Moving Out & Break Periods

Traditional residence halls close during Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, but students in 9-month communities (Barnes, Marshall, Millennium, Residence Tower, Towson Run) and Harris residents with 9-month contracts can stay.

student watering plants near a window sill

All traditional residence halls close throughout the year during:

During these periods, students are unable to remain in their building and must vacate their respective communities. 9-Month Communities (Barnes Hall, Marshall Hall, Millenium Hall, Residence Tower, Towson Run) and students in Harris Hall with nine-month contracts are permitted to stay during all break periods.

Students are not required to remove any belongings during any break period throughout the academic year. However, students should take any essential items:

  • medication
  • laptops
  • cell phones
  • chargers.

During May (End of Academic Year) Closing and any students who are approved for Approved Mid-Year Cancellations move outs, all students need to remove all their belongings and return their rooms/units in move-in condition by the required dates. This includes students in 9-Month Communities.

Contact

Department of Housing & Residence Life

Location
Marshall Hall Suite 50
8000 York Road
Towson, MD 21252-0001
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone
410-704-2516
Fax
410-704-4228