Welcome to Austin Peay! As you begin your 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. All new students must complete the online GO module before you can be connected with your academic advisor and cleared for course registration.
- Transfer Students: Online GO for transfer students admitted for Spring or Summer 2025 with more than 12 credit hours is now open. Please be sure to complete GO in its entirety. After you submit the pre-registration form in the GO module, you will be contacted within 3-5 business days with information regarding advising and course registration. Click here to being Online GO. If you are a classified as a readmitting, special/transient, or additional bachelor's degree seeking student, please check your email regarding Online GO options.
- Freshmen: Online for Freshmen admitted for Spring 2025 GO is now open. Please be sure to complete GO in its entirety. After you submit the pre-registration form in the GO module, you will be contacted within 3-5 business days with information regarding advising and course registration. Click here to begin Online GO.
Orientation sign-ups for students admitted for Fall 2025 are not open yet. Registration for GO will open in early 2025.
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Peay Parents and Guests
Thank you for trusting us with your student.
Your student is entering an important phase in their life, and we – like you – want to make sure they thrive during their time as a Governor. What are we doing, and how can you help? At Governors Orientation, we'll answer your questions, introduce academic and support services, inform you about the Austin Peay Parent/Family Association and connect you with key APSU staff members.
- Attendance is strongly encouraged for parents and guests.
- Young children or pets should not attend.
- Dress for the weather. We will spend time outside and walking through different buildings.
- Please bring a pen/pencil to take notes.
- Parent and guest registration occurs when your student registers online.
Parking and Staying Overnight
Parking On Campus
Parking will be located in the McCord Lot (Lot 40), Behind the Foy Fitness Center (Lot 6), Sevier Lot (Lot 83). You'll know you're in the right place if you see our Governors Orientation flags and the friendly faces of our GO team in their grey shirts. They will tell you where to park once you arrive.
Staying Overnight
Clarksville has several hotels close to campus, along with great eating venues and other attractions. Clarksville offers a wide-range of hotel choices close to campus, great food and fun activities.
Frequently Asked Questions
During Governors Orientation, you'll meet with an advisor and register for classes. This event is mandatory for all incoming, first-time freshmen. Transfer students with more than 12 credit hours (this does not include dual enrollment) may attend an online orientation, but those who attend the in-person event will receive valuable information about the upcoming semester, instruction on how to access their Govs I.D. and a free APSU shirt!
Click on the link above to choose your orientation date. If you need help with registration, please call our office at 931-221-7661. Use the email address and password from when you submitted your admissions application to register for your Governors Orientation date.
The Morgan University Center lobby.
In addition to registering for classes, you will:
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Learn about living on campus, campus technology and services
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Get your student I.D. card
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Visit the campus bookstore and preview textbook requirements
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Meet with student organizations and learn how to get involved on campus.
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Check out our dining venues and meal plans
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Complete any other campus business, such as visiting financial aid or verifying immunization compliance with Health Services.
Yes! We strongly encourage parents and family members to attend. Their support, understanding and encouragement can affect your success. At this time, we only have room for two guests per student. While you meet with advisers and register for classes, your family members will attend separate sessions that address their questions or concerns. Parents may not attend the academic advising session.
Yes, you must attend every activity in order to register for classes at the end of the Governors Orientation session. Please plan to stay from 8 a.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Several one-day sessions are offered in June, July and August. There is a winter orientation date offered in January for students beginning in a Spring term. Register for the earliest date possible. Attending Governors Orientation early will give you more class options and help you get your preferred schedule. Letters will be sent by mail from the Office of Admissions with specific information you need to register for a summer or winter orientation session. Please review the letter carefully.
You can log into the portal to change your reservation to a different date. If you have questions, please contact us at 931-221-7661 or email admissions@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 covers all of the events that you attend as a new student, including Governors Orientation for parents and guests.
If you have questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 931-221-7661 or email admissions@apsu.edu.
Mission
The Office of Orientation promotes the success of new students and their families as they transition into the Austin Peay State University community by providing support, connections, information and inclusive programs.
Vision
The Office of Orientation seeks to provide a seamless transition for all incoming students and families to ensure their successful entrances, navigation, inclusion and participation in a full college experience.