Unlocking Success: Top 5 Campus Resources
- Nov 21, 2025
- 4 min read
Hi everyone, Nevaeh here! Whether you’re a prospective student or current Towson Tiger, I’m excited to share my top 5 free resources at Towson University to help you thrive personally, professionally and academically!
Campus Recreation
More than just a gym, Campus Recreation is dedicated to creating a vibrant and healthy campus through programming and services that promote belonging and holistic well-being. See some of their offerings below.
Massage Chairs
You deserve to relax! Located in the recovery zone, Campus Rec’s new massage chairs offer therapeutic massages that can be custom tailored to fit your lifestyle and goals. You can even choose a soundtrack with pre-programed soothing sounds of nature or by using the Bluetooth feature to connect to your phone.
Quiet Spaces
Intimated or tired of the crowds? You can reserve a space in the large fitness studio to reduce crowds, noise, and distractions. This gives you privacy with all the same access to studio equipment (core and medicine balls, light dumbbells, mats and aerobic steps). Bring your headphones and get ready to move.
Group Fitness Classes
Yoga, boxing, cycling, dance, strength training and so many more, Campus Rec offers a variety of group fitness classes to enhance lifelong fitness and healthy lifestyles surrounded by community. Their certified instructors teach safe, fun, and inclusive classes designed for all participants, regardless of your fitness level.
Location: Burdick Hall
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 6:30am-11pm, Fri. 6:30am-10pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 12-11pm
Learn more about the resources Campus Rec offers here:
Basic Needs Hub
The Basic Needs Hub is here to support you when you need it. This hub connects you to critical resources that support basic needs from food, housing, and clothing, including their Food Share and Tiger Threads.
Food Share
Food Share directly addresses food insecurity by providing students with weekly bags of food. You can receive up to 10 items per week when school is in session.
Tiger Threads
Tiger Threads provides students with access to clothing without financial burden, aiming to promote sustainable consumption and minimize waste. You can receive two pieces of clothing per week.
To access both the Food Share and Tiger Threads, students, faculty and staff must show their OneCard before entering and complete a sign-out form before leaving.
Location: The CLA Annex, 242 University Ave. -- White Trailer next to Towsontowne Garage & Residence Towson
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 10am-6pm (Friday by appointment only)
Learn more about the resources the Basic Needs Hub offers here:
Academic Commons
The Academic Commons in Albert S. Cook Library offers a hub for academic support in all steps of your academic journey.
Technology Support Desk
Come receive tech support with your personal laptop or Blackboard. This support desk can fix software related issues and diagnose hardware issues.
Tutoring and Learning Center
This learning center assists students in identifying and achieving academic goals. With high quality tutors, supplemental instructional materials, academic coaching and study skills workshops, the Tutoring and Learning Center supports your learning.
Location: Academic Commons, Room 347
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-7pm, Fri. 8:30am-5pm
The Writing Center
Need help with any form of writing? The Writing Center can help you at all stages of your writing process, from brainstorming to the final draft to developing proper citations. Remember to book an appointment for your in-person or virtual meeting.
Hours by Location:
LA 5330: Mon.-Thurs. 9am-5pm, Fri. 9am-4pm
Academic Commons: Mon.-Thurs. 12-9pm, Fri. 12-4pm, Sun. 12-6pm
Accessibility and Disability Services
Register your visible or invisible disability with Accessibility & Disability Services to find the right accommodations you need to succeed.
Learn more about the resources the Academic Commons offers here:
Center for Student Diversity
The Center for Student Diversity seeks to raise awareness of diverse cultures, experiences, and perspectives within and beyond the Towson community. Here, you can explore ways to build a community and learn more about yourself, others, and the world we live in.
CSD supports multicultural student organizations, provides educational outreach and allyship for diverse communities and advocates for underrepresented and marginalized populations. Some of their Student Development and Diversity Programs include:
Adult Learners and Non-Traditional Student Development Program
African American Student Development Program
Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern and Desi American Student Development Program
Latine Student Development Program
Religious and Spiritual Life
Sexuality and Gender Diversity Student Development Program
Undocumented, Immigrant and DACA Student Development Program
Location: University Union Suite 343
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
Learn more about the resources the CSD offers here:
Career Center
The Career Center is committed to helping you find your career path and success. Come master interviews, create rewarding resumes and develop a network of professionals to help you stand out from the crowd.
You can even book one-on-one appointments with a career coach to help you:
identify your interests and find your passion
find mentors
apply for jobs
improve interview skills
Location: University Union 225
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm
Learn more about the resources the Career Center offers here:
TU offers so many free resources to help you thrive on and beyond campus. Take advantage of these offerings to excel in your health, finances, career, and more. These resources are part of the reason I chose to study at Towson. Read more about the 4 Grad Girl’s experiences choosing Towson here:
Xoxo,
Nevaeh
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