Y O U R S E L F A T T UAPPLY

Thousands of students choose Towson University every year.

Find out why.

A GLANCE AT TUMajors: More than 60

2009 Freshman Class Profile Applications: 15,623Admitted: 8,695Enrolled: 2,405

Demographic Profile80% in-state n 20% out-of-state12.4% African American3.7% Asian2.6% Hispanic60% Female n 40% MaleTotal population: 21,177

Average GPA and SAT Scores of Enrolled Class Average GPA: 3.54SAT Scores (middle 50%): 1560-1770

Faculty: 822 full-time (74% hold Ph.D. or terminal degree)Student-to-faculty ratio: 17:1

Class Size: More than 73% of classes enroll 29 or fewer students.

Campus: 328 acres17 academic buildings15 residence halls13 dining locations

2009-2010 Annual Tuition, Fees, and Room and Board *:In-state: $7,418Out-of-state: $18,232Average room and board: $$8,670 *** The university reserves the right to make changes in tuition, fees and other charges at any time such changes are deemed necessary by the university and the University System of Maryland Board of Regents.

** Based on double-occupancy room and 14-meal-per-week restricted meal plan. Other plans are available.

Athletics: NCAA Division I20 sportsColonial Athletic AssociationEastern College Athletic Conference— Women’s Gymnastics

Internet: Wireless campus

The best way to learn more about Towson University is to visit the campus. To make reservations for an Open House, campus tour or information session, go to www.towson.edu/visitus. Questions? Call 410-704-2113.

Campus Tours Student ambassadors offer personal insight on life at TU. Our 90-minute walking tours are offered weekdays and Saturdays when classes are in session.

Information Sessions Select campus tours are preceded by a half-hour information session led by an admissions counselor. These sessions cover basic information about TU, including the admissions process, academic requirements and student life.

Virtual VisitsThere are plenty of ways to check out Towson right from your computer at www.towson.edu/getconnected. You’ll meet current students, see some residence halls and find out what the food is like on campus. TU hosts virtual

information sessions each month for high school students. Check your inbox for e-mail invitations that are sent during the fall and spring months. It’s our way of making it easy to get connected to campus.

Office of Admissions Location: Enrollment Services Center Osler Drive and Towsontown Boulevard 410-704-2113admissions@towson.edu

Open HouseOpen House programs include a campus tour, opportunities to meet faculty members and students, and special programs for parents, freshmen and transfer students. For more information visit www.towson.edu/visitus.

Open Houses for high school juniors:

Friday, April 23, 2010Friday, April 30, 2010

Open Houses for high school seniors and transfer students are held every fall. Check out www.towson.edu/visitus for dates and registration.

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www.facebook.com/towsonadmissions

www.youtube.com/towsonambassadors

www.towson.edu/discover

Towson University’s policies, programs and activities comply with federal and state laws and University System of Maryland regulations prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability, and sexual orientation. 1109.037

TU will become smoke-free on August 1, 2010.

Register for more information at www.towson.edu/requestinfo.

Joey @ TUJunior

Mass Communication

Tommy @ TUJunior

Undecided/Honors College

Student

Fiorella @ TUSophomore

Early Childhood Education

Shardae @ TUJunior

Nursing

Register for more information at www.towson.edu/requestinfo.

