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Frequently Asked Questions:
Here are the answers to some of our most frequently asked questions about TCNJ summer school:
1) Where can I find course listings for summer school? Do you have a brochure with all of the summer courses?
You can find a frequently updated course listing of all the available summer school courses on our Courses page (beginning in October). A more accurately updated list will also be available on TESS beginning October 6, 2008 .
At this time, we do not have a summer school brochure. All of our course listings can be found on this Web site.
2) When will the courses for Summer School be posted on the Web site?
Course Listings for Summer School 2008 will be available near mid October 2008.
3) How many courses can I take over the summer?
Undergraduate students are limited to 12 semester hours of summer study. Graduate students are limited to 9 semester hours. TESS will not permit registration for more than 12 credit hours (9 hours for graduate students) in Summer School. If you desire to take more credits then allowed, you must get written permission from your Department Chair or Graduate Coordinator and bring that permission form/letter to Green Hall Room 112.
4) When does Registration begin?
Registration for TCNJ students (Graduate and Undergraduate) begins November 5 , 2008. Registration for Visiting students (Graduate and Undergraduate) begins Novemeber 17 , 2008. You can find out specific dates for On-Line, Mail and In-Person Registration on our Summer Registration Dates Table and Registration Calendar
5) How do I register for summer courses if I am a TCNJ student? A Visiting student? A High School student?
All the information regarding how to register for summer courses is available on our Web site:
TCNJ students can register for summer courses in the same manner as the regular Fall and Spring semesters, through TESS or In-Person at the Office of Records and Registration (Green Hall 119). For more information on TCNJ student registration for the summer, go to our Summer TCNJ Students Registration Page.
Visiting students and High School Students can register through On-Line registration (where they will need to fill out a request form and recieve an e-mail confirmation), a Mail-In request form (where they will need to fill out a mail-in request form and recieve an e-mail confirmation) or In-Person at the Office of Records and Registration (Green Hall 119). The On-Line and Mail-In class request forms can be found on our Summer Visiting Students Registration Page.
6) Does TCNJ Summer School accept High School Students?
Yes. TCNJ welcomes academically talented rising high school juniors and seniors as participants in the Summer Sessions Experience. TCNJ requires that the interested student submit the following documents upon application:
- TCNJ Summer Sessions' Mail In Application - available on the Summer Programs' Web site on the Visiting Students Registration page
- High school transcript which contains the most recent standardized tests scores (PSAT/SAT)
- 2 letters of recommendation (one from a guidance counselor and one from a current or former instructor)
These documents can be submitted to:
Beverly Breslin Kalinowski
Assistant Dean of Academic Services
The College of New Jersey
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, NJ 08628-0718
7) How do I pay for Summer Courses if I am a TCNJ student? A Visiting Student?
All information regarding payment and billing, as well as payment and billing deadlines, can be found on our Web site on the Payment and Billing Page. Any student de-registered for non-payment will be assessed the standard late registration fee of $150. PLEASE FOLLOW THE PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINES TO AVOID LATE CHARGES.
TCNJ students registering through TESS can access their bill and payment information via TESS. Summer Programs will not be sending paper bills, so it is important for you to check online for the account balance and to make payment either online through TESS, by mail or in-person. Please be aware of Summer Programs payment deadlines.
Visiting students using the online registration request form and mail-in registration request forms will receive a confirmation letter through e-mail along with payment instructions. Payment instructions will include instructions to further assist you into logging into TESS in order to check your account balance. You will need to notify the Office of Summer Programs through e-mail (summer@tcnj.edu) if you decide to pay through credit card or electronic check. Please be aware of Summer Programs payment deadlines.
The balance can be also paid by mail with a check/money order mailed to:
Student Accounts
The College of New Jersey
Green Hall, Room 119
P.O. Box 7718
Ewing, New Jersey 08628
In-person registration MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH PAYMENT. Payment can be made by cash, check, or money order. You must go to Student Financial Services, in Green Hall 119 to pay in-person.
8) Will the office notify me when I have to pay for my course(s)?
TCNJ Studentswill NOT BE NOTIFIED by the Office of Summer Programs of when payment is due. Students will need to check their Billing Account on TESS and pay for their courses exactly like how they pay for their Fall or Spring classes.
Visiting Students will be notified in their e-mail confirmation after they register for their course(s) of when and how to pay. Students are RESPONSIBLE to pay for their courses ON TIME or run the risk of being deregistered for their course(s). Visiting students will be given their TESS account in their e-mail confirmation, enabling them to also be able to pay for their courses on-line.
9) Can I pay for summer courses with my financial aid?
Academic scholarships used for the academic year CANNOT be used for summer school. However, the Office of Student Financial Assistance does offer various opportunities for students with financial aid to still recieve money for summer courses. Students who need money for summer school should complete the Summer School Financial Aid Application at www.tcnj.edu/~sfs/aid/summer.html .
Students Must Be:
- Enrolled in 6 or more credits (5 credits or more for Graduate Students)
- Must be matriculated
- student's finacial aid form must be complete (no missing items)
It is recommended that students who have any questions about their specific financial aid situations contact the Office of Student Financial Assistance, Green Hall 101 at 609-771-2211 or osfa@tcnj.edu.
Please refer to their Web site for summer deadlines.
10) If I withdraw from a course, do I still have to pay for that course?
Yes. There are NO REFUNDS if you decide to withdraw from a course, and you will NOT recieve any credit for the course (you will recieve a letter grade of "W" on your transcript, signifying that you withdrew).
Students may withdraw AFTER the Add/Drop dates (found here) and BEFORE a certain date in each session.For a list of dates you may withdrawal from each summer session, please see our Summer Withdrawal Dates Page.
11) If I don't attend a course that I registered for, do I still have to pay for that course?
Yes. Non-Attendance in a course DOES NOT mean you have officially "dropped" the course. You are financially responsible for all courses in which you are registered. It is the student's responsibility to drop the course during the Add/Drop Dates or Withdrawal from the course.NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE.
12) What should I do if I have problems with my e-mail or SOCS accounts?
If you have problems connecting to your TCNJ e-mail account or SOCS account, you will need to get in touch with Information Technology, TCNJ's technology resource and support for the campus community. Call them at 609.771.2660 or visit their Web site for more information.
13) Is there a meal plan available for the summer? Where can I get something to eat?
No. There is no meal plan available for students during the summer. However, there are other options for students to eat while here on campus. Students can visit the Brower Food Court (located in the Brower Student Center), which is open from 7:30am - 3:00pm, Monday through Friday during the summer academic periods. After 3:00pm, students can also visit the TCNJ Bookstore until 4:30 to find a quick snack or the vending machines, both of which are also located in the Brower Student Center.
14) If I want to live on campus for the summer, where can I get information about summer housing?
Summer housing will be offered to any student taking a summer course or working on campus, and housing will be offered for all scheduled summer sessions. Please refer to the Residence Assignments Web site for further information, or contact Residence Assignments at 609.771.2301
