Christopher Stringer, CPA | Thomas Edison State University

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.

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Christopher Stringer, in his role as the senior vice president and chief financial officer (CFO) for the University, advises the president and the administrators, regarding all fiscal matters for the University and its affiliate, the New Jersey State Library. He also serves as the comptroller for the Thomas Edison State University Foundation Inc.

In these capacities, he manages all fiscal affairs for the University, the State Library and the Foundation. This includes accounting, financial reporting, audits, student financial account billing and receipts, financial aid awarding and disbursements, purchasing, payments, payroll, compliance with federal and state regulations, facilities and space planning, debt management, grant management and investments.

Prior to his appointment as vice president and CFO, Stringer served in several capacities at the University, including controller. Stringer started his career at a Big Four public accounting firm specializing in public services that included higher education.

Stringer earned his MBA with a concentration in accounting from Montclair State University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. He is an active certified public accountant (CPA).