Parent and Family Orientation 2009
Parent and Family Orientation at Towson University has two
primary components: the Parent Drive-In program and parent and
family events which run concurrently with the first two days of
freshmen orientation. Due to the size of the freshmen class, and
limited space at the university, we ask that families who live
within 1 – 1&1/2 hours of TU consider attending one of the
Parent Drive-In sessions offered in July as well as attend the
other components of orientation on August 27 and 28. Families
who live further from TU should plan on attending one of the
Parent Drive-In sessions offered on August 28 along with the
rest of parent and family orientation.
Parent Drive-In
The Parent Drive-In is the one-stop orientation for parent and
family members of incoming TU freshmen. Parents will have the
opportunity to learn about some of the key transitional issues
of incoming students as well as talk with TU faculty and staff.
Information is not about Towson University specifically but is
primarily about developmental issues related to new students.
While this program is open to any family member of incoming
freshmen, it is specifically designed for the family who is
sending a student off to college for the first time. Families
who have already sent a student off to college may hear
information they already know. The program is for parents and
family only and is not intended for the incoming student. This
allows parents to ask all of their questions without
embarrassing their student.
There is no charge for this program, however registration is
required as space is limited. To register for any of the five
program times, please call 410-704-3307.
We would encourage families who live within 1 – 1&1/2 hours of
Towson to “drive-in” to one of the three summer session. The
Parent Drive-In will also be offered on Friday, August 28, 2009
for those families who live farther from Towson.
Saturday July 25, 2009 10am-12:30pm University Union 3rd
floor Chesapeake Rooms
Sunday July 26, 2009 2pm-4:30pm University Union 3rd floor
Chesapeake Rooms
Thursday July 30, 2009 7pm-9:30pm University Union 3rd floor
Chesapeake Rooms
Thursday August 27, 2009 7pm-9:30pm University Union 2nd floor
Potomac Lounge
Friday August 28, 2009 9am-11:30am University Union 2nd floor
Potomac Lounge
Late August Parent & Family Orientation
A variety of Parent and Family Orientation events take place on
Thursday, August 27 and Friday, August 28, 2009 and run
concurrently with the first two days of new student orientation.
Thursday August 27, 2009
9am-5pm
Resource Fair; University Union Potomac Lounge
9am-5pm
Parent Association Welcome Tent; University Union Patio
4pm-6pm
Disabilities Support Services Orientation Meeting; University
Union 3rd floor Chesapeake Room 3
7pm-9:30pm
Parent Drive-In; University Union 2nd floor Potomac Lounge
Friday August 28, 2009
9am-11:30am
Parent Drive-In; University Union 2nd floor Potomac Lounge
4pm-5pm
New Student Convocation; Towson Center
5pm-6pm
Parents and Families depart. Students continue with orientation
activities.
Special Note:
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.
New Student Programs
University Union, Room 217
Phone: 410-704-2309
Fax: 410-704-3930
E-mail: newstudentprograms@towson.edu
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