HANDBOOK & CALENDAR 2021-22 Sign up for RAVE Alerts Receive notifications via: • Text Messages: Sent to phone numbers that have been entered by the individual user • Email: All apsu.edu email addresses Sign up today at www.apsu.edu/ police/emergency-alerts Get the LiveSafe App Download “LiveSafe” for free from Google Play or the App Store. Register with your mobile phone number and fill out your profile. Verify your account. Select “Austin Peay State University.” Alma Mater: “All Hail to Austin Peay” All Hail our Alma Mater, All Hail to Austin Peay, Forever faithful to thy standards will we ever be, We love thy campus beauty, serene in dignity, And so we proudly sing this song in praise of thee, All Hail, All Hail, We sing in praise of thee, We love our Alma Mater, All Hail to Austin Peay. Words and Music by Dr. Aaron Schmidt, professor of music and band director, 1956-87 If found, please return to: Name: Phone number: Email address: About the Austin Peay State University Student Handbook & Calendar This Student Handbook and Calendar was compiled and produced by APSU Student Affairs Programs, a part of the Division of Student Affairs, and APSU Public Relations and printed by Walsworth Publishing Company, Inc., Marceline, Missouri. For information about the Student Handbook & Calendar, please contact us using the information below. APSU Student Publications • P.O. Box 4634 • Clarksville, TN 37044 Phone: 931-221-7376 • Email: [email protected] The information contained herein was the most up to date at the time of publication and is subject to change. Please visit www.apsu.edu/handbook for updated information. Austin Peay State University (APSU) does not discriminate against students, employees, or applicants for admission or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or any other legally protected class with respect to all employment, programs and activities sponsored by APSU. Inquiries or complaints regarding Title IX, should be directed to the Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator, [email protected] , 931-221-7690, 418 College Street, Office of Equity and Inclusion in Rm116, Clarksville, TN 37044. Other inquiries or complaints regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Director of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, Title IX Deputy Coordinator, Sheila Bryant, [email protected], 931-221-7178. The Austin Peay State University policy on nondiscrimination can be found at Policy 6:001 AP7/7-21/6M/Walsworth Publishing/Marceline, MO 3 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY THE PEAY PICKUP In a partnership with the Clarksville Transit System (CTS), APSU provides students, faculty and staff free transportation around campus via the Peay Pickup and free transportation around the city on CTS buses. CTS operates the two Peay Pickup routes from 7 a.m.-7 p.m., Monday-Friday, through final exams each semester. Please have your University Peay Pickup card and APSU ID ready when boarding. APSU students, faculty and staff must show the Peay Pickup operator a valid Peay Pickup card and a valid APSU ID card to ride for free. Cards are distributed by the Parking & Transportation Office. » RIDE CLARKSVILLE CITY BUSES FREE! « Additionally, APSU students, faculty and staff who show the bus operator a valid Peay Pickup card and a valid APSU ID card ride for free on any CTS bus. CLARKSVILLE TRANSIT SYSTEM THE PEAY PICKUP 430 Boillin Lane Parking & Transportation Office Bus Info: 931-553-2429 Shasteen Building Main Office: 931-553-2430 Bus Info: 931-221-7275 (PARK) 4 www.cityofclarksville.com www.apsu.edu/police/bus 2021-22 STUDENT HANDBOOK & CALENDAR TABLE OF CONTENTS About APSU 7 Alumni Relations 25 Letter From the Vice President for Student Affairs 8 Athletics 25 The Basics 8 AP Dining 26 History 8-9 APSU Email System 26 Mission and Vision Statement 9 Campus Police/Public Safety 26-27 Fight Song 10 Career Services 27 Govs Creed 10 Center for Service-Learning & Community Engagement 27 Academic and Student Services 11 Food Pantry 27 Academic Affairs 12 Child Learning Center 28 Academic Alert 12 Counseling Services 28 Academic Honesty 12 Dean of Students 28 Appealing University Decisions 13 Disability Services 29 Bookstore 13 Fraternity & Sorority Affairs 29 Cancellation and Withdrawal from Classes 13 Govs ID Card Center 30 Class Attendance 13-14 GovsLEAD 30 Class Load 14 GOVSTECH Help Desk 30-31 Computers and Printing 14 Health Services 31 Dean’s List 14 Housing, Residence Life & Dining Services 32 Distance Education (Online Classes) 14-15 Latino Community Resource Center 32 Graduate School/College of Graduate Studies 15 Media and News on Campus 32-33 Graduation 15 Military Student Center 33 Honors Program/Honors Commons 15-16 Ministries 33 Learning Resource Center/Tutoring 16 Morgan University Center 33-34 Library (Information/Checkout Desk) 16 Parking 34 