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Academic Support Center
Morgan University Center, Room 112 and 114 (lab) 
(931) 221-7477
The Academic Support Center seeks to empower all APSU students (both at the Clarksville campus and the Ft. Campbell Center campus) to assume responsibility for their learning, so that they can meet and perhaps exceed their educational, career, and personal goals as they transition into, through, and out of the university. By addressing academic concerns through programs such as tutoring, academic enhancement, and intervention for those students on academic probation, the Academic Support Center staff help students develop and/or enhance skills needed for academic success.

African American Cultural Center
    
The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center located in the Clement Building is an important University entity dedicated to providing theoretical and practical knowledge about the historic and contemporary contributions, achievements and social perspectives of African Americans and other people of African descent. Its mission includes educating and motivating students to be highly aware and appreciative of the diverse cultures that define the contemporary world. The Center brings to campus an array of outstanding African American and African-world scholars, artisans and other professionals whose knowledge and accomplishments greatly enrich and enhance the University life of students, faculty, staff and members of the broader Clarksville community. Call (931)221-7120 for more information.

Web Self-Service
     Students may register, pay fees, obtain grades, order student transcripts, and obtain information on admissions, financial aid, housing, and veterans services on their Web Self-Serviceaccount. 


Admissions
 
Ellington Student Services Building, Room 117
(931) 221-7661
     Serves the needs of all new students; helps with the application process; inform students of necessary requirements to enroll. 

Alumni Association
Pace Alumni Center at Emerald Hill
(931) 221-7979
     The National Alumni Association of Austin Peay State University is an organization designed for the purpose of promoting the welfare of the University through the development of a program of mutually beneficial relations between the alma mater and its alumni.  It is governed by a Board of Directors elected from its membership.

Athletics
Dunn Center 
(931) 221-7903 
Ticket Information:  (931)221-7761   
     Austin Peay State University competes at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I level in the Ohio Valley Conference. The athletic department sponsors men's teams in football (I-AA non-scholarship), basketball, baseball, golf, tennis and cross country and women's teams in volleyball, basketball, tennis, cross country, rifle, softball and indoor and outdoor track.   

Campus Police Department
Shasteen Building
(931)221-7786       
     Crime prevention; security for campus events; criminal investigations and arrests; traffic and parking enforcement; operation I.D.; lost and found items; security shuttle and escort service; emergency telephone line: 4848 (on campus): bicycle patrol; student patrol; VIP protection.  

Career Services, Advisement Center and Testing 
Morgan University Center; Room 208
(931)221-7896        
     Undeclared majors may receive academic advisement.  Serving students, business, industry, government and educational organizations; provides career information, job search assistance, and interviewing opportunities; maintains listing of full-time and part-time employment on and off campus for students and alumni.   Provides testing services.

Child Learning Center
Sexton Building, 8th street 
(931)221-6234       
     Offers on-campus child care in a creative learning environment; child care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers; summer program for school age children.  

Counseling Services
Ellington Student Services Building, Room 202
931-221-6162  or 6269
     Provides students individual and group counseling for personal and academic concerns; educational outreach; marriage counseling, and  crisis intervention.

AP Dining Services
Cafeteria & Food Court, Morgan University Center
(931) 221-7016

Disability Services
Clement Building, Room 140
(931) 221-6230 
Voice/TDD (931) 221-6278   
     Student assistance in negotiating disability-related barriers; education on disability-related issues; individual assistance with accessing auxiliary aids and adaptive technology assistance. 

Distance Learning
    
Extended/Distance Education enables the University to reach beyond the traditional campus via online, two-way interactive video, videotape, off-campus on-site courses and  the AP After Hours program.  Graduate online courses are offered each term with the number of offerings increasing each term. APSU is also a participant in the Tennessee Board of Regents online degree and the Army online initiative.
    Information about the schedule and location of distance education classes may be obtained by contacting the Distance Education office (931-221-1014), visiting the web page (http://www.apsu.edu/ext ed/distant ed/index.htm) or by referring to the Schedule of Classes each term.

Financial Aid
Ellington Student Services Building, Room 232 
(931)221-7907 
     Provides grants, student employment, scholarships and loans to eligible students; offers financial aid counseling and information. 

Graduate Studies
Kimbrough Building, Room 203
(931) 221-7414
     By promoting the discovery, integration, application and dissemination of knowledge at the graduate level, the APSU Graduate Studies program strives to provide all students it serves with an opportunity to achieve their full potential as professionals and scholars.

Greek Organizations
Student Life & Leadership Office, Morgan University Center, 211
(931) 221-7431  
Sorority and fraternity members develop lasting friendships and a bond that is both local and national in scope.  Affiliation with Greek organizations offers students numerous opportunities to develop leadership skills through: community service, active involvement and leadership roles, educational programs, and retreats.    The Greek system at Austin Peay is composed of the following national groups:

SOCIAL SORORITIES - Alpha Delta Pi, Alpha Kappa Alpha, Alpha Sigma Alpha, Chi Omega, Delta Sigma Theta, Sigma Gamma Rho, and Zeta Phi Beta.

SOCIAL FRATERNITIES - Alpha Gamma Rho, Kappa Alpha Psi, Kappa Sigma, Omega Psi Phi, Phi Beta Sigma, Pi Kappa Alpha, Sigma Chi, and Sigma Phi Epsilon.
 

