high school parallel enrollment

The High School Parallel Enrollment Program (formerly called College in Escrow) is designed for high school students who want to take courses at Towson for college credit. Students must have a B average and an SAT score of 500 on each section of the SAT (or 50 on the PSAT). If you are a "home-schooled" student, then please send the most recent evaluation from the supervising organization, as well as any standardized test results.  Please note that admission to the Parallel Enrollment program does not guarantee admission to Towson as a degree seeking student.

Students in the program enroll in regular, credit courses at Towson during the summer sessions or the fall and spring terms and attend class right along with other college students. College credit is earned for the course, and will be posted to a Towson University transcript. Students may take any TU course, provided the prerequisites have been met.

How to Apply

To apply, download the printable application at the link below. Send the completed form and $25 application fee to the Office of Admissions, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252-0001. Also enclose a copy of your SAT scores and high school transcript. The application and support documentation can also be faxed to our office at 410-704-5794.

Applications for new or returning non-degree students interested in taking fall courses will not be processed until August 1 pending course availability.

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Application Fee

There is a non-refundable application fee of $25.

Tuition and Fees

Students participating in the High School Parallel Enrollment program are responsible for paying the standard tuition and fee rates. Current rates can be found at the Bursar's Office Web site.

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Application Deadlines

Applications are accepted up to the beginning of the term or summer session. Consult the academic calendar for details.

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For more information about the High School Parallel Enrollment Program, call the Office of Admissions, 410-704-2113.

Office of Admissions
Enrollment Services, Room 208

1-888-4TOWSON (toll free)
Phone: 410-704-2113
Fax: 410-704-5794