Freshman Orientation and Registration
Welcome to Austin Peay! As you begin your college journey, please know we're here to help. The best time to learn about life at APSU is during Governors Orientation (GO), where we'll answer your questions, introduce academic and support services, highlight campus activities and help you register for classes.
The following dates will be available for you to attend Governors Orientation:
| April: |
Saturday, April 23 |
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| May: |
Saturday, May 21 |
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| June: |
Saturday, June 4 Saturday, June 18 |
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| July: |
Friday, July 8 Saturday, July 30 |
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| August: |
Saturday, August 6 Tuesday, August 16 |
**To register for your Governors Orientation date, please use the email and password you used to apply to APSU.
Reserve your spot
Schedule of Events
| Time | Session | Location |
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7:30 a.m. |
Check-In |
UC Lobby |
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8 a.m. |
Welcome |
Clement Auditorium |
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8:15 a.m. |
Registration Preview |
Clement Auditorium |
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8:45 a.m. |
PeayPalooza Activity |
UC Ballroom |
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9:30-10:45 a.m. |
Group 1: Registration Group 2: ID Cards & GO Leader Meeting |
Computer Labs UC Ballroom |
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11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Group 1: ID Cards & GO Leader Meeting Group 2: Registration |
UC Ballroom Computer Labs |
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11:15 a.m. |
Optional Activities: Lunch in the Café Meet with Financial Aid/VA Tour of Campus/Residence Halls |
UC Lobby |
| Time | Session | Location |
|---|---|---|
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7:30 a.m. |
Check-In |
UC Lobby |
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8 a.m. |
Welcome |
Clement Auditorium |
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8:15 a.m. |
Registration Preview |
Clement Auditorium |
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8:45 a.m. |
Financial Aid & Cost |
Clement Auditorium |
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9:30 a.m. |
Student Affairs Session |
Clement Auditorium |
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10 a.m. |
Welcome from the City of Clarksville |
Clement Auditorium |
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11:15 a.m. |
"How to best support your student!" with Dr. King-Sanders |
Clement Auditorium |
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11:15 a.m. |
Optional Activities: Lunch in the Café Meet with Financial Aid/VA Tour of Campus/Residence Halls |
UC Lobby |
Important information to keep in mind
- Attendance/completion of Governors Orientation is mandatory for freshman.
- Due to the nature of Governors Orientation, young children should not attend. Pets are only permitted if it is a service animal. Students should only bring two guests.
- Dress for the weather. We will be outside, at times as well as moving to different
buildings.
- Please bring a pen/pencil to take notes.
- Governors Orientation is only for students who will attend classes at the Clarksville Campus.
Honors/PELP/Purpose First Orientation
When you confirm your acceptance into the Honors Program, Presidents Emerging Leaders Program (PELP), or Purpose First Scholars Learning Community, you will automatically be registered for this two-day orientation.
Schedule of Events
Friday, June 3, 2022
| Time | Event |
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9-10:30 a.m |
Check-In at Residence Hall |
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10:45-11:45 a.m. |
Opening Session: University Leaders Welcome to APSU |
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Noon-1 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1-5:30 p.m. |
Program Specific Sessions |
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5:30-6:30 p.m. |
Family BBQ |
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7 p.m.-Midnight |
Evening Activities |
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 |
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7-8 a.m. |
Breakfast |
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8 a.m.-12:15 p.m. |
Governors Orientation Programming |
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12:15-1 p.m. |
Lunch |
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1-2 p.m. |
Closing Sessions |
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2-3 p.m. |
Mandatory Checkout |
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How do I register for Governors Orientation (GO)? |
You will be registered for orientation if you confirmed your spot in one of these programs. You will receive a confirmation email and a link to a form you will fill out to let us know about any guest(s) you are bringing and accommodations you or your guest(s) might need. If you registered for a different session, you will be moved. Contact your program coordinator if you have any questions. |
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How much does it cost? |
For students, the fee for Governors Orientation will be billed automatically to your student account, appearing on your tuition and fees statement as a "new student" fee. New student fees cover all of the events that you attend as a new student, including Governors Orientation for parents and guests. |
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Can I bring a guest(s)? |
Yes, we strongly encourage parents and family members to attend GO with you. Students will have the option to bring a maximum of 2 guests with them. Your program's coordinator will send you a form to fill out via email. You will provide us with your guest(s) information on this form so that we know to expect them. |
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If my guest(s) or I require special accommodations - how can I share this information with you? |
Your program's coordinator will send you a form to fill out via email. There will be space on this form to let us know of any accommodations you or your guest(s) might need. There will also be a space for you to provide us with information on any food allergies/requests you or your guest(s) have so that we are aware. |
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Purpose First Scholars Learning Community |
purposefirstscholars@apsu.edu |
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Honors Program |
honors@apsu.edu |
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Presidents Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) |
pelp@apsu.edu |