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.
Fall 2026 New Students:
- As Soon As Possible –
- 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.
- Ongoing through late April – Join us for one (or more) of the Accepted Student Events highlighted below.
- May 1, 2026 – Enrollment Deposit due; deposit amount is outlined in your application portal decision letter.
- May 11, 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 20-24, 2026 – Welcome Week
- August 25, 2026 – First Day of Classes
Accepted Student Events
We’ll send direct event registration links for the opportunities below (and more) to the email address tied to your application, so keep checking your inbox! We especially encourage students to consider joining us for:
- Weekend Campus Tour for Accepted Students – Saturday, February 28th at 10am
- Explore TCNJ’s campus on a walking tour while providing you with an opportunity to connect with other accepted students.
- Residence Hall Tours – Tuesday, March 3rd at 12:30pm
- Student Ambassadors will showcase a variety of TCNJ’s first-year residence halls on a guided tour. *Space is limited for this event.
- March Madness Tour of TCNJ’s Athletic Facilities – Tuesday, March 10th at 5pm
- Student Ambassadors will guide students on a tour of TCNJ’s athletic facilities including our Fitness Center, Recreation Center, fields, and more. Please note that residence halls will not be featured on this particular tour, so students have time to see these highlighted facilities instead. *Space is limited for this event.
- Understanding Cost of Attendance at TCNJ (Virtual) – Tuesday, March 24th at 7pm
- Representatives from TCNJ’s Undergraduate Admissions office, Student Financial Assistance office, and Student Accounts office will offer accepted students an overview of how – and when – students can determine their cost of attendance at TCNJ in this Zoom session.
- 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.
- TCNJ 360°: A Student Panel & Student Life Tour – Wednesday, April 22nd at 3pm
- A unique opportunity to connect with current TCNJ students and see each of our first-year residence halls, student center, library, and athletic facilities. *Space is limited for this event.
- 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 by February 20th for those students who submitted the FAFSA by February 15th and included 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.