Graduate Reenrollment Application for Returning Towson University Students

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We recommend students review the graduate reenrollment requirements (opens in new tab) prior to filling out an application

Have you previously attended Towson University in a Doctoral, Master’s or Graduate Certificate Program and missed a full academic year (spring and fall term) or longer?

If you wish to apply for a Doctoral, Master’s, Graduate Certificate Program or attend as a non-degree graduate student, click here.
If you were admitted to a graduate program within the last academic year but did not enroll, please contact Graduate Admissions at grads@towson.edu for further instructions.

Returning Term & Year

Term

Year

Please contact reenrollment@towson.edu or 410-704-2007 with any questions.

Personal Information

TU Student ID#

First Name

Preferred Name

Last Name

Names Previously Attended Under

Email Address:

This is where your decision letter will be sent.

Birthdate

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Permanent Address

Country

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Preferred Phone Number (Include area code, no dashes please)

Are you a U.S. citizen?

YesNo

Citizenship Information

Country of Citizenship

Country of Birth

Please choose a status

Non-Immigrant Status

Visa Type

Date Received

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Permanent Resident Number

Date Issued

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Please attach a clear copy of your Permanent Resident Card (front and back)

Previous Academic Plan and Attendance

Have you been academically dismissed from any other institutions since you last attended TU?

Please Explain here:

Residency Information

Do you wish to be considered for in-state tuition?

APPLICANTS SEEKING IN-STATE STATUS AS A MARYLAND RESIDENT MUST COMPLETE THIS ENTIRE FORM INCLUDING ALL THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS, AND SIGN THE AFFIRMATION AT THE END OF THIS FORM. Failure to complete all of the required items may result in an out-of-state resident classification and out-of-state tuition rates being applied. Residency classification information is evaluated in accordance with the University System of Maryland Policy on Student Classification for Admission and Tuition Purposes. The applicant may be contacted for clarification of an item, or for additional information as necessary.

Please note, there is a limit of 20 documents per submission and they cannot exceed 25MB combined. You may need to compress your files. If you continue to receive an error, please reach out to registrarresidency@towson.edu.

Please select one:

I am financially independent. I provide 50% or more of my own living and educational expenses and I have not been claimed as a dependent on another person's most recent income tax return.I have been claimed as a dependent on another person's most recent tax returns.I am financially dependent but not claimed as a dependent on anyone’s most recent income tax returns.I am a ward of the State of Maryland. If a ward of the State, please submit your court decree or documentation from your social worker.

Please attach your documentation

The next set of questions refer to the person on whom you are dependent.

First name of person upon whom financially dependent

Last name of person upon whom financially dependent

Relationship to applicant

Is this person a resident of Maryland?

Address of Person you are dependent upon

Country of person you are depending upon

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

How long have you been dependent on this person?

How many months have you been dependent on this person?

Has this person filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year on all earned taxable income?

If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, provide most recent year filed in Maryland and state reason(s) for not filing within the last 12 months

Most Recent Filing Year

Reason(s)

Signature of this person

The next set of questions refer to the person who provides applicant with financial support for more than 50% of applicant's living and educational expenses.

First name of person who provides applicant with financial support for more than 50% of applicant's living and educational expenses

Last name of person who provides applicant with financial support for more than 50% of applicant's living and educational expenses

Relationship to applicant

How long has this person been providing such financial support?

Number of months financial support has been provided

Is this person a resident of Maryland?

Address of this person

Country of the person providing financial support

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Has this person filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year on all earned taxable income?

One of the following must be selected:

If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s)If a Maryland tax return has been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s) you are not claimed as a dependent

Provide most recent year filed in Maryland.

Please state reason(s) for not filing within the last 12 months.

State reason(s) you are not claimed as a dependent by this person

Signature of this person

PLEASE COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING: The Student Applicant is responsible for completing Items 1-9.

Permanent Address

Country

Street Address

City

County

State

Zip Code

Length of time at permanent address?

Years at Permanent Address

Months at Permanent Address

Previous Address

Previous Country

Street Address

City

State

Zip Code

Years at Previous Address

Months at Previous Address

Have you resided in Maryland continuously for the past 12 consecutive months?

YesNo

Were you residing here primarily to attend an educational institution in Maryland? (Attending a Maryland high school while your parent/guardian live(s) in this state does not apply here.)

YesNo

If not, what was the reason? (For example, you might say you attended an educational institution out of state.)

For the past 12 consecutive months, have you had the legal ability to remain in Maryland indefinitely?

YesNo

Are you a US Citizen?

YesNo

Please describe the legal status you have that allows you to remain in Maryland indefinitely.

Is all, or substantially all, of your personal property, such as household effects, furniture, and pets, in Maryland?

YesNo

Do you possess a valid driver's license?

YesNo

If yes, in what state?

If Maryland, original date of issue

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

If renewed, date of issue for current license (Note: This will not be a future date)

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Have you possessed a driver's license in a state other than Maryland within the last 12 months?