Tommy @ TUJunior

Undecided/Honors College

Student

Deon @ TUSeniorFinance

Corrine @ TUSenior

Mathematics

Accounting * +

Allied Health ~

Allied Health Respiratory Therapy ~

Art + Design

Art Education (K-12 Certification) * +

Art History

Athletic Training * +

Biology

Business Administration * +

Chemical Dependency

Counseling and Education ~

Chemistry +

Communication Studies

Computer Information Systems

Computer Science +

Cultural Studies

Dance Performance #

Dance Performance and Education

(K-12 Certification) * + #

Deaf Studies

Early Childhood Education * +

Earth-Space Science

e-Business * +

Economics

Electronic Media and Film

Elementary Education * +

English

Environmental Science

Environmental Studies

Exercise Science

Family Studies

Forensic Chemistry

Foreign Languages

Geography and Environmental

Planning

Geography and Land Surveying ~

Geology *

Gerontology

Health Care Management

Health Science +

History

Integrated Elementary Education–

Special Education * +

Interdisciplinary Studies

International Studies

Law and American Civilization

Mass Communication

Mathematics *

Medicinal Chemistry

Metropolitan Studies

Molecular Biology, Biochemistry

and Bioinformatics

Music * + #

Music Education

(K-12 Certification) * + #

Nursing * +

Occupational Therapy Combined

B.S./M.S. * +

Philosophy

Physical Education

(K-12 Certification) * +

BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMSwww.towson.edu/majors

Physics

Political Science

Psychology

Religious Studies

Secondary Education

Certification * +

(Students major in one of 13 subject-

area certification programs.)

Social Sciences

Sociology-Anthropology

Special Education * +

Speech-Language Pathology and

Audiology * +

Sport Management

Theatre

Women’s Studies

Pre-Professional Preparation ProgramsPremedical/PredentalPrepharmacyPhysical Therapy PreparationPre-Veterinary Medicine

Dual Degree ProgramsMedicinal Chemistry (with University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)Physics and Engineering (with University of Maryland, College Park and Pennsylvania State University)Political Science and Law (with University of Baltimore)B.S. Biological Sciences/M.S. Aquaculture or Antarctic and Southern Ocean Studies (with University of Tasmania)

Special Programs

Honors Programs

Degrees GrantedAu.D., B.A., B.F.A., B.M., B.S., B.T.P.S., Ed.D., M.A., M.S., M.A.T., MBA, M.Ed., M.F.A., M.M., Sc.D.

Key

Majors are shown in bold. A complete list of majors, concentrations and tracks can be found at www.towson.edu/majors.

* Screened or competitive major. Admission to the university does not guarantee admission to this major program. Consult the current Undergraduate Catalog.

+ This program is accredited by a national association.

# Audition required

~ Community college partnership program

College of Business and Economics

College of

Education

College of

Fine Arts and Communication

College of

Health Professions

College of

Liberal Arts

The Jess and Mildred Fisher College of

Science and Mathematics

Towson University is more than classes, papers and projects. It’s the place to decide what you want to be.

Find yourself in one of our more than 60 majors. If you can’t pick just one, you can take on a double major. The most popular majors at TU are business administration, psychology, mass communication, nursing and elementary education. What will yours be?

You don’t even have to know what you want to major in when you come to Towson. Many of our students don’t decide on a major until they take a class that excites them. Who knows? You may be an art history or biology major and just not know it yet!

Sure, you know what class is like in high school, but how about at Towson? Our students love the small class sizes—about 20 students per class—and appreciate the personal connections they get to make with their professors.

DISCOVERY O U R S E L F

Joey @ TU: 11:20 a.m.—TU has great programs. I’m majoring in communication AND marketing. Sweet!

Deon @ TU: 3:45 p.m.—Good day on Wall Street. Lucky I learned about investing in my finance classes at TU... it’s starting to pay off!

Corinne @ TU: 12:05 a.m.— I love that I can call my professor at 10:15 p.m. She helped me with my calculus problem. How cool is it that she always makes time for me?!

Tommy @ TU: 1:01 a.m.—Didn’t know what I wanted to major in until I took a few honors courses. My professors are awesome.

Do you bleed black and gold? Towson Tigers do. With 20 NCAA Division I sports, Towson has something for every fan.

Wear your stripes when you play on one of our dozens of club or intramural teams. From soccer to rock climbing to rugby, it’s easy to compete while you make new friends. You can also head to the gym at Burdick Hall to break a sweat between classes.

Another way to show your school spirit is by joining one of our student organizations. Express yourself as a member of more than 200 academic, professional, cultural, Greek, honor, religious, service or special interest clubs. You can also write for The Towerlight student newspaper.

If you love the arts, head to the Center for the Arts. You can check out around 200 performances and exhibits throughout the year, including the work of students and professionals.

EXPRESSY O U R S E L F

Deon @ TU: 4:12 p.m.—Sorry Mom, I won’t be home again this weekend... we’re going to Homecoming!

