Tigers roar into new academic year

New Tigers bring hopes and dreams as they settle into campus life

By Kyle Hobstetter on August 25, 2022

The fall academic term is upon us and the excitement of new students on campus is palpable.

TU greeted its latest residents as part of new student move-in last week and now more than 5,200 residential students are in their on-campus living spaces.

Learn more about this year’s first-time students.

Getting carted away

Student pushing carts
Students used carts to push their belongings into the residence halls. (Alex Wright / Towson University) 
Student moving into a residence hall with dorm
Volunteer returning students came to campus early to help first-year students move into their residence halls (Alex Wright / Towson University) 
Move-In Crew pushing a cart through campus
The "Move-In Crew" could be seen throughout campus helping students get their belongings to their residence halls. (Alex Wright / Towson University) 

Unpacking The Car

Students removing items from car
Students relied on family and friends to help unload their belongings into their new residence halls. (Nick Sibol / Towson University)
Dad helping daugther un pack
Students and their families were able to park outside their residence halls to unload their car before moving to a designated parking area. (Nick Sibol / Towson University)
Student moving boxes out of their car
There were plenty of boxes, laundry baskets and suitcases filled with student belongings. (Nick Sibol / Towson University) 

Friendly Faces

TU Administration Posing with Students
It's common to see staff members like Vice President of Student Affairs Vernon Hurte, Vice President of Inclusion and Institutional Equity Patricia Bradley and Towson University President Kim Schatzel out and about meeting students. (Lauren Castellana / Towson University) 
Housing and Residence Life Students welcoming new students
Students can usually find Resident Assistants in front of their buildings to bring greetings and warm welcome. (Lauren Castellana / Towson University) 
Students smilin in their residence hall
When it's all said and done, students find themselves settling into dorm life with their new roommate. (Lauren Castellana / Towson University)

A look at Tigertown

West Village Commons
West Village is bustling with activity during new student move-in. (Nick Sibol / Towson University) 

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