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Office of Admissions
Ellington Bldg Lobby
PO Box 4548
Clarksville, TN 37044
Phone (931) 221-7661
Toll Free: 1-800-844-2778
Fax (931) 221-6168
admissions@apsu.edu

Hours:
Monday thru Friday
8 am to 4:30 pm

Admissions for Veterans and Military


For active-duty military, reassignment and deployment are facts of life.  That’s why we offer numerous courses – and entire programs – online.  It’s also the reason we offer out-of-state fee waivers to active-duty soldiers.

If you’re stationed at Fort Campbell or retired in the Clarksville area, you also will be able to take advantage of the many programs offered at our Austin Peay Center @ Fort Campbell and on our main campus, which is located just a few miles from post.


ONLINE PROGRAMS
OUT-OF-STATE FEE WAIVER FOR ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY
ALL APSU PROGRAMS


Admissions Checklist


Submit an APSU undergraduate admission application

  • You may apply using the Online Application form for admission and readmission or the PDF Application.

  • All Army active duty military must apply for admission at http://www.GoArmyEd.com.  (Do not use the APSU application for admission if you are seeking Tuition Assistance)

  • A $15.00 non-refundable application fee (payable one-time only) which is payable online. (Not required of Active Duty Military)

  • Application Deadline -- All required information must be received prior to admission, evaluation of transfer credit and registration.

Request Required Transcripts

  • Official college transcripts, high school transcripts or official GED scores - Request official academic  transcript(s) be sent to Austin Peay directly from any high school and/or college(s) attended or GED testing center.  Hand-delivered transcripts are not acceptable. You may print our Transcript Request Form and send it to your previous institutions.  

Request Military Documents Required
   
The following required documents are to be sent directly from the issuing agency, except for DD Form 214.

Army 
  • Enlisted soldiers whose Basic Active Services Dates (BASD) fall on or after 1 October 1981
    • AARTS transcript (This form cannot be obtained by Officers or Warrant Officers)
        
      AARTS
      Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System request forms can be obtained at APSU at Ft. Campbell, Main Campus, your Education Center or follow the above link to AARTS .
            
  • Officers, Warrant Officers or Enlisted soldiers whose Basic Service Date is prior to October 1981 
    • DD-295 can be obtained at your Battalion S-1 and then taken to your Education Division for signature.
         
      DD Form 295 
      Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service.  This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.
           
Air Force
  • Active Duty
    • Transcript from Community College of the Air Force or DD-295
         
      DD Form 295 
      Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service.  This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.
              
Army National Guard (ARNG)
  • Enlisted soldiers & veterans on active rolls as of January 1993 whose Basic Pay Entry Dates (BPED) fall on or after 1 October 1981
    • AARTS transcript or NGB Form 22
         
      AARTS
      Army/American Council on Education Registry Transcript System request forms can be obtained at APSU at Ft. Campbell, Main Campus, your Education Center or follow the above link to AARTS .
          
Navy
  • Active Duty Sailors, enlisted and officers
    • DD-295 or SMART transcript
         
      DD Form 295 
      Application for the Evaluation of Learning Experience During Military Service.  This form is used by all branches of service and your Battalion S-1 and Education Center can assist you in preparing these forms.
         
      SMART
      Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.
         
U.S. Marine Corps
  • Active Duty Marines, enlisted and officers
    • SMART transcript or Summary Sheet for ITTS, MATMEP (Individual Training Standard Systems, Maintenance Training Management & Evaluation Program)
         
      SMART
      Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.
           
U.S. Military Reserves
  • Serving in Reserves
    • Copy of Enlistment Contract 4-1 or 4-2 or DD Form 2586, Verification of Military Experience and Training (VMET)
         
    • Navy and Marine Reserve personnel can also get a SMART transcript.
         
      SMART
      Sailor/Marine/ACE Registry Transcripts are requested from SMART Operations Center, NETPDTC N2, 6490 Saufley Field Road, Pensacola, FL 32509-5204 or follow the above link to SMART.
        
          
Veterans (Retired or Discharged)
  • DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4) Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty of Service.  Must have Characterization of Service on Form.
       
    DD Form 214
     
    Retired or Discharged Military.  When a person attended APSU as an active duty soldier and then returns to APSU as a Veteran, he or she must submit a copy of DD Form 214 (Member Copy 4), even if an AARTS or DD 295 is on file.  This may be submitted at the APSU at Ft. Campbell or the main campus.
       
  • If you do not have this form:  It may be obtained from Tennessee Dept. of War Records or the State Veterans Office of your home of record.
       
  • To obtain copies of documents such as military course completion certificates, Academic Evaluation Reports (DA Form 1059), and Certificates of Separation from Service (DD Form 214), Veterans may submit requests to:
    • General Services Administration
      National Personnel Records Center
      ATTN:  Military Personnel Records
      9700 Page Boulevard
      St. Louis, MO  63132

         
COMPASS - Find out whether you’re required to take the COMPASS. The COMPASS is designed to help you succeed in college studies. It provides you and your academic advisor with important information about your individual skills, your preparation for the program or degree you wish to pursue and about your special educational needs. Test scores will assist your advisor in placing you in courses most suited to your preparation and needs. In short, the COMPASS is the first step toward achieving your academic goals.
  
Immunizations - All first-time, readmitting, and graduate students entering institutions of higher learning must provide proof of two immunizations with the Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR) vaccines, which were administered on or after the first birthday. The law further states a student will not be allowed to register for classes until this requirement is met.
     
Information Request Form - If you need further information or have questions, you may contact the Office of Admissions at (931) 221-7661 or 1-800-844-2778; write to Austin Peay State University, Office of Admissions, P.O. Box 4548, Clarksville, TN 37044; or submit the request form. If your browser does not support forms, send e-mail to:  admissions@apsu.edu. Please remember to give us your full mailing address.
     
Important Phone Numbers - Some of the frequently requested numbers for the resources you need.
  • Campus Operator - 931-221-7011
  • COMPASS Testing - 931-221-6269
  • Admissions - 931-221-7661 or 1-800-844-2778
  • Athletics - 931-221-7903
  • Campus Visit - 931-221-7661 or 1-800-844-2778
  • Housing - 931-221-7444
  • Academic Scholarships- 931-221-7661 or 1-800-844-2778
  • Financial Aid - 1-877-502-0057
  • AP Center @ Fort Campbell - 931-221-1400