3.1 Connect your students to campus support

TCNJ cares about the whole student; as such, offices are devoted to providing academic, mental, social, and emotional support. Please carefully explore each tab below, as they include necessary resources for connecting students with campus resources. Familiarize yourself with the available options and make notes for future reference.

Academic support

Center for Student Success

TCNJ's Center for Student Success (CSS) was established to provide all students with access to personalized coaching and advisement with the goal of strengthening their academic performance and promoting student success and retention. The staff is dedicated to the academic success and development of the whole student. The Center for Student Success is located in Roscoe West Hall, Suite 131.

Students can complete the Center for Student Success Appointment Request Form for services including:

Academic coaching (study skills, time management, note-taking, etc.)
Supplemental academic advising
Undesignated transitional major advisement
Pathway student advisement
Transfer academic support
Undeclared student advisement

Tutoring Center

TCNJ's Tutoring Center provides services that facilitate TCNJ students’ learning and persistence as they meet academic challenges throughout their careers. Trained in principles and practices of International College Reading and Learning Association certification, peer tutors assist students in mastering course content and developing learning skills, including problem-solving, analytical reading, writing researched arguments, oral presentation techniques, test-taking strategies, and time management.

Tutoring services for students include the following:

Individual and group tutoring appointments in writing and most subjects are free for TCNJ students 7 days/week, from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., online and in person.
Free eTutoring services are available for asynchronous Writing Lab and live Zoom subject sessions.

The video below offers and overview of Tutoring Services at TCNJ:

General Student Issues

Concerns over a student’s comments, behavior, or repeated absences should be shared with the department chair. In situations where a student’s comments and/or behaviors remain unresolved or escalate, you should submit a CARE Referral Form and consult with Counseling and Prevention Services (x2247) and/or the Dean of Students Office (x2780). Notify your department chair and assistant or associate dean if a Cares Report has been filed or MHS/Dean of Students Office has been consulted. If at any time students appear to be in danger of harming themselves or others, immediately contact Campus Police at 609-771-2345 (from a campus phone, you may dial 911).

Student care

TCNJ CARES Referral

Are you concerned about a student? Submit a CARE Referral Form.

At TCNJ, we strive to engage in a culture that cares for and supports one another in order to maintain the safety, health, and well-being of the campus community. As a community of care, we expect that we will reach out to each other in times of need and work together to build a healthy and well campus.

The TCNJ CARES Program works extensively with individual students and campus and community partners to ensure that our students are connected to the resources to develop new skills in navigating challenging experiences and to ultimately meet their goals. CARE referrals are directed to the Dean of Students office TCNJ Cares program staff. Any inquiries or follow-ups should be directed to the Dean of Students Office at 609-771-2780 or the general care@tcnj.edu email.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS)

The mental well-being of the students attending The College of New Jersey has never been more important than it is today. Over recent years, as we have struggled with the effects of a global pandemic and other environmental, economic, political, and social/cultural developments, the importance of mental health care and access has steadily risen and has become critical in supporting student success.

Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) encourages students to attend to their academic, personal, physical, interpersonal, social, or spiritual needs, and provides a safe, confidential, and supportive environment for them to do so. See the Enhanced Clinical Services at CAPS page for information about specific offerings.

Bias Reporting and Title IX

TCNJ is committed to maintaining a campus environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.

As a member of the TCNJ campus community, you are protected from all forms of sex discrimination and sexual violence under Title IX. The Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct is committed to creating/maintaining an environment free from all forms of sexual violence, and providing fair & equitable support and processes in which all students, faculty, and staff can learn, work, thrive and succeed. Whether you have experienced or been accused of perpetrating harm, are a Responsible Employee, or are simply looking for information on how to support a friend, the Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct is here for you.

The Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct offers specific guidance through their Faculty and Staff FAQs. The following TCNJ Policies are always available on tcnj.policystat.com (requires login):

For any questions or concerns, please contact the Title IX Coordinator, Chelsea Jacoby, at jacobyc@tcnj.edu or 609-771-3112.

Student Health Services

TCNJ's Student Health Services provides, promotes, supports, and integrates individual healthcare, clinical preventive services, clinical treatment for illness, patient education, and public health responsibilities. Refer to their website for information on services, pre-entrance health requirements for students, and other campus-related resources.

Academic accommodations

Accessibility Resource Center (ARC)

TCNJ's Accessibility Resource Center (ARC) collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and guests to advance access within the campus community and to further extend both the mission of The College of New Jersey and the mission of the Division of Inclusive Excellence to persons with disabilities. As part of this effort, ARC promotes awareness of disability as a facet of diversity, with underpinnings of collaborative efforts being rooted in social justice.

You may have students registered with the Accessibility Resource Center in their class, under their advisement, or in their campus work environment. ARC guides instructors on general disability information, laws about providing assistance, what to do with students in class, and how to accommodate those with disabilities while having or hosting events. ARC offers faculty and staff resources, including information on exam and classroom accommodations.

Support for Implementing Student Accommodations

Mel Katz (katzm5@tcnj.edu) is the Accommodations Support Specialist for Curriculum and Assessment in TCNJ's Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. Working as a liaison with ARC, Mel provides guidance and support for faculty on instructional design, specifically focusing on creating accessible coursework and learning environments for students with disability-related accommodations. Schedule a 1:1 consultation to discuss accommodations and support for curriculum and assessment, general course and assignment accessibility, accessible digital pedagogy, or Canvas accessibility needs.