Freshman Orientation

See your checklist of tasks to complete before and after orientation. 

students in class

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 . 

Pre-Orientation Checklist

Freshmen starting TU in the Fall 2025 semester can attend orientation on select dates during weeks of June 23, July 7, and July 14. 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 . 

  •  as soon as possible after returning your enrollment contract and before submitting your Academic Interest Form
  • Complete your  so your adviser can create your schedule of classes 
with a photo that meets OneCard requirements by June 1 so that it will be available for pickup when you attend Orientation. Not submitting your OneCard application on time may result in a delay in receiving your card.

Complete your pre-orientation module no later than 48 hours prior to orientation.

  • Students: From your admissions dashboard, use your NetID and password to login to the student portal to ensure your participation is recorded.  
  • Guests: Use the , not your student's login, to participate in the pre-orientation module. Signing up is easy and free.  

Complete your immunization requirements and upload your health insurance card. 

Post-Orientation Checklist

Learn about payments, e-rebates and refunds, and your 1098-T consent.

Visit your Towson Online Services 
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 fee up to $175, charged to your bill, covers all Welcome to TU programs, orientation materials, and student staffing for all programs. This fee applies to in-person and virtual orientation.