See your checklist of tasks to complete before and after orientation.
Freshman Transition Program Orientation
Pre-Orientation Checklist
Apply for your OneCard by June 1.
Apply for your OneCard 5 by June 1 so that it will be available for pickup when you attend Orientation. Failure to meet the deadline may lead to a delay in receiving your OneCard.
Register for New Student Orientation.
New Student Orientation will be held this summer for freshmen starting TU in fall 2023. Don't forget to register your family member or guest for Family Orientation.
At New Student Orientation, you'll meet fellow incoming students and learn about your course schedule, academic standards, living on/off campus and what it means to be a part of the TU community.
If you have questions, please email New Student and Family Programs at newstudentprograms AT_TOWSON.
Complete your pre-orientation module.
Complete your pre-orientation module no later than 48 hours prior to orientation.
- Students: use your NetID and password to login to the student portal to ensure your participation is recorded.
- Guests: Use the guest portal, not your student's login, to participate in the pre-orientation module. Signing
up is easy and free. Use the Guest portal, not your student's log-in, to participate
in the pre-orientation module. Signing up is easy and free.
Pay your FTP bill by August 1.
All FTP charges, including tuition, fees, housing and meal plan (if applicable), are paid to CCBC. You will receive weekly communications from CCBC, sent to your TU email address, starting in mid-July to alert you when your FTP bill is ready. Updates are available via your myCCBC SIMON account. Your bill is due in early August. Your registration will be canceled for non-payment if not received in full and if financial aid is not confirmed by the due date.
Post-Orientation Checklist
Submit your final official high school transcript by August 15.
Please have your school submit your final official high school transcript to University
Admissions.
Complete the three mandatory prevention programs by August 15.
Complete all three mandatory prevention programs — Alcohol; Prescription Addiction Opioids; Sexual Violence. Login with your TU ID.
Complete general immunization requirements by August 15.
Complete your immunization requirements and upload your health insurance card.
Review your Student Dashboard To-Do List ASAP.
Visit your Towson Online Services Student Dashboard To-Do List (login)
to check your immunization status, view to-do list items, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are all new students required to attend Orientation?
Yes, all incoming students are required to attend Orientation. If you have questions, email New Student and Family Programs at newstudentprograms AT_TOWSON.
What is the charge to attend Orientation?
A fee up to $175, charged to your bill, covers all Welcome to TU programs, orientation materials (including a bag, planner, new student guide, lanyard and T-shirt) and student staffing for all programs. See information on fee waivers and our fee policy.
How can I get involved on campus as an FTP student?
As an FTP student, there are plenty of opportunities for you to get involved. You can join student organizations, work on campus and attend campus events.
FTP students cannot be involved in the following: intercollegiate athletics, club sports, fraternity and sorority life, LeaderShape and Army ROTC.