Office of Technology Services

The Office of Technology Services (OTS) provides technology services, information, training, resources and support to the students, faculty and staff of Towson University.

Experiencing a service issue?

Stay up to date on the status of campus services

Check OTS Alerts to see if there is a campus-wide or building-specific technology service issue. If you're experiencing a problem and don't see it on OTS Alerts, report Wi-Fi or other technology service issues.  

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Get connected.
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Technology Support Desk has the tools that let you create.
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OTS offers technology for teaching and student success.

Technology questions? We’re here to help. If you need to accomplish something specific, see popular links below. If you are not sure what you need, contact OTS at 410-704-5151 for guidance.

Use TechHelp to report issues, get support and search self-help articles in one place.

Launch TechHelp

Get Started

Activate a new student, faculty or staff NetID or enroll in Duo. Already have a NetID? Use the NetID management tool to manage an existing NetID or Duo account, reset a password, or request and manage a guest account. Launch your TU email.

Get Support/Contact Us

For technology help, contact the OTS Technology Support Desk or submit an online TechHelp service request. For help with classroom technology, contact CCLT. 

For Blackboard help, contact the TU Blackboard Team. For business-related items, contact OTS' Administrative Offices. Register for OTS Alerts to stay informed of planned and unplanned system outages that could affect your work or studies.

Choose a Web Conferencing Tool

See the options and learn more about choosing a web conferencing tool like Webex or Zoom for your virtual meeting or class session.

Connect to Wi-Fi

Learn about the TU Wireless Network and how to connect.

Learn about Hardware and Software Options

Find, request, or manage software or Cloud apps, buy or replace a computer. See recommended hardware and Mac resources.

Request Services

Inquire about an application or request a technology service for your office by submitting a TechHelp service request (NetID required). Search tech self-help instructional resources or get assistance with or find a technology-equipped classroom. See more services for students and for faculty/staff.

Access Cybersecurity Resources 

Learn how to protect yourself and the university online, increase your security awareness, recognize and phishing, report a cybersecurity incident and help protect your NetID with Duo Multi-Factor Authentication. 

Log In 

Access some of TU's widely-used applications through myTU for Students, myTU for Faculty/Staff, or directly through Blackboard, TU desktop:Virtual Workspace, or Microsoft 365. Be ready to use Duo Multi-Factor Authenticaion when prompted.

Work or Learn Remotely

Learn about and bookmark resources for learning (students),  teaching (faculty) and working (staff) from anywhere.