Parents’ Corner

• Textbooks
• Security
• Activities
• Student Assistance

Yes, they will need them! The list of textbooks and any online software required for each class are posted on the TU website before each semester on the Bookstore page.

Students may purchase their books through our online bookstore. The convenient access and streamlined purchasing allow students to enjoy personalized shopping carts that build automatically as they select their course materials. Students have the ability to choose from digital, new and used print, and rentals all in one place. Flexible delivery and payment options are available so students are able to get what they need with ease.

Students that are registered for courses may charge up to $1,000 in textbooks to their account. Students will be responsible for textbook charges. Charges will decrease the amount of any refunds.

Security

TU has a full-time security officer who patrols all three campuses 7 p.m.-4 a.m. In addition, the Thomasville Police Department has a police substation located on the Magnolia Campus. Students can also contact the Housing Manager, Resident Director or their RA 24/7 in case of an emergency.

Emergency System

Thomas University has an emergency communications system in place to notify all students, faculty and staff in the event of an emergency situation.

• In the event of an emergency:
  • The emergency system is updated each semester with each student's information from the registrar's office. It's important that a student updates his/her information in Hawklink.
  • An emergency message in the form of a text message, voice message and email will be sent to all cell phone numbers, home phone numbers and email addresses on file with the registrar's office. (Please make sure your student updates this information regularly in Hawklink.)
  • An emergency message will be sent to all computers on the TU network. This message interrupts any work on that computer. The message must be dismissed by the computer user or time out according to its programming.
  • Emergency notifications will be posted on the TU website, Facebook page, Twitter page and Instagram page.
• Parents are welcome to sign up to be included in TU's emergency messaging system. To do so, please send the following information to marketing@thomasu.edu. Please send a separate email for each parent. You will be contact via email to verify that the information is correct.
  • Parent's name
  • Student's name
  • Parent's cell phone number(s)
  • Parent's email address(es)

Missing Student Notification

A Thomas University residential student is presumed to be "missing" when the student's absence is inconsistent with the student's established patterns of behavior and the deviation cannot be readily explained.

• Before presuming that a person is missing, reasonable measures should be taken to determine whether or not the person is at their home or campus residence and whether or not anyone familiar with the person has seen or heard from the person recently or is aware of where they may be.
• Any member of the Thomas University community – including parents, employees or other students – who is concerned that a member of the University community is missing should contact the Office of the Vice President for Student Life (229) 226-1621 ext. 1136 as soon as it is determined that the individual is missing as defined above.

Missing Student Notification Policy Missing Student Notification Form

Student Activities

TU's Student Activities Office holds events on campus for students to enjoy. We encourage students to participate in multiple activities. This is a great way for students to meet others and connect outside of their regular team or classroom.Some of the other events that Student Activities holds include:

• Welcome Week
• Thanksgiving Dinner
• Food Drive
• Bowling Night
• Spring Week
• Graduate Week

TU also has many clubs and organizations in which students can participate. These include:

• The Art Club is open to any students interested in discussing art, creating art projects and visiting area art museums.
• Campus Activities Board is a group of student volunteers who plan activities for other students.
• ENACTUS encourages students to collaborate with academic and business leaders in developing various community service projects.
• Jazz Ensemble performs at events throughout the area.
• Night Hawk Review is TU's annual creative arts journal, which highlights the creative work of students, staff, faculty and friends of TU.
• Pep Band consists of trumpet, trombone, saxophone, percussion, bass (upright or guitar) and other instruments.
• Psychology Club an organization open to psychology majors and those with a special interest in psychology.
• TU Book Club meets monthly for a discussion on a selected book.
• Thomasville Singers is a community chorus with weekly rehearsals on Monday nights in Smith-Bonvillian Hall.

Be sure to follow TU's Student Activities pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to find out more about what's happening.

• Thomas University on Facebook
• Thomas University on Twitter
• Thomas University on Instagram

Disability Services

The Student Disability Support Services Office serves as Thomas University’s entry-point into advocacy for on-campus, online, and distance students with disabilities. We work with faculty and staff to provide academic accommodations for the unique needs of students both in and out of the classroom at Thomas University. By providing support services to students with disabilities, TU offers an opportunity for students to achieve their academic and personal goals.If your student needs to request accommodations, please refer to the process and documents here.

Student Assistance Program

Sometimes students need help dealing with the pressures and problems that come with college life. TU has partnered with Archbold Memorial Hospital to provide the Student Assistance Program (SAP). These services are at no cost, private, and confidential.The SAP provides services such as:Identification, assessment of problems/stressorsConsultation and problem resolution sessionsReferral to appropriate and accessible services and resourcesStudents who need assistance may call 877-327-2724 or contact a TU staff member.

Students are assigned a student Success Advisor based on their major which allows students to benefit from a deep understanding of the course progression and processes unique to that program.  Success Advisors assist in developing a graduation plan, registering in classes and identifying resources to assist in successful progression toward your degree.  They are available to assist students in a variety of ways beyond simply registering for classes. Any questions students have concerning their college experience can be addressed with their Success Advisor.  They will provide information and make referrals to appropriate resources.  Success Advisors will also reach out if students appear to be falling behind in their coursework so that students can get back on track quickly.

Every student also has access to faculty advisors who provides information on career pathways specific to each major and can assist in determining appropriate elective credit, internships and other experiences that provide a deeper preparation in your chosen career.

