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Clarification Needed: Does Course Registration or Course Completion Define “Active En - asher219 - 09-07-2025

Hi everyone,
I’ve been reviewing TESU’s catalog and I’ve run into a point that feels a bit unclear regarding what actually counts as maintaining active enrollment. The wording seems to suggest that students must register for a course within a 12-month period to keep their enrollment status active — but it doesn’t explicitly say whether simply registering is enough, or if you also have to complete (or at least start) the course during that same timeframe.
For example:
  • Let’s say I last completed a course in October 2024. If I go ahead and register for a course in September 2025, does that action alone keep my enrollment active?
  • Or does TESU expect that the course start date (or completion date) has to fall within that 12-month window for it to count?
  • And how do TECEP exams fit into this rule? If I register for a TECEP right at the edge of the 12 months, is that sufficient, or does it have to be taken and graded before the year is up?
I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been through this recently or has had to clarify directly with advising. Policies like this can make a big difference in planning out degree timelines, especially if you’re trying to minimize fees while still staying officially enrolled.
Thanks in advance for any insights or personal experiences!


RE: Clarification Needed: Does Course Registration or Course Completion Define “Active En - bjcheung77 - 09-08-2025

Easy, you email them to verify for the win! To answer your question, you need to take a class, e-pack, or TECEP exam, you get 1 year active status.