Enrollment in TESU

[dfrecore]

So this might be just the dumbest question ever on the forum... but what is the importance of enrolling? Can't you just be an applicant, transfer in your credits, take the capstone and then graduate? Or does everyone have to take a TECEP as the cheapest way to be enrolled?

Registering for the Capstone is also a way of enrolling. So no matter what, you have to be an enrolled student at some point.

If you aren't ready to take the capstone yet, but want to see what your eval looks like, a TECEP is the best way to get enrolled cheaply. Someone coming in with zero credits, or on a plan and already knowing where there credits will come in have less need of this (although I would still recommend enrolling early). BUT, many people come in as transfer students, with a bunch of credits that no one knows where they will come in. If this is the case, it's best to apply to get an eval and see where you stand before making a plan. In this case, you really need an eval before you spend any more time/money on courses that you may or may not need.