New Student Programs
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation for freshmen begins
on Thursday, August 27 2009 and continues through Saturday,
August 29 2009. All daytime events of all three days are
required for freshmen.
New transfer students are welcome to
participate in orientation events as well.
All new students are encouraged to
participate in all of the events of Welcome to Towson, our
program of welcome for all TU students – new and returning.
Welcome to Towson includes all of the events of orientation, the
first week of classes, and the Labor Day Weekend (we call it
Labor-Stay).
Opening Weekend Events (schedule subject to
change)
Welcome to Towson! New Student Orientation for
freshmen begins on Thursday, August 27, 2009 and continues
through the first week of class. Events on Thursday, August 27,
Friday, August 28, and Saturday, August 29 are required for all
freshmen (freshmen includes those students enrolled in the
Towson University Freshmen Transition Program). Students are
encouraged to participate in all events through the weekend
including events on Sunday, August 30.
Except for the Friday FYE/OL meetings, all events are open to
new transfer students as well.
Thursday, August 27
GETTING STARTED
Freshman Orientation Packet Pick-Up
9am – 9pm, University Union, Chesapeake Rooms
All freshmen pick up their orientation packet, including
important individual information regarding required orientation
events. (Students must pick up their packet in person)
Freshman Resident Move-In
9am – 5pm, Residence Halls
All freshmen resident students move in to their residence halls.
Welcome to Towson Resource Fair
9am – 5pm, University Union, Potomac Lounge
New Commuter/Transfer Student Meeting and Picnic
Noon – 1:30pm, Burdick Field Tent
All freshmen and transfer commuter students are invited to
attend a FREE lunch to learn about the services and
opportunities available to commuter students. RSVP by calling
410-704-3307.
Sponsored by New Student Programs and Off-Campus Student
Services.
Disability Support Services Orientation Meeting
4:30 – 6 pm, University Union, Patuxent Room
Meet the staff and learn more about the services offered at
Towson University for students with disabilities. There will be
a meet and greet, a workshop for new students and an information
session for parents. Light refreshments will be served. For more
information, contact Disability Support Services at
410-704-2638.
Residence Hall Floor Meetings
7 – 8:30 pm, Residence Halls
Exact times vary. All freshman resident students should check
with their resident assistant upon moving in to clarify exact
times.
Welcome Carnival
8 – 10:30 pm, Burdick Field
Come out to this annual event with carnival food, games, and a
petting zoo. Students-only event.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
Target After-Hours Shopping Event
10 pm – Midnight
Grab things you forgot and pick up some fun new stuff as well.
Students-only event. Shuttles will leave from the carnival.
Friday, August 28
ACADEMIC TRANSITIONS
Late Orientation Packet Pick-up
8 – 9:30am, University Union Chesapeake Rooms
Orientation packet includes important individual information
regarding required orientation events.
Freshmen FYE/OL Meeting I
9 – 11:30am, Meeting location listed on student course schedule
under ORIE305
A students-only event. All freshmen meet in their First-Year
Experience (FYE) group to be introduced to their FYE faculty
adviser and Orientation Leader (OL). Students will review their
first term class schedule at this meeting and receive other
important information.
Lunch Break
11:30am – 1:30pm
Newell Dining, Glen Dining and Susquehanna Dining are open.
Freshmen FYE/OL Meeting II
1:30–3pm, same location as Meeting I
A students-only event.
Walk to Towson Center Arena
3 – 4pm
Orientation Leaders will direct students as they walk to the
Towson Center Arena for New Student Convocation.
New Student Convocation
4 – 5pm, Towson Center Arena
New Student Convocation marks the official beginning to the
student academic experience and is a required event for new
students. Families are also welcome.
Parent and Family Fond Farewell
5 – 6pm
Students and families say goodbye to one another. Families are
asked to leave campus by 6pm. Students continue with Welcome to
Towson events.
Friday Night Live
8 & 9:30pm
Events run concurrently:
• HRL Laugh Attack featuring comedian and Towson Alum Amy Shumer,
Stephens Auditorium
• Think Fast Game Show. Learn about Towson and win big money!
University Union, Chesapeake Rooms
Freshmen will travel together with their RA to participate in
both events.
Sponsored by Housing & Residence Life and New Student Programs.
Saturday, August 29
SKILLS & RESOURCES
New Student Conference
New Student Conference Keynote Speaker Bertice Berry
10am – 11:30am, Towson Center
(Required event - Students will meet prior to 10am and travel
together with their OL.)
Sociologist, and award winning lecturer Bertice Berry, Ph.D., is
one of the most sought after lecturers in the country. She
combines her skills as a sociologist and researcher with her
ability to make her audiences think and laugh at the same time.
She is the best-selling author of the inspirational memoir, I'm
On My Way, But Your Foot Is On My Head, four novels and two
humor books. You’ll laugh, you’ll feel, you’ll be inspired, and
one thing is for certain – you’ll leave much differently than
you came.
New Student Conference Sessions
1 – 5pm, University Union
A detailed copy of the schedule will be distributed at the
morning meeting. Students choose from a variety of topics. Each
event will include chances to win a variety of cool prizes such
as iPods, movie passes, TU gear, and more.
Evening Events
Michael Kent, "Comic, Magician, Smartass"
8pm, University Union, Chesapeake Rooms
Students-only event.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
Casino Night
9 – 11:30pm, University Union, 2nd floor Lobby
Play casino games and win prizes – simple as that. Prizes
include an iPod Touch, flat screen TV, Wii, TU gear and more.
Students-only event.
Sponsored by New Student Programs
Sunday, August 31
EXPLORING TOWSON
Back to School Rally
Noon – 6pm, Towson Town Center Mall
Students are invited to the Towson Town Center for a Back to
School Rally! The first 1,500 students to attend will receive a
free goodie bag full of retailer offers. Various events will be
held throughout the day including fashion shows at 3 and 5pm,
model search, make-up demonstrations and more! The Baltimore
Ravens cheerleaders will also make a special appearance. Prizes
will be distributed at the top of each hour! Students must
present TU OneCard in order to collect free goodie bags and
prizes.
Sponsored by New Student Programs.
Field Day
4-6:00pm, Burdick Field, Rain Location Burdick Gyms
Stop by Burdick Field and play all of your favorite games that
you used to when you were a kid! There will be relay races,
kickball, Frisbee, and much more! If gym class games were never
really your thing stop for some giveaways and free food. You
will also have the opportunity to find out more information
about all of Campus Recreation Services programs!
Sponsored by Campus Recreation Services.
Welcome Concert
6:30–9pm, Speaker’s Circle
Sit out on the hill and enjoy a free concert. Bring a blanket to
sit on and enjoy a night of music under the stars! A
student-only event.
Sponsored by Campus Activities Board and New Student Programs.
Monday, August 31
CLASSES BEGIN!
Be sure to read your copy of September Celebration for more
detail about these events as well as all the other great events
during Welcome to Towson and the entire month of September.
New Student Programs
University Union, Room 217
Phone: 410-704-2309
Fax: 410-704-3930
E-mail: newstudentprograms@towson.edu
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