Your Next Mission — Your Education

Unlock educational opportunities at TESU designed for military members and veterans. Flexible programs to fit your life. Learn more today!

Integrity. Determination. Grit. These are three of the attributes that lead to success.

These are three of the attributes that lead to success. They drive you to conquer challenges and obstacles head-on, with one purpose: to achieve your goal. These attributes motivate us, too. At Thomas Edison State University (TESU), we are committed to supporting our military at home and abroad. With 100+ online programs designed to fit the needs of military veterans, service members and their families, we work hard to ensure that those who dedicated their lives to others, continue to succeed.

At TESU, your previous experience in and out of the classroom means more — more transfer credit and more savings. Your prior college coursework, military training and hands-on experience on the job will be evaluated to help you obtain a shorter path to graduation. We believe in you and your success and our dedicated military and veteran enrollment counselors are here to help.

TESU: Online. Accredited. Respected.

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I could open up a computer anywhere I was to complete my course work, and that was crucial for me."

Justin O'Connor

B.S., U.S. Army veteran and National Guardsman

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I transferred to TESU after I completed my Associates degree. TESU was readily available, accepted most, if not all my Air Force credits and BCC credits, and being located at JB MDL made it even more appealing."

Sondra Lee Ramos

B.A., U.S. Air Force

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Studying at TESU opened doors to new assignments and diversified my knowledge base throughout the years. My degrees have directly affected and improved my performance as a major in the New Jersey Army National Guard. My degrees have also given me the credibility and marketability for positions of greater responsibility."

Marcelo Dossantos

M.S., Army National Guard and U.S. Army veteran

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Flexible, supportive and innovative are the words that come to mind when I think about my Thomas Edison State University experience."

Colleen Geib

BSN, U.S. Army veteran

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Receiving my bachelor’s degree has been useful already because it has granted me the confidence and motivation to strive for my master’s degree. As a United States Air Force Veteran, I am proud to start my career there as an aircraft mechanic to one day pursue my dream of becoming VP of technical operations in a major airline."

Steve Arias

B.S., U.S. Air Force veteran

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I was determined to complete my M.S. requirements within a year, which meant full-time online classes. It was rather stressful, yet I was determined to finish. I've done just that. I have completed my M.S. degree requirements on time and as scheduled. Thank you TESU for being so supportive in my everyday decisions to never give up, push on, and to be successful in spite of the challenges that may stand in my way."

Karen McClatchey

B.A., M.S., U.S. Army veteran

Why Choose Thomas Edison State University?


Since 1972, TESU has been a leader in adult education, focusing exclusively on you.

We understand the importance of providing flexibility with structure, and it’s our goal to provide a learning environment that is right for you and your needs. As a result, at TESU we strive to meet our ultimate goal — helping you to achieve a degree that will lead you to career advancement.

 

100+ Degree Programs
Choose from associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees, plus certificates.
Year-Round Enrollment
Undergraduate courses start monthly. Graduate courses have multiple start dates per year.
Online Classes
Study when and where it’s convenient for you with online classes.
Friendly to the Military
As a Yellow Ribbon school, we offer tuition discounts to service members and their families.
Transfer Credits
We accept eligible transfer credits – from prior education, prior learning, and military training.
Fully Accredited
Accreditation matters. TESU is accredited by the Middle States Commission and has programmatic accreditation. Learn more.
ABET Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission
ACBSP Accredited
CAAHEP
CAEP Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
CCNE
MSCHE Middle States Commission on Higher Education

The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master's degree program in nursing, and doctor of nursing practice program at Thomas Edison State University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC 20001, 202-887-6791.