Hello everyone! As I am sure you all have noticed it is summer vacation. That means for our new incoming students out there it is time to begin thinking about signing up for the classes you will want to take in the fall. I know, I know, it is summer and the last thing that you want to think about right now is school.

I promise that here at Austin Peay we make thinking about classes as painless as possible through our Summer Welcome program. Come and spend the day with us; mix and mingle with current students, enjoy lunch in the cafeteria, meet with faculty from your academic department, and all in one day!

If you are an incoming freshman and would like more information about Summer Welcome be sure to contact our New Student Programs office at 931.221.7045. They will be happy to assist you!

See you around campus very soon!

Upcoming Deadlines:

Housing
If you haven’t already applied for housing you should do so today. You can easily fill out the online application at: http://www.apsu.edu/housing/
Upon applying you will need to send your $200 pre-payment to ensure your application is processed. Soon after receipt of your pre-payment you will receive a lottery number for when you can choose your room & roommate. This number is dependant on when you apply.

Financial Aid
If you have not yet filled out your FASFA you should also do so immediately. This is how all Tennessee residents apply for the lottery scholarship & everyone applies for financial assistance. Soon after April 1 the Office of Financial Aid & Veterans Affairs will mail out financial aid award letters. These letters will detail what forms of aid you will receive for the 2008-2009 academic year.

Important Information:

Summer Welcome
In late April, you will receive a letter from our New Student Programs Office which will tell you information & dates about Summer Welcome. Summer Welcome is our registration program for fall classes. During this program you will sit down with an advisor and choose your fall class schedule. There will be a variety of dates, but we encourage you to sit down with your parents immediately upon receiving this letter. Spaces are limited at each event, so RSVP quickly to insure you get the date of your choice. In early August, you will receive your invitation to Freshmen Orientation! This event takes place the weekend prior to school beginning and is required for all Freshmen. Information regarding Summer Welcome & Freshmen Orientation is only sent to admitted students, so complete your application today!

I hope that this information helps with questions you are starting to feel as your senior year comes to an end. I wish you the best of luck with graduation and if you still have questions don’t hesitate to contact us by phone at: 1-877-861-2778 or email us at: admissions@apsu.edu

Here at Austin Peay there may not be as many snow days as there are at high schools but we do get some! For information on whether or not Austin Peay is closed due to inclement weather you can always consult our main website at:

http://www.apsu.edu

Have any fun snow day stories you want to share? Go ahead, I would love to hear them!

Want to know if you are admitted to Austin Peay on the same day that you apply? Now you are able to because Fast Track admission is back!!! It begins on March 24th and lasts until March 27th. The times available are the normal campus tour times at 9:45 AM and 2:00 PM.

The fast track admissions process is simple. Come for a campus tour and bring your application, official copies of your transcript and ACT/SAT scores, and the $15 application fee with you. Then while you are enjoying your campus tour your application will be processed so that when you return you will know whether or not you have been admitted to Austin Peay.

Interested in setting up a Fast Track appointment? Simply call 1-800-844-APSU. I look forward to seeing you there.

That being said I do want to share our holiday schedule with you so that you know when we are available and when we are not. Austin Peay will be open all this week and will be closed December 24th through December 30th for the Holiday season. We will be open on December 31st, but will be closed for New Year’s Day on January 1st. The regular schedule will continue on January 2nd.

I hope that all of you have a great Holiday season and enjoy the break from school, work, and everyday life. Wishing you tidings of comfort and joy and hopefully a happy holiday season!

Heidi is an Admission Counselor here at Austin Peay State University. She is responsible for recruiting and assisting students in the West Tennessee area. Heidi is a great counselor and will be happy to help you will all of your admission needs.

Heidi has really enjoyed her first season on the road in West Tennessee. She has learned quickly how to serve all of her students needs!

Heidi’s says that her hobbies and interest are learning about almost anything, traveling, trying new foods, watching independent movies, discovering new music, running (just 5K races right now), and dancing.

Wanna ask Heidi a question? Leave it is a comment and I will get you an answer!

The last AP Day for this year is being held on Saturday, November 3rd. I really hope that you and your friends and family can come out and join us. It is the best way to gain information about Austin Peay and see the campus. Not to mention what a blast it is.

Don’t worry it’s not to late to register! Want to sign up? Head on over to our main website and click the AP Day button on the homepage. Or simply call 1(800)844-APSU to register over the phone.

See you there? I hope so!

Yours Truely, Megan Mitchell - Admissions Counselor with The Gov

If APSU is on your list of schools I would highly encourage you to go ahead and apply for admission, once you are admitted to Austin Peay you will be automatically awarded the scholarship money you qualify for. How easy is that? Be sure to get your application, official transcript and ACT/SAT scores, and your $15 application fee into us today; because once the money is gone it’s gone!

Any questions about scholarships? Let me know and I will get back to you ASAP!

Long time, no post! I have been really busy and I have been traveling all over the state of Tennessee recruiting future Govs and have let my blogs fall behind, sorry about that. I have really enjoyed getting to be on the road though and I have made some really great friends at other schools across the state of Tennessee and that is what inspired me to write this post. So many times when I am on the road recruiting I see groups of friends that are determined to go to the same school. While I understand that leaving the comfort of high school is a scary thing it is sooo important for you to make the decision about where you want to go to school on your own. You shouldn’t let your boyfriend/girlfriend, BFF, or your parents make this decision for you.

College is the first step you take into becoming a responsible, independent adult. It should be a decision you made and one that you feel completely sure about. Just like I have made friends at other schools you will be able to have friends at other schools too. Just because your best friend goes to another school doesn’t mean that you have to end the friendship, it just means the friendship will change. So when you are looking at schools there is only one thing you should think about: Is this where YOU want to go?

Remember, Go Where YOU Want!

Let’s Go Peay!