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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.