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I. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
All Scholars will receive a packet of information and forms
that require immediate attention. You must complete and
return those forms to our office, as listed on your
Post-Acceptance Letter.
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II. DIRECTIONS TO AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Clarksville is the home of APSU. You'll
find it feels like home, too. The campus is
just a short walk from Clarksville's
historic downtown. The nearby Riverwalk
offers the perfect spot to enjoy an
afternoon picnic on the Cumberland River.
Austin Peay is easily accessible from all
directions via major interstate
highways.
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From Nashville |
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Take I-24 W to Clarksville
to Exit 4
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Turn left onto US 79 Wilma
Rudolph Blvd)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Atlanta, GA |
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Take I-75 [I-85]N to I-24.
Take I-24 W to Clarksville
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Take Exit 4 (US79) (SR-13).
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Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma
Rudolph Blvd)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Birmingham, AL |
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Take I-65 N to Nashville
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From Nashville take I-24 W
to Exit 4 (US79) (SR-13)
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Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma
Rudolph Blvd)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Chattanooga |
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Take I-24 W through
Nashville to Clarksville to
Exit 4
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Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma
Rudolph Blvd)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Knoxville |
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Take I-40 W to Nashville
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Take I-24 W to Clarksville
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Take Exit 4 (US79) (SR-13)
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Turn left onto US 79 (Wilma
Rudolph Blvd)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Louisville, KY |
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Take I-65 S to Exit 20
(which is Green River Pkwy
or William Natcher Pkwy)
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Off Green River Pkwy take
Exit 5
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Turn left (South-West) onto
US-68 [SR-80]
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Bear left onto US-79 and
follow to Clarksville.
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In Clarksville US-79 is
Wilma Rudolph Blvd
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right
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From Memphis |
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Take I-40 E (North-East)
approximately 140 miles
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Take the Exit 143
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Turn left on TN-13
approximately 53 miles
(TN-13/TN-48)
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Turn left onto US- 41A
Bypass (Riverside Dr.) to
Clarksville
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Turn Right onto College
Street
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APSU will be on the left.
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From St. Louis, MO |
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Take I-64 E to I57
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Take I-57 S to I24
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Take I-24 into Tennessee to
Exit 4.
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Turn South-West onto US-79
(Wilma Rudolph Blvd.)
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Wilma Rudolph Blvd becomes
College Street
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APSU will be on the right.
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III. GOVERNOR'S SCHOOL CHECK-IN AND REGISTRATION
Registration will be held from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Harvill Hall on May 31, 2009. Your mentors
will be waiting to greet you and assist with your room
assignment and check-in. Check-in will be immediately followed by a welcome picnic in front of Harvill Hall. The official opening ceremony
will follow at 1:30 p.m. in Sundquist Science Complex Room E106A.
IV. RESIDENCE HALL INFORMATION
You and your fellow Scholars will stay in
Harvill Hall,
an air-conditioned residence hall next to the Morgan
University Center. The rooms are arranged as
four-person suites, with each suite having two bedrooms
and a connecting bathroom. The first floor provides
laundry facilities, kitchen facilities and a TV lounge.
Men and women are housed on separate floors, and there
are resident counselors on each floor. Harvill Hall
floor plan can be viewed at
www.apsu.edu/housing
A blanket, a pillow and bed linens (extra long twin, 36”
x 80”) will need to be brought with you. You need to
bring towels and washcloths from home as well as extra
hangers for your clothes.
A. Computers / Data Storage
You may bring your personal computer
at your own risk,
but we do not require it.
Laptops will be provided for use within the
classroom. You will also have access to the
general purpose computer labs on campus.
B. Custodial Service
Custodians provide daily cleaning of all public areas.
Residents are asked to empty their own room wastebaskets
and are expected to keep personal items orderly to aid
in the cleaning process.
C. Room Keys
You will be assigned a residence hall key, to be
returned at checkout on the last day. For safety, be
sure to lock your doors each time you leave your room.
The University cannot be responsible for theft or damage
to your possessions.
There is a $10 charge for lost or unreturned keys.