OneStop 16 Post Office 34 Program Licensure Disclosure 16-17 Govs Print (Printing Services) 34 Registrar’s Office 17 ROTC 35 Registration and Advisement 17-18 Student Affairs 35 Student Success 18 Student Conduct and Case Management 35 Student Research and Innovation 18 Student Government Association 35-36 Study Abroad and International Exchange 18-19 Student Life & Engagement 36 Testing Services 19 Student Publications/The All State (student newspaper) 37 Transcripts 19 University Recreation, Foy Fitness and Rec Center 37 TRiO Student Support Services 19 VetSuccess on Campus/Military and VA Support 37 Tutoring 19 Impact Your Experience 43-46 Financial 20 Military-Affiliated Student Resources 49-52 Check Financial Aid Status 20 Fort Campbell: Information/Abbreviated Calendar 53-55 Course Choice Counts 21 Reference & How-To-Guides 57-65 Financial Aid and Scholarships 21-22 Campus Safety and Security Information 66 Veterans Education Benefits Office 22 FAQs 67 Payment Information 22 General Education Core Checklist 68 Student Account Services 23 Code of Conduct, Regulations, Student Rights 69 Student Employment 23 Code of Student Conduct 70-82 Tennessee HOPE Lottery Scholarship 24 Traffic and Parking Regulations 82-87 Tennessee Promise 24 APSU Campus Security Policies & Procedures 87-88 Tennessee Reconnect 24 Student Rights 88-91 Tuition and Fees 24 Procedures for Appeals and Complaints 91-93 Student Life 25 APSU Policies and Guidelines 93-104 Adult, Nontraditional & Transfer Student Center 25 2021-22 Calendar 108-198 African American Cultural Center 25 Clarksville Campus Map/Index 199-200 5 AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY IMPORTANT ACADEMIC CALENDAR DATES CLARKSVILLE CAMPUS Full Fall Semester 2021 Full Spring Semester 2022 Aug. 23 Classes begin Jan. 9 Last day to pay/confirm classes for *Online courses visible preregistered students; classes will in the D2L online classroom be dropped for nonpayment and/or Aug. 23-27 Late registration non-confirmation at 9 p.m. Aug. 27 Last day to add a class Jan. 17 Last day to receive 100% fee adjustment; Sept. 5 Last day to drop without record; Last day to Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: receive 75% fee adjustment University closed Sept. 6 Labor Day Holiday: University closed Jan. 18 Classes begin Sept. 27 Last day to apply for December 2021 *Online courses visible graduation in the D2L online classroom Oct. 10-16 Mid-semester Jan. 18-22 Late registration Oct. 11-12 Fall Break, no classes on Clarksville campus Jan. 22 Last day to add a class Oct. 14 First eight-week (Session A) classes end Jan. 31 Last day to drop without record; Last day to Oct. 19 Last day to drop with an automatic “W” receive 75% fee adjustment Oct. 20 Second eight-week (Session B) classes begin Feb. 21 Last day to apply for May 2022 graduation *Online courses visible Mar. 6-12 Mid-semester; Spring Break: no classes in the D2L online classroom Mar. 9 First eight-week (Session A) classes end Oct. 25-29 Priority advising and preregistration for Mar. 15 Last day to drop with an automatic“W” currently enrolled students for Spring 2022 Mar. 16 Second eight-week (Session B) classes begin Oct. 25 Last day to receive 25% fee adjustment *Online courses visible Nov. 11 Veterans Day: No classes in the D2L online classroom Nov. 24-28 Thanksgiving Holiday; No classes Mar. 21-25 Priority advising and preregistration for Nov. 25-28 Thanksgiving Holiday, University closed currently enrolled students for summer and Dec. 1. Last day of classes fall 2022 Dec. 2 Study day Mar. 22 Last day to receive 25% fee adjustment Dec. 3-9 Final Exams April 15 Spring Holiday: University closed Dec. 10 Commencement April 27 Last day of classes April 28 Study day Apr. 29-May 5 Final Exams May 6 Commencement Jun. 20 Last day to apply for August 2022 graduation DISCLAIMER: Calendar dates were accurate at the time of printing, but may be subject to change throughout the year. Please visit www.apsu.edu/registrar/acadcal for more information. 6 ABOUT AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY AUSTIN PEAY STATE UNIVERSITY Letter from the Vice President for Student Affairs Dear Fellow Govs: The entire APSU community is beyond excited to see you on campus for 2021-2022. We are diligently planning exceptionally engaging fall and spring semesters with all of our traditional events like Mudbowl, G.H.O.S.T, and Homecoming, music and theater events, and of course our Athletic teams are preparing for successful seasons. I encourage you to take advantage of all our resources, visit our updated centers, and get to know your advisers and professors. It is my hope that you fully leverage the vast services available and the assistance and guidance of our dedicated faculty and staff. We are all committed to your success and can effectively guide and support you through your journey here at APSU.