Welcome to TU

Mark your calendar for August 19-24 to attend Welcome to TU 2026!

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We strongly encourage you to download the TU Events app to access the Welcome to TU guide and see everything that is planned. Involved@TU will give you access to events throughout the week and beyond!

Follow us on social media @newattu and @towsonstuact for exciting event updates.

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Download the TU Events App  

Search for the “Welcome to TU” Guide, and hit download.  

TU Events App
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Visit Involved@TU

Involved@TU is your resource to attend campus events and join clubs and organizations. Over 250+ organizations are on involved.towson.edu 

Visit Involved@TU

Prior to August 19, 2026

Complete your immunization requirements and upload your health insurance card. 
While payment for incoming students is not due until September 1, 2026 it is recommended to learn about payments, e-rebates and refunds, and your 1098-T consent.
If you are affiliated with a group approved for early move-in, your program coordinator will contact you directly with move-in instructions. You will complete required safety and wellness programs on Tuesday, August 18.
Fill out this form to let New Student and Family Programs and Accessibility and Disability Services that you'll need accommodations to participate in Welcome to TU activities.

Wednesday, August 19

Visit the Move-in Day Website for more information.


Your program director or Resident Assistant (RA) will communicate times and locations for dinner and mandatory programs. You may also refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Students will have the opportunity to attend fun events across campus. Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Thursday, August 20

Visit the Move-in Day Website for more information.

On-campus residents will attend floor meetings and dinner. Refer to the information provided to you at check-in. 


Your Resident Assistant (RA) will communicate times and locations for you to attend mandatory programs. You may also refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Students will have the opportunity to attend fun events across campus. Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Friday, August 21

Students will be invited into the academic community by faculty and administrators. 9:30 am, TU Arena. Required for freshmen students. Please do not bring pepper spray/mace, bags, or any other prohibited items.
Join a campus tradition! After Convocation, students will be walked onto the field in Unitas Stadium to take part in the class photo. 

Students will be taken to lunch and then meet with their FYE adviser to talk about scheduling and academic requirements. Students should log in to their Towson Online Services account and look for their ORIE 305 course details for information about meeting times and location. 

  • Visit towson.edu
  • Click “Students”
  • Click “myTU for Students”
  • Click “Towson Online Services Student Dashboard”
  • Log in with your NetID and password
  • Click “Class Information”
  • Find your ORIE305 section
  • Click on the “>” symbol to expand the class information
  • Under details, find your FYE instructor, location for FYE meetings, and your section/FYE Group number
  • Use your group number to find your lunch assignment here.
Mandatory programs for off-campus and commuting students begin at 4 p.m. at the University Union 3rd floor ballrooms with an optional dining hall dinner to follow at 5 p.m. You can also refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Enjoy a variety of activities with campus partners across the campus. Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Saturday, August 22

Your FYE Leader will communicate a meeting time and location on Friday. You can also find your assigned times here. Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations. 

Orientation Leaders will be available from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Freedom Square to help you walk your class schedule.
Staff from the Academic Advising, Retention, and Completion office will be available to answer questions about your course schedule.

Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Orientation Leaders will be available from 11 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. in Freedom Square to help you walk your class schedule.


Join the Center for Student Diversity, Student Success Programs, and URG for a kick-off social event. Refer to the Welcome to TU guide for times and locations.

Monday, August 24

Classes begin for TU students.


Bus transportation will be provided for students to visit Target and purchase college necessities!