Towson University (the “University”) requires all students to provide both a current local address and a permanent address. This information must be updated each semester and within 15 days of a change of address.
To assist the University in locating students in case of emergency and in contacting them when necessary and appropriate to conduct University business.
“Local Address” is the address where a student lives while enrolled at the University and actively attending classes.
“Permanent Address” is the address which a student considers a permanent home (typically the address where the student’s family resides). This is the primary address where official University correspondence will be sent unless otherwise notified.
Responsible Executive:
Vice President for Student Affairs and Director of Registrar's Office
Responsible Office:
Student Affairs and Registrar’s Office
All University students.
Students will be required to confirm and/or update their Local Address online at the time of registration, at the start of each semester and, when the Local Address changes (within 15 days of change). A reference to the policy and a screen to update addresses will be noted on the University’s online services page “Self-Service – Student Dashboard.”
The Registrar’s Office will periodically write reports identifying incorrect addresses. The University may also learn through its normal business processes that a student has not provided a current Local Address. Individuals who do not provide information and/or provide false information will be referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs for possible adjudication and sanctions.
Related Policies:
None.
Approval Date: 04/14/2009
Effective Date: 04/14/2009
Approved By: President’s Council 04/03/2009
Signed By: President’s Council
This online version of the policy may include updated links and names of departments. To request a PDF of the original, signed version of this policy, email the Office of the General Counsel, generalcounsel AT_TOWSON.