Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, we hope that students affected by the wildfires in Southern California remain safe. The University is offering accommodations to students affected by the wildfires:

  • Students who are directly impacted by the fires and who are currently registered in courses for the November 2024, December 2024 and January 2025 terms have the option of receiving a free eight-week course extension without mentor approval; or, a 100% tuition credit for their course(s) to a future term. Affected students should submit a Request for Course Extension Form or a Request for Course Withdrawal Form indicating “Southern California wildfires” as the reason for the request. Please note that TECEP exams in these terms cannot be extended, nor credited for tuition after the exam has been taken.
  • Impacted students who are currently on a course extension for the September 2024 and October 2024 terms can request a second eight-week extension on their current term at no additional cost.

Request an Accommodation: Students affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email at registration@tesu.edu or by phone at 609-777-5680. Accommodation requests should be submitted by January 24th. Requests after that date can be accommodated if the student provides documentation of the reason for the late request.

Employee Fundraising Campaign

TESU Employees Give

Without the dedication of our staff, Thomas Edison State University would not be the proud institution it is today. Our employees’ high level of participation in the Employee Fundraising Campaign is a reflection of our belief in the University, its mission and our students. Donations to the Annual Fund and scholarships influence our students’ experience and help them to make a positive impact in their communities.

  • Why give?

    Your gift to the Thomas Edison State University Foundation helps the University fulfill its mission to offer the most advanced, quality higher education available. From establishing new degree programs and expanding our catalog of new courses to enhancing our technology platform and providing more scholarship opportunities, your generosity directly impacts our students’ experience.

  • Where will my gift go?

    Your gift can go to any area of support that you designate on your donation form. Operating expenses are covered by the University budget, so your gift will go to support our students and programs. The most popular areas of support include the Annual Fund and Scholarships. The Annual Fund supports various initiatives such as program development, scholarships and technology enhancements.

  • Why is participation so important?

    Gifts of any size make a difference. Maximizing participation is a testament to our employee’s belief in what we are doing and a statement to foundations, corporations and prospective students that TESU comprises a community actively involved in the advancement of its mission.

  • What has the TESU Foundation supported with past donations?

    Because of donor generosity, the Annual Fund has supported two new graduate degree programs: the Doctor in Business Administration and the Master of Science degree in accounting. It has also supported the Center for Learning and Technology's Media Creation Studio, the University’s Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program, the Master of Arts degree in educational leadership and the Master of Business Administration degree program just to name a few. In 2017, the Foundation awarded more than $250,000 in scholarship support to students.

  • Payroll Deduction Form

    Online Payroll Deduction Form (PDF)

    You can send via interoffice mail or email your participation to:

    Office of Development
    Kelsey Building, 4th Floor
    advancement@tesu.edu