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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.

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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Austin Peay awarded THEC grant to expand support for military-affiliated students
Austin Peay awarded THEC grant to expand support for military-affiliated students

Austin Peay State University has earned a THEC Veteran Initiatives Grant to enhance academic, mental health and well-being resources for military-affiliated students. Discover how Tennessee's leading military-serving institution continues expanding tailored support for veterans, active-duty personnel and their families statewide.

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APSU's Govs Creative Arts Festival returning to Downtown Commons Sept. 12

The College of Arts & Letters will host the free Govs Creative Arts Festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Clarksville Downtown Commons, featuring performances from The Governors Own Marching Band, Red River Breeze, Music for Mercy, and more.

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APSU chemistry camp gives middle, high school students hands-on research experience

Austin Peay State University's Department of Chemistry hosted its first research-focused camp for middle and high school students from July 27-31, giving eighth through 12th graders hands-on experience extracting natural compounds and exploring their potential medicinal properties in a university lab.

Learn about how you can be involved in helping make Austin Peay a more sustainable and green campus!

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Govs Island
Date: Aug 20, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Residential Quad
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Aug
21
New Student Convocation
Date: Aug 21, 2026
Time: 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Dunn Center
Aug
22
Peay at the Pool & Ice Cream Social
Date: Aug 22, 2026
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Foy Fitness and Recreation Center
Aug
24
Classes Begin (Full Term and A Term)
Date: Aug 24, 2026
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24
Peayple in the Community Day
Date: Aug 24, 2026
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Location: Across Our Community