Below are forms you may need to complete to make changes to your academic plan.
Please complete all forms in PDF format, adding any supplementary information via PDF as well.
- Use PDF editing software such as Adobe, Preview, DocHub, etc. to complete all forms.
- Submit documents as attachments, via this link: Submit COM Forms.
- Rename the form before sending: “LastName_FirstName_FormType” (Ex. Doe_John_ChangeofMajor”)
Need help with filling out digital PDF’s? Instructions on how to use DocHub can be found here.
For the most up to date forms, or if the links below do not work, check the Office of Records & Registration Form website.
Having trouble with PAWS? Visit the PAWS Help Page.
For virtual learning resources, visit the Center for Student Success.
To submit forms –
Students must submit this fully completed Application Packet and a Change of Major form, with proper signatures and fully completed, when required to change their Program/Plan (Change of Major).
- A Change of Major form will not be accepted without completion of the entire packet (Major Application, Program Planner, Unofficial Transcript, and Change of Major Form).
- The Department packet is available for download. COM Major Application with COM Planner- Fillable PDF 11-2022
- Download a current Change of Major form.
- Please include a PDF of your unofficial transcript. Rename to include your name as the PDF title.
Required Signatures: Student, Department Chair
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant.
COM Minor Application
Students must submit this form at least one semester before graduation.
- Please include a PDF of your unofficial transcript.
Required Signatures: Student, Department Chair
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant.
Declare Specialization Form (Uses Change of Major/Plan Form)
To Declare Specialization: Fill out only the highlighted fields on the form, sign, and send PDF directly to Records & Registration.
The Chair’s signature is not needed when declaring your track/specialization. Student’s signature required.
Course Overload Request Form and Planner
Students must complete this form with the proper signatures in order to take more than 4.5 units in a semester.
- Please include a PDF of your unofficial transcript.
Required Signatures: Student, Department Chair, Assistant Dean
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant.
COM 391 Independent Study Application
Students must submit this form at the time of registration. A copy of the Independent Study or Mentored Research proposal must accompany this form.
Required Signatures: Student, Faculty Supervisor, Department Chair, Assistant Dean
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant once Faculty Supervisor has signed the PDF.
Interdisciplinary Concentration Application Form
Students must submit this form with the proper signatures in order to declare and interdisciplinary liberal learning concentration.
Required Signatures: Student, Concentration Advisor, Major Advisor
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant once Advisors’ signatures are completed.
COM 399 Internship Application
Students must submit this form at the time of registration. A copy of the Internship proposal must accompany this form.
Required Signatures: Student, Faculty Supervisor, Department Chair, Assistant Dean
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant once Faculty Supervisor has signed the PDF.
To submit forms –
COM Program Planner – Fillable PDF
Students can complete this form to ensure that they are fulfilling the Communication Studies Major Requirements as well as the liberal learning, civic responsibilities, and potential minor requirements. For the most accurate representation of your academic requirements, view your “Academic Requirements” pages in PAWS.
Student Travel Request
Students must complete these forms and receive appropriate travel authorizations prior to attending conferences and school-sanctioned off campus events. Please also see the Policy on Student Travel in the TCNJ Policy Manual for particulars required as you travel as a student representative of The College.
- Student Travel Request Instructions
- Download Student Travel Reimbursement Check Request form. Add your name, PAWS ID, and full contact information. All other areas will be completed by the Department.
- Chair Signature Required
- Download Student Travel Funding Request COM. Add your name, event information, classes you will miss, and planned expenses. All other areas will be completed by the Department.
- Faculty Signature Required.
- Chair Signature Required.
- Dean’s Signature Required.
- Download Student – Travel Attachment A, B, and C. Your supervising faculty member should provide all event information to you.
- Student/Guardian signature(s) required.
- Dean’s Signature Required.
Required Signatures: Supervising Faculty, Student, (if student is a minor, signature of guardian), Department Chair and Dean.
Send PDF of full packet to Program Assistant once Faculty Supervisor has signed the PDF.
Request to Post – For TCNJ use, please no outside groups: Share your media, event, etc. for COM posting.