Planning to attend Commencement 2025?

Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025

Graduates from December 2024, March 2025 and June 2025 will be receiving an email invitation to the Annual Commencement ceremony at the CURE Arena in Trenton, N.J., on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 1 p.m. If you are among the eligible graduates and do not receive your email invitation by Aug. 1, be sure to check your spam folder or search for "You're Invited to Commencement 2025!"

If you are a September 2025 graduate who has applied for graduation, you will receive an invitation to the ceremony the week after your degree has been certified.

Email us if you have not received your invitation 

Check the Commencement website for updates and the latest information 

Donate and wear your Philanthropy Cord with pride 

Sign up for the Cap Decorating Contest to win a TESU grad swag bag and VIP seating for your guests 

Volunteers Needed

Are you interested in giving back to TESU students? Do you have valuable industry insights that you’d like to share? The Office of Career Development is seeking volunteers to host virtual mock interviews with current TESU students and recent alumni. These 20- to 30-minute online sessions will provide job seekers with practice interviewing and networking with other professionals.

Email Candace Lamb, director of the Office of Career Development, to learn more. Is your area of expertise more social media–oriented? Email alumni@tesu.edu to help with a future opportunity.

Your Future as a Family Nurse Practitioner Starts Here

TESU's new Master of Science in Nursing—Family Nurse Practitioner Program (MSN-FNP), developed in collaboration with experienced nurse practitioners and healthcare leaders, aligns with the latest accreditation standards for graduate-level nurse practitioners. The 44-credit MSN-FNP program aims to equip students with advanced clinical skills, evidence-based practice knowledge and leadership abilities essential for providing quality, person-centered care. Through rigorous online coursework and experiential learning in community-based clinical settings, graduates will broaden their scope of practice as primary care providers for diverse populations across the patient lifespan.

Learn more

Webinar: Essential Financial Skills for Adult Learners

Financial challenges can disrupt even the most carefully planned budgets, especially for adult learners juggling multiple responsibilities. Join us for the Essential Financial Skills for Adult Learners webinar on Wednesday, July 23, at noon, where you'll gain practical, easy-to-apply strategies for managing key expenses like housing, car payments, and utilities. Led by Financial Well-being Officer and Certified Credit Union Financial Counselor, Amanda Griffith, and facilitated by TESU Peer Support Coach Alexander Shiroma, B.A. ’22, this session is designed specifically for adult learners balancing work, family and academic goals. You’ll also learn how to communicate effectively with creditors and make confident, informed financial decisions, empowering you to stay focused on your education and long-term success. Register here

Looking for webinars on a range of topics that align with your learning and career aspirations? Check out TESU's affiliate, the New Jersey State Library, for options.