Frequently Asked Questions

Applying for graduation is an incredible moment in your academic journey. Find out more below:

Login to OneStop (opens in new tab), then follow these steps:

Step 1: Select the Student Web Self-Service tile
Step 2: Go to the student records in the middle of the page
Step 3: Click Graduation Application
Step 4: Select the term planning to graduate in 
Step 5: Follow the instructions and be sure to submit your application 

OneStop Login

Grad Services is an internal part of the Office of the Registrar, reviews your graduation application.

Have questions regarding your application? Feel free to reach out to the Grad Services staff.

Grad Services will begin reviewing applicant files after the 14th day of class in the term in which you plan to graduate. Please watch your APSU email for updates.

Undergraduate students must achieve the inclusive grade point average (GPA) listed below to qualify for honors. This GPA includes APSU and transfer coursework.

• Cum Laude: 3.500 - 3.699
• Magna Cum Laude: 3.700 - 3.899
• Summa Cum Laude: 3.900 - 4.000

You can view your inclusive GPA by logging into your OneStop account, selecting Web Self-Service and the Student Tab, and clicking on "Student Records" and "Student GPA."

Graduate students must achieve a minimum program GPA of 3.850 to qualify for graduate level honors. You can view your program GPA by logging into OneStop, selecting Web Self-Service and the Student Tab, and clicking on "Student Records" and "Degree Evaluation". Your program GPA will be listed above your program requirements. 

If you qualify for honors, you may order an honor cord to wear at commencement. Cords may be purchased online when ordering your cap and gown.

A great question!

Please review the Academic Colleges and Majors list.

Once you have applied for graduation and have registered for or completed all degree requirements, you may request a letter stating you will graduate pending successful completion of current classes.

Please send this request from your Austin Peay email to graduation@apsu.edu; be sure to include your Student ID (A number).

After you apply for graduation, you will begin receiving emails regarding your graduation status a few months prior to commencement. We will let you know if you are missing anything for graduation. If you have any questions regarding your graduation status, please email graduation@apsu.edu.

There are no additional fees for graduation, as these fees are now included in student service fees. This includes the cost for your cap and gown and your diploma. You will only be charged additional fees for extra items, such as honor cords, graduate hoods, diploma frames or covers, stoles, etc.

If your graduation is canceled, you must move your application to a future semester. To request your application be moved, please email graduation@apsu.edu from your APSU email account and include your Student ID (A#).

We will not be holding a practice ceremony, you may reach out to Grad Services to get all your questions answered regarding the ceremony.

Degree candidates who wish to have graduation information released to their hometown newspaper must do so through their MERIT page.

If you have any questions about hometown press releases, please contact:
Office of Public Relations and Marketing
(931) 221-7459

All diplomas will be mailed.

Austin Peay State University's Office of the Registrar provides duplicate diplomas at the request of the student through Parchment. There is a $50 fee for each duplicate diploma.

Order Duplicate Diploma

The price of your cap and gown are included in your graduation fees (bachelor's & master's); however, you will be required to pay for any additional items you may need, such as honors cord, graduate hood, stole, etc.

The full cost of doctoral gown rental is not covered by graduation fees.

You will also be responsible for the shipping and handling fees if you choose to have your regalia shipped to your home.

You will receive an email from the Office of the Registrar when the Herff Jones website is ready to take orders for your ceremony. You can pick up your regalia at the Grad Gala event or you can opt to pay to have your regalia shipped. You will be responsible for the shipping and handling fees.

Once you have applied for graduation contact graduation@apdu.edu for further information.

Regalia is available though home shipping from Herff Jones. You will be responsible for the shipping and handling fees through their website.

Undergraduate students will wear the tassel on the right side of their cap.

Graduate students will wear the tassel on the left side of their cap.

Most departments require students graduating with either an Associate or Bachelor's degree to take an exam that covers topics specific to their program of study, a Major Field Test, which focuses on general education and critical thinking skills.

Students should contact the person listed for their program on the Major Field Test page.

If your program is not listed, contact your academic advisor to ask if a Major Field Test is required for your program and how/when you will take it.

APSU is required to collect this information by accreditation boards and governing bodies as a measure of graduate outcomes. First Destination data also gives the university insight regarding what our students plan to do after graduation so that we can better serve their needs as they prepare for the next step.

To participate in the ceremony, you must apply for graduation (and be approved). All degree requirements must be completed by the applied graduation date.

You must wear full graduation regalia at the ceremony, including cap, gown and tassel; you must also wear a hood if you are a graduate student.

See the Commencement Schedule for ceremony dates and times for the current semester.

Future ceremony dates are listed on the Academic Calendar.

You must arrive one hour prior to the ceremony and the doors open no earlier than one hour prior to the start of the ceremony.

The ceremony is held at the

Winfield Dunn Center
320 Drane Street,
Clarksville, TN 37044

Depending on the number of graduates, the ceremony typically lasts approximately an hour and a half.

Graduation candidates who are participating in the commencement ceremony will check-in in the lobby of the Dunn Center to receive their name card and are encouraged to add the phonetic spelling of their name (if needed) to assist the name caller with pronunciation.

When you arrive to the Dunn Center, proceed to the lobby for check-in. You will then be directed to line up for the processional in your assigned hallway. Once seated after the processional, you will remain seated until the conclusion of the ceremony. Please be sure to give any personal items to your guests prior to entering the Dunn Center or leave them in your vehicle, as there will not be storage available for personal items. You will receive your name card and be directed to your hallway.

General parking for commencement ceremonies is located on the east side of the Dunn Center off of Drane Street.

Handicapped-accessible parking is located on the west side of the Dunn Center off of Robb Avenue (preferred parking) and directly behind the Dunn Center.

View the Campus Parking Map

 

See the Shuttle Pick-up Points.

May and December Ceremonies

Services will be available from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

August Ceremonies

No shuttle service will be available.

There is handicapped-accessible seating.

Seats must be reserved by the graduate. Graduates may email Grad Services at graduation@apsu.edu to obtain tickets for handicapped-accessible seating. Please include your Student ID (A#), time of ceremony, and section of other reserved seats in the email request.

Our commencement ceremonies do require a ticket for each guest. Tickets can be printed or digital. Each ticket will have a unique QR code, which will be scanned at the door. Each graduate will be allotted six tickets and will pre-select seats for their guests in the weeks leading up to the event.

On the Monday two weeks before Commencement, all remaining seats, including a general admission area, will become available to graduating students who would like to attend the ceremony.

You can order your tickets from our Commencement Schedule.

The Department of Communication records and produces a DVD of each commencement ceremony.

See the Graduation DVD order form for more information about ordering a DVD copy of your ceremony.

APSU Department of Communication
Charles Sawyer
(931) 221-7378
sawyercs@apsu.edu

The APSU PR team takes photos that are available to students through a QR code provided on Commencement Day.

Guests may use cameras and video cameras from their assigned seats during the commencement ceremony. Guests are asked to NOT stand in the walkways during commencement.

Austin Peay's official school colors are red and white. Black and variations of gray may also be used as supplemental colors.

Check out Visit Clarksville for a full list of local hotels within a short distance of the APSU campus (in Downtown Clarksville).

Check out Visit Clarksville for local food & drink recomendations in the Clarksville area. 

Yes! All Govs alumni can use our FREE career preparation services. These include:

• resume review
• mock interviewing
• job search coaching
• career exploration

Contact csc@apsu.edu or call 931-221-6544 for more info or to schedule an appointment!

Yes! Graduates can set up a Handshake for Alumni account.