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ACCREDITATIONAlabama State University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACS COC) to award bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctorate degrees. Various schools and programs of the university have specialized accreditation. For a detailed list, contact the University.

HISTORYFounded in 1867 and located in historic Montgomery, Alabama, the state’s capital, Alabama State University is one of the oldest institutions of higher education founded for black Americans. Over the years, various social and historical changes have transformed ASU into a broad, multicultural center of learning that is pursuing excellence in teaching, research and public service.

LOCATIONMontgomery is the state’s second-largest city and offers a rich history, warm climate, riverfront location and proximity to beautiful beaches on the Gulf Coast. The city is a 2-hour drive to one of the South’s most exciting cities, Atlanta, Georgia. It’s also convenient to other metropolitan areas, including New Orleans, Louisiana; Nashville, Tennessee; Jackson, Mississippi; and Pensacola, Florida.

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION■ Accounting■ Business Management and

Administration■ Marketing■ Banking and Finance■ Computer Information Systems■ Parks and Recreation

Management

Masters■ Accountancy

COLLEGE OF EDUCATIONB.S.■ Elementary Education■ Early Choldhood Education■ Secondary Education■ Collaborative Teacher

(Special Education)■ Music Education■ Physical Education■ Recreational Therapy

M.S.■ Applied Technology■ Elemantary Education■ Early Childhood Education■ Secondary Education■ Collaborative Teacher

(Special Education)■ Instuctional Leadership■ Clinical Mental Health Counseling■ School Counseling■ Library Education Media

ACADEMICSOur world-class academic programs are taught by committed, award-winning professors, 65% of whom hold the terminal degree in their fields. The University offers nearly 50 undergraduate, graduate and continuing education programs through its 9 academic units.


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ACADEMICS Educational Specialist Degree■ Early Childhood Education■ Elemantary Education■ Biology Education■ General Social Science■ History Education■ Mathematics Education■ Instructional Leadership■ Library Education Media■ School Counseling■ Clinical Mental Health■ Teacher Leader

Ed.D.■ Educational Leadership,

Policy and Law

Ph.D.■ Educational Leadership,

Policy and Law

COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCESUndergraduate■ Health Information Management■ Rehabilitation Services with a

Concentration in Addiction Studies■ Undergraduate Certificate/Minor in

Maternal and Child Health

Graduate■ Master of Science in Occupational

Therapy■ Master of Rehabilitation Counseling■ Master of Science in Prosthetics

and Orthotics■ Doctorate of Physical Therapy

Graduate Certificates■ Rehabilitation Counseling■ Disability Studies, Policy

and Services

Undergraduate CertificateMaternal and Child Health

COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCESB.S.■ Communications■ English■ Criminal Justice ■ Social Work■ Psychology

B.A.■ Political Science and

Government History

M.A.■ History

M.S.■ Agency Counseling■ Social Work

COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND TECHNOLOGYB.S.■ Biology■ Computer Science■ Marine Biology■ Mathematics■ Chemistry■ Forensic Chemistry■ Biology■ Biomedical Engineering

M.S.■ Biology■ Mathematics■ Forensic Science

Ph.D.■ Microbiology

COLLEGE OF VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTSUndergraduate ■ Music Education■ Music Performance■ Theatre Arts■ Visual Arts

B.F.A. ■ Dance

DIVISION OF AEROSPACE STUDIES—AIR FORCE ROTCGraduate from college debt-free and with a guaranteed job, with the U.S. Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps at Alabama State University. With ASU’s 2- and 4-year Air Force ROTC programs, you’ll get an undergraduate degree in the subject of your choice while learning discipline and leadership and working toward commission as a second lieutenant.

CONTINUING EDUCATION■ Professional Development

Programs■ Enrichment Courses■ ACT Preparation Summer Course■ Summer Kids/Youth College

Adventure Program (SKYCAP)■ National Summer Transportation

Institute

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INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICSASU is a Division 1 member of the NCAA and of the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC), featuring men’s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, indoor/outdoor track and tennis; and women’s basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, indoor/outdoor track, soccer, softball, tennis, and volleyball.

ACTIVITIESMore than 70 student clubs and organizations, including sororities and fraternities as well as academic and honor societies, supplement the social and cultural offerings of metropolitan Montgomery.

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READY TO GET STARTED ON THE BEST YEARS OF YOUR LIFE?

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ASU, VISIT www.alasu.edu

❏ADMISSIONS If you are convinced that the new ASU can help you become

a better you, then we encourage you to submit an application for admission.