D. Internet Access
Internet access is available to all Scholars in the
computer labs and library. If you choose to bring your
personal computer and want to have it connected to the
Internet, you will be responsible for the necessary
equipment. Every residence hall room has two Ethernet
connections. High-speed Internet connection has no fee
but requires an Ethernet card and an Ethernet cable.
(Most up-to-date computers already have the Ethernet
card installed). Wireless, high-speed Internet
connection is also available for free in many campus
buildings. This type of connection also requires a
wireless card, which is in most computers manufactured
in the last two years; otherwise it can be purchased
at your local office supply store.
You will be given a personal Austin Peay State
University e-mail address.
E. Laundry Facilities
Laundry facilities are located on the first floor of
Harvill Hall .
Laundry machines are free for your use. You will be
responsible for doing your own laundry, including
towels. As your schedule will be full, be sure to bring
an ample supply of towels and washcloths. Please note
that you will also need to bring laundry detergent and
fabric softener.
F. Mail
Stamps may be purchased at the full service post office
(221-6161) located downstairs in the University
Center. Your mail should be addressed as follows:
Your Name
Physics Department
P.O. Box 4608
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville , TN 37044
G. Telephones
Each residence hall has a standard telephone jack which
may be used for calls on campus, for local service and
to receive outside calls if you wish to connect your own
phone. You will need to bring a phone for this use. .
Upon arrival, you will receive a brochure that gives
instructions on the use of the telephone. If you want to
make long distance calls, you will need to call collect,
use a calling card or use the pay telephones in the
University Center. Cell phones may be brought to
campus; however, they
must
be turned off during class or meeting times.
H. Vending Machines
A variety of snack and drink vending machines is located
in the residence hall lobby and basement areas.V. PERSONAL
ITEMS/CLOTHING
You may want to bring a small radio, alarm clock and
desk lamp. A camera will help to commemorate your
academic and social experiences. You will of course
need personal items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste,
mosquito repellent, sun-screen, stamps, umbrella/poncho,
towels, washcloths, laundry detergent, fabric softener,
laundry bag,sheets, pillow, linen, hangers and an ample
supply of medicine. You may also want to bring
headphones, stationery, a dictionary, sporting equipment
and some “spending” money. As noted earlier, you may
bring a personal computer if you wish, but you will have
access to the computer labs on campus. You will need to
bring a telephone if you want one in your room.
Though the months of June and July are usually quite
warm in Clarksville, you will probably want to bring
some jeans or other long pants and long sleeve shirts.
All buildings are air-conditioned, so you might also
want to bring a sweater or sweatshirt if you tend to be
cold. We recommend you dress casually and comfortably
(but discreetly) for daily activities; walking shorts,
blue jeans and t-shirts are typically popular. Note,
however: Indecent or offensive clothing will
not
be permitted.
More formal clothing, i.e., a dress for ladies and a
coat and tie for men, will be needed for the closing banquet. We will supply basic school
supplies such as pencils, college-ruled notebook paper,
notebook, folders and a book bag. If you have a
favorite type of pen, pencil or writing paper, you may
want to bring your own supplies.
A. Money
All basic expenses related to the program, including
room, food, admission to cultural and social events,
recreation fees, transportation on field trips, tuition
and required books are paid for by the Govs School. It
is advisable to bring a limited amount of money for the
snacks and personal items. There will be a shuttle each
weekend to a nearby shopping center and to downtown
Clarksville, so you will have the chance to do light
shopping at various stores, catch a movie or visit
various restaurants. The campus bookstore also has a
wide variety of items, including APSU souvenirs, which
may interest you. Travelers’ checks are the safest and
easiest way to bring money to the School, but there are
ATMs located across from the cafeteria in the University
Center.
B. Automobiles and Bikes
Students are discouraged from driving to Governor’s
School. If it is necessary for a student to do so,
vehicle keys must be turned over to a staff member the
day of arrival. Students are not allowed to drive a
vehicle during Gov School, except for authorized travel
home during Midterm Break, and keys will be returned to
the student on the day of departure. As Austin Peay is
a walking campus, and with all transportation during the
program provided by staff, students are also not allowed
to bring bicycles.
