Graduate Admission for St. Mary's College of Maryland Students

Through a formal agreement between Towson University and St. Mary’s College of Maryland, eligible St. Mary’s undergraduates now have a direct admissions opportunity to transition into one of nine TU graduate programs. This exclusive graduate pathway program is designed to simplify admissions and support students from discovery to enrollment.

Benefits for St. Mary's Students

• Streamlined Admission: Skip the traditional full graduate admissions process. Your pathway is direct, pending completion of key requirements.
• No Application Fee: Your TU graduate application is free.
• Exclusive Tuition Discount: Receive a 30% tuition discount if you’re a continuously enrolled out-of-state student.
• Advising and Personalized Support: You’ll receive advising at both institutions to ensure a smooth transition.
• Priority Consideration: Students who meet eligibility criteria are assured admission to selected graduate programs.

Student Eligibility

To qualify, St. Mary's students must:

• be enrolled in a bachelor’s degree program at St. Mary's College of Maryland
• maintain a minimum GPA of 3.0
• complete all program prerequisites as listed on the TU graduate program webpage
• complete an Acknowledgement Form indicating intent to matriculate into a Towson University graduate degree program
• complete an informational interview with the TU graduate program director

Eligible Graduate Programs at Towson University

St. Mary’s students may apply to any of the following Towson University master’s degree programs through this special pathway.

Business and Data Analytics

• Economic Analytics M.S.
• Supply Chain Management M.S.

Technology and Applied Sciences

• Computer Science M.S.
• Actuarial Science and Predictive Analytics M.S.

Science and Health Professions

• Health Science M.S.
• Nursing M.S.
• Forensic Science M.S.

Communications, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Human Resource Development M.S.
• Professional Writing M.S.

Explore programs

Applying and Enrolling

Students should apply during their final year at St. Mary’s (typically the semester before graduation). Students should enroll at TU within one year of graduating from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Complete the following steps to apply.

1

Explore Programs

Identify which TU master’s degree aligns with your goals.

2

Talk to Your Advisor

Connect with your St. Mary’s College advisor and TU program staff to plan coursework and prerequisites.

3

Submit the Application Form

Indicate your intent to participate by submitting the application form. 

For quickest processing, please email an unofficial copy of your transcript to grad AT_TOWSON with the subject line: St. Mary’s College to TU Graduate Program Applicant.

Send an email to Graduate Admissions.

4

Apply to TU

Complete your TU graduate application the semester you intend to graduate—your application fee will be waived.

Start your TU graduate application.

5

Submit the Acknowledgement Form

Once accepted into the program, submit the Acknowledgement Form indicating your intent to enroll. The Acknowledgement Form will be provided upon admission into the program.

Note: In order to qualify, you must enroll in a participating Towson University Graduate Program within one year of graduating with your Bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

Why TU?

Towson University is one of the nation’s top public universities, known for its strong graduate programs, career-focused education and vibrant location just outside Baltimore. Whether you’re pursuing data science, health care, teaching or the arts, TU will prepare you for what’s next.