Students have access to free tutoring through TU’s Center for Teaching and Learning.  This is available in-person or virtually for a wide variety of coursework.

TU’s Career Center is also available free of charge to assist students in determining career pathways based on interests and skills, preparing students for interviews, developing resumes and job searches.

Although our offices are currently working remotely, we are available to meet with you virtually and assist you in the enrollment process. You can contact your advisor directly with the information below, or Email Advising 

Advising Staff:

Burcu Demarco
Director, Student Success
bdemarco@thomasu.edu
229-227-1621 ext. 1054
Call or Text  229-201-2653
Schedule Appointment

Courtney Sinclair
Advisor, Student Success
csinclair@thomasu.edu
Call or Text 229-201-1324
Schedule Appointment

Stacie Reilly
Advisor, Student Success
sreilly@thomasu.edu
229-226-1621 ext. 1087
Call or Text 229-977-7673
Schedule Appointment

Kendon Warren
Advisor, Student Success
kwarren@thomasu.edu
229-227-1621 ext. 1063
Call or  Text 229-201-0889
Schedule Appointment

The 2021-22 FAFSA application is available NOW.  If your student plans to attend college next academic year, please complete this form.  Some aid programs are first come, first serve!  Our school code is 001555.

Parents trying to plan for when their students will be home for the holidays or over the summer can view the Academic Calendar.

Housing. Student housing is assigned on a first-come first-served basis for students who have a completed housing application and have paid the housing deposit. We do not guarantee housing availability if the application and deposit are not received by 7/1.

Here in the Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships, we are here to help evaluate college cost and apply for financial aid programs. Our mission at Thomas University is to make an exceptional TU education affordable with as simple and straightforward as possible process. Over 90% of students receive financial aid at Thomas University. Our staff is devoted to your success and anticipate supporting you with your financial aid application.

Additionally, the student’s financial aid information is available 24/7 through HawkLink (our student portal).  Your child has been sent information on setting up their TU account for email and access to HawkLink.

For more information on applying for financial aid, completing your financial aid file, accepting aid, types of aid and more, please visit the Financial Aid page.

A variety of scholarships are available to new and returning students. These can be viewed here. Students must be accepted to be eligible to apply for these scholarships. The applications are available in HawkLink. Please note the deadline for applying for these is 3/1.

Contact Us

Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
Student Service Building D
1501 Millpond Rd.
Thomasville, GA 31792

FAFSA School Code: 001555

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Email: finaid@thomasu.edu
Phone: (229) 584-2460
Fax: 229-584-2400

Schedule a phone or video appointment

Thomas University’s Student Accounts Office is dedicated to helping students and parents understand their student account.  We can assist with questions about tuition, fees and refunds as well as determining whom to contact to correct errors on your account.  We are here to help!  Additionally, the student’s account information is available 24/7 through HawkLink (our student portal).  Your child has been sent information on setting up their TU account for email and access to HawkLink.

For information on when tuition is due, how to make a payment, payment plans and more, please visit the Student Accounts page. 

Contact Us

Student Accounts
Student Service Building D
1501 Millpond Rd.
Thomasville, GA 31792

Office Hours

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Email: student.accounts@thomasu.edu
Phone: 229-227-6883
Fax: 229-584-5398

Schedule a phone or video appointment

Thomas University offers on-campus housing for full-time students.  There are three dormitories at two locations.

Visit our Housing page for more information concerning housing, room layouts, ‘what to pack’ lists.  We encourage parents to bring their student to campus at move-in if possible and our orientation has a special track just for parents.

PLEASE NOTE: On-campus housing is assigned on a first-come, first-serve basis. Students interested in housing should complete the application on the housing page, including the $300 room reservation fee, as soon as possible. Space is limited to the first 134 completed applications. Housing cannot by guaranteed unless the housing application and deposit are received by July 1.

Dining and Meal Plans

Students residing in the Pinetree Dormitory have a 10-meal plan included in their housing costs (breakfast and dinner Monday through Friday)

Magnolia dormitory residents have a full kitchen in each apartment unit.  However, they too can purchase a meal plan.  Breakfast and dinner is served at the Pinetree dormitory.

Students can dine in the Hawk’s Nest, located on the Forbes campus inside the Campus Center from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.  Students may purchase a lunch meal plan at the Hawk’s Nest for lunches Monday – Thursday for $448 per semester.

A Sunday Dinner Only Meal Plan is also available. (This is NOT included in the Pinetree Residence Hall housing package.) The cost for this plan is $112 per semester.

For students not living in the Pinetree Residence Hall and TU staff, a meal ticket may be purchased any time at the Hawk’s Nest for use at Pinetree.  The cost of the meal ticket is $7 per meal.

All new students are required to participate in the Thomas University New Student Orientation (NSO) program. 

NSO provides vital information regarding the many important student features one gains as they become a Night Hawk. Some highlighted features are:

• using the Student Portal (Hawklink) including student account and financial aid information,
• understanding Canvas, the online learning site that accompany all courses at TU,
• review of the numerous Library resources available to Night Hawks on campus or as a distance student.
• orientation to the TU Honor Code and our expectations for academic integrity,
• academic support services
• opportunities for student involvement here at TU.

The Campus-based NSO is required for all undergraduate students, new to TU, taking one or more classes on TU’s Thomasville, Georgia, campus and beginning classes in the Fall semester. This includes transfer students.