Clarification on Per Credit Plan Residency Requirements

Hello Student,

This message is to clarify how new residency requirements affect students who select the Per Credit Tuition Plan. The new requirements went into effect, April 1, and require students to complete 16 credits via Thomas Edison State University Online (OL), Guided Study (GS) or e-Pack^® (EP) courses.

TECEP^® (TE) exams and Prior Learning Assessment (PA/PF) credits can no longer be used to satisfy residency requirements under the plan, however students currently registered for TECEP^® exams and Prior Learning Assessment credits for the April and May 2016 terms will be able to apply those credits toward their residency requirements. In addition, credits earned via TECEP^® exams and Prior Learning Assessment prior to April 1 can be applied to a student’s residency requirement under the plan.

The new residency requirements do not apply to nursing students or students enrolled under a military plan.

The Learner Support Center is available to answer any questions you may have about the new residency requirements or how they impact your degree program. Please contact us at lsc@tesu.edu or (888) 442-8372 if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Dr. Ray Young
Associate Vice President and Dean of Learner Services