The SAGE Community focuses on academic success, community building, professional development and expanding multicultural knowledge of first year students participating in the SAGE (Students Achieve Goals through Education) Program. SAGE Community residents will have access to a strong support network including academic support, relationships with faculty, staff and peers, various campus services, and peer mentorship throughout the academic year that will create a connected sense of community. This community is a partnership between Student Success Programs and Housing & Residence Life.
Applicants must be an incoming first year or transfer student and eligible for financial aid via the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) guidelines and must participate in a 6-day residential experience prior to fall semester move-in. If there is a mutual roommate selection, it is important that it is indicated at the time of the roommate request process. In addition, both applicants need to be eligible for financial aid via FAFSA guidelines.
The SAGE Community is one component of Towson University's cultural diversity and student retention plan. Program resources are used to foster academic achievement, personal development, and campus wide involvement among entering students from diverse backgrounds. The SAGE program's mission remains the same but has expanded to include this unique living arrangement for a select group of entering freshmen who wish to participate. SAGE community participants are assigned a peer mentor and participate in various activities that enhance academic, budget management, and decision-making skills. Participants also expand their knowledge of diverse cultural groups, career development strategies, and participate in networking opportunities. For More Information visit: SAGE
Current residents: SAGE Mentor applications will be available in Spring. You must be a SAGE Mentor for upcoming academic year to be considered for placement in the SAGE Community.
Incoming First Year Students interested in the SAGE Community must complete the online housing request process. This includes paying a $350 non-refundable housing deposit and agreeing to the terms and conditions of the housing contract. During the online process students will be able to identify interest in the SAGE Community.
For information on how to apply to the SAGE Program visit: SAGE Application. For information on the online housing request process visit: Request Housing
The community will have two Resident Assistants and multiple SAGE Mentors and Liaisons. Additionally, there will be support from multiple campus partners including, Student Success Programs, College of Liberal Arts, Academic Advising, Retention & Completion Office, the Tutoring & Learning Center, and Housing and Residence Life.
All students selected for the SAGE Community will be required to participate in the one week residential experience prior to move in.
Rooms are doubles and vary between either community bathrooms or shared suite bathrooms.
All members living in the SAGE Community must also participate in the SAGE Program.
All medical accommodations requests are managed through Accessibility & Disability Services.
The SAGE Community was established in Fall 2014 in Newell Hall in collaboration with Student Success Programs, Housing & Residence Life, College of Liberal Arts, Academic Advising, Retention & Completion Office, and Tutoring & Learning Center.
Additional Housing and Residence Life FAQ's can be found in the link below:
For Additional Questions please contact Housing & Residence Life at RLCommunities@towson.edu