Advising

Faculty within the Department of Kinesiology serve as Academic Advisors, providing support and guidance as student complete their academic journey.

General Information

All first-year freshmen at Towson University are assigned to a First-Year Experience (FYE) adviser. This adviser will guide you through your first academic year. More information about the FYE experience can be found at the Academic Advising, Retention & Completion Office.

Sophomores and transfer students majoring in the Department of Kinesiology are assigned to a faculty adviser within their area of study. This faculty member serves as your academic adviser for the remainder of your time in our programs. The academic adviser will also help you complete and file a Degree Completion Plan by the end of your sophomore year or first year after transferring in. More information about transfer student advising can be found at the Academic Advising, Retention & Completion Office.  Transfer planning resources for prospective students are available at the Transfer Admissions. 

Prior to each fall and spring registration period, a Mandatory Advising Hold is placed on every continuing undergraduate student’s account. The department holds advising periods in March and October. It is the student’s responsibility to monitor registration dates, schedule an advising appointment during the designated advising period, and complete all required steps to ensure that the Mandatory Advising Hold is removed.

Advising Materials

All advising materials are meant as supplemental guides. Students should refer to their Academic Requirements Report for official requirements and completion status.

Health and Physical Education Major

Physical Education Major

The Physical Education major will be discontinued beginning in Spring 2026. Students currently enrolled in the Physical Education program will be able to complete their degree requirements as outlined in their catalog year of admission. 
Starting in Spring 2026, all new students interested in teacher preparation in this field will enroll in the new Health and Physical Education (HPED) major.