Parent and Family Orientation
Parent and family orientation takes place on Thursday,
August 28 and Friday, August 29, 2008 and runs concurrently
with the first two days of new student orientation.
Towson University transition programs are intended to help
new students make important connections that will facilitate
their college success. While there are several
opportunities for parents and family members to participate in
the same events as students, most programs are either
student-specific or parent-specific. Our experience is that
while it is common for students to struggle in their initial
transition to college life, they will struggle even more if
family members attend events of the first few days with them.
Inevitably, a parent's presence at student events will limit a
student's ability to connect with other students, faculty, and
staff. Ultimately, while the process may be somewhat stressful,
a student's best chance for a successful transition is if he
or she can begin making those first crucial connections on his
or her own.
At the same time, Towson University takes the role of parents
and family members seriously. We invite parents and family
members to participate in a series of programs which run
concurrently with the first two days of freshmen orientation.
Click "Events" for a complete parent and family program list.
New Student Programs
University Union, Room 217
Phone: 410-704-2309
Fax: 410-704-3930
E-mail: newstudentprograms@towson.edu
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