Student Diversity Resources

African American Student Development Program supports, promotes, and enhances the academic, social, and personal development of students of African descent and heritage within a welcoming and nurturing environment.

Asian, Pacific Islander and Desi American Student Development Program offers programming and activities that focus on creating dialogue and awareness around issues pertaining to the APIDA and diaspora communities. We empower students to explore leadership roles through community service, student organization membership and co-curricular involvement.

The Cultural Competency Education Program provides trainings, workshops, and resources that build cultural consciousness for students, staff, and faculty around diversity, inclusion, identity, and social justice. The Program works collaboratively to enhance the cultural capacity on campus to address the needs of underrepresented and marginalized communities.

Campus Ministries represents a variety of faith communities on campus through support staff assigned to the university. Our campus ministers advise religious student organizations as well as provide personal ministry in counseling, theological discussions, and support students in other areas. In addition, several campus ministers lead discussions on contemporary issues and sponsor guest speakers or social events.

Latinx Student Development Program works to recruit, engage, retain, and graduate students from Latinx backgrounds and to ensure their academic, sociocultural, personal, and professional success.  We advocate for the Latinx community, encourage K-12 students to attend college, advocate for Latinx students to take on leadership and service roles, and nurture students' during their adjustment to college life.

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ+) Student Development Program sstrives to create an inclusive and educated campus community where Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, etc. (LGBTQ+) and all students regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, and sex are welcomed, supported, valued, and engaged.

The Mature and Non-traditional Students Development Program is committed to your success as an older or non-traditional student. We offer a number of services and resources tailored to your needs as we know it can be challenging to balance the demands of a job or family while pursuing your education.

Students have an opportunity to get involved and meet new people in more than 30 multicultural student organizations.

The Women’s Resources Program is responsible for coordinating campus programming that addresses the unique needs of female college students, providing a space for all students to discuss issues of gender, and building the leadership capacity of female students.

Towson University is committed to its undocumented, immigrant, and DACA students and has dedicated itself to ensuring all members of the TU community can thrive and achieve their potential.

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Towson University is recognized by GI Jobs magazine as one of the top military-friendly universities in the United States. Extensive course offerings, flexible class schedules, and veteran support services make TU a great choice for pursuing your education.

At Towson University, we take pride in partnering with veterans and military-dependent students to make sure you get the most of the veterans benefits available to you.

There are many ways to supplement your Veterans Affairs educational benefits, including financial aid and scholarships. It is advised that all student veterans apply for both.

Students Achieve Goals through Education (SAGE) program is one component of Towson University's cultural diversity and student retention plan, fostering academic achievement, personal development, and campus-wide involvement among entering students from diverse backgrounds.

The College Readiness Outreach Program (CROP) program connects 9th graders from Baltimore City Public High Schools with TU students who serve as mentors. The program also provides a series of college readiness workshops.

Offered in collaboration with the Student Success Programs and Counseling Center, Man 2 Man is a peer program geared toward men of color at Towson University. This support group serves as a confidential space for male-identified students of color to develop a better understanding of themselves and other in the context of gender, race, culture, and social pressure.

Generation One connects students who share similar experiences to share strategies to deal with difficult situations, and provide encouragement during challenging and rewarding times. The Generation One group meets on the second and fourth Thursday each month during the fall and spring semesters.

• The Community Enrichment and Enhancement Partnership Award (CEEP) is administered by Towson University's Student Success Programs. CEEP (pronounced KEEP) is designed to increase the access and success of culturally diverse undergraduate students attending Towson University.
• The Barnes-Harris Scholarship was established in the names of Marvis Evon Barnes ’59 and Myra Ann Harris '59, Towson University's first African-American graduates. Both Ms. Barnes and Ms. Harris wanted the scholarship, set at $500 per academic year, to be awarded to a freshman who possessed “a strong allegiance to the African-American culture.”