Degree Completion Planning

The Degree Completion Plan (DCP) is a way for you and your advisor to map out your class schedule for the next 3-5 years. This helps you to see the big picture and make sure you are staying on track with all the B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreogrphy degree requirements. 

We understand your future schedules might change based on what classes are available and your future interests. The DCP is just one part of advising that could save you time and money by highlighting a clear path towards degree completion and graduation.

The Dance Major Suggesed Course Sequence below is a suggested sequence of required, general studies, and elective courses by year that will endable B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreographer Majors to complete their required 120 units for graduation in four years.  Each individual student's journey is unique and may include an additional major or minor or Honors College work during their time in this program.  This suggested sequence of courses allows for time and breath to consider these additional academic pursuits while ensuring that all requirements are being met. It also supports B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography majors taking technique classes every semester during their four years of study through graduation.

Steps:


Step 1

Print documents to help in your planning:

  • Print the Dance Major Suggested Course Sequence
    Note the differences between the B.F.A. in Dance Performance and Choreography and the B.F.A. Dance Performance and Choreography with PreK-12 Dance Education Concentration
  • Note the difference between the B.F.A in Dance Performance and Choreography suggested course sequence for dance majors who began their studies in the program prior to fall 2025 and those who began their studies during and after fall 2025. 
  • Print your Academic Requirements
    Login to Towson Online Services, go to Self Service, Student Dashboard 

Step 2

Complete your Degree Completion Plan.

Degree Completion Plan B.F.A. (blank template)

Degree Completion Plan B.F.A. sequence prior to fall 2025

Degree Completion Plan B.F.A sequence during and after fall 2025

Degree Completion Plan B.F.A with PreK-12 Dance Education Concentration sequence prior to fall 2025

Degree Completion Plan PreK-12 sequence during and after fall 2025

You may:

  • Complete the DCP form with courses/semesters you have already completed, starting at the beginning of your time at Towson University, and then move into the future. (Transfer credits will go at the bottom of the DCP form.)

    OR
  • Cross off courses you have already completed on the Suggested Course Sequence and start the DCP whereever you are in the curriculum. Do what makes the most sense to you. 
    Make sure you have accounted for prerequisites, CORE courses, and all required courses for the Major. It is ultimately your responsibility to stay on top of your degree requirements. 

 

Step 3

Email your DCP to your advisor. See the due dates listed. You must successfully complete the DCP for advising holds to be lifted. 

The DCP is required by Maryland Senate Bill 740 (SB 740). SB 740 is the Career and College Readiness and College Completion Act of 2013. It was signed into law May 2013 and requires all students to file an Individualized Degree Completion Plan.