Online Service. Towson to login online, To withdraw and click on Self Service; Student Center; Enroll/ Drop. Notification to withdrawal. the proper a constitute instructor does not withdrawal, regarding For information additional the see REFUND POLICIES Univer- Towson attend to not chooses a If student by the end o classes all drop must their they sity, – Policy Refund Withdrawal Term Fall/Spring Full If a student chooses to the fully period, withdraw from Schedule of the Change the after university last date on which they withdraw online from a of the the percentage All class refund. determines are refund percentages based on the official start is as refunds of the for The term. effecting timing follows: Schedule of Change the of end the 1. Through Change the of end the after day first the 2. From fication that an that is has eBill been issued communi- fication to cated via TU their each student email. campus does to balance Failure the satisfy eBill statement not discharge the financial obligation, including any late payment If assessments. a student does at not an least one receive eBill week notification prior to their due payment date, they should call the Bursar’s Office at 410-704-2100 or 1-888- 5BURSAR. they if Students even are date due responsible the for by fees and paying tuition their t notification. by eBill an reeive not supported is which policy, t is University’s Maryland, of Towson state the of auditors legislative previous balances must be paid prior to registratio to prior paid be must balances previous term prior academic for the following charge mor outstanding or oldest the current to satisfy to used payment a of portion any applying collecti late a Maryland, of state the coll a of and Unit tion university the by imposed be will $25 of processed. being refunds or released being PLEASE NOTE: The will university retroactively identified. are errors coding when bill recent charges. Should the account Collec of the Should account any Central student charges. recent the to sent be and delinquent become outstandin the of percent 20 exceed to not fee tion diploma or transcripts to prior days working 5 to 3 balance will be charged to the student by the Centr the by student the to charged be will balance In accor- of of Maryland. Unit the state Collection Chapter 01, Subtitle 17, Title COMAR with dance 01 05, 02, Collection the Section through Central Unit of debt may the to of report state Maryland a credit bureau and Maryland begin St intercepting agencies. to indebted state the tax income of refunds and individuals universities colleges, state a transcript as well as registration, Future Office. if not will be a honored Paymen student requests, diploma university. period the to waiting obligation a to financial a has subjected be will check by made with outstanding balances should contact the Bursar the contact should balances outstanding with

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3. Beginning with the 23rd calendar day of the card account and will be reflected on the credit card term, no refund shall be issued. monthly statement. Credit card payments made for Financial Aid term charges will be refunded after the term’s Change OFFICE Withdrawal Refund Policy – First Seven-Week of Schedule period. However, students may ask for a Enrollment Services 339, 410-704-4236 Session of Fall/Spring Term credit card refund prior to this period by contacting Fax: 410-704-2584 Notification to the instructor does not constitute the Bursar’s Office. Credit card owners are respon- www.towson.edu/finaid a proper withdrawal. The last date on which sible for paying any and all interest charges accrued on a student withdraws online from a class deter- the credit card. All questions regarding tuition and fees Towson University offers scholarships, grants, mines the percentage of the refund. All refund should be referred to the Bursar’s Office, Enrollment loans, and work-study programs. These percentages are based on the official start of the Services Center, 410-704-2100 or 1-888-5BURSAR. programs are funded by the U.S. Department of session. Students are considered full-time when Education, the state of Maryland and Towson carrying 12 units or greater; therefore, refunds Fees University. Financial aid may be non-need apply only to unit loads under 12. The timing for The following fees are non-refundable, regardless based or need- based. Eligibility for non-need effecting refunds is as follows: of when a withdrawal takes place: based aid, such as scholarships, is based on academic or other achievements. Need based 1. Through the ninth calendar day of the session, 1. Late Payment Fee aid helps students to pay the difference between 100 percent of tuition and fees shall be 2. Room Deposit Fee the cost of education and the amount that refunded to the student. 