Computer Needs
Deadline: None
Contact: Student Computing Services - 410-704-5151 |
The information below pertains to students entering fall 2009. Information for students entering fall 2010 will be available during April 2010.
It is essential that you activate your student account and check your e-mail on a regular basis. The university uses this account to communicate with you on all official matters. See Activate Computing and E-mail Account for additional information.
Buying a New Computer?
If you are shopping for a computer this summer, see the SCS Computer Buyers’ Guide. This page highlights purchasing considerations specific to students and the campus environment and includes links to the current university-recommended configurations for both WIndows and Macintosh computers. Students are eligible for educational discounts through Towson University purchase agreements with Dell and Apple.
Those new to campus will discover that Towson Unplugged, the university's wireless network, has become the preferred choice for students who bring their computers to class, club meetings and group study sessions. Towson University and Dell have teamed up to offer students an opportunity to purchase a top-of-the-line laptop at an unbeatable price. Our in-program models offer comprehensive warranty coverage, on-site hardware support, loaner laptops, flexible financing and much more. See the Buyers' Guide for more details.
Meeting Your Computing Needs
The university offers several ways for you to stay connected to friends and family while attending Towson University.
After you activate your student account, use it to keep in touch with family, friends, classmates and faculty via Webmail Powered by Google, publish personal Web pages and store files. You can also use this account to access important online services such as course registration and library databases.
It is essential that you activate your student account and check your e-mail on a regular basis. The university uses this account to communicate with you on all official matters.
Resident students enjoy high-speed Internet access at no additional charge. Students living off campus may dial in to TU’s Internet service. Visit TechOverture or call Student Computing Services, 410-704-5151, for more information.
All students with wireless laptops or PDAs can enjoy Towson Unplugged, TU’s wireless network, throughout the majority of the campus. For detailed information, visit Towson Unplugged.
For all your computer and technical questions, visit Student Computing Services (SCS). SCS developed TechOverture to introduce you to Towson’s computing systems and services.
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