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APPLICATION/checklist for freshmen

At Towson, we look for students who are eager to learn and to give back to life outside the classroom. We embrace diversity and seek students from varying backgrounds. We believe Towson is a richer learning community because of it.  To evaluate each applicant, we pay close attention to grades, standardized test scores, recommendations and writing samples. 

You can download and print an application in PDF format or call us at 1-888-4TOWSON to have one mailed to you. For faster processing, submit your application online. It takes approximately 30 minutes to complete and can be saved. Once you’ve submitted the online application, you will receive an electronic confirmation. Processing time, from receipt of the application to mailing a decision letter, ranges from four to six weeks. If you're interested in the Honors College, you'll need to complete the separate Honors College application.

Checklist for Freshman Applicants

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Along with your completed application, you should also send the fee of $45 or applicable fee waiver. The application fee is neither deferrable nor refundable. If you apply online, you will be able to pay the application fee with a credit card.   

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You should also make sure that the Office of Admissions receives your official high school transcript, including final grades with verification of graduation and a completed transcript supplement (Guidance Counselor’s Recommendation).

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The SAT is the standardized test required for admission to TU. All freshman applicants must submit the results of this test to the Office of Admissions. If you will be entering TU beginning fall 2006, you must submit SAT scores that include the new writing score. ACT results may be substituted for SAT, but must include the writing portion of the ACT. SAT and ACT scores must be sent from the testing agency to be considered official. Test scores on high school transcripts are not considered official. If you are submitting an SAT score, our College Board identification code number is 5404.

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Submitting an essay with your Towson application is optional. However, if you decide to apply to the Honors College, an essay will be required.

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Letters of recommendation are optional; however, students may send in two letters from teachers.  Towson does not provide a teacher recommendation form.


Office of Admissions
Enrollment Services Center, Room 208 (map)

1-888-4TOWSON (toll free)
Phone: 410-704-2113
Fax: 410-704-3030

E-mail: admissions@towson.edu


•Freshman applications for fall 2008 are closed.

   
• Enrollment and housing contracts for fall 2008 are due May 1. See deadlines!

 

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