Commencement is On: Rain or Shine!

Commencement is On: Rain or Shine!

Despite the weather predictions, Commencement will take place on Saturday, Sept. 26, at the CURE Arena in Trenton, N.J.

There is no backup or alternative date, so we encourage you to make your way to the arena and join us for the ceremony. Even if we’re a little soggy, we still can’t wait to celebrate with you. We’ll provide the sunshine with our enthusiasm.

Rain jackets, ponchos and wellies are recommended.

So row your boat up and puddle jump inside to join us for 2026 Commencement!

If you are in a position where you cannot come, please make sure to tune into our livestream coverage of the event.

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Active and Inactive Status

Active and Inactive Status (All Military-Affiliated Students including Active Duty, Air/Army National Guard, Reservists (and their family members), DoD Civilian Employees, and Military Veterans)

When you first apply and receive an acceptance notification from Thomas Edison State University, you are considered an applicant. You will be considered an applicant until you register for your first course and reach the 10th day of your first term (semester). At this point, your status is switched from applicant to active and enrolled. Once you are enrolled in a course, you will have access to your degree program/academic evaluation for 3 years.

If you are not enrolled in a course within the first year of becoming an applicant, your status will be switched from applicant to inactive. If you return to TESU after this one-year period, you will need to reapply and will be placed in a new catalog year. Your initial degree requirements may change, and you will begin the process again.

After completing a course, your account will remain active until you go one full year without enrolling in another course. As long as you maintain an enrolled status, you will have access to all student functions. Inactive students can reactivate their enrollment by registering for a minimum 3 credit hour course. You will be governed by the academic policies in place at the time you originally began your program.

An "Inactive" military or veteran student may receive the following services:

  • Register for classes online. Military and veteran students will pay the current tuition rate of their respective contract.
  • View grades and current financial aid award status.
  • Submit changes to mailing or email addresses.
  • Receive academic advising for only current or potential Thomas Edison State University degree programs.