APEX
Are you ready to dive into the ultimate Austin Peay experience? The first six weeks of the semester, known as APEX, are packed with exciting events, activities, and opportunities designed to help you connect, explore, and thrive on campus and beyond. Each week features a unique theme and signature events that promise to enrich your college life, making your time at Austin Peay unforgettable. Get ready to discover all that APSU has to offer and start building your community, honing your skills, and having a blast!
Week 1: Get Connected
This week is all about finding ways to engage with students, faculty, and staff at Austin Peay.
| 8/26/2025: 10:00 a.m. - until supplies run out | Pops & Popcorn Location: Woodward Library |
| 8/27/2025: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Tote-all Glad You're Back Location: MUC Plaza |
| 8/27/2025: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Walking Wednesday Location: Outside the Library entrance |
| 8/28/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Student Invovlement Expo Location: MUC Plaza |
| 8/28/2025: 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | 3+3 and Pre-Law Interest Meeting Location: MUC 312 |
| 8/29/2025: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | IFC Tailgate Location: Lot 6 (Fortera Lot) |
Week 2: Oh the Gov Life
This week is about getting acquainted with Austin Peay services and support areas.
| 9/2/2025: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Science on Tap Location: Upstairs at Strawberry Alley Ale Works |
| 9/2/2025: 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Electric Gov Location: MUC Plaza |
| 9/3/2025: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Meet the Coaches Location: MUC210 |
| 9/4/2025: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | APSU Soccer vs. Evansville Location: Norgan Bros. Field |
| 9/5/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | First Friday Location: MUC Plaza |
| 9/5/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Welcome Back Lunch Location: Newton Center (426 College Street) |
Week 3: Academic Excellence
The first test or paper is right around the corner. This week will focus on success in the classroom.
| 9/7/2025: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | APSU Soccer vs. M****y State Location: Morgan Bros. Field |
| 9/10/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Papers & Pizza: Library & Writing Center Open House Location: Woodward Library - Room 232 |
| 9/12/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Hats off to the Govs: Home Opener Pep Rally! & Beat Day Location: MUC Plaza |
| 9/13/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | First Home Football Game: APSU vs. Morehead State Location: Fortera Stadium |
| 9/14/2025: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | JC Penny Suit-Up Location: GOvernors Square Mall- a shuttle will pick-up in front of Ellington at 2:30 and run every half hour until 5:30 |
Week 4: Peayple: Building Your Community
Finding continued connection at Austin Peay and even within the greater Clarksville community builds a strong network of support.
| 9/15/2025: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Grocery BINGO Location: Clement Auditorium |
| 9/16/2025: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff Location: Housing Quad |
| 9/16/2025: 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Study Abroad Fair Location: MUC Ballroom |
| 9/16/2025: 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Pour Decisions Location: MUC Plaza |
| 9/18/2025: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. | Govs Lead - Foundational Leadership Location: MUC 312 |
| 9/20/2025: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Fall Leadership Experience (FLEX) Location: MUC |
| 9/20/2025: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Battle @ Browning Location: Browning Lawn |
Week 5: Staying Well
Focusing on all aspects of well-being can help with your success both in the classroom and engaging with the campus community.
| 9/22/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | These Hands Don't Haza Location: MUC Lobby |
| 9/22/2025: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | These Hands Don't Haza Location: Spirit Rock |
| 9/23/2025: 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Music & Mental Health Location: MUC Colonnade |
| 9/24/2025: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Walking Wednesday Location: Outside of the Library |
| 9/26/2025: 11:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Beat Day Location: MUC Plaza |
| 9/26-28/2025 | Family Weekend Register here! |
| 9/26/2025: 7:00 p.m. | Peayple's Concert Featuring Boosie Badazz & Waka Flocka Location: F&M Bank Arena * Buy tickets here * |
| 9/27/2025: 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. | Govs Hockey: APSU vs. University of Alabama at Huntsville Location: Clarksville Ford Ice Center |
Week 6: Unity: We are Govs
Reflection of self and others, experiences from the semester, and set goals for the remainder of the semester.
| 9/28/2025: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Govs Hockey: APSU vs. University of Alabama at Huntsville Location: Clarksville Ford Ice Center |
| 9/30/2025: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Fall Career Expo Location: MUC Ballroom |
| 10/01/2025: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Fall Career Expo Location: MUC Ballroom |
| 10/1/2025: 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | Tri-Council Town Hall Location: Clement Auditorium |
| 10/2/2025: 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Fall Festival Location: Red Barn |
| 10/3/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | MUC Plaza Location: MUC Plaza |
| 10/3/2025: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Beat Day & First Friday Location: MUC Plaza |
| 10/4/2025: 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | APSU Football vs. West Georgia Location: Fortera Stadium |