Boyd Health Services
Ellington Student Services Building 
South Entrance, Room 104
(931)221-7107   
     Boyd Student Health Services operates an outpatient clinic on campus, with either a Board Certified Family Practice Physician or a Nationally  Certified Family Nurse Practitioner available. At hours other than those posted, students are referred to the local hospital emergency room.  Standards for Student Health Services are set by The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. 
     Minor illnesses may be treated in the clinic without expense except for medications and laboratory tests. Major illnesses are referred to the family doctor or to the staff of consultants and specialists at Gateway Hospital, a 216-bed institution approved by the American Hospital Association.  Health services obtained off-campus are at the patient's expense.  Student Health Services provides acute medical care, medications, and lab work for a nominal fee. Health care is provided by certified nurse practitioners, registered and licensed practical nurses as well as a consulting physician and pharmacist. 
      No medical services will be given until a medical history is completed, signed, and filed.  In addition to this initial record, the University  reserves the right to require additional  examinations and/or immunizations during any time the student is enrolled at the University.  

Housing, Residence Life and Dining Services
Miller Hall, Room 121 
(931)221-7444    
     Residence hall/apartment living is a complementary part of your education at APSU and is an important part of enriching the collegiate experience; provides facilities, programs, and services to meet the diverse needs of students; offers a safe and comfortable living-learning environment.

International Education
     Plays a key role in the University's multicultural and global opportunities--both on campus and around the world; offers programs that are culturally relevant and academically and socially beneficial.  Contact Tina Tarpy, Coordinator for International Education.

University Recreation
       Foy Fitness Center
(931) 221-7564    
     Provides competitive and informal recreational activities for all APSU students, faculty and staff; provides racquetball courts, basketball, aerobics, aquatics, and exercise facilities.   

Summer Welcome and Orientation
(931) 221-6540
     Whether you are an entering freshman straight out of high school, a transfer student from another college or university or a non-traditional student, or an involved parent or family member, Summer Welcome and Orientation will provide you with resource information about services and opportunities for involvement on campus. 
     Upon admission to Austin Peay, new freshman and transfer students will be sent an invitation to participate in Summer Welcome and Orientation.  This program is a day of activities for students to meet  with an advisor, preregister  for  classes, visit a  residence hall, the Book and Supply Store,  academic services, student  services, student  organizations, community services, and various finance offices (Student Financial Aid, Veterans Affairs, and Business Office).  For  further questions concerning Summer Welcome and Orientation,  contact the Office of Academic Success at  (931) 221-6540, or office of Admissions, toll free at 1-800-844-APSU (2778).

Parking & Traffic Violation -- Parking Decals
Shasteen, Room 133
(931) 221-7786

Postal Services
Morgan University Center, 1st floor
(931) 221-6161

AP Printing Services
Felix G. Woodward Library - Level 1
(931) 221-7187   
     AP Printing Services offers a variety of valuable services to the University community, such as producing audiovisuals and providing affordable printing and duplicating services. 

Registrar 
Ellington Student Services Building, Ellington 3rd floor
(931) 221-7121  
    
Records, Transcripts & Registration

Sickness and Accident Insurance
    The University has contracted to provide, on a voluntary basis, sickness and accident insurance. An excellent plan, including hospital and accident benefits, is available to full-time and part-time students and their family members at a reasonable cost. Students may obtain more information about this plan at Boyd Health Services, Ellington Student Services Building. Boyd Health Services staff as well as the Division of Student Affairs strongly encourages students to have comprehensive health insurance during their time of enrollment at the University.

Spiritual Development
     At APSU, a student's spiritual growth can be part of the education and continued personal growth through participation in the activities of the campus ministries; campus ministries at APSU are organizations of students who are dedicated to service of others. These students gather weekly to enhance their spiritual experience, while helping create a positive atmosphere of diversity that includes all people. These campus ministries sponsor spiritual, social and service programs for students at Austin Peay.       

Baptist Collegiate Ministries
306 Drane Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-647-6940

         
The Newman House
744 Franklin Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-645-3887

       
Church of Christ 
524 College Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-647-9575

Chi Alpha
931-648-1324
 


The Wesley Foundation
 
510 College Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
931-647-6412

Student Life and Leadership
Morgan University  Center, Suite 211
(931) 221-7431 

Student Government Association (SGA)
Morgan University Center, Suite 211
(931) 221-7262

Student Organizations
   Approximately 90 honor, professional, departmental, social, service and special interest groups are available to Austin Peay students. Information on these organizations and membership requirements is maintained in the Student Life and Leadership Office. The missions, activities, programs and expressed opinions of such organizations do not necessarily represent the official viewpoint or opinion of the University.

Student Publications

  • The All State
    The University newspaper, edited by students with the assistance of an advisor, is a publication for the expression of student opinion and a medium for dissemination of timely news of campus organizations and activities.  Information concerning the newspaper may be obtained from the Student Publications Office, Morgan University Center, Room 115, 221-7376.
          
  • The Tower - "The Red Mud Review"
    The literary review is published annually by students under the supervision of the Department of Languages and Literature. Its purpose is to promote and stimulate interest in creative writing; it provides students interested in the art of writing an opportunity to acquire experience in creative writing and to achieve satisfaction in seeing their work in print.

Student Support Services
Ellington Student Services Building, Room 320
(931) 221-6142   

Tutoring
     Tutoring services are available through various departments at the University and through the Office of Academic Support. Contact your academic advisor for specific information.

Morgan University Center (Joe Morgan University Center)
University Center, Room 207
(931) 221-6617
     The University Center could be considered the center for student activities.  The building was completed in the spring of 2002 and houses several campus departments, food services and the post office, as well as ample meeting space.

Veterans Affairs
Ellington Student Services Building, Room 232
(931) 221-7907.  


Student Affairs
Austin Peay State University
P. O. Box 4598
Clarksville, TN 37044
(931) 221-7341
 
For questions or comments, please e-mail Student Affairs