Through the years, philanthropy has served as a way for alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends to enrich our programs and enhance the student experience. This support ensures that the Honors College will continue to provide programs and opportunities for Honors College students and faculty from across the university to develop skills, cultivate talents, and achieve excellence in academics, research, service, and individual development.
How Does Your Participation Make a Difference?
When it comes to covering the real cost of education, tuition and state assistance are only the beginning. To support the enriching activities that define the best colleges and universities, our students must rely on the support of individuals. These combined resources are critical to helping students reach their full potential.
What Does Your Contribution Support?
The Honors College is designed to create an intellectual community where students integrate living together on campus with classroom activity in order to share ideas and nurture an environment conducive to academic achievement. Your contribution will ensure that the Honors College continues to provide opportunities for Honors College students which will lead to their personal fulfillment and professional success. Among the purposes to which your gift may contribute are:
Honors College merit scholarships
Service learning experiences
Extra-curricular or co-curricular events
Enhanced technology in honors classrooms
Development of unique honors seminars
Designated faculty for the Honors College
Honors student study abroad scholarships
“Reflections,” the annual Honors College seminar series
What the Honors College offers…
Small classes of 10-20 students
Courses covering content in depth, using innovative techniques
Learning experiences outside the classroom including internships and study abroad
Early registration for classes
Flexibility to pursue any of Towson University’s major disciplines
The option to live in honors residence halls
Special social, cultural, and leadership experiences
Individualized academic and professional career advising
Opportunities to present scholarly projects at local, regional and national conferences
A renewable merit scholarship of $1,000 to $3,000 per year
How will your gift be recognized?
You will be invited to attend special lectures and on-campus events
You will receive Honors College publications such as the annual magazine, Cum Laude
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Your support ensures that the Honors College will continue to provide programs and opportunities for Honors College students to develop skills, cultivate talents and achieve excellence in academics, research, service and individual development.