C. Sporting Equipment
Austin Peay offers excellent recreational facilities,
both indoor and outdoor. You will have an
opportunity each day from 12:30-3:00pm to utilize the
basketball courts, racquetball
courts, running tracks, aerobic rooms and other
facilities. The majority of the sporting
equipment can be checked out at the recreational
facility. If you have questions about a
specific sport, please contact us. The APSU pool
is now open! Please
bring your swimsuit and beach towel if you have a desire
to use the pool.
VI. STUDENTS ID CARD
You will receive a Student Identification Card which
will be used as your meal ticket, fitness facilities
pass, swimming pool pass, residence hall access card,
library card, computer lab access card and general
identification card during your stay at Austin Peay.
Please carry your student identification card with you
at all times as it authorizes your presence on campus.
VII. DINING SERVICES
Chartwell Corporation operates the University’s dining
service facility. While you are attending Governor’s
School, all meals will be provided, including weekends,
beginning with lunch at the opening picnic for
scholars and parents. The last scheduled meal
is the closing luncheon on July 2, 2009. Breakfast will be
served daily from 8-9 am, lunch from 12:00-1:00 pm and dinner
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Meals will be served in the dining area
on the first floor of the University Center.
Occasionally meals may be served elsewhere, and we have
several special meal events scheduled during your stay.
Scholars having unique dietary needs will be
accommodated, but please note any such requests on the
Medical Information Form we send with your
Post-Acceptance Letter.
VIII. CURFEW
Students
are required to be in the residence hall by 10 p.m., on
their respective floors by 11 p.m. and in their rooms
by 12 a.m. Students will
check in with their resident counselor by 11
p.m. to verify that they are in the
building. After check-in, students may not leave the
residence hall until 6 a.m.
IX. RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Insofar as it is logistically feasible, every effort
will be made to ensure you will be able to attend
religious services on Sunday mornings if you so desire.
Advance written permission from parents/guardians is
required; look for the “Authorization to Leave Campus
for Religious Services” form in the acceptance packet.
X. MIDTERM BREAK
Students with written permission from their
parent/guardian will be able to leave campus for Midterm
Break. Check-out time will begin at 3 pm June 11th, and
students must check back in by 8 pm on June 14th. If you choose not to go
home, there will be supervision and optional scheduled
activities.
If
your parents and siblings would like to visit you that
weekend, there is one motel close to the University: The
Riverview Inn. You can contact them at (931) 552-3331.
Scholars who do not go home may also be “adopted” by
another Scholar’s family for Midterm Break. If you want
to do that, however, we must have written authorization
(letter or fax) from
both
sets of Scholar parents/guardians before you may leave
the campus. As
a rule, ONLY parents/guardians may sign out a student
during Midterm Break. Please call us if you have any
questions.
XI. EMERGENCY CONTACTS
If someone needs to contact you in an emergency and
cannot reach you on your personal line, he or she may
call the Computational Physics Governor's School Office
at 931-221-6700 , the student’s
counselor contact information given to parents at
check-in, or the University Police (931-221-7786). Each
office will have your schedule and will either find you
(in an emergency) or leave you a message to return the
call. The University
Police are available 24 hours every day.
Additionally, someone will answer the Governor's School
phone 24 hours a day during the time the Governor's
School is in session.
If you are in an emergency situation yourself, please
notify the University Police immediately. They operate
on a 24-hour basis. You should report any suspicious
activity or emergency by phoning 7786 or, if you are
off-campus, 221-7786. Uniformed officers make
themselves visible during patrol; if it is quicker,
however, notify a resident counselor. While staying in
the residence hall, you should report any incidents or
concerns to your counselor, the head resident or the
assistant head resident, all of whom can get to a
telephone quickly.
Blue lights are located on the 28 emergency call boxes affixed
to campus buildings. The blue lights flash when the phone is activated.
