Inactive Students to Apply for Graduation

The Return as Inactive to Graduate is a TESU process that allows for students who have been inactive in their enrollment but have completed all of their degree requirements to come back solely for the purpose of graduation. This form should not be completed if you plan to take Thomas Edison State University credit to complete remaining academic or residency requirements or by currently enrolled students who can apply for graduation through myEdison®.

In order to apply for graduation as an inactive student, students must meet all requirements. This process is only for students that meet the below criteria and are eligible to apply for graduation as an inactive student. If you are a joint degree student with Rutgers University, please email registrar@tesu.edu for instructions on how to apply for graduation as an inactive student.

Students that are permitted to apply for graduation as an inactive student must meet the following criteria:

  1. The student’s most recent Thomas Edison State University course was completed within the last 36 months.
  2. The student cannot be inactive for more than 3 years and/or 1 year if the student is a part of the TESU Accelerated Nursing or Graduate program, and/or 5 years if the student is a member of the military degree completion program.
  3. The student must meet the residency requirement associated with their previous tuition plan, be a part of a Corporate Partnership agreement which does not require a residency, or pay the Edison Accelerate Fee.
  4. Pay the $105 fee to be considered for a return from inactive to graduate. This fee is nonrefundable and is required regardless of the outcome so students should be sure that they meet all the criteria for consideration.

By completing the Inactive Student Review for Graduation Request Form and submitting the fee, your record will be reviewed to determine if you have met the above requirements, and the graduation application will be emailed to you if it has been determined that you qualify for the above process and at that time you will apply for graduation and pay the graduation audit fee.

Inactive Student Return to Graduate FAQs