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Austin Peay celebrates the commencement of over 600 Students, including the inaugural class from University College

By: Brian Dunn August 4, 2023

More than 600 students received degrees from Austin Peay State University this summer, and approximately 300 participated in a commencement ceremony hosted on Aug. 4 at the Dunn Center. 

Undergraduate and graduate students from all five academic colleges and the new University College’s inaugural graduating class were recognized. A full recording of the ceremony is available through

For more information about commencement, contact the Office of the Registrar at graduation@apsu.edu or 931-221-7150.

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