Advising

In the Department of English, we believe that advising is an indispensable component of your educational experience. It provides you with the support you need to explore and clarify your academic and professional goals. Learning is enhanced when you work collaboratively with your adviser to plan and implement a program of study that reflects your intellectual interests, personal values, and career goals.

Advising underscores the importance of planning across all four years in a strategic and progressive manner. Your needs and interests will change throughout your Towson experience. From the first year through graduation, each year has a different advising focal point: transition, focus, engagement, and commencement. If you are a transfer student, you will also benefit from advising regardless of the number of units you transfer to Towson. We have developed an advising program that reflects the specific requirements of the major. Advisers will assist you in selecting courses in your major as well as those you will need to complete the University Core requirements.

Transfer Advising/Registration
Transfer Advising/Registration Session

How to Make the Most of Advising 

Who Is My Adviser?

To find your adviser, log into Towson Online Services. SA Self Service>Learner Services>Academics>View My Adviser. If you do not see an adviser assigned, visit, call, or email the Department office. 

Meet with Your Adviser Every Term

You must meet with your adviser every semester before you can register for classes, either through group advising or individual advising. Your advisor will email you the specific dates and times for group advising. Should you need to meet individually with your adviser, you may make an appointment either by sending an email or calling. Faculty contact information can be found in the TU Directory.

What to Bring to an Advising Meeting

Bring a copy of a completed Degree Completion Form using the information from your academic requirements report found on Towson Online Services. Links to these forms are located at the bottom of this page. Also, be sure to check if the courses you are planning to take require a prerequisite.  

You Can Register After Meeting with Your Adviser

All students have an academic advising hold on their account. The advising hold will only be removed after students have met with their advisers. You can find out if you have any holds on your account by logging onto Towson Online Services and following: SA Self Service>Learner Services>Academics>Holds.

When to Register

Improve your chance of getting the courses and times that you want by registering at the time assigned to you. To find out when you can register, go to Towson Online Services and follow SA Self Service>Learner Services>View Enrollment Appointment.

Degree Completion Plan Forms

Instructions (DOCX)

Students Entering TU Fall 2014 - 

Writing Track (XLSX)

Literature Track (XLSX)

Secondary Education Concentration (XLSX)

Students entering TU Fall 2010 - Spring 2014

Writing Track (XLSX)

Literature Track (XLSX)

Secondary Education Concentration (XLSX)

Students Entering TU Fall 2005 - Spring 2010

Writing Track (XLSX)

Literature Track (XLSX)

Secondary Education Concentration (XLSX)