New student programs
Transfer To-Do List
The TIGER Pledge and Welcome to Towson
A Message from the
Vice President for Student Affairs
I know that as you receive this very important To-Do List, you
find yourself living in two worlds—your current life and the life
you are transitioning to at Towson University. I hope you are as
excited to become part of the Towson University community as
we are to welcome you.
As a student at Towson, you can expect to meet exceptional
faculty and staff who will challenge you to think in new
dimensions. I hope you will embrace the Towson University
community as your home and become fully engaged in all
aspects of your college experience. By taking full advantage of
the many services, programs and learning opportunities that will
be available to you, you will more likely have a satisfying and
successful experience.
Towson University’s TIGER Pledge articulates expectations and
standards of behavior for members of our community, and it’s as
relevant to transferring students as it is to first-time students. The
TIGER Pledge states:
As a TU student I will…
Take responsibility for myself and the choices I have made.
Imagine success and work hard to achieve my academic goals.
Give my best in showing respect for myself and others.
Engage in my community to make a difference.
Remember to pause to celebrate my accomplishments.
We often hear new students say, “it’s so different from my
last school”—not only the class work but also the freedom
that comes from being a student at a four-year institution. For
transferring students, your time here will be short and I strongly
encourage you to take advantage of all that is offered to help you
become connected and involved. Your time will go by very quickly
and we look forward to working with you to make the most of
your educational experience.
Ultimately, you alone are responsible for your actions and your
success at TU but I want to assure you that you can count on our
programs, services, faculty, staff and other students to assist you
in achieving your goals.
More information will be available in January about the Tiger
Pledge and your responsibilities as a member of our community. I
look forward to meeting you in the near future.
Go Tigers!
Deb Moriarty, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Affairs
FebFest
Towson University begins each spring term with FebFest, a monthlong
series of events and activities for the entire campus community.
The celebration includes concerts, comedians, athletic events, lectures,
community service opportunities, ways to get involved on campus,
and plenty of activities to welcome you to Towson!
You will receive the FebFest book on your Transfer Program Part II
date. This book will give you details on:
- The Spring Involvement Fair (Wednesday, February 9)
- Student Government Association (SGA) events
- Student club and organization meetings
- Towson athletic events including basketball and lacrosse games
- Other events including Commuter Appreciation Events, Study Abroad Fair and TigerThon
Orientation Events for Parents and Families
During Transfer Program Part I, a meeting will be provided just for
parents and family members. It will take place from 10:30 a.m.–noon
and will include an opportunity to purchase lunch in our dining
facilities.
Watch for the Parent Pride Special Edition, a newsletter for parents
and families, coming your way in February. This publication will
include a complete list of programs and activities for parents
throughout the spring.
Save the Date
- Start of Classes—Monday, January 30
- TU After Hours—Friday, February 3 A night of performances, music, games, contests, giveaways and more
- Spring Leadership Conference—Saturday, March 10
A day of workshops to help students hone their leadership skills
- Spring Break—Sunday, March 18–Sunday, March 25
- The Big Event—Saturday, April 21
A campus-wide day of community service projects
- TigerFest—Friday, April 27
The annual spring concert and festival
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