Academic Policies & Procedures for Students

Explore Towson University's academic policies to understand the guidelines that support academic integrity, student success and student responsibilities.

University-Wide Student Policies and Procedures

As a student, you are responsible for:

  1. observing all university policies, regulations, procedures and academic requirements, including specific requirements of their academic program
  2. maintaining a high standard of academic integrity

Students are entitled to privacy, expression, non-discrimination, non-harassment and the opportunity to appeal, petition or contest university actions pursuant to the procedures referenced in .  

Included below is a select list of policies and resources related to academic courses. For a complete list of official ¾«Ñ¡Âé¶¹¶þÇø policies, please visit Towson University Policies.

Topic Policy Related Resources
Academic Integrity and Student Accountability

03-01.00: Student Academic Integrity

Code of Student Accountability

Office of Student Accountability and Restorative Practices

Class Attendance and Absences

Student Outreach and Support (SOS)

Disability and Accessibility Accommodations (see syllabus statement)

06-21.00 – Policy for Providing Reasonable Accommodations to Individuals with Disabilities

Accessibility and Disability Services

Accessibility

Hate/Bias and Discrimination

06-01.00 – Policy Prohibiting Discrimination

Non-Discrimination Procedures

Religious Accommodations 

Holy Days and Observances

Sexual Harassment or Misconduct (Title IX)

06-01.60 – Policy on Sexual Harassment and Other Sexual Misconduct

Office of Equity Compliance

Technology and Computing

10-01.02 – Acceptable Use Policy

Information Technology Policies

Student Technology Orientation

Student Technology Resources

ResNet Internet Services

University-Wide Catalog and Enrollment Policies and Procedures

Included below are select policies and resources relevant to academic courses and student success. For a complete list of academic policies, standards, and procedures, please access the or visit the website for the Office of the Registrar

Topic Policy Related Resources
Academic Calendar: Key Dates and Deadlines

Academic Calendar

Registration Dates

Final Exam Schedule

Grades and Academic Standing

Registrar's Office: Forms

Incomplete Grades

Good Academic Standing

Academic Standards

Academic Intervention for Students

Academic Renewal Program

Registration and Records  Academic policies and procedures for ¾«Ñ¡Âé¶¹¶þÇø students are outlined in the and the .   The Registrar’s Office provides services to students, faculty, administrators, alumni and the general public. They have also created student-facing guidance related to Registration and Records topics.