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Services and Resources

Minimester Services and Resources

Many services and resources are available to students during Minimester, a three-week session offered in January.

Parking

Parking permits issued in the fall are valid through January. Current rates are posted on the Parking Services website.

Dining Services

A variety of eating venues are open throughout Minimester —see the listing below for specific hours and availability. Students can also use their OneCard at select area restaurants and stores. Get more information about Dining Services.

7720 Cafe

Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Paws Cafe

Hours: Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.

Starbucks

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

Housing

All undergraduates taking at least one Minimester class can live on campus. The cost for students to live on campus in the residence halls for Minimester 2013 is $150/week for a double room and $165/week for a single room. Contact Housing and Residence Life at 410-704-2516 for details.

Cook Library

Cook Library is open during Minimester with full services provided. In addition to 270 computers, group and quiet study spaces, and a multimedia lab, librarians are available to assist with research assignments, using electronic resources and locating information in a variety of formats. Registered students may also access Cook Library’s electronic resources remotely. Please see the library website for a complete list of hours and services.

Academic Advising Center

The Academic Advising Center, located in the Lecture Hall Building, is open and available for appointments and walk-in advising during regular hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Academic Achievement Center and Tutoring

The Academic Achievement Center, located in Cook Library, 5th floor, is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Academic coaching is available upon request. For more information, see the website or call 410-704-2291.

Writing Center

The Writing Center is a multidisciplinary tutoring service for TU students, faculty and staff, which provides assistance with writing at any stage of the writing process. It is located in the College of Liberal Arts Building, Room 5330 and will be open during the Minimester. Check online for hours.

Dowell Health Center

Dowell Health Center is conveniently located in Dowell Hall across from the Newell Den, Linthicum Hall and close to Cook Library. All registered Towson University students are eligible to use the Health Center. Please check the website for hours, services and appointment information.