3. Application Fee they (and their parents, if they are dependent 2. From the tenth calendar day of the session 4. Enrollment Contract Fee students) can contribute. through the 22nd calendar day, a 50 percent 5. Closed Contract Fee refund of tuition only shall be refunded to 6. Nursing Deposit Fee Financial need is determined by the following the student who fully withdraws from the 7. Study Abroad Fee formula: university. 3. Beginning with the 23rd calendar day of the In addition to the above fees, the following fees are Cost of Education session, no refund shall be issued. non-refundable after the official start of classes for − Expected Family Contribution (EFC) the term: − Outside Resources (scholarships, etc.) Withdrawal Refund Policy – Second 1. Housing Charge = Financial Need Seven-Week Session of Fall/Spring Term 2. Applied Fees (Private Instruction, Student Notification to the instructor does not constitute Teaching, Clinical Practicum, etc.) Many aid programs require students to a proper withdrawal. The last date on which 3. Parking Permit Fee complete the Free Application for Federal a student withdraws online from a class deter- In addition to the above fees, the following fees Student Aid (FAFSA). The U.S. Department mines the percentage of the refund. All refund of Education calculates your EFC from your percentages are based on the official start of the are non-refundable after the official Change of Schedule period for the term: FAFSA data, using a formula that considers session. Students are considered full-time when factors such as income, certain assets, family carrying 12 units or greater; therefore, refunds 1. Athletics Fee size, and number of family members in college. apply only to unit loads under 12. The timing for 2. Auxiliary Services Fees The cost of education includes direct University effecting refunds is as follows: 3. Student Government Association Fee

costs such as tuition, fees and 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 on-campus 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G room R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T 4. Technology Fee 1. Through the end of the Change of Schedule and board charges as well as indirect costs such period for the second seven-week session, 100 5. Overload Surcharge Fee as transportation and personal expenses and percent of tuition and fees shall be refunded to 6. Course-based Fees off-campus room and board charges. the student. 7. Student Classification Fee 1 2. Beginning with the first day after the end of the Estimated Costs For Undergraduate Students The following fee is prorated after the official Change of Schedule period, no refund shall be Change of Schedule period: issued. Housing Type On or Off-Campus With Parents 1. Meal Plan Tuition Type In-State Out-of-State In-State Withdrawal Refund Policy – Summer Term Tuition/Fees 2 $8,324 $20,002 2 $8,324 2 The Summer Trimester consists of four sessions, each with its own unique refund policy. The refund Room/Board 3 $10,662 $10,662 $1,500 policies for all four sessions can be found at www. Books $1,080 $1,080 $1,080 towson.edu/bursar. As with all other terms, in the summer notification to the instructor does not Transportation $1,600 $1,600 $1,800 constitute a proper withdrawal, and the last date Personal $1,500 $1,500 $1,250 on which a student withdraws online from a class determines the percentage of their refund. 1Figures shown are for full-time enrollment for an academic year and are subject to revision. Students NOTE: Based on documentation of extraordinary receive a bill each term for tuition/fees, and room and circumstances, including medical, exceptions may board charges (if the student lives on campus). All be made to these refund policies. Requests for other costs shown above (including books) are esti- refunds for extraordinary circumstances should be mates of out of pocket costs. submitted immediately; however, no requests will 2Students may incur additional academic fees, be considered 30 days beyond the term or session in depending on courses taken. Please refer to the “Expenses” section of this catalog. question . Undergraduate students should contact 3 the director of the Bursar’s Office, Enrollment The estimated “On or Off Campus” Room/Board costs are based on a standard on-campus multiple Services Center 315, Towson, MD 21252-0001. occupancy room and a 14 meal + points dining plan. Graduate students should contact the coordinator of graduate admissions and records, 7800 York APPLICATION PROCESS AND Road, Room 218, Towson, MD 21252-0001. DEADLINES Any unpaid charges on a student’s financial account 1) Admissions Office Merit Scholarships with the university or another state agency will be The TU Admissions Office offers a limited subtracted from the refund due prior to processing number of merit-based scholarships to full- the refund request. For payments made by credit time incoming freshman and transfer students. card, refunds will be credited to the original credit 43 all all - www.towson.edu/aidguide. PUS-BASED FINANCIAL AID off-campus to with parents) with to off-campus tion data tion part-time) to full-time requests. requests. 