You may apply online at www.alasu.edu. If you are not a high school senior, check out our website Admissions pages for GED Applicants, Transfer Students or International Students. To be considered for admission, you must earn a diploma from an accredited high school and meet the following criteria according to the sliding scale:

GPA ACT/SAT 2.00 - 2.49 18 or higher / 860-890 2.50 - 2.99 17/820-850 3.00 – 3.49 16/770-810 3.50 or higher 15/720-760

Askyourhighschooltosendanofficialandfinalhighschooltranscript to: Alabama State University Office of Admissions and Recruitment P.O. Box 271 • Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

TheOfficeofAdmissionandRecruitmentmustreceiveyourapplication, deposit, transcript and ACT/SAT scores no later than 15 days before the semester begins.

❏FINANCIAL AID Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid

(FAFSA) no later than April 1 to receive the maximum state and federal award. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. (Enter school code: 001005.)

❏ORIENTATION Sign up for orientation at www.alasu.edu/orientation.

Orientation is two days of action-packed Hornet Nation experience designed to acquaint you with your new home and to help you and your family make a smooth transition to college life. At orientation, you will register for classes and become more familiar with academic opportunities, student support services, social activities and much more.

❏HOUSING Complete the housing application and pay a $200 non-

refundable room deposit no later than May 30. (If you are disabled and require accommodations, notify housing no later than April 30.) Apply online at www.alasu.edu/housing.

❏HEALTH CARE Have your doctor complete the University Medical

ExaminationReportandTuberculosisRiskEvaluationForm.MusthavetwoMMRsifbornafter1957(oneifbornbefore)and a negative TB reading not older than 12 months. All information must be submitted before arriving on campus. Mail them to: Alabama State University University Health Center P.O. Box 271 • Montgomery, AL 36101-0271

Use this checklist to stay on top of deadlines for housing, admission,financialaid,classregistrationandmore!

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ASU SCHOLARSHIPS Alabama State University offers a number of scholarships to help students pay tuition and fees. Learn more:

PRESIDENTIAL SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen: High school applicants must have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 26 or above (comparable SAT score of 1170-1200 in critical reading and math).

COLLEGETRANSFERSTUDENTS:Collegetransferapplicantsmust have a grade point average of 3.76 or above, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.The Presidential Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Also, $1,200 annually is provided for incidentals. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.51-3.75, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 25 or above (comparable SAT score of 1090-1120 in critical reading and math).

COLLEGETRANSFERSTUDENTS:Collegetransferapplicantsmust have a grade point average of 3.51-3.75, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.The Academic Scholarship pays full tuition, books, required fees

FINANCIAL AIDAbout 87% of our students receivefinancialaidintheformofscholarships, grants, loans and employment opportunities.

STUDENTSMore than 5,600 students hail from around the nation and the world. The University has an 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

CAMPUSOur attractive, pedestrian-friendly, 172-acre campus features lush landscaping, historic landmarks and both traditional buildings and modern facilitiesthatreflecttheUniversity’srapid growth and bright future.

Convenient to the interstate highway system, the campus is also a short walk from the state capitol, the state government complex and downtown Montgomery.

RESIDENTIAL LIFEMore than 2,000 students reside in on-campus housing in our 13 residence halls, the majority of which are either new or newly renovated to feature suite-style accommodations.

SAFETY & WELL-BEINGASU’s efforts to maintain a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors include a Department of Public Safety that provides a number of services, including escort services, campus safety checks and emergency alerts via a number of methods.

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and on-campus room and board for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

DEAN’S SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen: High school applicants must have a minimum grade point average within the range of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 22 (comparable SAT score of 1020-1040 in critical reading and math).

COLLEGETRANSFERSTUDENTS:Collegetransferapplicants must have a grade point average of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.

The Dean’s Scholarship pays full tuition, required fees and books for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

INCENTIVE SCHOLARSHIP Freshmen: High school applicants must have a minimum academic grade point average within the range of 3.0-3.25, on a 4.0 scale, in academic subjects and an ACT score of 20 (comparable SAT score of 940-970 in critical reading and math).

COLLEGETRANSFERSTUDENTS:Collegetransferapplicants must have a grade point average of 3.0-3.25, on a 4.0 scale, after completion of 24 semester hours (36 quarter hours) of credit. Applicants must transfer from an accredited college.

The Incentive Scholarship pays full tuition for a maximum of eight semesters for freshmen and a maximum of six semesters for college transfer students. Scholarships are renewable annually based on completion of 24 semester hours, with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0.

ATHLETIC SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are awarded through the Athletics Department to athletically talented men and women.

ROTC SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are offered by the Air Force.

VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS These scholarships are offered by the College of Visual and Performing Arts. Music: Contact Dr. Martin Camacho at 334-229-4341. Band: Contact James Oliver at 334-229-4349. Choir: Contact Dr. Joel Jones at 334-229-4174. Theater:ContactDr.WendyR.Colemanat334-229-6929. Visual Arts: Contact Stephen Cappelli at 334-229-4185.

Scholarship deadline is February 15. The University reserves the right to revise the criteria as it deems appropriate.

FOR MORE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION, CONTACT THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE AT

800-253-5037 OR [email protected]

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