Scholars Overnight Orientation
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) for our scholar students, where we’ll answer your questions, introduce academic and support services, highlight campus activities and help you register for classes.
This years Scholars Orientation will be held on June 4-5, 2026!
When you confirm your acceptance into one of the programs listed below, you will receive steps to access registration for this special two-day orientation.
FAQs
Once you are accepted into one of these programs, you will receive steps to access registrations for this special two-day orientation. You will later 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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Honors Program - honors@apsu.edu
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President's Emerging Leaders Program (PELP) - pelp@apsu.edu
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Purpose First Scholars Learning Community - purposefirst_scholar@apsu.edu
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.
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.
You will have the option to select if you, or your guests, need accommodations during Orientation when you register.
Schedule of Events
Below is the schedule for June 4- June 5, 2026.
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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
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Check-In at Residence Hall
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11:30 a.m.
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Welcome & Academics at APSU
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12:15 p.m.
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Lunch
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1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
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Program Breakout Sessions
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2:30 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
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Students & Parents will separately go through the remainder of the sessions discussing
academic support systems, registration and student support.
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5:15 p.m.
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Dinner & Evening Activities
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| Time | Session |
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8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
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Breakfast & Organization Fair
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9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
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APSU Traditions & Financial Aid
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11:00 - 1:00 p.m.
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During this time, students and parents will split. Both groups will have lunch, discuss
registration and end the day discussing different support services offered at APSU.
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1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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Pick up t-shirts, bill estimates and complete any other next steps for the Fall. This
will also be the time to check-out of housing!
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