Housing Alternatives for Transfer Students
On-campus housing for transfer students is very limited. Get on the waitlist and explore off-campus housing options.
Residence Halls & Apartments
Towson University's residence halls are an eclectic mix of old and new architecture, traditional style layouts, cozy two-story and three story halls, high-rise towers, and apartment-style complexes for upper level students.
What's in Your New Home
You will enjoy all of the modern amenities necessary to make your new home a comfortable place to live and one that will help facilitate your academic endeavors. Rooms are equipped with basic cable TV, high-speed Internet service, and a micro fridge unit. Towson Run apartments, 10 West floors 6 through 15, Barnes Hall and Marshall Hall are equipped with full kitchens, including microwaves and common living rooms.
All rooms are furnished with beds, desks, chairs, closets/wardrobes, dressers (except Newell and Richmond Halls), wall-to-wall carpeting (tile in the Glen Complex), and blinds/drapes. In-house laundry facilities, lounges, study rooms, and vending areas are located in each hall. Air conditioning is provided in all our halls.
Community Types
On campus housing is comprised of 3 community types.
Traditional Community: Residence halls that close during break periods. The buildings in this community include Barton House, Douglass House, Glen Complex (Towers A, B, C, D), Newell Hall, Prettyman Hall, Richmond Hall, Scarborough Hall, and Tubman House.
9-Month Community: These are apartments and residence halls that remain open during break periods. Buildings in this community include 10 West, Barnes Hall, Marshall Hall, Millennium Hall, Residence Tower, and Towson Run Apartments.
Hybrid Community: These residence halls offer both traditional and 9-month contracts/licenses. Harris Hall provides both standard licenses and 9-month licenses.
Areas and Buildings
West Village Houses
Barton House
Douglass House
Harris Hall (managed by capstone on campus management)
Tubman House (managed by capstone on campus management)
West Village Apartments
Barnes Hall
Marshall Hall
Towson Run
Millennium Hall (managed by capstone on campus management)
Glen Complex
Towsontown
Newell Hall
Richmond Hall
Prettyman Hall
Scarborough Hall
Residence Tower
10 West
Mailing Address Standards
If you are sending mail/packages to your student, the following page has addressing standards for residence halls and apartments on campus.
Contact
Department of Housing & Residence Life
Location
Marshall Hall Suite 50
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.