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Designed for transfer students and working adults, Athens State University provides the flexibility to complete your degree on terms that work for YOU.
Education that Meets You Where You Are
With quality programs, flexible courses, and dedicated faculty and staff guiding you every step of the way, you’ll find exactly what you’re looking for to graduate with confidence.
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Coming from another school? Switching careers? Starting back after some time away? We’ll help you map out the best path to complete your degree.
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Flexible doesn’t mean alone—you’ll be able to collaborate and engage with expert faculty, fellow students, and advisors who are here to help you make the most of your time at Athens State.
Recent News
The Athens State University Foundation, in conjunction with the Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Convention, will host a CD release party celebrating A Century of Strings, Stories, & Songs, a […]
The Alabama Center for the Arts (ACA) invites you to view the 2026 Emerging Artists Exhibition, featuring Calhoun Community College and Athens State University students who take classes at the […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a new undergraduate microcredential in AI-Enhanced Experiential Learning that will begin in Spring 2027. […]
Athens State is pleased to host the Truth is Stranger Than Publicity – Delmore Brothers 100th Anniversary exhibit, opening September 21, in the Nazaretian Alumni Welcome Center. This exhibition will […]
Athens State University is expanding its digital credentialing initiative, providing students with innovative tools to document and communicate the knowledge, skills, and experiences they gain throughout their academic journey. The […]
Athens State University hosted its 5th annual Giving Day on August 4 and raised $75,243 to support student programs and campus projects, including a $25,000 matching gift by the Tennessee […]
The 2026 Tennessee Valley Old Time Fiddlers Concert Series, presented by Redstone Federal Credit Union, concludes on Thursday, September 24 with a performance by Wyatt Ellis. The concert, sponsored by […]
The 8th Juried Faculty & Alumni Art Exhibition will open on Thursday, August 13, in the Alabama Center for the Arts’ Main Gallery. The exhibition features 47 works by 25 […]
Athens State is pleased to announce that the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) has approved a new Master of Science in Nursing, Nursing Education (MSN-NE) degree program that is […]
Athens State University held its summer commencement ceremony on Saturday, July 25, celebrating the academic achievements of nearly 200 graduates. The ceremony recognized 144 students receiving bachelor’s degrees and 49 […]