On behalf of the entire Office of Human Resources (OHR), welcome to Towson University!
As a premier comprehensive university, Towson is nationally recognized for excellent undergraduate and graduate programs and is the second largest institution in the University System of Maryland.
This webpage contains information that will be helpful as you begin your employment here. Please take a few moments to browse through the links below. By doing so, you will discover important information that will help you get connected to the campus community and improve your success. Bookmark this webpage and come back to it as often as needed.
Again, welcome and best wishes for a long and rewarding association.
Phillip Ross III
Associate Vice President
Office of Human Resources
Before Your First Day
1) Complete the New Hire Paperwork and bring it with you to Connections, your new hire orientation
2) Become familiar with your Benefits and Retirement Options:
- For Regular Exempt Faculty and Staff:
- For Regular Non-Exempt Staff
3) Get to know your campus by taking a virtual walking tour from your computer
4) Learn the History of Towson University
* Complete this crossword puzzle and bring it with you to Connections to be entered into a
drawing for a FREE TU mug. Review the History presentation and other links above for
the answers.
On Your First Day
1) Attend Connections, your orientation to Towson University
2) Pick up your TU One Card and Parking Permit at the University Union
3) If required, schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the TU Police, located at Towson’s General
Services building
4) If possible, meet with your Supervisor or Chairperson after Connections
During Your First Week
1) Review and complete the New Hire Checklist
- New Hire Checklist for Supervisors: aid your new hire to get connected
2) Sign up for the Emergency Text Message Notification System
3) Learn about training and development opportunities offered by:
- OHR Training and Development Unit
- Schedule of workshops for faculty and staff
- Staff Mentorship Program
- Office of Technology Services
- Services and workshops for faculty and staff
- Self-help technology resources to help you get started using your phone and email
Before Thirty Days
1) Learn about our Administration and Governance
- Organizational Charts by Division:
2) Learn about our facilities, services, and resources
Before Sixty Days
1) Complete the Compliance training requirements
2) Become familiar with our Policies and Procedures
3) Get a bigger picture of higher education in Maryland by learning
about the University System of Maryland
Before Ninety Days (Non-Exempt)
Access the Non-Exempt form by logging into the Forms Repository with
your Towson NetID and password. Go to the Human Resources Forms section
Before Your First Year (Exempt)
Access the Exempt form by logging into the Forms Repository with
your Towson NetID and password. Go to the Human Resources Forms section
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