Highlights

Athens State University admits students every semester. Admission standards require that you must have completed at least 60-64 semester hours of college credit with a minimum grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale or have earned a two-year associate's degree. Applying for admission to Athens State requires a small non-refundable application fee. Official copies of all transcripts from all college and universities you have attended must be received before you can be admitted unconditionally. Students will be admitted conditionally until all official transcripts are received. Application is easy. Click the get started button above to begin "Building Your Success Story" at Athens State University. Campus visits are encouraged. Contact us to arrange a visit.

Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. Athens State University does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or activities. An ADA/504 representative has been designated to insure compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements contained in Section 35.107 of the Department of Justice regulations. Information concerning the provisions of the American with Disabilities Act, and the rights provided thereunder, are available from the ADA Coordinator.

University Attributes

Academic Credit
The Athens State University calendar consists of semester-length terms; the unit of credit is the semester hour. Course descriptions indicate the number of semester hours which may be earned for a particular course. Transfer credits earned in quarter hours will be evaluated on the basis that one quarter hour equals two-thirds semester hours. (Example: a five quarter hour course would equal 3.3 semester hours).

Audited Courses
Upon recommendation of his or her advisor, a student may audit a non-laboratory course. Students should attend class under the same obligations as the credit student although they are not required to complete scheduled examinations. Standard registration procedures apply. The cost is one-half the regular tuition plus the appropriate fees. No change from audit to credit is allowed. Audited classes are on a space available basis.

Directed Study/Research Courses
With approval of the appropriate advisor and dean of the appropriate academic school, Athens State University students may complete no more than six semester hours of Directed Study/Research credit during their academic study with the University. Such directed study research must be conducted in the student's major area of study and the student must complete a directed study form.

Non-Traditional Academic Credit
The non-traditional academic credit program at Athens State University is an acknowledgment of the philosophy that it is valid educational practice to recognize and award academic credit for various types of learning attained outside the institution. Such, learning may have been acquired through certain educational programs conducted by government, business and industry, the military, and other non-collegiate organizations. In addition, non-traditional academic credit may be awarded for acceptable work experience, and/or technical training. The eligible Athens State University student may apply non-traditional experience and training to several programs of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. For additional information on Non-Traditional Academic Credit, students should contact the evaluator of the Office of Non-Traditional Credit in the Student Center or the Dean of the appropriate school.

Degrees Available

• Bachelors

Degree Level

Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Subject Areas

Experience Required

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Athens State University's Mission Statement

To primarily serve transfer students of the Alabama Community College System as well as students from other accredited institutions of higher education.

Year Founded

1822