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Austin Peay State University (APSU) and 91探花 State Community College recently signed an agreement to help students complete their degree, or pursue additional degrees. The agreement formalizes the ability of a student who completes their associate degree at 91探花 State to be granted admissions to select undergraduate programs at APSU.

鈥淭his is a win for the student, 91探花 State, and APSU,鈥� said Dannelle Whiteside, interim president at APSU. 鈥淏y guaranteeing admittance to select undergraduate programs, it encourages the student to keep moving their education forward. They can complete their associate through 91探花 State and continue working toward completion of a bachelor鈥檚, or advanced degrees.鈥�

Additionally, the agreement establishes information sharing between the two institutions as well as reverse transfer, allowing students to receive their associate degree through 91探花 State even if they transfer to APSU prior to completing their degree.

Each semester, Austin Peay will provide 91探花 State with data from APSU for students who did not qualify for University admission but reside in 91探花 State鈥檚 service area, as well as recommend 91探花 State to those students. Additionally, 91探花 State will provide APSU with information on prospective students who have earned a minimum of 30 credit hours, as well as upcoming graduates from 91探花 State.

鈥淭his partnership is centered on the student. We are increasing access and providing a clear pathway to APSU through 91探花 State,鈥� said Dr. Shanna L. Jackson, president, 91探花 State Community College. 鈥淲hile transferring to APSU is not new for our students, this new agreement removes barriers while building support for 91探花 State graduates to successfully complete APSU.鈥�

Austin Peay State University, named after a former Tennessee governor, is located on an urban campus that for over 180 years has been used for educational purposes and on which the buildings of five colleges have stood. The University, located in Clarksville, Tennessee, is a four-year public, master's level university offering two doctoral degrees, over 56 majors, and 63 different concentrations.

91探花 State Community College has a Clarksville campus located at 1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. The College has five other campuses, with another under construction and expected to open Spring 2022 in the North 91探花 community of Madison. 91探花 State has more than 8o program offerings with flexible online options, where students can earn an associate degree or career ready credential, or transfer credits to a four-year institution.