APSU Senior Brochure

BE A GOV!

apsu.edu/admissions apsu.edu/admissions

WHEN YOU’RE READY TO BECOME A GOV, TAKE THESE STEPS

Now

Apply for admission and freshman academic scholarships at apsu.edu/admissions.

The application for admission is also the application for these scholarships, which you can receive up to four years. Please complete your admission application before the priority date of Nov. 15.

Soon

If you haven’t already, take the ACT by finding test dates and registering at ACTstudent.org.

Applicants who have completed the test are encouraged to send a student copy of their results to APSU Admissions. While the ACT is not required for admission, taking it can help you earn scholarships.

During your senior year Oct. 1 Apply for housing at apsu.edu/housing. The sooner you apply, the more room options you’ll have. You must be admitted to APSU to apply.

If you’re single, under 21 years old and starting college with fewer than 12 credit hours, you must either live on campus or with a parent/guardian who lives within 50 miles of campus.

December Hoping to receive financial aid – including Tennessee Lottery scholarships, TN Promise, grants and loans? Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov.

March 1 The application deadline for all APSU scholarships – except freshman academic scholarships – is March 1. Apply at apsu.edu/scholarships.

April 1 Watch for Governors Orientation (GO) information and register early.

Does Austin Peay offer my major?

Explore our list of academic programs at apsu.edu/academics.

Need help figuring out which APSU program will prepare you for the career of your dreams?

Chat with our admissions counselors: 800-844-APSU • admissions@apsu.edu

Admission Criteria Generally speaking, you’ll gain admission if you: Earn a 2.85 cumulative high school GPA, a 20 on the ACT or a 1020 on the SAT and are missing no more than two college prep courses1

Cost & Financial Aid 2

$4,880

ESTIMATED COST PER SEMESTER

tuition, books & program service fees INCLUDING in-state

+ $2,772 for out-of-state tuition + $ 6,200 for housing and meal plan

Sources of Financial Aid THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Learn how the process works at studentaid.gov, and submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov.

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY

Submit the application for admission at apsu.edu/admissions as soon as possible to apply for scholarships you can receive for up to four years. To apply for other APSU scholarships, submit the scholarship application at apsu.edu/scholarships by March 1 after your admission.

THE STATE WHERE YOU LIVE

If you’re a Tennessee resident, visit tn.gov/CollegePays to learn about Tennessee Education Lottery scholarships. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at FAFSA.gov to apply for these scholarships.

PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS

Organizations offer scholarships based on almost any criteria you can imagine.

Check with guidance counselors and websites like FastWeb.com* and Scholarships.com* to identify such scholarships. *APSU does not endorse these or other external scholarship websites.

1 – Meeting these standards does not guarantee admission. Failing to meet these standards does not guarantee denial of admission.

Contact us at admissions@apsu.edu or 800-844-APSU – or apply for admission at apsu.edu/apply — to learn whether you are admissible.

2 – Based on 2023-24 tuition, program service fee, housing and meal plan rates. Assumes 15 hours of undergraduate coursework per semester.

Assumes an estimated $1000/year, or $500/semester, for books.

Living

Take 360-degree tours of the residence halls on campus. Housing applications begin in October, and the sooner you apply, the better your options.* *Freshmen are assigned to specific residence halls and may apply for housing beginning in October after admitted.

apsu.edu/housing

Connecting

What you know AND who you know will help you land your dream job. With a small student body and more than 130 student organizations, APSU offers amazing opportunities to connect with classmates, work closely with faculty and build your résumé. Explore your student organization options. apsu.edu/student-life

Serving

Here and abroad, you can put your knowledge to work and build your résumé through APSU’s service-learning programs and classes. Explore opportunities such as building homes with Habitat for Humanity and tutoring non-Englishspeaking community members. apsu.edu/volunteer

Traveling

From Australia to Sweden, you’ll enjoy international opportunities via study abroad and exchange programs ranging from two weeks to an entire year. apsu.edu/study-abroad-exchange

Researching and Creating

From studying the stars at a national observatory to writing an opera, the Office of Student Research and Innovation (OSRI) connects undergrads with the support and resources (including funding) they need to pursue research and creative activities.

Learn more about the opportunities available to you. apsu.edu/osri

Office of Recreation Admissions University Box 4548 601 College St. Clarksville, TN 37044

It’s more than a tour.

It’s the start of a journey.

Discover the career-building, life-changing opportunities available to you at APSU during your campus visit.

Schedule your visit today at apsu.edu/visit (and remember to request an academic appointment with a representative from your field of interest)!

TENNESSEE Geology

AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY 800-844-APSU • admissions@apsu.edu apsu.edu/admissions

facebook.com/austinpeay x.com/austinpeay instagram.com/austinpeay @austinpeaystate youtube.com/apsu1927

Austin Peay State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Policy 6:001 AP428/5-23/3M/Prisma/Nashville, TN • Senior Brochure