We understand that you have a huge decision that involves several factors and can generate many questions to answer before the deposit deadline. Please use this website as a resource, and don’t hesitate to contact community members; we are here to make it as easy as possible!
Important Dates
In the coming months, you will receive more information from Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Student Transitions, Student Health Services, and other TCNJ departments. This information will highlight deadlines, event dates, and other action items for students starting at TCNJ in the spring or fall of 2024, so keep a close eye on your inbox and mailbox! We will post some of this information below as it is released. We strongly encourage you to add information to your acceptance folder as you receive it; students and their supporters have found it helpful to accumulate student-specific information in one shared location/resource. You are also encouraged to contact the TCNJ offices highlighted on our Helpful Links page, as they will serve as valuable resources for you.
Fall 2024 New Students:
- *March 15, 2024 – FAFSA Submission Priority Deadline
- estimated financial aid offer emails will be sent by *early April
- April 6, 2024 – Accepted Students Day at TCNJ! Registration information will be shared via email *the week of February 12th
- June 1, 2024 – Enrollment Deposit due; deposit amount reflected application portal decision letter
- June 9, 2024 – EOF (Educational Opportunity Fund) Student Pre-Entrance Health Requirements due
- June 18, 2024 – Transfer Student Orientation
- July 15, 2024 – General Admit Student Pre-Entrance Health Requirements due
- July 16-24, 2024 – First-Year Student Orientation
- August 22-26, 2024 – Welcome Week
- August 27, 2024 – First Day of Classes
*Updates
Accepted Students Day
Save the date for TCNJ’s Accepted Students Day on Saturday, April 6th! We’ll offer a full schedule of sessions, tours, panels, and resources to help you feel connected to all that TCNJ’s undergraduate experience offers. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to connect with other accepted students. While not required, our Accepted Students Day page allows you to register for the event and see which college-wide areas will participate. A detailed schedule will be emailed to all accepted students in late March.
Accepted Student Events
You’ll find a comprehensive calendar of events for accepted students on the Events tab in your Admitted Student Portal. We especially encourage you to join us for Accepted Students Day on April 6th (see link above) and log in for one of our Understanding Cost of Attendance at TCNJ virtual sessions on:
Wednesday, March 20th at 7 p.m. – REGISTER HERE using your TCNJ Application Portal login credentials
Wednesday, April 17th at 7 p.m. – REGISTER HERE using your TCNJ Application Portal login credentials
Financial Aid
An undergraduate degree is a significant investment in your future. Fortunately, TCNJ is consistently recognized as one of the best colleges for your money. If you haven’t done so, submit your FAFSA as soon as possible and include TCNJ’s Federal School Code: 002642. *Estimated award letters will be posted by mid-April for those students who submit the FAFSA and include all required information. TCNJ’s Office of Student Financial Assistance can be reached at osfa@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2211. Check your TCNJ portal to make sure all required information has been submitted to be reviewed for financial aid eligibility.
Veterans
TCNJ is honored to enroll our military veterans. Please review this First-Year Student or Transfer Student website for more information about the various funding sources available for veterans who attend TCNJ.
Virtual Tour
We understand that some students or their family members may be unable to visit the campus. While it’s incredibly difficult to capture the warmth and beauty of TCNJ’s campus on-screen, we’ve done our best to do so through our Virtual Tour. Check it out and share it with friends and family who haven’t had a chance to visit.
Enroll at TCNJ
If you’re ready to submit a deposit and enroll at TCNJ, you can access the PAWS system and click on “Self Service” and then “Accept/Decline Admissions.” Login instructions for PAWS are provided to students after they have been admitted into TCNJ and completed the Enrollment Notification Form in their Application Portal. Ultimately, you will use PAWS to view your financial aid package and your credit evaluations and select your courses as a current student.
Make your non-refundable enrollment deposit through the TCNJ PAWS system »
If the Office of Student Financial Assistance requests that you log in to PAWS, use this link instead.
Questions about accessing your TCNJ Application Portal and (for admitted students) the PAWS system can be directed to the Office of Admissions at admiss@tcnj.edu or 609-771-2131. Step-by-step Enrollment Deposit instructions are outlined here.