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freshman to-do list

The To-Do List information below is for students entering fall 2011. Information for students entering fall 2012 will be available in mid-April.

Emergency Text Messaging

Students can register for TU’s free text-message notification system. In the case of an emergency, text messages are sent to all registered textmessage- capable mobile phones, Blackberrys, wireless PDAs, pagers, smart or satellite phones, and e-mail addresses. The service also posts these messages on the university’s website. The messages will pop up on the computer screen for anyone using Google, Yahoo! or AOL as his or her home page.

• Campus Emergency Notification System

Campus Safety

The Towson University Police Department is a law enforcement agency that provides a full range of both police and security services to the universitycommunity. University Police are committed to delivering the highest-quality policing and public safety services 24 hours a day, every day. The department is located in the General Services Building, 20 W. Towsontown Blvd., across the street from the entrance to Burdick Hall. If you ever have an emergency, just dial 410-704-2133.

In accordance with the guidelines established by Towson University and pursuant to federal law, all current and prospective students may request and receive a copy of the Towson University AnnualCampus Security Report (Clery Report). Copies of the report may be obtained from the Towson University Police by visiting the department in person, by calling 410-704-2505, or online at University Police website.

• University Police Website
  

University Police Escort Service

The university maintains an escort service that operates during the hours of darkness while school is in session. Walking and riding escorts provide point-to-point service. Please call 410-704-7233. You
may also contact the University Police via campus emergency blue light telephones to request an escort any time of the day.

Emergency Blue Light Phones

Towson University has installed emergency blue light phones around the campus should the need arise to contact the police. Crime prevention should be the concern of each individual and the entire community. To report a crime or other campus emergency, call 410-704-2133 (4-2133 from any campus phone) immediately.

Emergency Text Messaging

Students can register for TU’s free text-message notification system. In case of emergency, text messages are sent to all registered textmessage-capable mobile phones, Blackberrys, wireless PDAs, pagers, smart or satellite phones, and e-mail addresses. The service also posts these messages on the university’s website. The messages will pop up on the computer screen for anyone using Google, Yahoo! or AOL as his or her homepage. To register for text messaging, visit the Text Alert Website.

• Text Alert Website