Academic Calendars

The majority of the University’s graduate and doctoral-level programs have already transitioned from 12- to 8-week term formats. This change was in response to student feedback and is aligned with the institution’s student success initiatives. 

In keeping with this goal, the W. Cary Edwards School of Nursing and Health Professions is transitioning all graduate and doctoral nursing degree and certificate programs to 8-week course formats. This includes the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and the Master of Science (MS) in Nurse Educator, MS in Nursing Informatics, MS in Nursing Administration programs and related graduate certificates. 

Following the structure of its other graduate-level programs, the Heavin School of Arts, Sciences, and Technology is transitioning its 12-week Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity program to 8-week term formats.

We understand that as dedicated professionals, you balance multiple responsibilities, including career, family and community engagement. The new course formats are a more optimal fit with those commitments and will allow you to complete your graduate program requirements in a shorter timeframe, promoting a more immersive learning experience and facilitating more frequent interactions with fellow students and your course mentors. What’s more, the new course formats will reduce your time to graduation by offering six terms a year instead of four and enable you to advance in your profession faster.

Yes. Each course is the same number of credits regardless of whether taken in a 12-week or 8-week term.

An 8-week term starts every other month, beginning each academic year in July. The Graduate Academic Calendar shows the terms along with start and end dates. Registration periods are the same regardless of whether the term is 8 or 12 weeks.

The next 8-week term is July 2024, which starts on Monday, July 1, and ends on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2024. Registration for the July 2024 term starts on June 1 and ends on June 21, 2024. Late registration runs from June 22 to June 28, 2024.

The refund policy is different for 8-week courses. Information on the 8-week refund policy is available here. Other than that, policies are the same for the 16, 12-week and 8-week terms.

We are ready to help you plan the sequencing for your courses. Please make an appointment with an advisor or email your school staff at heavin@tesu.edu or nursing@tesu.edu now so you can be ready in advance of the registration period.

No, all the courses are changing to 8 weeks. We are prepared to support you through the transition. Please email us at enrolled@tesu.edu or call us at 609-777-5680 for assistance.

Yes, as of the July 2024 term, all courses in these graduate programs will be 8 weeks long.

We are confident that the transition to 8-week terms will benefit you as you fulfill your educational goals, and we remain committed to supporting your success and providing you with an exceptional educational experience that aligns with your life and learning style. If you have questions or would like further information, we are here to help. Please call 609-777-5680 or email enrolled@tesu.edu. Your course mentors are also prepared to assist you in navigating the new shortened terms and are there to help you. The sooner you reach out for help, the easier it is to resolve issues.