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Towson University's 329-acre suburban campus north of Baltimore is anchored by the historic clock tower of Stephens Hall, the school's original 1915 building, with first-year students housed in halls including Newell, Richmond, and Scarborough.
Enrollment
22,294
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,574
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 19-22, 2026
Fall 2026 (completed)
Acceptance Rate
82%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Move-in selection timeslots are emailed to students on August 6, 2026 - check-in window selection begins August 7. Your selected check-in time is a one-hour window; after picking up your key, you have 15 minutes in the unloading zone before moving your vehicle to a designated garage or lot. Beds cannot be fully lofted - to adjust the height of your bed, a Maintenance Request needs to be submitted online, and requests typically happen within 72 hours. Students should purchase a parking permit before parking on campus; on most weekdays the Towsontown, Glen, and Union garages fill by 10 a.m.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- Sign up for a specific 1-hour check-in window between Aug. 19-22 - for example, selecting 10 a.m. gives you until 11 a.m. to check in at centralized check-in.
- Check-in location
- Report to SECU Arena for centralized check-in.
- Parking
- Parking during move-in is located in Lot 8.
- Vehicle restrictions
- After your 15-minute unloading period, vehicles should be moved from the unloading zone and parked in the designated parking garages or lots in the area - follow posted signage and directions from parking staff.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
First-year halls (1)
Reserved for first-year students
Newell Hall
Traditional · Coed
First-year only
Residence halls (10)
Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)
Barton House
Douglass House
Glen Tower A
Suite · Coed
Glen Tower B
Suite · Coed
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Glen Tower C
Suite · Coed
Glen Tower D
Suite · Coed
Prettyman Hall
Residence Tower
Quad · Coed
Richmond Hall
Traditional · Coed
Scarborough Hall
Suite-style (tower) · Coed
Apartments (4)
Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students
10 West
Apartment · Coed
Barnes Hall
Apartment · Coed
Marshall Hall
Apartment · Coed
Towson Run Apartments
Apartment · Coed
Housing Links
Who can live where
- First-year only:
- Reserved for incoming first-year students.
- Residence halls:
- Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
- Apartments:
- Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.
Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required, one-day sessions)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - July 31, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$16,666
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target1.4 miles
- Walgreens1.6 miles
- CVS Pharmacy3.7 miles
- Walmart5.4 miles
- Wegmans7.6 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Towson University.
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Dates last checked September 2026.