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.

College Counseling for UPSers

Thomas Edison State University is dedicated in assisting students in the planning process and empowering them to make informed academic decisions.

College counseling is an important process that helps students take charge of their academic careers. It is highly recommended as it is an unbiased, cost effective, organized process of evaluating the most efficient path to earn a degree from your school of choice.

UPSers can request college counseling and can either choose Thomas Edison State University as their institution of choice or choose any learning institution that falls within the guidelines and is among the Title IV Accredited Institutions.

College counseling is offered under the Education Assistance Program by Thomas Edison State University at no cost to our UPSers. To receive college counseling, please call the Office of Strategic Partnerships at 609-984-7188 to schedule an appointment. During your counseling session we will discuss your education goals and circumstances to help determine the most efficient path for graduation. You can provide TESU a copy of your unofficial transcript to assist with the process.

*Please note that college counseling is NOT available for those employees seeking a graduate-level degree or higher.