If other than Maryland, what state?

Do you own/lease any motor vehicles?

YesNo

If yes, in what state?

If Maryland, original date(s) of registration OR if renewed, issue date of current registration. (Note: this will not be a future date.)

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Did you register your vehicle(s) in a state other than Maryland within the last 12 months?

State where your vehicle was registered

Have you filed a Maryland state income tax return for the most recent year?

YesNo

If a Maryland tax return has not been filed within the last 12 months, state reason(s)

Is Maryland state income tax currently being withheld from your paycheck?

YesNo

If no, provide explanation

Do you receive any public assistance from a state or local agency other than one in Maryland?

YesNo

If yes, indicate type and issuing state

Please select the appropriate option:

I am a part-time (50%) or full-time regular employee of the University System of Maryland or I am the spouse of, or am financially dependent upon, a parent or legal guardian who is a regular employee of the University System of MarylandI am a full-time active member of the U.S. Armed Forces whose home of residency is Maryland or one who resides or is stationed in Maryland, or the spouse or a financially dependent child of such a person.I am a veteran of the United States Armed Forces residing or domiciled in Maryland.I am the spouse or child of a veteran or active duty member of the United States Armed Forces using educational benefits who lives in Maryland and (1) Is using transferred Post‐9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. §3319) and enrolls after the transferor’s discharge or release from a period of at least 90 days of service in the active military, naval or air service; or (2) Is using transferred Post‐9/11 G.I. Bill® benefits (38 U.S.C. §3319) and the transferor is a member of the uniformed services who is serving on active duty; or (3) Is using benefits under the Marine Gunnery Sergeant John David Fry Scholarship (38 U.S.C. §3311(b)(9)); or 4) Is using benefits through the Survivors’ and Dependents’ Educational Assistance Program (DEA) (38 U.S.C. chapter 35); or 5) Is entitled to rehabilitation under 38 U.S.C. §3102(a).I am eligible for in-state status consideration under the Maryland National Guard Nonresident Tuition ExemptionI completed all service hours in an AmeriCorps Program in Maryland, OR I completed a service program under the Maryland Corps Program, pursuant to Title 9, subtitle 28 of the State Government Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, as provided in § 15-106.9 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland.I have been certified by the Director of the Peace Corps as having served satisfactorily as a Peace Corps volunteer and am domiciled in Maryland, as provided in § 15-106.11 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of MarylandI meet all the criteria in § 15-106.8 of the Education Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (“Maryland Dream Act”).I am a member of the U.S. Foreign Service on active duty for a period of more than 30 days and my domicile or permanent duty station is in Maryland, OR I am the spouse or dependent of such a person. (Note: Members and their spouses and dependents who qualify for in-state status will continue to hold in-state status while continuously enrolled at the institution, notwithstanding a subsequent change in the permanent duty station of the member to a location outside Maryland.)I am a citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, or the Republic of Palau.None of the above applies to me.

Please indicate your relationship to employee.

Institutions

Please attach a letter of verification from the Human Resources Office of the campus at which you or your spouse or parent or legal guardian is employed.

Please indicate date of expected separation from the military

Enter the date with the flowing format MM/DD/YYYY

Please attach a copy of your deed or lease (if applicable), or verification from the service that you have declared Maryland as your "home of residency" (if applicable); and the most recent assignment orders.

Please attach a copy of your DD214

You must also submit a copy of your Certification of Eligibility if you have a discharge category other than honorable

Please attach a copy of the Certificate of Eligibility

Please attach a copy of your deed or lease

Electronic Signature for residency and tuition status: I certify that the information provided is complete and correct. I understand that the University reserves the right to request additional information if necessary. In the event the University discovers that false or misleading information has been provided, the Student Applicant may be billed by the University retroactively to recover the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition for the current and subsequent semesters.

Please click here to sign your name.

Character & Conduct

If you were discharged from military service, was it an honorable discharge?

YesNo

Please explain. Limit entry to 255 characters maximum.

Are you in good standing with Towson University’s Office of Student Accountability & Restorative Practices and eligible to return at all institutions you have attended?

YesNo

Please explain the reason you are not in good standing and include the name of the institution to which you are not eligible to return. Limit entry to 255 characters maximum

Supplemental Questions

What was your reason for taking a break from Towson University?

Student Agreement

By submitting my application, I certify that the information recorded on this declaration and on this application is complete and correct. I understand that failure to provide complete and accurate information on this application will result in the immediate cancellation of my application for reenrollment or if enrolled, dismissal from the university. I agree to abide by the rules, policies, and regulations of Towson University if I am reenrolled as a student. If the conditions affecting my status change, I will notify Towson University in writing within 15 days of such a change.

In making this application, I accept and agree to abide by the policies and regulations of Towson University concerning drug and alcohol abuse and understand that the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol will subject me to the penalties contained in those policies and regulations.

Electronic signature:

Please click here to sign your name by typing it in the box provided

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