It's almost turkey time

By Towson University on November 24, 2019

Thanksgiving break is almost here. You may have questions. Read on for FAQs.

Housing

All dormitory-style housing will close at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and reopen at noon on Sunday, Dec. 1. Apartment-style living areas will remain open throughout the break.

Campus Recreation

All Campus Recreation facilities will be closing at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26 and will be closed for the university break from Wednesday, Nov. 27–Saturday, Nov. 30. Campus Recreation facilities will reopen on Sunday, Dec. 1 at noon.

Free shuttle

TU students, faculty and staff can take a free shuttle to and from Penn Station and BWI Marshall Airport on Nov. 25–26 and Dec. 1. The shuttle will depart campus from the Union Garage bus slip, on the ground level of Union Garage.

Reservations and a valid TU ID are required. Riders should allow ample time for traffic or any applicable security checks at BWI Marshall Airport or Penn Station. This service is provided on a first-come, first-served basis. Go to Bit.ly/TUSHUTTLE to reserve a seat.

The Thanksgiving Break BWI/Penn Station shuttle schedule is as follows:

Departure Schedule—Union Garage bus slip to Penn Station & BWI departure terminal:

• Nov. 25 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.
  Nov. 26 – 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 5 p.m.

Returning Schedule—BWI international terminal & Penn Station to Union Garage bus slip

• Dec. 1 –5 p.m. (BWI), 5:15 p.m. (Penn Station), 7 p.m. (BWI), 7:15 p.m. (Penn Station)

For additional information, please visit the Parking & Transportation Services website[BROKEN LINK] or call 410-704-PARK.

Dining

Please note that meal limitations at TU convenience stores are not in effect.

Tuesday, Nov. 26

• 7720 Café – 7:30am – 2:30pm
• Arts Café – 7:30am – 2pm
• Au Bon Pain – 7:30am- 2pm
• Enactus Café – closed
• The Den – 7:30am – 4pm
• Einstein Bros. Bagels – 7:30am
• Liberal Arts Café – 7:30am – 2pm
• Newell Dining Hall – 7:30am – 2pm
• Outtakes – 10:30am – 2pm
• Panda Express – 10:30am – 4pm
• Paws – 7:30am – 8pm
• Piadina – closed
• Rec Fuel – 11am – 2pm
• Starbucks – 7:30am – 2pm
• Susquehanna – 10:30am – 3pm
• West Village Dining Hall – 7:30am – 7pm

Wednesday, Nov. 27–Saturday, Nov. 30

All operations closed

Sunday, Dec. 1

• Piadina – 4:30 – 11pm
• Panda Express – 4:30 – 11pm
• Outtakes 4:30- 11pm
• Paws – 4:30- 11pm
• The Den – 4:30 – 11pm
• Newell Dining Hall – 4:30- 7pm
• West Village Dining Hall –  4:30 – 7pm
• All other operations closed

Monday, Dec. 2

All operations resume normal hours of operation and services.