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A Connected Campus

TU is a connected and welcoming community where you can unlock your curiosity, fuel your ambition, and turn passions into purpose. TU connects you with industry experts in intimate learning environments and never stops creating opportunities. 

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OUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

TU is a valued member of the greater Towson community, offering local residents a broad range of services and resources. TU is proud to be an anchor institution and a community-engaged university.

Large

With a student body of 19,793 and an average class size of 24, Towson offers a big college experience with a small college feel.

Suburban

Towson University’s beautifully landscaped, 328-acre campus blends traditional and modern architecture, open space, woods, and streams.

Public

Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. Interdisciplinary partnerships with public and private organizations provide opportunities for research, internships, and jobs.

ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

Discover unparalleled opportunities to learn through experience and higher degrees of growth built on collaboration. Small class sizes, inspiring faculty mentors and interactive learning experiences are promises of a Towson University education. 

 

All undergraduate, graduate and accelerated programs are grounded in liberal arts, amplified by research and made more life-changing through internships, study abroad, civic engagement and community service. 

 

Towson University offers over 110 unique undergraduate degree programs, concentrations, and tracks. Choose an in-demand bachelor's degree path or advance further, faster with an accelerated option.

STUDENT PERSPECTIVES

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Missy Melkonian Towson University / Undergraduate, Family and Human Services / Damascus, MD

Baltimore is filled with so many schools, and they give us resources to get to know each other.”

Missy Melkonian
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Towson University / Undergraduate, Family and Human Services / Damascus, MD

Missy's Baltimore | Inspiring Arts

Missy Melkonian - Undergraduate, Family and Human Services, Damascus, MD

Follow Missy as she explores Baltimore’s music scene and practices with her nationally-recognized acapella group, The Trills. Charm City brings musicians together from performances at Center Stage to crate-digging at local record shops.

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FAVORITES AROUND TOWSON UNIVERSITY

EAT

EAT

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Find Something To Munch On

From new twists on Chesapeake Bay classics to locally sourced Black-owned vegan cuisine, dining in Baltimore is always fresh and inspired. In every neighborhood, you can find affordable menus that are both mouth-watering and photo-worthy. 

PLAY

PLAY

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Spend The Day Out And About

Whether you’re an amateur naturalist, sports fanatic, art enthusiast, or cultural aficionado, you’ll find countless ways to indulge your passion for the great outdoors, sports, art, and entertainment in and around Baltimore. 

SHOP

SHOP

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Discover New Finds And Treasures

Everything you need plus things you didn’t know you’d love - from thrift store treasures to high-end malls. Baltimore offers great shopping year-round, with unique browsing experiences in one-of-a-kind neighborhoods. 

Collegetown Shuttle

You’ve got places to be. We can get you there. Explore Baltimore with the FREE Collegetown Shuttle!

The Collegetown Shuttle serves students, staff, and faculty at Johns Hopkins, Notre Dame of Maryland, and Towson University. Simply show your college ID to visit a friend, get to an internship, or explore Baltimore’s hotspots.

COLLEGETOWN SHUTTLE

REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE

Home to 140,000 students, Baltimore is a vibrant, energetic college town with big city amenities and small town charm. This is where talents are honed, careers are launched, and people and ideas come together. Explore the opportunities Baltimore Collegetown has to offer. 

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FINDING YOUR PLACE IN COLLEGETOWN

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