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.

Office of the President

Thomas Edison State University has been meeting the unique and dynamic needs of adult students since 1972.

Our mission to provide flexible, high-quality collegiate learning opportunities for self-directed adults wherever they live or work remains at the heart of everything we do.

As you explore our site, you will see that Thomas Edison State University understands the needs of adult learners better than any other institution of higher learning in the world. Whether you are returning to finish your degree or coming to college for the first time, Thomas Edison State University works around your busy life. We are here to help busy adults, like you, earn a college degree.

Our students take online courses, enroll in guided study programs and take advantage of examination programs developed exclusively for adult learners. Students may also earn credit by demonstrating college-level knowledge acquired outside the classroom and by transferring credits earned from other regionally accredited colleges and universities. The hallmarks of our programs are maximum flexibility and academic excellence.

Thank you for your interest in Thomas Edison State University. I wish you well as you take the next steps toward achieving your educational goals.

Sincerely,

Merodie A. Hancock, Ph.D.
President