Top 10 Tips for Taking First Course
1. Textbooks and Course Materials
First, to identify the textbook(s) you will need for your course, visit the University Bookstore.
Next, to order your textbooks, feel free to use any textbook supplier. For your convenience, University Bookstore offers textbooks to all courses offered by the University. You can also visit the textbook swap in myEdison, located by clicking on the "Community" tab after you log in.
2. Log Into Your Course 24 hours Before Term Starts
Log in to myCourses. Your course(s) will appear in myCourses the Friday before the start of the term. Until that time, please refer to the email you received that confirms your registration and provides the term start and end dates and additional information you need to begin your course(s).
3. Examinations - Set Up a Proctor
During the first week of your course, set up your proctor for your exams. For online exams, this can be done through ProctorU. For site-based exams, this can be done at a local library near your home, depending on your course requirements.
4. Meet and Greet
Introduce yourself to your mentor and fellow classmates. Remember to use spell check and grammar check on all communications, especially on posts to the online Discussion Board.
5. Questions Along the Way
Do you have questions for your mentor? You can contact your mentor through the ‘Course Communication’ section of your Moodle course page.
6. Stay on Top of Due Dates
Follow the calendar of course due dates and stay on top of your work.
7. Visit the Library
Visit the New Jersey State Library page for Thomas Edison State University students for additional student resources.
8. Final Grades
Your final grade will be posted on myEdison approximately 12 days after the term ends and will be mailed to you within three weeks after the term ends.
9. Need a receipt
If you need a receipt for reimbursement, email the Office of Student Financial Accounts at studentaccts@tesu.edu. Remember to include your name, college ID, course name and date. You should expect a response within 72 hours. You may request a receipt any time after you register for your course.
10. It’s time
Ready to register for your next course? New undergraduate terms begin every month and are convenient and flexible. Log in to Online Student Services to register for your next course.