FAQs

Yes, there are a few other methods of earning credits towards your degree.

TECEP exams: Like other credit-by-exam programs, TECEP^® exams are designed for highly independent learners who can study in a student-centered environment without time constraints, assignments, and mentor interaction.

Portfolio Assessment: This course-based process enables students to articulate and prove that they have college-level knowledge of a subject, acquired outside of a traditional classroom setting, perhaps through work, training, volunteer service, or other experiences.

Find additional information on credentials that could earn you credits towards your degree.

Yes, TESU has an Office of Career Development. The Office of Career Development assists students and alumni in exploring their talents, discerning their career and educational goals, pursuing employment opportunities, and further study.

Yes, Thomas Edison State University is partnered with Brainfuse to provide students with free access to live, on-demand tutoring in a wide array of subject areas in your courses. Additionally, the service features a Writing Lab for comprehensive writing assistance and a study center with various academic tools. The tutoring platform is accessible in your courses and by viewing the Online Tutoring Resources webpage.

We also have an Office of Accessibility Services (ADA) for those students seeking accommodations through the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

With the exception of several courses and degree programs, TESU does not have prerequisites. Instead, we attach “advisories” to some courses. We understand the importance of course sequencing and acquiring base knowledge in a subject, in order to succeed in an advanced level of that subject. In these cases, there will be an advisory listed below the course description. View an example of a course advisory.

Yes, you can explore an example of a course.

You can apply for graduation through the Online Student Services portal. Find detailed information regarding the graduation process here. In addition, we recommend you schedule an academic advising appointment several terms before you plan on completing your degree. An advisor can confirm your degree completion time and review the graduation process with you.

All degree change requests must come in writing via email. You can send the request to academicadvising@tesu.edu and put your degree program in the subject line.

There are three ways to contact an academic advisor. You can send an email to academicadivsing@tesu.edu and put your degree program in the subject line.

You can schedule an academic advising appointment using the online appointment scheduler.

You can also call the Academic Advising Expressline line from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET, Monday to Friday. (609) 777-5680.

You can drop a course before the start date of the term. You can drop courses through the registration portal in Online Student Services. A course withdrawal takes place after the term starts. Find the course withdrawal form here. We strongly encourage students to contact an academic advisor before withdrawing from a course. Please note that a course drop or withdrawal may affect your financial aid status. Please also contact the Office of Student Financial Accounts before making your final decision.

A syllabus will be provided in your course portal for each course at the start of the term. However, you can access syllabi using the course lists on our website. In addition, you can click on each course to gain access to the course description and syllabus.

No matter where you reside, every TESU student has access to the resources offered by the New Jersey State Library. To receive access to journals, databases, and texts that may be necessary for your courses, you will need a library card. Apply for a New Jersey State Library Card.

To receive financial aid, you must first fill out the FAFSA. Once the form is completed, you will be notified of any awards you have received through email. You can accept or decline awards by accessing myEdison and looking in the Student Self-Service section. View information on accessing forms and more details about the process of applying for aid.

Students may schedule advising appointments using the online appointment scheduler. If you have difficulty using the online scheduler, please call (609) 777-5680.

Request a transcript to be sent.

TESU uses Moodle as the online classroom portal. You can access your classes through the My Courses section of myEdison. Please consider watching the following brief videos that provide an overview of how to log in, use the portal, and submit assignments. Find more information about Moodle.

A general rule of thumb for study time per week for a three-credit course is six hours. This estimate may differ from course to course. A solid knowledge base in the course content could significantly reduce the time you will need to study throughout the week.

The cost of attending TESU depends on different factors (course load, state of residence, type of student, payment plan, etc.). For more information on pricing, view our tuition and fees webpage.

Congratulations on your acceptance into TESU. If you have not done so already, please send us official transcripts for credits you have already completed. Once we have applied your transfer credits to your degree, you can review your academic evaluation to determine which degree requirements are remaining to complete. We strongly recommend you schedule an academic advising appointment to develop a degree plan.

Yes, there is a Student Orientation module on the Office of Academic Advising webpage.

Course codes are a combination of letters and numbers. The letters signify the subject of the course (PSY=Psychology, SOC=Sociology, ACC=Accounting). The numbers tell you the level of the course. 100-level courses are considered introductory. 200-level is intermediate. 300 and 400-levels are upper-level. 500, 600, and 700 level courses are graduate.

Online (OL) courses: These courses are 12 weeks long and include a detailed schedule that guides students through course assignments, online class discussions, and exams. Online courses may be a good option if you like interacting with your classmates and mentor.

Guided Study (GS) courses: These 12-week independent study courses enable students to work on their own to complete course assignments to prepare for examinations. Like our e-Pack® courses, students taking Guided Study courses have no interaction with classmates.

e-Pack courses: If you like the structure of a 12-week course but prefer to work independently with no interaction with other learners, e-Pack^® courses may be a good option. Students take a series of online quizzes to prepare for a final exam.

The academic evaluation is a template for your degree. It is a living document that shows all the requirements and which courses you completed. Under the academic profile section, you can access the evaluation through your Online Student Service portal.

You will see two different GPAs on your academic evaluation. TESU calculates the overall GPA with the transfer and TESU earned credits. The overall GPA is indicated by yes or no, based on your GPA above or below a 2.0. A 2.0 GPA is the minimum needed to be eligible for graduation. We use the TESU courses for which you earn a letter grade (Online or Guided Study) to calculate the TESU GPA. The TESU GPA will be the GPA attached to your degree at graduation.

Students register for courses through the Online Student Services portal. View the course registration tutorial video. In addition, the academic calendar will show you registration dates for each term.

Information on scholarships can be found on our scholarship information page.

TESU has a partnership with Barnes and Noble. You can find the required course materials and order through Barnes and Noble.

If you experience any technical issues (logging in, uploading assignments, receiving error messages, etc.) please reach out to the Student Success Team for assistance. To contact this department, you can email enrolled@tesu.edu or call 609-777-5680 (Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET).