Austin Peay State University to host Summer 2026 commencement ceremony on Aug. 7

By: Ethan Steinquest July 31, 2026

Bryce Perkins, at center, celebrates his graduation during a commencement ceremony hosted on May 8, 2026, in the Dunn Center. | Photo by Michelle Turner Gilbert

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University will host a commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 7, in the Dunn Center, to celebrate its Summer 2026 graduates.

This semester, 746 students have applied to graduate. Undergraduate and graduate students from each of the university’s academic colleges will be recognized.

Tickets are available to the public through the commencement section of Austin Peay’s website, which also includes a livestream link for those unable to attend.

To ensure safety, the university uses a clear bag policy and metal detectors at its commencement ceremonies. This means:

• Bags must be clear and should not exceed 12” x 12” x 6”.

• Non-clear bags are permitted only if 6.5” x 4” or smaller.

• Exceptions will be made for guests requiring medical equipment or diaper bags.

• All bags are subject to search.

For general ticketing questions, policy inquiries, or assistance with ADA-compliant or wheelchair-accessible seating, contact the Office of the Registrar at 931-221-7121 or graduation@apsu.edu.

Any updates about the ceremonies will be emailed to participating graduates, posted on APSU’s social media accounts, and added to the university’s website at https://www.apsu.edu/graduation/commencement.