BE A GOV!
LIFE @ THE PEAY Build your social circle, your professional network and your résumé.
T H E L I F E YO U WA N T B E G I N S AT A U S T I N P E AY.
From Greek life to academic clubs to recreational sports, APSU has over 130 organizations that will help you connect with new friends, establish a professional network (and reputation) and build your résumé. Whether you’re planning a fundraiser, volunteering in the community, conducting research or competing on the intramural fields, you’ll gain skills and connections that open the door to greater opportunities.
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LIVE WHERE YOU LEARN Living on campus means you’re constantly connected to the friends, faculty and events that will shape your college experience. With parking near your residence hall, quick access to your classes and numerous dining options, it’s easy to see why so many students choose to live where they learn. Because the constant support of friends and family improves your odds of college success, we require freshmen with 12 college credit hours or less to live on campus or with a parent/guardian within 50 miles of campus.
Inside every Governor, there’s a Peaymaniac who lives to cheer the Govs to victory. As an APSU student, you’ll have free access* to every minute of sports action. * Free access to all regular-season home games with valid student ID card.
If you’re a student-athlete hoping to play for Austin Peay, visit
letsgopeay.com.
Men • Baseball • Basketball • Football • Cross Country • Golf • Tennis
Women • Basketball • Beach Volleyball • Cross Country • Golf • Soccer • Softball • Tennis • Track and Field • Volleyball
Put your knowledge to work.
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ENGAGE
You don’t have to wait until you graduate to put your newfound knowledge to use. Through our service-learning classes, you’ll have the chance to engage in meaningful community service that can improve your academic success. An example? APSU Spanish students helping Spanish-speaking adults study English.
STAY FIT
There is always something happening
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From personal training to competitive sports teams to adventures in the great outdoors, University Recreation offers free and low-cost opportunities that will get your feet moving and your heart pumping. We even offer fitness and nutrition workshops to help you maintain your healthy lifestyle.
on the APSU campus. As a student, most of those things will be free for you. Why? Because we want you to have a fun, inspiring, well-rounded college experience. Art shows, concerts, readings, bonfires, pep rallies – all of these experiences will connect you with new people, introduce you to new ideas and provide you with new opportunities.
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ustin Peay is located in the heart of historic downtown Clarksville, Tennessee -- recently named as the No. 1 Best Place to Live in America by Money magazine -just 45 minutes northwest of Nashville.
ADMISSION Apply for admission to receive an official decision from Austin Peay! • $25 application fee as part of the
online application process • Official transcripts from your high school and any other higher education institutions you’ve attended • Any ACT or SAT scores earned in the last five years* *Refer to the admissions requirement insert to determine if test scores are required for your entry term.
COST & FINANCIAL AID How much will an Austin Peay education cost? To figure it out, you’ll need to: • Calculate the cost to attend.
• Learn how much financial aid you may receive. • Apply for and estimate scholarship awards.
To start crunching the numbers, visit
apsu.edu/cost. Calculate the cost.
Your application for admission also acts as your application for our renewable freshman academic scholarships. Complete your admission application before the priority date of Nov. 15 for the best chance at earning one.
The Department of Education offers loans, grants and other types of financial aid to help fund your college education. Some types of aid must be repaid after you leave the University, and other types, like grants and work-study, do not. Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), available in December, at studentaid.gov as soon as possible to learn how much and what kind of aid you are eligible to receive.
Take note!
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Apply for admission as soon as possible!
Apply for aid.
As you tally the cost to attend APSU, consider the following: • Tuition. • Program service fees. • Books. • Housing. • Meal plans. • Miscellaneous fees, such as coursework fees.
• Don’t hesitate to submit the FAFSA! You are not required to accept the aid offered to you. In fact, you’ll have to let us know how much and what kinds of aid you want to accept. • Do you expect to receive a Tennessee Education Lottery Scholarship or Tennessee Promise? Submit the FASFA to be considered for these scholarships. • The sooner you submit the FAFSA, the better! You’ll need your – or your parents’ – tax return information to complete the FAFSA, so file a tax return as soon as possible.
SCHOLARSHIPS These are our renewable freshman academic scholarships. Presidential
4.0 GPA
$6,000
Dean’s
3.85 - 3.99 GPA
$3,500
Achievement
3.7 - 3.84 GPA
$2,000
Merit
3.5 - 3.69 GPA
$1,500
Excellence
3.0 - 3.49 GPA
$1,000
Not all scholarships at Austin Peay are based solely on academic achievement. Explore your APSU scholarship options at
apsu.edu/scholarships.
Other organizations, like community service groups and businesses, offer scholarships as well! Guidance counselors and websites can guide your search for additional scholarships.
ACADEMIC FAQS You need to find a university that offers the program you want, but there are a few more questions that should be on your radar.
What careers interest me?
How will I stay on track to graduation?
You can also view a current list of majors at
At APSU, you’ll have access to not only an academic adviser, but also the Degree Compass program we designed to help students map their path to graduation. Like Netflix recommends movies, this program will recommend classes in which you’re most likely to succeed.
How many students will be in my classes?
Can I earn my graduate degree at APSU?
Our average class size is 18 students, so you’ll get to know your professors and your classmates.
Yes! In fact, some of our graduate programs can be completed in as few as 12 months. Depending on the program, you may be able to complete some graduate-level courses before you finish your bachelor’s degree!
If you need help figuring out whether APSU has the right major for you, scan the QR code above or email us at
admissions@apsu.edu. apsu.edu/academics.
Will my professors have time for me? Connecting with your professor is as simple as raising your hand in class or popping by during office hours. In fact, it’s not uncommon for our undergrads to conduct, present and publish research with our professors!
Will I be able to build a professional network? Yes! Our academic and social student organizations offer plenty of opportunities to connect with professors, staff, alumni and classmates who can help you gain access to internships, jobs and other résumé-enhancing opportunities.
TRAVEL THE WORLD! Make no mistake, you’ll learn a lot about the world during your years at APSU. But if you crave the excitement of first-hand international experience, our study abroad and exchange programs offer the chance to globe-trot while you earn college credits. Ranging in length from three weeks to a full academic year, our list of programs includes options for every academic interest, time frame and budget.
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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 AP447/6-23/25M/Dynamark/Nashville, TN