Freshman Transition Program Orientation

See your checklist of tasks to complete before and after New Student Orientation. Students starting the Freshman Transition Program in fall 2023 attend Summer Orientation. Information will be posted in March.

Pre-Orientation Checklist

New Student Orientation will be held this summer for freshmen starting TU in fall 2023. 

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 . 

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.

The Ferpa Release Form must be submitted for CCBC and TU to release billing and financial aid information to authorized individuals.

Apply for your OneCard 5 business days before Orientation so that it will be available for pickup when you attend Orientation. You can also arrange a separate pickup time. 

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

Please have your school submit your final official high school transcript to University Admissions.

Complete all three mandatory prevention programs — Alcohol; Prescription Addiction Opioids; Sexual Violence. Login with your TU ID.

Complete your immunization requirements and upload your health insurance card. 

Visit your Towson Online Services Student Dashboard To-Do List (login)
to accept your financial aid, see your schedule, check your immunization status, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, all incoming students are required to attend Orientation. If you have questions, email New Student and Family Programs at . 

A $150 fee, 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. 

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.