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Frequently
Asked Questions
- Who
is my advisor?
All other students who do not know who their
advisers are should contact their Major
Department.
If you have not declared a major, contact the
Registrar's
Office to information regarding "who is
your adviser".
- When
do I need to see my adviser?
You always
should see your adviser when you are registering for classes.
Your adviser will help you select the courses you need to
fulfill the core requirements. Your are encouraged to see your
adviser at any time you have questions, problems or concerns.
- Do
I have to schedule an appointment?
Yes; scheduling an
appointment with your advisor will result in a more
effective advising session for you and will assure
you that your advisor is available and prepared for
your session. Just as you take classes, your
advisor teaches several classes; scheduling an
appointment ensures adequate time to address your
questions and concerns.
- What is APSU 1000?
All students who enter
APSU with fewer than 12 hours earned in a college
and/or university setting,
must enroll in APSU 1000. A one-hour credit course,
it meets twice a week for 12 weeks and is designed
to assist students as they make the transition to
the demands of college.
- What
can I except from an advising session?
You can
except to receive directions on what classes to take to attain
your degree in a timely and efficient manner. Your adviser
knows the University curricula and will be able to answer your
questions and give you information about the University's
regulations.
- What
can I not expect from an advising session?
Your academic
adviser will NOT tell you what to major in, what classes to
take, or how to resolve your academic concerns. Advisers are
here to assist in recommending classes, providing guidance in
selecting a major, referring you to resources and pointing you
in the right direction.
- What
do I bring to an advising session?
For your
session, you should have a general idea of the classes you
need as well as the days/hours you can take them. Your adviser
will provide the information you need for the registration
process.
- What
other resources are available?
Academic
Advisers are excellent resources, especially if you are having
difficulties. Your adviser knows the University and can refer
you to the "right" person to assist you.
- How
do I register for classes? (see Registration)
If you are a newly admitted student, you will attend a New
Student Registration program where you will meet with an
adviser, then register for classes. If you are a continuing
student, you should meet with your adviser to discuss class
schedules. The adviser will give you a run number which is
needed to register for classes via AP
Web.
- How
do I get financial aid?
A wide variety of financial aid is offered to APSU students
including scholarships, work-study, grants, and loans. For
fullest consideration, submit your application by April 1st
priority deadline. For more information, contact Financial Aid
in 232 Ellington. (see Financial
Aid)
- What
if I've been out of school for a long time?
APSU provides several services and programs for those students
who are not entering college directly from high school.
Non-Traditional Student Association, Tutoring, Care Program,
Fresh Start, Child Learning Center are just some of the
services and programs of interest.
- What
if I want to take more than 18 hours?
During the regular school year, the maximum load which
students may take without prior approval is 18 hours. If you
wish to take more hours, you must complete an Overload Form
and have it approved by your Adviser and/or the Department
Chair and the Dean of the College in which you are majoring.
The maximum load in the summer session is 8 hours for either
five-week session or 14 hours for the entire summer term.
- How
do I take a class at Ft. Campbell?
If you are currently enrolled on the main campus, you may take
classes at APSU at Ft. Campbell by completing a Concurrent
Enrollment (PDF format) form and registering during the Ft. Campbell
registration period. As an added benefit full-time students
(12+ hours) may enroll for additional classes at Ft. Campbell
without paying additional tuition fees during overlapping
terms.
- What
do I do if I have a hold?
There are two types of holds, registration and transcript
holds. If you have a registration hold, you will not be able
to register until the hold is lifted. Likewise, you will not
be able to obtain a transcript until the transcript hold is
lifted. Two of the most common holds are fee assessment holds
and health services holds. If you owe money to the university,
the fees must be paid at the Business Office in the Browning
Building. If you have a health service hold because of lack of
proof of Measles vaccination, proof must be demonstrated
before the hold will be lifted.
- How
can I get a transcript?
Transcripts may be obtained from the Registrar's
Office.
- What
if I have high school deficiencies?
You are required to have taken a designated number of courses
in various subject areas during your high school years. If
your high school did not offer these courses or if you did not
take them, you will be required to take courses to complete
High School Unit Deficiencies within your first 30 hours at
APSU or to file a plan with your adviser and dean which
details when and how the deficiencies will be met.
- How
do I get a tutor?
Free tutoring is available from the Learning Center in Morgan
UC, Rm 114.
- How
are my credits from another school counted at APSU?
When you are admitted to APSU, your previous college
transcripts are evaluated based on the quality of the
education, the comparability of the content and level of the
credits and its appropriateness. If you did not receive credit
for courses which you think should have, contact your adviser
to discuss a Course Substitution.
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