Comprehensive support resources are crucial on college campuses and have the power to strengthen academic success and overall student well-being.

At TU, students are part of a community of care with staff members who take pride in nurturing their success. With a diverse array of student support services available on campus, academic, personal and career-centered success are all within reach at TU.

Here’s how students can enhance their daily life and future success on campus.


 

Health and well-being 

Maintaining physical, emotional and mental well-being while in school is crucial to leading a healthy life. Services available through the Health Center, Counseling CenterDining Services and Campus Recreation support far more than counseling, check-ups, sudden illnesses and the like. 

Here are just some of the resources that promote a community of care at TU. 

A TU Dining staff member serves food in one of the dining halls on campus

FREE nutrition and well-being support

Programs like the Hub's Foodshare and Tiger Threads programs allow students to access food, personal care items, clothing and more for free.

In addition to three all-you-care-to-eat dining halls and 16 varied dining locations on campus, TU Hospitality has its own registered dietitian on-site.

Students can set up a 30 minute one-on-one nutrition consultation with TU's dietitian any time in the academic year.

Student receives care from a Health Center staff member

Comprehensive healthcare 

In addition to counseling and psychiatric care, TU provides students with access to comprehensive primary and urgent care services. 

The Health Center offers healthcare services like physical exams, comprehensive gynecological care, common illnesses and fall flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics. ASL and translation services are available.

TU student with a counseling professional

Healthy relationship management 

Whether students are navigating challenges in communication with roommates, romantic partners or coworkers, staff members in the Counseling Center and Housing and Residence Life are available for support.

 


Academic support 

Student receives help at the Academic Commons' help desk

Research support

Researching a topic for a paper or group project and don’t know where to begin? Cook Library's Academic Commons offers individualized research support with TU librarians. 

The Ask a Librarian chat feature on Cook’s website connects directly with librarians during regular business hours. For in-depth research on general topics, students can use the feature to request a one-on-one meeting.

Students sit and study together in the Academic Commons

Tutoring and Learning Center

Feeling behind or looking to get ahead in a course? The Tutoring and Learning Center offers a wide array of supplemental services to support academic success.

For detailed information on appointment-based tutoring, drop-in tutoring and small group tutoring sessions, visit TracCloud.

Beyond tutoring, the TLC offers workshops on a variety of academic skill-building topics, including study strategies, tips for engaging with your professor, note-taking tips and more. 

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Public Communications Center 

The Public Communications Center is your one-stop shop for all things public speaking.

Whether you're looking for assistance with outlining and organization, speech anxiety, rehearsal and delivery or visual aids and design, mentors in the PCC support students in all phases of the public speaking process.

Learn more and schedule an appointment with a mentor here.

 


Tech tips

Cook Library’s Academic Commons is also home to the Office of Technology Services (OTS). Through OTS, students can access personalized support managing their TU NetID, navigating Blackboard and setting up two-factor authentication on their devices. 

A student accesses study materials on their laptop remotely

Blackboard

Blackboard is TU's online classroom. Students use it to access course materials, submit assignments, communicate with instructors and take exams.

Tips, tricks and resources to navigate Blackboard can be accessed here.

A student employee at the Technology Support Desk assists a student with a tech question

Technology Support Desk 

The Technology Support Desk—in the Academic Commons—is your primary point for all things email, NetID, password, wi-fi/internet and general tech issues.

Visit the desk in person or access support by phone, chat, text, email or online through TechHelp.

 

Download Duo-Mobile

Dual-factor authentication is an important resource to keep your academic and personal data safe while at TU.

To download the app or for assistance on setting up Duo-Mobile with your TU NetID, visit the Office of Technological Services' tech support hub.


Career readiness

TU's Career Center houses services for every stage of the career and internship preparation and search process. From offering free business attire rentals via the SuiTUp Closet to networking opportunities, workshops and one-on-one career readiness support across all of TU's colleges, the Career Center is a valuable resource to utilize throughout your time at TU.

Two Career Center student employees stand outside of the Career Center

Interview and resume support

The Career Center has a plethora of resources to support interview preparation and guide resume and cover letter support.

Students can schedule a mock interview with a Career Center staff member and have their resume reviewed during Express Hours or scheduling a resume review appointment on Handshake.

Student dressed in professional attire stands in SECU Arena at TU's Mega Job & Internship Fair

Job and internship search 

Handshake is the primary tool for students to find on-campus employment and job and internship postings.

Registration for job/career fairs, networking events, workshops and employer site-visits offered through the Career Center are posted via Handshake, which students can access witih their TU NetID credentials.

Career Center staff provide a student with support

Career Communities 

Career Communities enable students to get connected with alumni specialized in their career areas of interest.

They also provide targeted networking opportunities and one-on-one support from dedicated Career Community mentors specific to each college.