撸先生

Welcome home, Tigers! An exciting week awaits you on campus with opportunities to make friends, meet student organizations, try out local food vendors and have fun.

"As an FYE and Orientation leader I get to help students connect with each other and see themselves at 撸先生,鈥� says Mykah Johnson, First Year Experience (FYE) and Orientation Leader. 鈥淪eeing them come out of their shells and make friends by the end of the first day is so rewarding.鈥�

Freshman and transfer students, here鈥檚 all you need to know to get involved in the 撸先生 community during your first week on campus.

Use this guide to learn more about:

• 撸先生 events app and Welcome to 撸先生 website
• New Student Convocation
• First Year Experience (FYE) advising
• 撸先生 Takeover Events 

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撸先生 Events app and Welcome to 撸先生 website

The 撸先生 Events app and Welcome to 撸先生 website will be your best friends as you navigate new student convocation, info sessions and required FYE advising during your first week on campus.

Download the 撸先生 Events app and Events Guide to access the latest Welcome to 撸先生 event information. It is also accessible on Involved @ 撸先生 when you log in using your 撸先生 ID and password.

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New Student Convocation

Kick off Welcome to 撸先生 and Move-In weekend at New Student Convocation in SECU Arena (Fri., Aug. 21, 9:30 a.m.).

Learn more about campus life and student activities, enjoy performances by the 撸先生 Pep band and 撸先生 gymnastics, and join fellow new students in a group 撸先生 photo on the field at Johnny Unitas Stadium庐.

Regardless of freshman, transfer or housing status, all students must attend New Student Convocation.

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First Year Experience (FYE) advising

Before the fun can fully begin, first-year students must work with their FYE adviser to ensure they are prepared to begin fall semester classes.

All first-year 撸先生 students, regardless of freshman, transfer or housing status, must attend New Student Convocation and meet with their FYE adviser during their scheduled meeting time on Fri., Aug. 21.

Transfer Requirements (Fri., Aug. 21)

• Attend New Student Convocation
• Meet your FYE adviser during your scheduled time

Freshman Requirements (Fri., Aug. 21 鈥� Sat., Aug. 22)

• Aug. 21
  • Attend New Student Convocation
  • Meet your FYE adviser during your scheduled time
• Aug. 22
  • Attend training sessions on Title IX; diversity, equity and inclusion; well-being and more with your FYE leader and group

Your adviser will reach out to your group at least 1 day before your advising session during Welcome to 撸先生. If you have any questions specific to first-year advising before your required advising session on Friday, contact your assigned adviser (visible on your 撸先生 student dashboard).

If you miss a session, contact the Office of New Student and Family Programs at newstudentprograms AT_TOWSON

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撸先生 Takeover Events 

With FYE advising and trainings out of the way, top off your Welcome to 撸先生 experience at 撸先生 Takeover on Fri., Aug. 21, from 6 鈥� 10 p.m.

From outdoor movies, gaming, and live-band karaoke to fair rides and inflatables like human foosball, there鈥檚 something for everyone to enjoy at 撸先生 Takeover.

Activities will take place on the West Village lawn, TowsonTown field, outside of Cook Library and throughout campus, making this a great opportunity to make friends, get acquainted with campus and enjoy local vendors and giveaways.