Former Towson Marriott Transforms Into Residence Hall

TOWSON, MD — Some students at Towson University will have a renovated hotel to call home. After less than eight weeks, the university announced that it has converted the former Marriott into a residence hall.

"Today, for the first time, transfer students at Towson University have a dedicated residence hall where they can live, learn and develop a strong sense of community," Towson University President Dr. Kim Schatzel told more than 200 people who reportedly attended Tuesday's grand opening.

Renovations at the Marriott began July 1, according to a statement from Towson University.

Students will start moving in on Wednesday, Aug. 23, to the new building, which is called "The Residences at 10 West," since it located at 10 West Burke Avenue.

"We saw an opportunity to add much-needed housing for students transferring into TU, bringing the supply a little bit closer to the incredible demand for living on campus,” Schatzel said in a statement. "We saw a way to do a better job of serving and supporting our non-traditional student."

The 188 apartments in the building are designated for transfer students taking at least 12 credits, but these students may opt to live there for their second year.

The location of the new building will more closely tie the university to Towson businesses, officials say, particularly with the Towson Row and 101 York Road building projects coming online in the next few years.

"Having a dedicated residence hall north of Burke Avenue for the very first time strengthens our students’ connections to the restaurants, retail and recreation throughout uptown Towson," Schatzel said, "helping to make this town vibrant and successful for us all."

Classes for the fall semester will start on Monday, Aug. 27, at Towson University.

Image via YouTube/Towson University.