Dates Offered:

Thursday, July 11

Saturday, July 13

Monday, July 15

Thursday, July 25

Sunday, July 28

Monday, July 29

Saturday, August 3

Want exclusive insider knowledge of TU before you arrive in August? Worried about making friends and knowing your way around campus? Want to have a chance to talk to older students who have leadership roles on campus? Then you’ll want to register for Tiger Talks, a fun packed three-hour summer program designed and run by students for students!

By participating in Tiger Talks you will

• connect with current students and other new students with similar interests,
  
• have the opportunity to ask questions about what to expect from college life,
  
• begin to feel acclimated to the campus,
  
• learn strategies for a successful transition to TU,
  
• start to become aware of the possibilities for involvement in college,
• and develop a personalized transition plan.

When the first day of the fall semester arrives, you'll be a top tiger if you attend Tiger Talks!

Project Marj is Towson University's Pre-Orientation Wilderness Experience that has been operating since 1977 and is an experiential orientation course designed for incoming Towson University freshman and transfer students. The program is modeled after Outward Bound, which works to develop group efficiency, ingenuity, leadership, and self-knowledge.

The challenging adventure activities encourage participants to disregard self-imposed limitations on the mind and body and promote the growth of self-worth and esteem. It’s challenging in many ways, but with a focus on communication and responsible risk-taking, it concentrates on safety and is within the physical capabilities of the average healthy person. Students have the option to participate in either a five day Backpacking or Multi-activity (White water kayaking and rock climbing) trip.

Project Serve is an optional community service experience for freshmen and transferring students. Participants will spend two days volunteering in Baltimore City & County before orientation begins.

Past Project Serve experiences have included:

• Sorting donations at the Maryland Food Bank
• Preparing meals at the Helping Up Mission

In addition to community service activities, there will be several teambuilding exercises, social activities, and a celebration dinner. All activities are led by trained student leaders who have previously participated in Project Serve.