Corinne @ TU: 5:13 p.m.— We’re all meeting at my place tonight to get ready for the game. Don’t forget your face paint!

Fiorella @ TU: 6:15 p.m.—I have a Latino student meeting tonight. We’re planning a pot luck dinner. Got any suggestions on what I should make?

CHALLENGEY O U R S E L F

Opportunities abound at Towson, a suburban campus (think acres of trees and grass) just eight miles from Baltimore. That means you’ll have all you need on campus—places to live, eat, study, work and have fun—and even more just minutes away.

Downtown Towson is the place to check out the latest films at the theater, go shopping at the huge Towson Town Center mall, grab some food with your friends, and enjoy the nightlife at local hot spots and music venues. In downtown Baltimore you’ll find the Inner Harbor and many neighborhoods all with their own eating and entertainment options.

Towson and Baltimore are also great places to test your skills in a job or internship, and to give back through a community service opportunity. We’re an easy commute to Washington, D.C., and New York City, where you can take a trip or pursue an internship.

Deon @ TU: 1:31 p.m.—I got 2 internship offers. I mean, WOW... TU is so networked in Baltimore and D.C. that picking one is tough.

Tommy @ TU: 3:12 p.m.—No soccer game today! Don’t have to work at the tutoring lab either. I’m outta here at 8 for a date at Bahama Breeze near the Towsontown Mall!

Shardae @ TU: 4:30 p.m.—We hopped the CollTown Shuttle last night and 10 minutes later we were at the Inner Harbor for dinner. I love downtown Baltimore, there’s so much to do.

Make yourself at home at Towson. You can decorate your room with all your favorite posters, eat whenever you want and set your own schedule. Early bird or night owl, it’s your call.

Living on campus gives you the chance to meet students who may have the same interests or can introduce you to theirs. College life is all about making friends who will be there to hang out with you after class or help you study for that big exam.

Does studying make you hungry? With 13 dining locations to choose from, there is something for every taste and craving on campus. Many of our dining facilities are a la carte, so fill up your tray. Don’t worry, the food is good! Just ask any TU student.

The best way to imagine yourself as a Towson student is by taking a tour of the campus. Our student ambassador guides will walk you through campus and introduce you to what your new home will look like.

They will fill you in on the best ways to adjust to college life and discover your passions right on campus. They also know all the good places to eat!

IMAGINEY O U R S E L F

Tommy @ TU: 9:45 a.m.— Gotta run... got a class in 10 min. Lucky that I live just across the street from campus.

Joey @ TU: 1:35 p.m.— Commuting to campus isn’t bad when TU has all-you-can-eat at the Glen. That meal plan just paid for itself!

Fiorella @ TU: 3:35 a.m. — Shhh... don’t tell my dad. Everybody on our floor stayed up till 3 a.m. We’re so excited to see The Roots in concert tomorrow!

Study abroad is one of the best ways to see yourself—and the world—in a different context. You can choose a program offered by Towson or another university and receive credit for any courses you take abroad. Learn Italian in Italy, study Latin American history in Latin America or explore the history of your ancestors in their home country.

Are you a science geek? Or just interested in how the world works? Research is a great way to learn more about your interests and test your theories. You can even work closely with a professor on his or her research and present findings at conferences.

If you are looking to take a step toward a career after college or just interested in paying the bills, you can find a job or internship through the Career Center. It’s conveniently located on campus and offers a wealth of career advising and job placement resources.

Corinne @ TU: 10:15 a.m.— Get this, while I was studying abroad in Germany my professor hooked me up with TU’s sister college at Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. I made a lot of new friends and they took me to the most amazing places.

Shardae @ TU: 12:10 p.m.—I volunteered today at TU’s Dowell Health Center. I get to help teach others about HIV education. You should join our new group, HOPE (Health Outreach Peer Educators). We’re helping share information about Dowell around campus.

Joey @ TU: 2:05 p.m.—Catch you later... have to get to the Career Center to finish working with them on my resume.

Fiorella @ TU: 7:35 p.m.—I L-O-V-E that I can walk over to TU’s child care center and practice what I learn in class. It’s amazing how much I’ve learned about kids by doing some observation and research for class.

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