office of the registrar

About Towson Online Services (TOS)

Your student account provides you with:

• Login access to any campus computer
• Access to your student e-mail via Webmail.towson.edu
• Access to file storage space on the campus network, also via Webmail.towson.edu
• Access to Towson Online Services for registration, bill payment, transcripts, and more
• Access to LearnOnline/Blackboard for online courses

Activate Your Account

• Click on Student Account Activation to open the Welcome page and get started.

• Enter your Towson ID number.  The number above the barcode on the OneCard (ID card). Digits 7-13 comprise your Towson ID.  Click next .
• Set a password which adheres to the following guidelines.
  • At least 8 characters in length
  • Should include at least 3 of the following 4 different types of characters: uppercase letters, lowercase, letters, numbers, symbols
  • Can not be an incremental change from a previous password (for example, you cannot use "Password45" after "Password44")
  • Can not be one of your last 5 passwords
• Select a security question or write a custom question.
  • Be aware that when you enter an answer in the next step, it will be visible to onlookers; be cautious as you continue. 
  • The security question will allow you to reset your password if needed.

• Enter the answer. 

• The Account Activation system will display your NetID (username) and e-mail address. You may print this page for future reference, be sure NOT to write your password on it.
• If you are unable to activate your account following these steps, contact Student Computing Services.

More Information About Your Student Account

If you have questions regarding your student account or TOS training sessions, visit Student Computing Services, Cook Library, room 35; call 410-704-5151; or  e-mail scs@towson.edu. You may also find our Self-Help Training Documents useful.

• Account Activation Demonstration Movie (Adobe Flash)
• Account Activation Self-Help Guide (PDF)
• TOS Movie Tutorials (Adobe Flash)