XII. MEDIAL EMERGENCIES
In the event of a medical emergency, you should notify a
resident counselor, the Governor’s School Office or
University Police. They will arrange for proper
treatment. If you need outpatient treatment for a minor
illness or injury during the hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30p.m.,
you will be taken to the University’s Student Health
Center with the cost borne by the Governor’s School.
After 4:30 p.m., or in case of a major medical emergency,
you will be taken to Gateway Medical Center, which is
within five minutes of the campus. Such medical
treatment is the individual responsibility of each
Scholar and his or her parents or guardians. For this
reason, the hospital requires that a copy of your family
insurance card accompany the Medical Information Form
you provide us.
XIII. PUBLICITY
The Governor’s School will arrange for press releases
and photographs to be sent to Scholars’ local newspapers
announcing their participation in the program. Any
Scholar who does not want us to do that should so notify
the Gov School office. “Candid” photographs (both still
and video) will also be taken throughout the program and
used for the GSH yearbook, video anthology, newspaper,
photography seminar, advertising seminar and/or Web
site. Scholars who do not wish for their photographs to
be taken or used for those purposes should, again,
notify the office.
XIV. SAFETY
Austin Peay offers a stimulating and challenging
educational experience on a beautiful campus setting.
The faculty and staff are committed to the goal of
providing a hassle-free stay that is as safe as possible
on a campus that offers the opportunity for intellectual
growth. You will also be pleased to know that the APSU
community has a low crime rate. The University is
designed with safety in mind, with many wide, well-lit
walking paths. Nonetheless, you can significantly help
maintain your own safety by following security policies
and taking common precautions; these would include
securing valuables, walking in groups, watching for
suspicious activity and reporting even minor
violations. Common sense is always in order to assure
your safety here, just as it is for anyone, anytime,
anywhere. For your own safety after dark, we suggest
you walk in groups of two or more when you are out of
the residence hall. Scholars are not permitted to be
off-campus without permission from the Director or one
of the Coordinators and must be in the residence hall by
11 pm,
after which the residence hall is closed for the safety
of the students.
XV. UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
The University Facilities at Austin Peay State
University consist of the Morgan University center, the
Foy Fitness Center, the computer labs, the campus
bookstore, and the library.
Our goal at Austin Peay is to help you make the most of
your time by providing you with learning experiences
inside and outside the classrooms. Below we have listed
several University facilities that could be especially
helpful to you and your fellow Scholars.
Morgan University Center (x6617)
The Morgan University Center is located near residence
halls, the library and academic buildings. The facility
is the “community center” of the University and used
regularly by students, faculty, staff and alumni. The
University Center offers conference rooms, game room,
auditorium and student lounges. Services include a post
office, , information desk, and dining services.
Campus Bookstore (x7655)
The bookstore provides a convenient place for purchasing
books, stationery, athletic goods, University apparel
and souvenirs. The bookstore’s normal hors of operation
are Monday through Friday from 7:30am-4:00pm.
Information Desk (X 6600)
The Morgan University Center information desk is located
on the second floor of the University Center and is open
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. The
information desk offers a lost and found service for Gov
School Scholars, as do the University Police.
Foy
Fitness Center (X 7564)
University Recreation
has a new home in the Foy Fitness
and Recreation Center. This state of the art
recreation complex houses three multipurpose courts,
four fully enclosed racquetball courts, an indoor track,
a dynamic climbing area, an expanded fitness area, two
modern fitness studios, a dedicated indoor cycling
studio, spacious locker rooms, healthy food service, and
of course our administrative offices. A valid ID card
is required to participate.
Student
Health Center (X 7107)
The Student Health Center is conveniently located near
Austin Peay’s residence halls and has a staff of nurses
and a full-time clinician. If you need outpatient
treatment for a minor illness or injury during the hours
of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., you will be taken to the
Center. The Center is designed to help students with
problems that would be taken to their own physicians,
and the Governor’s School provides for the cost of this
service. Allergy shots may be administered by the
Center; a written order from your Medical doctor is
necessary. If you need outpatient treatment for a minor
illness or injury after 4 p.m., or in case of a major
medical emergency, you will be taken to Gateway Medical
Center.
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