We understand that an informed enrollment decision involves several factors and can generate many questions before the deposit deadline. Please use this website as a resource, and don’t hesitate to contact TCNJ’s community members; we’re here to help!
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 2026, so keep a close eye on your inbox and mailbox! We will post some of this information below, as it is released. You are also encouraged to contact the TCNJ offices highlighted on our Helpful Links page, as they will serve as valuable resources for you.
Spring 2026 New Students:
- As Soon As Possible –
- Log in to your Admitted Student Portal and tap into a growing number of resources that will inform your enrollment decision.
- Connect with Student Financial Assistance to ensure that your FAFSA data is loaded and processed.
- Grab some swag from TCNJ’s Spirit Shop!
- December 8, 2025 – Spring 2026 Housing Application opens.
- January 10, 2026 – Enrollment Deposit due; deposit amount is outlined in your application portal decision letter.
- January 15, 2026 – Student Pre-Entrance Health Requirements due
- January 22-25, 2026 – Winter Student Orientation
- January 26, 2026 – First Day of Classes
Fall 2026 New Students:
- As Soon As Possible –
- Log in to your Admitted Student Portal and tap into a growing number of resources that will inform your enrollment decision.
- Connect with Student Financial Assistance to ensure that your FAFSA data is loaded and processed.
- Grab some swag from TCNJ’s Spirit Shop!
- Saturday, March 28 OR Saturday, April 11 – Attend one of TCNJ’s Accepted Student Days! Both events will offer the same programming, so we encourage you to register for one or the other through the Events tab in your Admitted Student Portal.
- May 1, 2026 – Enrollment Deposit due; deposit amount is outlined in your application portal decision letter.
- May 4, 2026 – Fall 2026 Housing Application opens.
- July 1, 2026 – Student Pre-Entrance Health Requirements due
- July 14-23, 2026 – Summer Student Orientation
- New students will be invited to the campus for one day, based on their major. Student Transitions will share detailed information in June, 2026.
- August 25, 2026 – First Day of Classes
Accepted Student Events
You’ll find a comprehensive calendar of events, specifically for accepted students, on the Events tab in your Admitted Student Portal. We especially encouareg students to consider joining us for:
- March Accepted Students Day – Saturday, March 28th
- These days are designed to better inform students who have not yet made their enrollment decision; the same programming will be offered on both dates, so we encourage students to register for one or the other.
- April Accepted Students Day – Saturday, April 11th
- These days are designed to better inform students who have not yet made their enrollment decision; the same programming will be offered on both dates, so we encourage students to register for one or the other.
- Campus Tours – Spring tours will be offered on select dates, February 3rd through May 8th. Available dates and times will be posted on the Campus Tour calendar.
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 in late March 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 & Mobile Tour App
We understand that some students or their family members may be unable to visit the campus or join us for a scheduled event. 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. Or you can explore the campus on your own, using our new Mobile Tour App!
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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.