Welcome to The College of New Jersey! The Student Transitions team will help guide you over the next few months as you prepare to start classes this fall.
Check back often
Our website will be updated regularly between May-August, and will contain important information and communications about your transition to TCNJ.
Don’t hesitate to email us at studenttransitions@tcnj.edu with questions.
We couldn’t be more excited to have you join our campus community!
Communications
Your TCNJ email is the official communication method of the College and should be checked every few days throughout the summer so you don’t miss important deadlines. New students will receive an email with instructions on how to set-up their TCNJ account the first week of June, after the National Deposit Deadline passes and the incoming class is finalized.
That week we will also be mailing home the Roar Booklet, a brochure filled with information about your transition from offices across campus including Housing, Financial Aid, Student Accounts, Health & Wellness, and Records & Registration.
- Fall 2024 Acceptance Packet Flyer
- After the Yes… What Comes Next? Transfer Students (Accepted Students Day; April 6, 2024)
- 2024 Roar Booklet for Transfer Students (English)
If you are interested in receiving a hard copy of the Spanish version of our 2024 Roar Booklet for Transfer Students, please fill out this form.
Transition Times
Our bi-weekly email newsletters, The Transition Times, will also begin in early June and are sent as a way to help stay organized and on track.
Orientation
Your summer orientation is a hybrid model that consists of a series of online modules you will need to complete, and an in-person day on campus with faculty, staff, and other incoming new students.
Part I: Online
All incoming students will have a series of online modules to complete throughout the summer. Hosted in Canvas, our course management system, it will also give you an introduction to the platform your faculty members will be using for their classes. The first modules will open on Tuesday, June 4 and an email with instructions and more details will be sent to your TCNJ account.
Part II: On-Campus (Tuesday, June 18)
Save the date! This one-day program is a fantastic opportunity to connect with leadership in your academic school, meet other new students, and learn more about the amazing resources and opportunities you’ll have as a TCNJ Lion! Please plan to be on campus from 8:30a-4:30p, and tentative schedules for both students and guests are linked below. Guests (maximum of two) are encouraged to join you.
While the overwhelming majority of our incoming new students attend their orientation date, we recognize some may be unable to do so due to distance from campus, previously scheduled plans, or exciting educational opportunities. You do not need to let us know ahead of time if you are unable to make it, but please make sure to indicate that on the RSVP form when it goes live in June. If you have any concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us!
Welcome Week
A long-standing TCNJ tradition, Welcome Week is the culminating event of your transition to the College. Comprised of 100+ mandatory and optional events, this five-day program for ALL new students (first-years, transfers, residential, and commuters) will allow you to create memories that will last a lifetime.
- Save the Date! August 22-26, 2024
More details to come, but please plan now to avoid vacations and other commitments over these dates. The fall semester begins on Tuesday, August 27 with the first day of classes.
