SELF HELP
Nontraditional Students
What is a nontraditional student?
Nontraditional students
are generally defined not only by age (usually outside of the traditional
college age range of 18-22), but also by life circumstances different from
the typical traditional college student. Some nontraditional students may be returning to college to advance
their career, or may even be closer to retirement. Some nontraditional students are returning to school after a period
of time in the work force or working in their home, while others are
entering college for the first time, not right after high school
graduation. Nontraditional students may be partnered or single, with or
without children, and enrolled in college full or part time. Those younger students with responsibilities of a family may also
be considered nontraditional students.
This web page is designed to provide information for adult students at
Towson University who are returning to school, re-entering after an
extended absence, or attending for the first time. It provides an online
guide to campus resources, support services, as well as links to other
websites that may be beneficial to your education. We recognize that nontraditional students have many priorities in
their lives and attend school for a variety of reasons. The information on
this web site will assist you as you pursue your own personal educational
and professional goals.
On Campus Resources:
Nontraditional / Adult Student Online Resources
Recommended books:
1. The Adult Student’s Guide to Survival and Success, 5th Edition by Al Siebert, Ph.D. and Mary Karr, M.S.
2. New Beginnings: A Guide for Adult Learners and Returning Students by Linda Simon
3. Never Too Late to Learn: An Adult Student’s Guide to College by Vicky Phillips
4. How to Earn a College Degree: When You Think You are Too Old, Too Busy, Too Broke and Too Scared by E. Faith Ivery, Ed.D.
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