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Psychology

“I loved the feeling of closeness and home I felt when I walked around on my first tour. At Austin Peay I don’t feel like a number, I feel like I am a part of something meaningful.”

Shawn Harding

B.A. in Political Science, Master of Professional Studies

“As a student, it was an amazing adventure here at Austin Peay, being able to do what I do. I liked the way Austin Peay approaches students and classroom sizes. For me, it was the better option.”

Darrion Wiley-Hunt

Public Relations, Minor in Event Planning

“The main thing that has made me successful here is the experience I’ve been granted to allow me to be authentic. I’ve been able to grow and learn so much based on opportunities granted from the person I am.”

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At Austin Peay, we are large enough to offer you a broad range of educational and social options, but small enough to treat you as an individual. That’s because we provide all of the resources of a big university, with a small college feel. We serve a large population of diverse students with several degree options at the associates, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. Many of these degrees can be pursued on campus and online. Austin Peay also is working to support the region’s economic growth with several new programs that cater to the employment needs of local industries and the surrounding community.

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Small Campus Feel. Big Opportunities.

Austin Peay offers the resources of a major university, with a small college feel. You'll get to know people quickly —- including your professors. That one-on-one communication is just part of the friendliness that makes Austin Peay a comfortable place to be.

Clarksville, Tennessee

As Tennessee's youngest city by median age, APSU is surrounded by a thriving community, named as 2019's #1 Best Place to Live in America by Money Magazine. Set against the Cumberland River, Clarksville offers outdoor activities, great restaurants, and local theatre. Not to mention, we're just 45 minutes from Nashville.

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If Austin Peay Could Talk: Jessica's Story

As the only Black person in the class and the only person being teased in this way, the reality of my identity became clear to me and I realized very quickly that she wanted me to compromise my Blackness for her comfort.

Watch: Three commencement ceremonies stream live today

Austin Peay State University will host six commencement ceremonies on Thursday and Friday, Aug. 6-7, to honor the University's spring and summer graduates. Today, the University will host a morning ceremony for spring graduates and two afternoon ceremonies for summer graduates.

Austin Peay professor pens two YouTube mini-musicals during pandemic

An Austin Peay State University musical theatre voice professor wrote two "mini-musicals" during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both musicals are available on YouTube.

Govs in 10:
Our Favorite APSU Experiences

From getting caked in mud to spotting bagel-eating squirrels on campus to volunteering for The Big Event, there's all kinds of ways to find your spot in campus life. We think these 10 Austin Peay State University experiences will make your journey unforgettable.