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Institutional Grant UÊ œÀÊVÕÀÀi˜Ìʈ˜ÌiÀiÃÌÊÀ>ÌiÃ]ÊۈÈÌÊÜÜÜ°ÃÌÕ`i˜Ì - UÊ "À« >˜]ʜÀÊvœÃÌiÀÊV>Ài]ʜÀÊ>ÊÜ>À`ʜvÊÌ iÊVœÕÀÌ]ʜÀÊ Towson University may offer the Institutional loans.gov having been in foster care, or a ward of the court Grant to full-time first-time bachelor’s degree at any time when the individual was 13-years-old Direct Subsidized Loans candidates with high financial need. or older, or was immediately prior to attaining Subsidized loans require financial need. No the age of majority, an emancipated minor or in Federal Perkins Loan interest charges accrue or payments are required legal guardianship as determined by a court Towson University may offer Perkins Loans to during the enrollment deferment periods. Enroll- UÊ >ÀÀˆi`Ê>ÌÊÌ iÊ̈“iʜvÊ>««ˆV>̈œ˜ÊvœÀÊ>ˆ` students with exceptional financial need. 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When grace Federal Direct PLUS Loan for Parents the borrower leaves school or drops below enroll- periods end, students must start repaying their Parents of dependent students can apply for PLUS ment for at least 6 units. Payments depend on the loans and all interest that accrues during the loans. Applicants do not have to demonstrate any total amount borrowed, but will never be less than grace and repayment periods. financial need but must submit a FAFSA, and must $40 per month, plus interest. pass the U.S. Department of Education’s credit Direct Unsubsidized Loans Federal Work Study check process. The maximum loan amount is the These loans do not require students to demon- student’s total annual cost of education budget This need-based federal aid program allows strate any financial need. Students are responsible minus all other aid received. eligible students to work and earn money for for all interest costs, and interest accrues during educational expenses. Because the earned funds enrollment, and throughout the grace period and Interest begins to accrue at the time of disbursement. are paid to students though bi-weekly paychecks, repayment. Students can defer payments during The interest rate for new PLUS loans is currently at these funds cannot be applied toward tuition and enrollment periods by choosing to capitalize their fixed 7.90 percent. All borrowers pay a loan origi- fees or other charges that are due at the beginning interest, but capitalization increases the loan nation fee of 4 percent to the U.S. Department of of the term. principal and overall borrowing costs. Education. The university must deduct this fee from the loan proceeds. Federal Work Study jobs are available on-campus in academic and administrative departments as ANNUAL DIRECT LOAN LIMITS Parent borrowers have the option to begin repay- well as at local elementary or middle schools in Base Sub Additional Total ment 60 days after the loan is fully disbursed or approved community service programs designed Grade Earned or Unsub Unsubsidized Direct to defer payments until six months after the listed 1 2 to help children develop reading and math skills. Level Units Loan Loan Loans student ceases to be enrolled for at least a 6 units, Dependent Students but interest accrues during the deferment period. DIRECT FEDERAL AID Freshman 0–29 $3,500 $2,000 $5,500 The student’s financial aid notification packet will Unlike the limited funding for the campus-based Sophomore 30–59 $4,500 $2,000 $6,500 include PLUS Loan application instructions. aid programs, federal funding for the direct aid 4 1 0 2 - 3 1 0 2 G O L A T A C E T A U D A R G R E D N U Y T I S R E V I N U N O S W O T programs is available to all students who meet Junior 60–89 $5,500 $2,000 $7,500 TEACH GRANT the eligibility requirements, but annual limits still Senior 90+ $5,500 $2,000 $7,500 The TEACH Grant Program provides up to apply. Independent Students $4,000 per year ($16,000 total for an under- Federal Pell Grant Freshman 0–29 $3,500 $6,000 $9,500 graduate program) to full-time students who plan to teach full time in high-need subject areas at This federal grant is for first bachelor’s degree Sophomore 30–59 $4,500 $6,000 $10,500 schools serving students from low-income families. candidates who have exceptional financial need. Junior 60–89 $5,500 $7,000 $12,500 Students who attend less than full-time may receive Scheduled Pell Grant awards range from $0 to reduced amounts. $5,645 depending on the student’s EFC. The Senior 90+ $5,500 $7,000 $12,500 maximum award can change each award year and To receive a TEACH Grant, a student must be a 1The base amount is subsidized, unsubsidized, or a combi- U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen, and must take depends on program funding. If you received a Pell nation of both depending on the student’s financial need. 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