Academic Advising Center
Information for Freshmen
Freshmen complete an Academic Interest Form to be scheduled for classes for their first academic term. You may complete this form online, or use the print version and mail it to the Academic Advising Center. Based on your responses, as well as Towson's academic requirements, an academic adviser will select appropriate courses for you. Most schedules will contain four to six classes. Schedules are created in the order we receive the Academic Interest Forms. If you need assistance completing the form, call the Academic Advising Center, 410-704-2472.
When completing the form, please indicate at least four to five different subjects you like (for example, American history, French, biology and fitness). To help you select courses, you can review the list of Core Curriculum course descriptions online. Courses taken as Core Curriculum requirements can be used in your major as appropriate.
Advisers will schedule you for between 1-3 required foundation courses. Once that is completed you will be sent an email to your Towson email account with instructions on how to add additional courses to your schedule. Click here for instructions on how to register. If you would like to consult with an adviser about registering for classes you can set up a Phone Consultation. Appointments are available from May 3-June 30.
No schedule changes may be made prior to new student orientation. At that time, you will have an opportunity to meet with your First-Year Experience (FYE) adviser to discuss your schedule in person. Please do not call or e-mail regarding schedule changes until after you have met with your FYE adviser.
Your First-Year Experience Adviser
During Welcome to Towson, TU's orientation program for new students, you will meet your First-Year Experience (FYE) adviser who will help you make any needed adjustments to your schedule. All new students are assigned to a FYE adviser, who may be a TU faculty member, professional academic adviser or staff member. Your adviser can answer questions about curriculum, majors, special opportunities (internships, study abroad) or general adjustment to college, including crucial time management and study skills.
Welcome to Towson: New Student Orientation
Orientation at Towson University is called Welcome to Towson. First-year students attend the New Student Orientation in August. The “Tiger To-Do List for Freshmen” has information about what needs to be done before you arrive on campus. If you have questions, please call 410-704-2309 or e-mail: newstudentprograms@towson.edu.
Academic Advising Center
Lecture Hall
Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 410-704-2472
Fax: 410-704-4020
E-mail: advising@towson.edu
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Take advantage of this opportunity to choose interesting and challenging classes.You are embarking on a wonderful journey–enjoy it to the fullest!