Application Instructions for Graduate Application

Please read before completing your application.

When To Apply

  • Deadline Programs
    • If you are applying to one of our programs that currently has a deadline for application submission please insure that you have submitted your online application by that date and that all transcripts and supplemental materials are postmarked by the deadline date.
    • For a list of deadlines click here and go to Programs Offered.
  • Rolling Admission Programs
    • If you are applying to a program that has rolling admission you may apply at any time. It is recommended that you apply 4-6 weeks before the start of the semester you would like to begin so that there is time to process your application completely.
    • For a list of rolling admission programs click here and go to Programs Offered.
  • Non-Degree
    • If you are applying for a non-degree status you must submit your application and official transcript by the posted deadline.

Please note that incomplete applications will be withdrawn at the start of the term for which you applied. To ensure your application remains active, please submit all required materials by the specified deadline.

How To Apply

Please read all admission requirements carefully. All applicants must complete and submit the application along with a $50 application fee. This application fee is paid online via a secure server at the time your application is submitted. The application fee is nonrefundable.

Once you have submitted your application please request official transcripts to be sent to Towson University from all schools you have attended. If you are required to submit test scores (i.e. TOEFL or GREs) please make sure you have requested official scores to be sent to graduate admissions. Additionally, all supplemental materials, excluding letters of recommendation, should be uploaded with the application or sent directly to grad@towson.edu.

Online Application Process

Once you have read these instructions completely, please click to return to the application menu. You should have already created an account at this time and have your username and password (make sure you keep this information so you can come back to your application at anytime).

Click on Graduate School Online Application

Provide your username and password

Please ensure that you complete all required fields to avoid delays in the application process. If you need to pause your progress, you can press 'Save' and then 'Save & Exit' at the bottom of the page. This will allow you to return and complete your application at a later time.

Once you have confirmed that your application is complete, on the 5th page you want to click on SUBMIT. This will bring you to the required payment page. At this time you will have three choices for payment:

  1. Credit Card/Debit:

    Fill in all the required information (credit card number, expiration date and card billing information) and then click submit. Once payment is authorized your application will be sent to the graduate school.

  2. Fee Waiver

Once you have processed your payment choice you can monitor your application by checking your Activity Log.

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