freshman to-do list

Step 3: Complete Academic Interest Form     

Deadline: June 5

Contact:  Academic Advising - 410-704-3678

The information below pertains to students entering fall 2009. Information for students entering fall 2010 will be available during April 2010.

Your first-term schedule of courses will be determined by the answers you provide on the Academic Interest Form, university academic requirements and course availability. Please follow these instructions to obtain the most appropriate schedule for your first term at Towson University.

Completing Your Academic Interest Form

  • Complete the Academic Interest Form located at the link below or in the 2009 Freshman To-Do List. The list of General Education (GenEd) suggestions will assist you in completing your form. You can also read about towson's GenEd requirements and course information by visiting the Freshman Information Web site.
  • Return the Academic Interest Form to the address listed at the bottom of the form or submit it online as soon as possible. Schedules are created in the order Academic Interest Forms are received.

How Your First Term Schedule is Created
A professional academic adviser will create your schedule based on:

  • The answers you provide on your Academic Interest Form.  Please answer all questions as completely as possible.

  • The courses required for graduation, a specific major, and the courses which are available when your form is received

  • A balanced variety of classes. Courses taken for Gen Ed requirements may also be used to meet the requirements of your major as appropriate.

  • A course load of four to six classes. Ideally, you will list three to six different courses or subjects you are interested in taking (for example, American History, Biology, French, English).

  • Special scheduling considerations, including athletic practices, Honors College classes, and other inflexible commitments

  • AP or College Credit. AP credit is awarded based on your test score(s). Test results may not be available until late summer, so changes in your final schedule may be necessary. Please indicate if you are taking AP exams or classes at another college. This will enable us to avoid a duplication of classes.

First-Year Experience Adviser (FYE)
All students are assigned to a First-Year Experience (FYE) adviser who may be a member of the Towson faculty, a professional academic adviser or staff member. FYE advisers help students with the special situations they may encounter during their first year in college. Advisers can answer questions about curriculum, majors, special opportunities (internships, study abroad), or general adjustment to college, including crucial time management and study skills. Your FYE adviser will be listed on your class schedule. You will meet your FYE adviser during your Welcome to Towson orientation program.

Schedule Availability and Changes

Advisers will be creating and updating schedules throughout the summer. Your final schedule will be available during the orientation program in late August. Preliminary schedules will be available for viewing online beginning August 15 by logging on to Towson Online Services at the student Web portal (TOS) below. No schedule changes may be made prior to your Welcome to Towson orientation program. Please do not call or e-mail requesting schedule changes until after you have met with your FYE adviser at orientation.
 


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