Welcome to Austin Peay State University

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Welcome to Austin Peay

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You can see the McCord, Browning, and Clement* Buildings from the Browning Lawn. McCord houses our Earth and Environmental Sciences and Sociology departments and our nationally-ranked nursing program, where students study in simulation labs. Browning is the main administration building on campus and includes the Office of the President. In Clement, you will find a 500-person auditorium that hosts accomplished artists, writers, musicians, and other performers throughout the year. On the ground floor of Clement, the Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center (WNDAACC) provides educational resources and hosts events for students. Other programs found in Clement include Psychological Sciences and Counseling, Political Science and Public Management, and Social Work. In case this is your first visit, here are some tips to help you get started: -To jump to the next destination, click the arrow on the right side of your screen. -Or, if you already know where you want to go, simply select that location from the list on the sidebar. -And remember to explore each destination in more detail by clicking the interactive icons included throughout each location.

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The Morgan University Center and its Plaza are Austin Peay's hubs for student activities. On a sunny day, you will find students enjoying the outdoor seating or an organization hosting an event. Inside the University Center, you can find our food court and a convenience store where your meal plan can be used, along with a state-of-the-art E-Sports arena. The MUC is also home to our Latino Community Resource Center (LCRC) and our Adult, Nontraditional, and Transfer Student (ANTS) Center. Across the plaza from the University Center is our new Food Hall, where you can swipe your meal plan or pay at the door for unlimited bites.

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Trahern is home to the Department of Theatre and Dance, which offers both traditional and experimental performances. Creative Govs will feel right at home in the Art & Design Building. The Music and Mass Communication Building is home to the Mabry Concert Hall, one of the top concert halls in the nation. As a communication student, you can gain real-world experience in TV and radio broadcast as early as your freshman year. Harned Hall is the oldest building and is home to departments like history, philosophy, languages and literature, and the College of Arts and Letters.

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The Kimbrough Building houses the College of Business and its state-of-the-art financial trading center. Our students are applying their coursework knowledge to hands-on experiences, preparing them for real-world business scenarios. When they're not making history with the first banking program in the state, they're managing a real $500,000 investment portfolio and building marketing campaigns for local nonprofits. Our business students pursue MBA degrees and undergrad majors in Accounting, Finance, Management and Marketing.

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The Dunn Center is home to several College of Behavioral and Health Sciences classes. The college encompasses a variety of disciplines, each contributing to a multifaceted educational experience. Degree offerings and programs within the college are designed to provide students with the skills necessary to build and sustain a healthy society.

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Interested in Education? You'll spend much time in the Claxton Building, which features traditional classrooms and the state-of-the-art Furniture Connection EdTech Studio. At Austin Peay*, we embrace our history as a school for educators, as our founding focused on training people to become teachers. Education remains one of our most popular majors. Our diverse program offerings bring your career as an educator even closer, from our Pre-K-12 programs to our Doctorate in Educational Leadership. From initial licensure to preparing you to lead as a school administrator, we equip you to succeed.

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Learn the secrets of cybersecurity and hacking in the Maynard* Mathematics & Computer Science Building. If you don't recognize the binary code on the side, we'll let you in on the secret: it says APSU. The Technology Building holds several STEM classes, with hands-on laboratory spaces dedicated to engineering technology. Get your waders to collect field biology research data in the Sundquist* Science Complex, explore the planetarium and zoology museum, and then take a break in the atrium with snacks and refreshments at Elements Cafe. Through our Aviation Science program at the Clarksville Airport, about 15 minutes from our campus, you can become certified to become a commercial helicopter pilot.

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The Honors Commons is home to the Honors Program and the President's Emerging Leaders Program. With 24/7 access, students in these programs can enjoy the soundproof music room, fully equipped computer lab, well-supplied kitchen, private library, TV and event space. Nearby, the Marks Building is the home to another University College Program: The Center for Academic Support and Enrichment. All Austin Peay students can find free peer tutoring in most subjects (online or in-person), Structured Learning Assistance, and a Testing Center.

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All active students have access to our Foy Fitness Center, where you can take a dip in the pool, join friends for fitness classes, tackle the rock-climbing wall, hang out with our aerial silks trainers, and more. Adventure Recreation and Intramural Sports will also help you maintain an active lifestyle. And, with the addition of the Ford Ice Center in the F&M Bank Arena a few blocks away, Austin Peay Recreation has its own club hockey team that you can participate in as a fan or a player.

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Let's Go Peay! With a chant like that, you can't help but cheer on the Govs. Austin Peay is an NCAA Division I school in the Atlantic Sun Conference. We compete in fifteen NCAA sports, including football, volleyball, soccer, and baseball. Opened in 2023, the F&M Bank Arena is home to our men's and women's basketball teams. All athletic events are free with your student ID. Located in the heart of Downtown Clarksville, the F&M Bank Arena is one of the region's top facilities for a variety of entertainment options including hockey, major concerts, and events.

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The Quad features Governors Terrace North and South, and Eriksson Hall. Inside, you'll find furnished, modern-style rooms complete with free laundry facilities, free cable and wi-fi, study lounges, and kitchenettes. Eriksson's first-floor dining hall, The Terrace, serves up a variety of meal plan options. Other residential options on campus include traditional-style housing and apartment living. Living on campus puts you close to your classes and APSU's many fun extracurricular activities.

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Grab a Starbucks in the Woodward Library while you fine-tune your essays in the writing lab, browse research materials, or meet your study buddies. Print your class projects, make color posters, and buy supplies downstairs in Printing Services.

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The Austin Peay Center at Fort Campbell houses programs designed specifically with a military lifestyle in mind, but it is open to all students. Finish faster with 8 week courses offered conveniently on post or online. Take advantage of tuition discounts, waivers, and college credit for military training as you complete your associate, bachelor's, or master's degree. Back at the Clarksville campus, take advantage of the state's largest military student center- The Newton Military Family Resource Center. The NMFRC provides the University's military-affiliated students with a one-stop shop for most of their social, financial, and academic needs.

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Just steps from Austin Peay's campus is historic downtown Clarksville. Spend some time at the Downtown Commons, grab a bite to eat at Shelby's Trio or Johnny's Big Burger, or attend a play at the Roxy Regional Theatre. The choice is yours! Explore the vibrant heart of student life and entertainment at F&M Bank Arena, where Austin Peay students can cheer on the Govs at exhilarating men's and women's basketball and club hockey games, and immerse themselves in a diverse array of concerts and events, all within an unparalleled premium experience.

Welcome to Austin Peay State University