Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) is a voluntary housing option where students can be assigned to live in the same room with any other student regardless of legal sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
All students living in University housing can indicate interest in GIH. Students who demonstrate a need for this style housing are prioritized.
This housing option is offered based on availability, the student's eligibility for on-campus housing, and meeting all deadlines for submission of the housing advance payment and housing contract. Housing assignments are considered based on individual needs, preferences, and space availability.
This housing option is offered based on availability, the student's eligibility for on-campus housing, and meeting all deadlines for submission of the housing advance payment and housing contract. Housing assignments are considered based on individual needs, preferences, and space availability.
Students can request to live with roommates of their choosing or be paired with other students who have opted into this housing option. Students who select this housing option can also request to participate in the Gender Inclusive Community which will be located in Residence Tower, a 9-month community.
GIH is available in all university housing buildings except Prettyman, Scarborough, and Richmond. Price points vary - you can view a full break down of housing rates here. For timeline and process information, please refer to the respective webpages listed below.
Gender Inclusive Housing (GIH) is a voluntary housing option where students can choose to be roommates with other students regardless of legal sex, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
All students living in University housing can indicate interest in GIH. Students who demonstrate a need for this style housing are prioritized.
This housing option is offered based on availability, the student's eligibility for on-campus housing, and meeting all deadlines for submission of the housing advance payment and housing contract. Housing assignments are considered based on individual needs, preferences, and space availability.
Students can indicate interest in this housing option on the Housing Application.
For timeline and process information, please refer to the respective webpages listed below.
Off-Campus, Transferring students, and students who missed the contract deadline can indicate an interest during the Millennium Hall contract process and after, based on availability.
The 2026-2027 Housing Application asks the following questions:• What is your gender identity?
Responses to these questions will be used for assignment purposes and will be kept confidential.
Gender Inclusive Housing is available in the following communities:
Residence Halls: Barton House, Douglass House, Glen Complex, Residence Tower (Gender Inclusive Community) and Newell Hall
Apartments: Barnes Hall, Marshall Hall, 10 West, and Towson Run Apartments
Housing & Residence Life staff will assign another student who is interested in GIH to that space.
Housing & Residence Life values the privacy of our residents. At no time will information about Gender Inclusive Housing interest or assignments be shared with anyone other than the resident. Housing & Residence Life will only communicate information about Gender Inclusive Housing assignments to an official Towson University email address.
We encourage students to maintain an open dialogue with their families so that they can be supportive of a student's housing preferences. Ultimately, housing options are the student’s decision. Changes will not be made at a parent or guardian’s request.
Visit the Chosen & Preferred Name page for more information on notifying Towson University of your Chosen or Preferred name.
Gender Inclusive Housing is not intended for romantic couples. However, we respect the privacy of our students.
Gender Inclusive Housing was a pilot program for the 2012-2013 academic year and has continued to be a housing option since.
For additional questions please contact housing AT_TOWSON.