TU offers a full week of activities for new international students before classes begin. Please view the Orientation Calendar of Events for a description of all the activities we have planned for your academic, cultural, and social orientation to life at Towson University. Some sessions are mandatory.
Once you arrive in the United States please consult the TU International Student and Scholar Office if you have any questions or concerns. The ISSO provides assistance in the following areas:
visa applications and immigration related matters
cross-cultural orientation and adjustment
mediation of cross-cultural misunderstanding
success in the U.S. academic environment
understanding and following University regulations
using University services
complying with federal law concerning temporary-visa holders
referrals to community resources
requests from the community for contact with TU's international population
emergency situations involving international students or scholars