What Tigers need to know for Thanksgiving Break

By Towson University on November 20, 2023

Towson University is closed Nov. 22–24 for a holiday break. Below, we’ve rounded up information about campus closures and other important info for those heading home or staying on campus over the holiday.

Free Shuttle to BWI or Penn Station

Parking & Transportation Services is giving you a FREE ride to BWI Airport or Penn Station when you reserve your seat on the Thanksgiving Break BWI-Penn Shuttle.

TU students, faculty and staff are welcome to ride from Friday, November 17, Monday, November 20 and Tuesday, November 21 with a return ride back to campus on Sunday, November 26.

Shuttles will depart from the Union Garage bus loop. To reserve your ride now, visit bit.ly/TUHolidayShuttle.

Housing Closures

All dormitory-style residence halls close Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. and reopen Nov. 26 at 12 p.m.

Nine-month, apartment-style residences do not close for the break. Community centers in these residences will be closed, however Resident Assistant staff will be on call if needed.

Campus Rec Closure

• Tuesday, November 21
  Campus Rec Center - 6:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  Burdick Pool - 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  Outdoor Adventure Center - Closed
  Membership & Guest Services - Closed
• Wednesday, November 22 through Saturday, November 25
  All Facilities - Closed
• Sunday, November 26
  Campus Rec Center - 12 p.m. to 11 p.m.
  Burdick Pool - 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  Outdoor Adventure Center - 3 p.m. — 10 p.m.
  Membership & Guest Services – Closed

Dining Hours

TU Dining Services locations will operate on a limited schedule during the break. All locations will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, Nov. 27.

Tuesday, Nov. 21

• West Village Commons
  Panda Express: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Einstein Brothers Bagels: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Green House Juice Café: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  West Village Dining Hall: 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• University Union
  Chick Fil A: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Jack’s Burrito: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Roar Pizza Co.: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Bento Sushi: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Halal Shack: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Local Restaurant Row: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  The Den: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  Dunkin: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
• Starbucks: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Au Bon Pain: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Glen Dining Hall: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.
• Newell Den
  Food Lab 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Zaydee’s Delicatessen: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  Burgers + Fries: 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Cafes
  7720 Café: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  LA Café 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  ARTisan Café: 7:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  Science Café: 7:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

• West Village Dining Hall: 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m.
• All other locations closed.

Thursday, Nov. 23–Saturday, Nov. 25

• All dining locations closed.

Sunday, Nov. 26

• West Village Commons
  Panda Express: 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  West Village Dining Hall: 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.

• University Union

  Bento Sushi: 2 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  The Den 5 pm – 11:30 pm

• Glen Dining Hall: 4:30 p.m. — 9 p.m.

• Newell Den
  Newell Dining Hall 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
  FoodLab: 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  Zaydee’s Delicatessen: 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  Burgers + Fries: 4:30 p.m. – 11 p.m.