As Towson University looks forward to a full offering of in-person learning, residential living and campus life this fall, we continue to take informed action to ensure the health and safety of our community. See what’s required for fall 2021.
COVID Response & Planning
Vaccinations: Required Unless Exempt
All students, faculty, staff and contractors on campus must be vaccinated or receive an exemption. TU guests are not required to be vaccinated, but those who are unvaccinated must wear a mask.
See what's required
Masks: Optional Most Places
Masks are not required in most places on campus if you’re fully vaccinated. Campus locations that require masks have signage.
Read the mask protocols
Testing: Remains Routine
COVID-19 sentinel testing continues on campus. Tigers required to be tested are notified.
Get tested when requested
Stay informed
News & Updates
- TU launches vaccination rewards program. – June 14, 2021
- As part of USM requirements, all TU students, faculty and staff on campus this fall must be vaccinated against COVID-19. Full vaccination needs to be completed by August 9, 2021. Read about how to provide documentation of vaccination. A form for medical and religious exemptions is available. – June 1, 2021
- Effective June 1, 2021, all students, faculty, staff, contractors, volunteers and visitors who are fully vaccinated are no longer required to wear masks while indoors or outdoors on campus. Read the temporary COVID-19 masking protocols.
- TU is offering free parking on campus for staff, faculty and students from May 1 through Aug. 31, 2021 to help simplify the transition back to campus. Existing permit holders will be issued refunds for the May 1 through Aug. 31 portion of their permit.
Questions?
- All members of the TU community are encouraged to sign up for text alerts.
- Parents and family members can register for TU's portal for families to receive emails or text alerts with updates.
- If you have questions, you can email AskTU AT_TOWSON.