Undergraduate Admissions

Golden ID Program

The Golden ID Tuition Reduction program extends special privileges to senior citizens, including tuition waivers, use of the library and recreational facilities, and discounts on parking permits.

To be accepted in the Golden ID program, an applicant must be:

At least 60 years of age
A legal resident of the state of Maryland for the past year
Not engaged in gainful employment for more than 20 hours per week
One whose chief income is derived from retirement benefits

Benefits of the Golden ID Program

The Golden ID program offers members a variety of benefits on campus, chief among them a substantially discounted flat-fee rate for up to three undergraduate or graduate courses (with 11-unit maximum) in fall or spring terms and for up to two courses (with 7-unit maximum) in the summer.

Members of the Golden ID program also enjoy substantially discounted parking on campus, free admissions to campus athletic events, discounts to on-campus events that charge admission, and free use of the university’s Cook Library.

Exclusions

Enrollment in courses is permitted on a space-available basis. Please note that the Golden ID program discount does not apply to Minimester (the three-week academic term occurring in January), special format courses, independent study, internships and some satellite campus programs. All courses offered as part of the Towson Learning Network (TLN) and the Applied Information Technology (AIT) program are also excluded. Special fees for certain courses (labs, special writing courses, etc.) will be assessed beyond the flat-fee rate.

Campus benefits such as Cook Library borrowing privileges and free access to recreational facilities are not available to card holders during any period of non-enrollment. If you are not enrolled during a current or future term, your benefits may be deactivated.

Enrolling in the Golden ID Program

1. Enroll as a student at Towson University
If you are not a current Towson student, you must first enroll at the university. You may enroll as a non-degree-seeking student by completing a Non-Degree Enrollment Form (PDF).

2. Submit a Golden ID Tuition Reduction Form
Download and complete the Golden ID Tuition Reduction Form (PDF). Mail the completed form to:

University Admissions
Towson University
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252

You may also fax the form to 410-704-3030.

3. Obtain a TU OneCard
The OneCard is Towson University’s ID card. It also allows access to campus facilities and events. The OneCard can be acquired at Auxiliary Services, University Union 118.

4. Purchase a parking permit
If you plan to park on the Towson University campus, you must purchase a parking permit, which will be available two weeks before the start of each term. Parking permits can be purchased online or at Auxiliary Services, University Union 118.