Thomas Edison State University

“There is too much to be said about my experience throughout college. I had moments of feeling nervous, wanting to give up, feeling inspired, deeply searching for answers, learning more about myself, feeling creative, not feeling good enough, making new friends, feeling like I can overcome any obstacle and more. Overall, I didn’t come out of college with all the answers, but I did come out with better questions, stronger instincts, and a clearer sense of what matters to me.” - Jensen Ballard, B.A. ‘25

Not us getting emotional😭! Today we bid farewell to our interns at TESU. Thank you for the hustle, the humor and the hard work. Go chase your dreams — you've got this!

PMP, easy as 1-2-3 (credits, that is)! You can earn 3 college credits through TESU's Professional Learning Review. Submit your Project Management Professional certificate to TESU and turn your professional achievement into academic credit! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4w7ajV2

The August term is in full swing! Tell us what's keeping you motivated — whether it's a promotion, a new career, making your family proud, or finally checking 'degree' off your list. Share below and let's cheer each other on! 🎓🔥

“This will be the first time I have ever graduated with a diploma from anything. When I was nine, my father retired, and we moved to Greece. Over the next seven years, I only attended school two years for 4th and 7th grades. When we returned to the U.S., I was a 16-year-old high school freshman. I found school boring, and the bullying over the assumption I had been held back several years got to be too much, so after 10th grade, I dropped out and joined the Air Force. I got my GED and started college, but then came marriage, kids, two jobs, overseas deployments, and a host of other reasons. I tried going back to school after I got out, but then I got a great opportunity to double my income as a traveling consultant. I did that for over a decade and then got a non-traveling position with another company. By this time, it didn't seem like having a degree really mattered, until I found myself looking for a better paying job and hitting the education wall. My current role doesn't require a degree, but it is contract, and to be hired full time I really needed that diploma to be competitive, so finally, 40 years after I started my college journey, I completed my Bachelor of Science [degree] in 15 months, which was only possible because of TESU.” - Jonathan Chalmers, B.S. ‘25

Turns out you can three-peat without a single slam dunk. TESU: 2024, 2025, 2026!
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Did you know 57% of all TESU students earn Credit for Prior Learning?

Your work experience, military training, certifications and apprenticeships might already be worth college credit. With so many ways to earn it, we know it can feel like a lot to sort through, so we broke down all four options in one place.
Read More: https://www.tesu.edu/about/newsroom/2026/receive-credit-for-prior-learning-at-tesu.php

Happy New Jersey Day!🎉

Today we celebrate the great state that gave us diners, the Shore, and (of course) TESU! Tell us your favorite thing about NJ in the comments, we'll go first: our students are the best in the Garden State!

"I had a lot of obstacles that tried to stop me from attaining my degree throughout the years. The very last week of school, I [lost] my beautiful mother. I still had two final papers to complete before the deadline. During the six-hour ride of traveling back home and putting her to rest, I wrote both of my papers – in APA format – and submitted them. Now, I am here graduating! I say that to say NEVER GIVE UP! No matter what you’re going through, show up and keep going! Thank you Thomas Edison!" - Jewelie Stewart, AAS ’25, and BSN prep program student

TESU is expanding access to graduate education! Now introducing three new 30-credit degrees; Professional MBA, Professional Master of Management, and M.A. in Liberal Studies. Designed for working professionals seeking a faster, more affordable path forward. Plus, accelerated master's-to-doctorate tracks are now available. Registration is open for a September start! 🎓

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