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.

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Work with an Academic Advisor

Applicants and newly admitted students who have received their academic evaluation as well as enrolled students are encouraged to work with the Office of Academic Advising team during their tenure with the University.

Book an Appointment

Our academic advisors assist students with reviewing their academic evaluation, understanding how their transfer credits apply to their new degree, learning about degree options, course requirements and planning the courses needed to complete their degree. Current students are encouraged to work with the Academic Advising team to maximize success throughout their educational experience.

Military and veteran students work with their enrollment counselors to register for their first course(s). Your personal academic advisor will reach out to strategize your college career.

Advising Expressline

Students can call the Advising Expressline at 609-777-5680, (Mon. – Fri.: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET), to reach an academic advisor quickly without the need for a formal appointment.

Military and veteran students can call the Advising Expressline at 609-777-5696, (Mon. – Fri.: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. ET), to reach an academic advisor quickly without the need for a formal appointment.

The Advising Expressline is best suited for questions that typically take less than 10 minutes and do not include area of study inquiries, such as:

  • Assistance interpreting their academic evaluation
  • Review of general education requirements and course options
  • Free elective options

Advising Appointment

When students need more formal advising beyond what is provided on the Advising Expressline, they should schedule an appointment. During the 30-minute appointment, more in-depth questions pertaining to the area of study can be answered, along with any other advising related issues.

The University’s online appointment scheduling system provides students with the capability to make appointments with academic and nursing advisors. Appointments are available by phone, video or in person.