Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

Advisory regarding Southern California wildfires

On behalf of everyone at Thomas Edison State University, wehope 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 AccommodationStudents affected by the wildfire and evacuations who need an accommodation should contact the Office of the Registrar by email a 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.

Honor Cords

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Graduating from college is an incredible achievement. In recognition of this accomplishment, the commencement ceremony is a graduate’s day of celebration, the culmination of hard work and determination with every stride across the stage. Long a tradition at commencement, honor cords are worn for the ceremony, with each color recognizing the wearer as a recipient of a significant achievement or award. But what are these colors? What do they signify? And why do they mean anything at Thomas Edison State University? These questions, and more, are explained below.

To learn more about your eligibility for honor cords, please refer to the Awards and Honor Societies page or learn how to earn your Philanthropy Cord by giving back.

Honor Cords Explained

Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Cords

Burgundy & Gold

The burgundy and gold honor cord designates graduates as Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor recipients. Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society recognizes adult students who have achieved academic excellence while fulfilling the many responsibilities of family, work and community.

Double Gold

The double gold honor cord designates recipients of the Arnold Fletcher Award. This award recognizes baccalaureate graduates for exceptional achievement in non-traditional learning and has demonstrated academic excellence using one or more of the innovative learning modes recognized by the University.
Arnold Fletcher Award Honor Cords
Delta Mu Delta Honor Cords

Purple & Gold

The purple and gold honor cord designates graduates as Delta Mu Delta Honor Society in Business recipients. This award recognizes scholarship and achievement among students in undergraduate and graduate business programs accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools & Programs (ACBSP).

Violet, Jade & Gold

The violet, jade and gold honor cord designates graduates as Kappa Delta Pi Honor recipients. Kappa Delta Pi, the International Honor Society in Education, recognizes the academic achievements and professional accomplishments of educators worldwide.
Kappa Delta Pi Honor Cords
US Miltary Honor Cords

Red, White & Blue

The red, white and blue honor cord designates graduates who have served or currently serve in every branch of our United States military.

Green

The green honor cord designates graduates who have made a monetary gift symbolic of their graduation year toward the TESU Foundation. The cord recognizes the generosity and spirit of giving in graduates as they join together to support future generations.
TESU Philanthropy Honor Cords
Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Cords

Blue & Gold

The blue and gold honor cord designates graduates as Order of the Sword and Shield National Honor Society recipients. The Order of the Sword & Shield Honor Society is the first academic and professional honor society dedicated exclusively to the disciplines of homeland security, intelligence, emergency management and protective security.

Green & Gold

The green and gold honor cord designates graduates as Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society recipients. The Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Society recognizes scholarship and achievement among students of business, management and administration.
Sigma Beta Delta International Honor Cords
Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Cords

Purple & White

The purple and white honor cord designates graduates as Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing recipients. The Honor Society of Nursing recognizes superior academic achievement and the development of leadership qualities in the nursing profession.