Graduation
Thomas Edison State University degrees are conferred four times a year, September, December, March, and June. A letter verifying degree completion will be provided from the Office of the Registrar prior to degree conferral. Requests for transcripts must be in writing and must be accompanied by the fee. The University holds one Commencement ceremony each fall. All graduates must be certified by the September graduation date to be considered graduates for the academic year and to be named in the Commencement Program for that ceremony.
- All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions degree programs will submit the Request for Graduation Form with fee according to University guidelines.
- All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions degree programs must have completed all degree requirements, have achieved the established GPA, and have satisfied all financial obligations to be eligible for graduation.
- All students in the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions certificate programs must complete all course requirements, submit the request for a graduate nursing certificate according to University guidelines for graduation, and satisfy all financial obligations to be eligible for certificate award.
- Students completing the MSN degree program will be awarded a certificate in their selected area of specialty in addition to the MSN degree on program completion.
Candidates for the BSN degree or the MSN degree must:
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of C or better in the BSN degree program;
- Achieve a cumulative grade point average of B or better in the MSN degree program;
- Achieve a grade equivalent of C or better in nursing requirements of the BSN;
- Achieve a grade equivalent of B or better in nursing requirements of the MSN degree programs;
- Maintain a current unencumbered RN license, valid in the United States (RN students);
- Submit a completed Request for Graduation Form through Online Student Services, located on the University website at tesu.edu with fee to the Office of Student Financial Accounts according to deadlines established by the Office of the Registrar;
- Have all transcripts and test reports submitted to the Office of the Registrar according to deadlines established by the Office of the Registrar; and
- Have satisfied all outstanding financial obligations with the University.