Q: How
do I become a member of the Parents Association?
A: You are automatically invited to become a
member once your child is enrolled at TU. The dues are
$50 per academic year or $125 for a four-year membership and you can fill out the membership
application.
Q: What
does it cost to be a member?
A: The Parents Association now has
two membership options: a $50 annual membership which is
renewable in the summer of each year and a $125 four-year
membership (a savings of $75). You will receive two discount cards, one
for the parents and one for your student that entitles you and
your student to
savings on and off campus. As of September 1,.2011 all memberships to the Parents Association are tax-deductible. In addition to the information included in your membership packet, you will receive a tax receipt from the Towson University Foundation.
Q: As a
new parent, what type of events can I attend to meet other
parents?
A: The Parents Association hosts a series of
Summer Send Off's in selective towns during July. If you live in
the vicinity of the selected towns you will be invited to attend
prior to the start of the school year. The Parents Association
also hosts the biggest event of the year -
Family Weekend takes
place every fall and includes a weekend of programming on
campus.
Q: I live
out-of-state is it possible for me to get involved?
A: The Parents Association has many parents that
participate who live in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and
even Connecticut. We offer many levels of involvement to fit
your needs.
Q: How is
the Parents Association structured? A: the Advisory Board governs The Parents Association. The board
currently consists of 18 volunteer parents that serve as
officers and board members. The board meets four times per year
on campus.
Q: How can
I become involved in the Advisory Board?
A: Contact the Parents Association Advisor, Teri
Hall at parent@towson.edu
or at 410-704-2332. We will invite you to attend a board meeting
before you consider becoming a board member.
Parents Association
University Union, Room 232
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8000 York Road | Towson, MD 21252 | 410-704-2000
