What Tigers need to know when coming to campus (2024)

Move-in occurs from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Saturday, Aug. 24. Students should have received their housing assignments already in their Towson University email accounts.

On-campus residentsare required to sign upfor a specific, one-hour check-in window from Aug. 21 to Aug. 24. Each student will be able select one of the following move-in windows:

• Wednesday, Aug. 21: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for new students with last names A-J
• Thursday, Aug. 22: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for new students with last names K-Z
• Friday, Aug. 23: 1 – 4 p.m. for returning students
• Saturday, Aug. 24: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. for returning students.

Students will report to TU Arena for centralized check-in. Parking will be located in Lot 8. There students will receive their room key and officially check into their housing assignment.

Those moving in can bring as many helpers as they like, but the student will only be given one parking pass for the day. TU will also provide help with the student-led “Move-In Crew.”

Learn More About Your Residence Hall: Check out all the information you need to know about your new home away from home.

Studentscan now purchasetheir 2024-25 parking permits. You must be registered for classes and have your housing assignment (if applicable) before a permit can be purchased.

Students should purchase a parking permit prior to parking on campus. If a permit has not been purchased, students must purchase adaily visitor parking permitviaParkMobileand park in a designated visitor or overflow space where the sign says “All TU Permits Valid.”

Parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Most weekdays during the fall and spring terms the Towsontown, Glen and Union garages are full by 10 a.m. Ample parking in the lots near the stadium complex and freeshuttle servicesare available.

Students may not register another student, faculty member or staff member’s vehicle to their parking account.Each student must have his or her own permit.Violators are subject to a $300 fine, vehicle towing at the owner's expense and other university sanctions. SeeParking Regulations(PDF)for more information on towing policy and permit sharing.

All vehicles parked on campus must have a valid permit duringenforcementhours: Monday– Thursday from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.

All Towson University students — residents and commuters alike — can choose from 16 varied dining locations on campus. These include full-service all-you-care-to-eat facilities at Glen Dining Hall, Newell Dining Hall and West Village Commons; grab-and-go options such as Einstein Bagels and Panda Express; and three convenience stores.

Students can choose from a number of dining plans, designed with options to suit your schedule. View the Fall 2024meal plan options and dining costs.

To see the hours, menus, locations, information about dining plans and nutritional information for all of TU’s dining locations, check out the Tiger Hospitality website. Follow Tiger Hospitality’s Facebook and Instagram for dining specials.

When students arrive to campus, they will see some new changes and ongoing renovations to campus.

This fall the new Health Professions Building, located between the Health and Counseling Centers at Ward and West and Newell Hall, will open. TU's state-of-the-art hub for health care research and practice expands opportunities for students and helps TU meet critical demand for health care professionals throughout the region.

Ongoing construction will include a renovation to Smith Hall. The project will renovate the building’s west wing and reconstruct the east wing to create a modern, 200,000-square-foot learning facility. Once complete, it will house TU’s mass communication, communication studies and electronic media and film departments. The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027.

To accommodate the renovation, the sidewalk directly adjacent to Smith Hall is closed for the duration of the project. Students can detour on the lower walkway toward Hawkins Hall. See theproject mapfor details and accessible pathways.

Glen Towers will also be undergoing its final renovation. Towers A, B and C are complete, and have updated heating and air conditioning systems as well as more modern exteriors. The renovation of Tower D is now underway and should be finished next summer.

With students returning to campus, TU's Office of Student Activities is working to provide a fun atmosphere to start the new academic year.

One of the highlights is TU Takeover on Friday, Aug. 23. Taking place all over campus, the event will include a video game trailer, a hypnotist, stand-up comedy show, casino night, laser tag and more. TU Takeover will also feature free food from local vendors.

Other events throughout the weekend include movie screenings, live DJ karaoke, shuttle trips to Target and Ikea and more activities. For a complete list of events for the weekend and for the entire semester check out the Involved@TU website.

• TheCampus Recreation Center at Burdick Hallis a 235,000-square-foot recreation and fitness facility open to all Towson University students.
• The Counseling Center’sservices include self-help programs, massage chairs, peer support, wellness workshops, meditation services, support groups, therapy groups, same-day mental health consultations, solution-focused support and referral services.
• TheHealth Centerprovides health and wellness services for all registered students. They can log into theTiger Health Portalto manage records, make appointments and more.
• TheCenter for Student Diversity (CSD) provides advocacy and support for under-represented and marginalized populations and creates a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
• TheCareer Centernot only connects students with potential employers, it helps students prepare for an interview and perfect their resume, sometimes through one-on-one career counseling.

There are several ways to stay up to date with what’s happening on campus. Look for the daily TU Today email in your inbox each morning to get the latest campus news, events and announcements. To see all the important university dates, check out the academic calendar.

In case of emergency, all students, faculty and staff are automatically enrolled to receiveemergency text alerts. In addition, the Office of Public Safety shares safety alerts via email, the university’s website and, when appropriate, the campus emergency siren system.

The campus community can also stay up to date by following TU’s social media accounts, includingFacebook,Twitter,Instagram,LinkedInandTikTok.