What is my PAWS ID?
- PAWS ID is a 6-digit identification number used to keep and maintain records through the PAWS system.
- If you forget your PAWS ID number, contact the Help Desk at 609-771-2660 or helpdesk@tcnj.edu.
How can I find my username, password, and/or email?
- Visit Account Manager.
- Click on the Account Lookup link and fill out the relevant information.
PAWS isn’t working, what do I do?
Visit PAWS Help.
How can I view an Unofficial Transcript?
- Login to PAWS and go to Student Center.
- Look under Academics and open “other academic…” list.
- Select “Transcript: View Unofficial” and click blue double arrow.
- Make sure Pop-Ups Blockers are disabled, because the report appears in a new window. Select “Unofficial Transcript” and click View Report.
How do I request an Official Transcript [Current Student]?
- Login to PAWS and go to Student Center.
- Look under Academics and open “other academic…” list.
- Select “Transcript: View Official” and click blue double arrow.
- Fill out information and submit.
- After the request is received and processed, transcripts arrive within 3-5 business days.
How do I request an Official Transcript[Former Student]?
Refer to Transcript Request.
How do I verify enrollment?
- Enrollment verification is done 30 days prior to the upcoming semester through National Student Clearinghouse.
- A link to Enrollment Verification can be found under Academics in PAWS. For more information, visit Verification.
How do I change my Major?
Fill out the Change of Major Form and get the appropriate signatures.
How do I add a Minor?
Fill out the Minor Form.
How do I transfer credits from another school?
- Fill out the Course Authorization Form and submit it to an Academic Evaluator at Records & Registration.
- [If the course is an NJ community college] Check NJTransfer to see if there’s an equivalent course at TCNJ.
- [If it is not at a community college] Include a course description directly from the particular school’s website.
What is a unit? Where are my credits?
Classes at TCNJ are measured in units and 1 unit = 4 Credits.
What is my class rank?
TCNJ does not ranks its students.
How do I take more than 4 units in a semester (Course Overload)?
- Contact your department’s Assistant Dean about a Course Overload.
- Every department has a different process.
- If approved, the Assistant Dean will send the information directly to our office.
How do I add an Internship?
- Complete the Internship Enrollment Form.
- Bring the form to the Office of Records and Registration.
How do I add an Independent Study?
- Complete the Independent Study Form.
- Bring the form to the Office of Records and Registration.
Who is my advisor?
- Log into PAWS and go to your Student Center.
- Your advisor’s name is listed on the right-hand column of the Student Center.
What do I need to take to graduate?
- Login to PAWS and go to your Student Center.
- Click on “Advising Tools” and then follow “View my Advisement Report.”
Who is my evaluator?
- Your evaluator audits your degree requirements to make sure you can graduate.
- They also review transfer and test credits sent to TCNJ.
- Their contact information can be found in the Advising Tools section in your PAWS Student Center.
How do I apply for graduation?
- Login to PAWS and go into your Student Center.
- Click on “Advising Tools” and on the next page look for a link for Graduation.
How do I make sure I’m on track to graduate?
- Login to PAWS and go into your Student Center.
- Click on “Advising Tools” and then click View my Advisement Report.
- If something is missing, contact your department/program advisor.
What if I’ve been told I’m missing requirements, but I’m really not?
- You will want to double check to make sure any exceptions, waivers, or substitutions, you received were sent to your evaluator.
- Contact your evaluator to resolve the issue.