Lori Meadows
Towson University issues a NetID to each faculty member, staff member, and student. This NetID is a core computing account that provides access to TU's computing services, including email. Once you have activated your NetID, you can access your TU email through outlook.towson.edu or on a TU desktop. TU students, faculty, and staff use Microsoft Outlook email accounts, and Outlook is TU's email and calendar service.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Email address scheme | [email protected] |
| NetID | Consists of a username, email address, and password |
| Access | Provides access to TU's computing services, including email, online file storage, Blackboard access, web publishing, chat, video conferencing, and wireless access services |
| Activation | NetID is automatically created and must be activated to access email |
| Multi-factor authentication | Required to set up TU's Duo multi-factor authentication on devices |
| Email platform | Microsoft Outlook |
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What You'll Learn
Understanding your NetID
A "NetID" is a core computing account assigned to each faculty member, staff member, and student at Towson University. It consists of a username, email address, and password, and provides access to TU's computing services, including email, online file storage, Blackboard access, web publishing, chat, video conferencing, and wireless access services.
Your NetID is automatically created if you are an admitted student or an English Language Center student, but you will need to activate it. You can activate your NetID by setting up TU's required multi-factor authentication (Duo) on your device(s). Once activated, you can reset a forgotten password and update your security information using the NetID Management tools. You will retain your NetID for a period of time after ending enrollment or after graduation and will be notified when your NetID is going to be deactivated.
Your email address will follow the scheme [email protected]. Once you have activated your NetID, you can access your email through outlook.towson.edu or on a TU desktop. You can also use Outlook as an app within your TU Microsoft 365 account. If you are using a non-Towson University email account, you could be missing important information, so it is recommended that you set up auto-forwarding to your TU Outlook account.
There are several options for sending emails to targeted TU audiences, and receiving emails that need to be viewed or managed by more than one person in a department. Departments, project workgroups, and student organizations can receive email as a group in a few different ways. For example, faculty and staff groups can use email groups (distribution lists) to communicate within a group. These can be configured to be visible within the Global Address List in Outlook or hidden and only available as a generic email address (e.g. [email protected]).
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Accessing Outlook
To access your Towson University student email, you will need to activate your NetID, which is the core computing account assigned to each faculty member, staff member, and student at the university. Your NetID will be automatically created if you are an admitted student, but you will need to activate it. It consists of a username, email address, and password, and provides access to TU's computing services, including email.
Once you have activated your NetID, you can access your email through Outlook. Outlook is an app within your TU Microsoft 365 account, which also includes other apps such as Word and Excel. You can access your email by going to outlook.towson.edu or by using a TU desktop if you are a faculty or staff member.
It is important to note that if you are using a non-Towson University email account, you may miss important emails from the university. To ensure you receive all TU emails, you can set up auto-forwarding to your TU Outlook account. Additionally, if you stop enrolling in courses or end your employment at TU, remember to update your email preferences and inform people of your new email address.
To keep your NetID secure, you will need to set up TU's required Duo multi-factor authentication on your device. You can reset your password and update your security information using the NetID Management tools. Your NetID will be retained for a period of time after you graduate or end your enrollment, and you will be notified before it is deactivated.
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Setting up auto-forwarding
If you are using a non-Towson University email account, you could be missing out on important campus correspondence, such as assignments and time-sensitive financial aid information. To ensure you receive all TU emails, set up auto-forwarding to your TU Outlook account.
To set up auto-forwarding for your Towson University student email, you must first activate your NetID. Your NetID is automatically created if you are an admitted student at Towson University, but you will need to activate it. Once activated, you can access your email through Outlook by logging in with your NetID credentials at outlook.towson.edu.
After setting up your Outlook account, you can set up auto-forwarding to ensure you receive all TU emails. To do this, follow these steps:
- Log in to your TU Outlook account.
- Go to the "Settings" or "Options" menu. This may be found under the "File" menu or the gear icon, depending on your Outlook version.
- Look for the "Mail Handling" or "Rules" section.
- Create a new rule to forward all incoming mail to your preferred email address.
- Be sure to update your forwarding settings if your email address changes.
Remember, if you stop enrolling in courses or end your employment at TU, you should inform people to stop sending emails to your TU address and provide them with your new or personal email address.
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Using SharePoint
SharePoint is a platform that facilitates communication and collaboration among Towson University faculty, staff, and students. It serves as a central hub for sharing documents, announcements, and email alerts within specific groups. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to use SharePoint at Towson University:
Accessing SharePoint
To access SharePoint, go to the homepage by visiting http://sp.towson.edu. This is where you can view and manage the sites you are following. You will need your Towson University credentials to log in.
Sharing Documents
One of the primary functions of SharePoint is sharing documents with your faculty, staff, or student group. You can upload documents to a central library, making them accessible to all members of your group. This is particularly useful for collaborative projects, as it ensures that everyone is working with the same set of documents.
Announcements and Alerts
SharePoint also allows you to create and share announcements with your group. This feature ensures that important messages are conveyed to all members. Additionally, you can set up outgoing email alerts, so members receive notifications about new announcements or updates directly in their inboxes.
Scheduling Resources
Faculty and staff members can use SharePoint to schedule conference rooms or other shared resources. This functionality helps streamline the booking process and ensures that everyone is aware of the availability of these resources.
Email Lists
SharePoint integrates with email lists maintained by the Office of Technology Services (OTS). These include lists such as an all-students list, an all-faculty list, and an all-faculty/staff list. These lists have approved senders who are authorised to send emails to the respective groups, typically using departmental mailboxes in Outlook.
Remember that SharePoint is just one of the tools available for communication and collaboration at Towson University. It is designed to enhance your ability to share information and work together with your peers and instructors.
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Student employee access
Towson University assigns a “NetID” as the core computing account to each faculty member, staff member, and student. It consists of a username, email address, and password, and provides access to TU's computing services, including email, online file storage, Blackboard access, web publishing, chat, video conferencing, and wireless access services.
Student employees might need additional access to services to perform their jobs. Supervisors and permissions group sponsors can update access using the Sponsored Group tool or see how to request student employee access to file shares. If you need assistance or have questions, you can submit a TechHelp service request.
TU students, faculty, and staff use Microsoft Outlook email accounts. Once you have activated your NetID, your email is accessible through outlook.towson.edu or on a TU desktop (for faculty/staff). If you are using a non-Towson University email account, you could be missing important campus correspondence. To make sure you're getting TU emails, set up auto-forwarding to your TU Outlook account.
Many departments choose to use shared mailboxes when they need to send an email to or on behalf of the department. Student organizations can get a shared mailbox if they have a faculty/staff sponsor. Owners of a shared mailbox can choose who has access to it by managing the mailbox's "control group." The membership of these control groups can be managed using the Group Management web application.
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Frequently asked questions
You need to activate your NetID and set up TU's required multi-factor authentication (Duo) on your device. Once that's done, you can access your email through outlook.towson.edu or on a TU desktop.
It's a core computing account assigned to each faculty member, staff member, and student at Towson University. It consists of a username, email address, and password, and provides access to TU’s computing services, including email.
Your NetID is automatically created if you are an admitted student or an English Language Center student, but you need to activate it. You can do this by logging into your TU M365 account or copilot.microsoft.com using your TU NetID and password.
Once your NetID is activated, you can reset a forgotten password using the NetID Management tools.
If you need help, submit a TechHelp service request or contact the OTS Technology Support Desk. You can also access self-help articles for getting started with and using Outlook.
