Single Rooms

All students are eligible to apply for a single room, however, priority for singles is given to current students and there is no guarantee of availability.

Honors
Housing

• Living option for students admitted to the Honors College
• Learning environment more conducive to in-hall studying
• Classroom space in the residence hall

The Honors College is for students who exhibit extraordinary academic success and who strive to constantly challenge themselves in their educational pursuits. Honors Housing is dedicated to students admitted to the Honors College who want a living environment that will help them pursue their academic goals. Living in Honors Housing has several advantages including a strong student community, access to in-hall classroom space, and an atmosphere conducive to study.  You may mark this as a choice if you applied to the Honors College but have not heard about whether you are admitted. This community is in partnership with the Honors College and Housing & Residence Life.

Alcohol-free
Floors

• Alcohol-free environment; each resident must be committed to living an alcohol-free lifestyle
• Peer support and education related to responsible living
• Help promote alcohol-free choices to other Towson students

While Towson is committed to creating communities that encourage positive choices, we also offer additional experiences specifically for students who choose to live a life free of alcohol, regardless of age. With this housing option residents will receive education and peer support for responsible living as well as have the opportunity to help promote alcohol-free living to other Towson students. Students assigned to this community must be committed to living an alcohol-free lifestyle.

 

Global Village

• Live within an integrated floor of domestic and international students
• Be a part of special programs including International Café and Around the World in 13 Floors
• More kitchen space than the average Towson University residence hall

Global Village is a community for both domestic and international students attending Towson University. Students living in this community will have the opportunity to interact with people from different cultures and countries in a variety of ways including special annual events, international roommate, and programming. These communities also benefit from the amount of kitchen space available, which exceeds other traditional residence halls on campus. This community is in partnership with the International Student & Scholar Office and Housing & Residence Life.

Tigers Serving
Others

• Learn about and explore the concept of service
• Participate in service opportunities throughout the year
• Opportunity to move in three days early and participate in Project Serve
• Gain increased awareness about campus and community service experiences

The Tigers Serving Others Community is a living-learning experience for students dedicated to making a change in their communities. Students who are enthusiastic about being a part of the growing student service movement can opt to live in this community, where learning about and exploring the concept of service is infused into the everyday living and learning experiences of college life. Residents will have the opportunity to kick off the year by moving in three days early to participate in Project Serve. Throughout the school year community members will continue to be encouraged to participate in campus and community service experiences. Team-building exercises and social activities will help students to foster a sense of community and belonging here at Towson. This community is in partnership with the Office of Student Activities and Housing & Residence Life.

American Sign Language

The American Sign Language (ASL) Community is a residential learning community for Deaf students and students committed to ASL who wish to improve or maintain their language skills. The community is open to students in the Deaf Studies major, students who use ASL in their everyday lives, and students who affiliate with the Deaf community. Through participation in the ASL community, students will improve their understanding of the Deaf community through immersion in a Deaf-and-ASL friendly environment with ASL-only common areas, events, and activities. Community events will include guest speakers from the Deaf Community, tutoring in ASL, community meals, ASL storytelling and poetry nights, performances presented in ASL, and field trips to events highlighting Deaf lifestyle and traditions. This community is a partnership between the Deaf Studies Program and Housing & Residence Life.

Note: Residents in the ASL Community must have completed ASL 1: DFST 104.  Residents who have not completed ASL 1 but believe they have a sufficient level of ASL skill to live in this community must schedule a screening with the Deaf Studies Program by June 1, 2013.

• Frequently Asked Questions (pdf)

STEM Scholars Community

The Fisher College of Science and Mathematics STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Scholars Residential Learning Community will provide a residential environment that fosters both academic and social success for a diverse group of STEM majors. This community is a great way for students to connect with other students, faculty, and staff, build community, and enhance their learning experience at Towson University. This experience will assist students in navigating challenging first year courses and building relationships with their cohort as well as helping students explore opportunities around research and their future careers. Some of the benefits of living in this community include, small group meetings with faculty and distinguished visitors, access to staff, study groups, cohort enrollment, informal STEM seminars and workshops in the residential community, career events, programming designed to enhance academic success, and access to major club activities. This community is a partnership with Fisher College of Science and Mathematics and Housing & Residence Life.

Gender Neutral Housing

• Available within designated living areas
• A welcoming housing space for all students
• Students of any gender may choose this option

Gender Neutral Housing is a housing option developed to provide a welcoming space for all students. This housing option is also designed to provide a safe space for students with varying gender identities and sexual orientations This housing option is available within designated living areas for first year, transferring, and returning students of any gender to choose to live together in rooms or apartments. Students who select this housing option must sign an agreement of understanding for Gender Neutral Housing in order to finalize their interest.

• Gender Neutral Housing Agreement

First year (freshmen) students who indicate an interest in Gender Neutral Housing will be assigned within university housing*.

Returning and transferring students who have an interest in Gender Neutral Housing will need to contact Millennium Hall at Towson University by visiting the site below and selecting Application/Forms or if you have questions call, 410-704-6455.

• Millennium Hall

This housing option is offered based on availability and the student's eligibility for on-campus housing (i.e. students must be eligible for on-campus housing and meet all deadlines for submission of the housing deposit and housing contract). Housing assignments are considered based on individual needs, preferences, and space availability.

• Frequently Asked Questions

* This housing option may be located in a premium housing rate facility.

Single Rooms

All students are eligible to apply for a single room, however, priority for singles is given to current students and there is no guarantee of availability.

Towson Run
Apartments

Towson Run Apartments consist of one-bedroom, two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments, which house two students per bedroom (occupancy of 418 students). Each apartment includes the following:

• Fully furnished (including wall-to-wall carpet and curtains)
• A large combination living-room/dining-room
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Includes all utilities (including Cable TV, and local telephone - a separate phone line in each bedroom)

Located in Towson Run Apartments complex you will find:

• Large and small meeting and study rooms
• A large laundry room
• A full-service mini mart, TRAX
• Mailboxes in the lobby for each apartment

This building is secured twenty-four hours a day with a card access system used by students to gain entry to the building and elevators.

Do You Smoke?

Smoke-Free Campus - Smoking is prohibited on all property owned, leased or operated by Towson University (“University”). This consists of all buildings, including residence halls, Bateman’s, and the Marriott; all grounds, including exterior open spaces, parking lots and garages, on-campus sidewalks, streets, driveways, stadiums, recreational spaces and practice facilities; and in all University-owned or leased vehicles.