Wellness and Safety

A healthy community is the foundation of your success at TCNJ. Keeping you well. Keeping you safe. It’s a responsibility shared by everyone — students, faculty, staff, and our local partners. After all, the strength of the TCNJ community is powered by the growth and success of each of its members.

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Stay fit, stay energized, and have fun at TCNJ. Work out in our fully equipped fitness center, swim laps in our beautiful aquatic center, or join group fitness classes led by certified student instructors in our two fitness studios. Recreation and wellness are part of everyday campus life.

RECREATION AND WELLNESS

GROUP FITNESS

Stay well

A healthy mind and body are fundamental to learning, growth, and life at TCNJ. Bring any medical concerns to our on-campus health center, staffed by board-certified professionals. We understand that stress, disability, and other challenges can interfere with your ability to thrive — and we have a strong safety net of education, advocacy, and professional services ready for you. All you need to do is reach out.

ACCESSIBILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ARC)
COUNSELING AND PREVENTION SERVICES (CAPS)
STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Stay safe

TCNJ thrives on a community partnership where everyone looks out for and speaks up for each other. We want you to be safe and feel safe. TCNJ has its own police department, a visible campus presence on foot, vehicle, and bicycle patrols. Officers are there when you need them, whether that means offering assistance or hearing your concerns, and safety escorts are available 24/7. Trained first responders and close partnerships with local police and emergency units ensure a rapid response when needed.

ANNUAL SECURITY REPORT
CAMPUS POLICE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS

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Thrive

Achieving your best as a student starts with being your best self — happy, healthy, and prepared for lifelong success. The TCNJ Cares program offers support for your well-being, academic success, and overall health. You’ll also have access to campus and community resources if challenges arise.

CARE REFERRALS

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Student Health Services and Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) provide medical care, counseling, and wellness programs — all right on campus. These resources are FREE and confidential.

The Office of Student Wellbeing and Health Promotion offers workshops on mindfulness, nutrition, sleep, sexual health, and substance use.

You begin by filling out the ARC Affiliation Form (also referred to as the accommodation request form) via TCNJ’s portal. This indicates that you want to access reasonable accommodations as a student. Once that’s done, you submit documentation of your disability (if you haven’t already) and meet with an accessibility specialist to develop an accommodation plan.

TCNJ provides a fully staffed campus police department with foot, vehicle, and bicycle patrols as well as 24/7 safety escort services and blue-light emergency call boxes located across campus.

Individual rights are upheld by the Office of Title IX & Sexual Misconduct and Student Conduct, which ensures due process, anti-discrimination protections, and support services for those affected by misconduct. Additionally, the college balances security with personal freedom by strictly maintaining policies that protect free expression and academic dissent.

If your student is struggling, we encourage you to recommend that they connect with the TCNJ Cares program, a central resource for support and guidance. You can also proactively help by submitting a referral to the Dean of Students office, which will privately reach out to your student to offer assistance and connect them with appropriate campus resources.

Once your student enrolls in college, federal FERPA law transfers educational privacy rights to them — meaning the school cannot share grades, schedules, or academic records without the student’s written consent. Parents can still pay tuition and view billing information if granted access, but academic details require a FERPA release completed by the student. The best approach is to have an early conversation with your student about shared access and expectations so you can stay informed while supporting their independence.

Recreation and Wellness oversees intramural sports and club sports and the Recreation Center, which features workout equipment and group fitness classes. Outdoor fields, tennis courts, a fitness court, and scenic trails make it easy to stay active.

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