Incoming Freshmen

 

Applying to Towson University is easy. Make sure to read the following instructions carefully before beginning your application. If you have questions, contact us at 410-704-2113 or admissions AT_TOWSON. Or get in touch with your admissions counselor.

How to Apply:

Be sure to read the following instructions carefully before beginning your application using the Apply button below.

1. Complete your application and submit the application fee. A $45 non-deferrable, non-refundable fee is required with your application. Students applying with a fee waiver will have the option to choose the type of fee waiver to be used during the payment section of the application.
2. Apply, if interested, to the Honors College. If you’re interested in the Honors College, you will need to complete the Honors section of the regular application for admission, no later than Dec. 1.
3. Know the deadlines. To be considered for merit-based scholarships offered through University Admissions, you must apply and submit your transcripts and standardized test scores by Dec. 1. The final application deadline is Jan. 17 for fall admission and Oct. 15 for spring. (Applications may remain open on a space-available basis.) See all deadlines. 
4. Send official high school transcripts. Please have your school counselor submit to University Admissions your official high school transcript to admissions_documents AT_TOWSON. If you attended or are currently attending a non-U.S. high school, you must have your transcript evaluated by one of the following international credential evaluation companies: WES, AACRAO or ASCISS. You may also request that your high school send an official transcript by mail to: University Admissions, 8000 York Road, Towson, Maryland 21252.
5. Submit standardized test scores. Towson accepts either the SAT and/or ACT. SAT and ACT scores must be sent from the testing agency to be considered official. We will not accept test scores reported on high school transcripts. Towson University test ID for SAT:  5404, Towson University test ID for ACT: 1718.
6. Write your college essay. Towson requires one essay with a 500 word maximum. Please refer to the application for topic information.
7. Create a resume. Applicants have the option to upload a resume or activities list before submitting the application. Although this is optional, any document submitted will be considered during the application process.
8. Provide optional letters of recommendation. Up to two letters of recommendation may be sent via email to admissions_documents AT_TOWSON.
9. Find out if your intended major has additional requirements. Please refer to our complete list of screened majors to determine if there are additional requirements for the major you wish to study.
10. Determine if you need to take the TOEFL exam. If you have been living in the United States less than five years and your native language is not English, you are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. However, an SAT I score of at least 470 on the Critical Reading section OR a 20 on the ACT exempts you from submitting TOEFL or IELTS scores. The TOEFL code is 5404.