University Wide Degree Requirements

Complete a University Success course during the first semester of enrollment if entering APSU with fewer than 12 credits earned in a regionally accredited college or university setting. Transfer students and non-traditional students, while not required, are encouraged to also complete a University Success course. Courses which may be utilized to complete this requirement are:

• UNIV 1000 - University Success

• UNIV 1010 - University Success and Foundations of Learning

• UNIV 1200 - University Success for Transfer Studies

• HON 1000 - University Success

• PELP 1000 - Freshman Seminar
   

APSU students must demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics either prior to enrollment or during their initial terms of enrollment. Proficiency may be demonstrated by one of the following options:

• Pre-Enrollment Proficiency: Students may demonstrate proficiency during the admission process using multiple measures, including:

  • High School GPA

  • ACT or SAT Subscores

  • AP, CLEP, or IB credit in each proficiency area

  • Prior College Credit in each proficiency area

  • Accuplacer or APSU University Testing

• Post-Enrollment Proficiency: Students who do not establish proficiency during admission must enroll in designated courses or labs during initial terms of enrollment to support success in reading, writing, and mathematics intensive coursework  

  • Approved Courses for Proficiency

    Proficiency Area	Course Options (Choose One)
    Reading	ENGL 2330E, HUM 2030, RDG 1010, ENGL 1005
    Writing	ENGL 1010E, ENGL 1005
    Mathematics	MATH 1010E, MATH 1530E, MATH 1710E, MATH 1000