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12-Week Undergraduate Calendar
Most undergraduate programs, with the exception of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing, enable students to begin a new course every month, as new terms start every month.
View 12-Week Undergraduate Calendar
16-Week Undergraduate Nursing Calendar
W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions undergraduate students take courses in three terms per year: July, November and March. Within each of the three terms, there are two consecutive 8-week sessions in which students can take courses. This offers six opportunities a year to start courses.
View 16-Week Undergraduate Nursing Calendar
12-Week Graduate Calendar
This calendar is for the Graduate Nursing programs and the Master of Science in Cybersecurity program.
Students can start many graduate programs and take courses four terms per year.
View 12-Week Graduate Calendar
8-Week Graduate Calendar
This calendar is for Graduate programs in the School of Business in Management, John S. Watson School of Public Service and Heavin School of Arts, Sciences and Technology (except Master of Science in Cybersecurity).
Students in these programs can start programs and take courses six terms per year.
View 8-Week Graduate Calendar

Frequently Asked Questions

The John S. Watson School of Public Service is transitioning all graduate degrees and certificates from 12-week to 8-week courses.

  • Master of Public Service Leadership
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Nonprofit Management
    • Public Finance
    • Public Health/Public Policy
    • Learner-Designed Area of Study
    • All related graduate certificates
  • Master of Science in Homeland Security
    • Counterterrorism
    • Cybersecurity
    • Emergency Management
    • All related graduate certificates
  • Master of Science in Management – Public Service Careers
    • Community and Economic Development
    • Homeland Security
    • Information and Technology for Public Service
    • Nonprofit Management
    • Public Finance
    • Public Health
    • Public Service Administration and Leadership
    • All related graduate certificates

The Heavin School of Arts, Sciences and Technology is transitioning all graduate degrees and certificate programs (except the Master of Science in Cybersecurity) from 12-week to 8-week courses.

  • Master of Science
    • Aviation Management
    • Information Systems
    • Information Technology
      • Cybersecurity – Critical Infrastructure
      • Data Management & Analytics
      • Health Information Technology
      • Information Assurance
      • Network Management
      • Software Engineering
    • Nuclear Energy Technology Management
    • Technical Studies
    • All related graduate certificates
  • Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
    • Digital Humanities
    • Geropsychology
    • Industrial Organizational Psychology
    • Online Learning and Teaching
    • Professional Communications
    • All related graduate certificates
  • Master of Arts in Educational Leadership
    • Building Leadership
    • District Leadership
    • School Business Administration
    • All related graduate certificates
  • Master of Arts in Educational Technology and Online Learning
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We understand that as dedicated professionals, you balance multiple responsibilities, including career, family and community engagement. The new course formats are a more optimal fit with those commitments and will allow you to complete your graduate program requirements in a shorter timeframe, promoting a more immersive learning experience and facilitating more frequent interactions with fellow students and your course mentors. What’s more, the new course formats will reduce your time to graduation by offering six terms a year instead of four and enable you to advance in your profession faster.

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Yes. Each course is the same number of credits regardless of whether taken in a 12-week or 8-week term.

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An 8-week term starts every other month, beginning each academic year in July. The 8-week Graduate Academic Calendar shows the terms along with start and end dates. Registration periods are the same regardless of whether the term is 8 or 12 weeks.

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The next 8-week term is January 2024, which starts on Monday, Jan. 8, and ends on Sunday, March 3, 2024. Registration for the January 2024 term starts on Dec. 1 and ends on Dec. 29, 2023. Late registration runs from Dec. 30, 2023, to Jan. 5, 2024.

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The refund policy is different for 8-week courses. Information on the 8-week refund policy is available here. Other than that, policies are the same for the 16, 12-week and 8-week terms.

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We are ready to help you plan the sequencing for your courses. Please make an appointment with an advisor or email us at enrolled@tesu.edu now so you can be ready in advance of the registration period.

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No, all the courses are changing to 8 weeks. We are prepared to support you through the transition. Please email us at enrolled@tesu.edu or call us at 609-777-5680 for assistance.

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Yes, as of January 2024 term, all courses in these graduate programs will be 8 weeks long.

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We are confident that the transition to 8-week terms will benefit you as you fulfill your educational goals, and we remain committed to supporting your success and providing you with an exceptional educational experience that aligns with your life and learning style. If you have questions or would like further information, we are here to help. Please call 609-777-5680 or email enrolled@tesu.edu. Your course mentors are also prepared to assist you in navigating the new shortened terms and are there to help you. The sooner you reach out for help, the easier it is to resolve issues. 

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These programs will remain 12-week courses through this academic year. The University is reviewing the programs to ensure we are providing the best student experience we can in each course. This review includes determining optimal course and program lengths.

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