Admission to Austin Peay State University
Prospective students are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. After the deadline, only those students who are eligible for full admission will be considered. Those who submit applications and are admitted after the stated deadlines may be required to delay enrollment until the beginning of the next term or semester. Students must be admitted to be considered for scholarship opportunities. Admission to APSU is a selective process; applicant assessments and other credentials must indicate a reasonable chance for success in completing academic work at APSU. Applicants for admission to APSU, either for the Clarksville campus, , the Fort Campbell campus, or any off-site location are encouraged to submit an application online; paper applications may be submitted by mail to Austin Peay State University, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 4548, Clarksville, TN 37044.
Austin Peay State University and the Board of Trustees admission policies, procedures, and credentials are subject to change at any time without notification. The following represents the most up-to-date policies, procedures, and credentials at the time this Bulletin was produced.
Misrepresentation of Academic Credentials
It is a Class A misdemeanor to misrepresent academic credentials. Applicants and students who commit this offense know that the statement is false and are making the statement with the intent to secure admission or employment in an institution of higher education in Tennessee. This offense includes statements made orally or in writing that the person has
Successfully completed required coursework for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from an accredited institution of higher education; or
Successfully complete the required coursework for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas from a particular institution of higher education; or
Successfully completed the required coursework for and has been awarded one or more degrees or diplomas in a particular field or specialty from an accredited institution of higher education.
Students who are admitted and later found to have withheld transcripts from institutions in which they have been enrolled may be subject to dismissal from the university.
Secondary school transcripts determined to be from a source that does not require normal high school attendance and awards the transcript based on a fee charged are excluded from consideration for admission. Freshman applicants who have not completed high school must provide GED or HiSET scores.
Programs with Special Admission Requirements
Business, Education, Nursing, Medical Technology, Radiologic Technology, and Social Work have additional requirements for admission. Students wishing to enter these programs should consult with the departments offering the programs. Admission requirements may change due to availability of institutional resources and/or changes in state licensure requirements.
Immunizations
The state of Tennessee requires all first-time, transfer, readmit and graduate full-time students to provide proof of two immunizations with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccine and two immunizations with the Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. A student will not be allowed to register for classes until these requirements are met. For additional information, contact Student Health Services at (931) 221-7107. The state of Tennessee mandates that each public or private post-secondary institution provide information concerning hepatitis B infection to all students entering the institution for the first time. Those students who will be living in on-campus housing for the first time must also submit proof of meningococcal meningitis vaccination. Tennessee law requires that such students complete and sign a waiver form provided by the institution that includes detailed information about the diseases. The information concerning these diseases is from the Centers for Disease Control and the American College Health Association. The law does not require that students receive the vaccination; however, the law does require students to provide a signed copy of the waiver form to APSU, Student Health Services, Box 4655, Clarksville, TN 37044 or fax to (931) 221-7388.
Lawful Presence
New and returning students applying for Spring 2013 and later must verify their lawful presence in the United States as mandated by the State of Tennessee. More information on this requirement can be found at the Tennessee Eligibility Verification for Entitlements Act page.
Selective Service Registration
Prior to enrolling at Austin Peay State University, every male between the ages of eighteen (18) and twenty-six (26), and is a citizen or resident of the United States must register for the Selective Service.
Additional information regarding this requirement may be found by visiting: Certification of Draft Registration
Residency
An applicant’s residency classification is made at the time of admission in accordance with Austin Peay State University regulations for residency. Non-Tennessee residents classified as in-state for fee payment purposes include military personnel, their spouses and dependents, residents from the Kentucky counties of Christian, Logan, Todd, Trigg, Allen, Calloway, and Simpson; and part-time students employed full-time in Tennessee. APSU residency regulations can be found by going to: Regulations for Residency .
Residency Classification: New students may appeal in writing to the residency classification officer in the Office of the Admissions. An appeal of the decision made by the Office of Admissions may be taken to the Residency Appeals Committee. Appointments for students to appear before the committee and copies of written appeals for committee members will be made by the Office of the Registrar. Only appeals from students who appear before the committee are heard. Students who do not wish to appear may have his/her appeal reviewed in absentia. Unless additional guests are requested in advance and approved by the Committee chair, only the student may appear before the committee. Students may bring additional material to support their appeal at the committee meeting. All appeals must be done prior to the first day of classes. Those appealing to the Residency Appeals Committee must submit his/her Residency Appeals Application prior to the committee meeting. Please consult the Office of the Registrar for those committee meeting dates.
