Advisement Services

Thomas Edison State College has a long-standing tradition of providing academic advisement to students at a distance. We have a comprehensive advisement center staffed with professional advisors who specialize in one of our degree programs. The hallmark of our program is the program plan. All eArmyU students will be provided with an academic program evaluation when we receive their previous college transcripts and AARTS transcript. They can then work with an advisor to build a plan to degree completion, mapping out the courses they need to do to satisfy their remaining degree requirements. This road map provides the student with a timeline for completion.

Students can access advisement services in a variety or ways. Many of our military students choose to use e-mail as their primary form of contact with our advisors. 

Current students can access an advisor through the AppointmentDesk feature by logging into myEdison® at http://myedison.tesc.edu/ and by clicking on the “Advising Appointment” link located on the left of the opening screen, under “Tools.” Once in the AppointmentDesk module, you will be prompted to select your degree program, an advisor; and the date, time and type of appointment desired.

Before making an appointment, please remember that the majority of students' concerns: (getting started, course approvals, the differences in the College’s credit earning methods or changing your degree program) can usually be answered by accessing the Campus Help Desk feature by clicking the “Help” icon located in at the top of every myEdison® page. By utilizing the Campus Help Desk, you can access the knowledge base FAQ's or submit a ticket to the advisement office that is answered within 3 business days – many cases are resolved in the same day.

In addition, we have a toll-free contact center staffed by professional degree advisors open from 8:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. EST Monday through Friday. The advisement contact center number is 1(888) 442-8372. Students may also schedule telephone or in-person appointments during the hours of 7:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and during selected Saturdays with an advisor who specializes in his or her area of study.

Some students prefer to fax or mail us their questions as well. Students can fax their questions to the advisement staff at (609) 777-2956 or send via mail to Thomas Edison State College, Office of Learner Services, 101 West State Street, Trenton, N.J. 08608. We also encourage students to use our website as a resource for self-assessment, frequently asked questions and direction on resources that will assist in their degree completion.

By allowing this multitude of methods to receive advisement, students can choose what is most comfortable and convenient for them.