Alabama State University 2012 - University Parent

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2012 

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Comprehensive advice, information for campus success 

6 | Parents and Families... Welcome to Hornet Nation! 

8 | Advisement Center 

10 | Apply for Aid 

12 | ASU Scholarships 

14 | Career Services 

15 | ASU Dining 

16 | Housing 

18 | Health Center 

19 | Campus Police 

20 | ASU Activities 

Montgomery Community 

Make the most of your visit by getting to know the area 

22 | Welcome to Montgomery! 

23 | Did You Know? 

26 | Resources 

Must-have knowledge to navigate your way 

26 | ASU Campus Map 

28 | 2012-2013 Academic Calendar 

30 | Proud Supporters of ASU 

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Parents and 

Families... 

On behalf of The Hornet Nation, it is a pleasure to welcome you as 

the parent or supporter of an incoming Alabama State University 

student! We are very proud and excited that your son or daughter has 

chosen to attend this wonderful university! We are looking forward to 

meeting you and your student during these next very busy days!! 

We understand that parents and family 

play an active and important role in 

helping new students adjust to campus 

life. We also understand that family 

members may need help in adjusting 

too. Our new student orientation 

program is designed to help make 

that transition as easy as possible. 

Now that you have finally arrived at 

orientation you will find a committed staff 

of professionals, undergraduate students, 

and volunteers that will be available to 

answer you and your student’s questions 

about their plan of study, financial aid, 

registration, housing and any other critical 

questions either of you may have. The 

primary objective of orientation is to 

provide opportunities for your student 

to become familiar with their new 

surroundings and the resources they will 

have available to them, while encouraging 

them to meet new friends and have fun! 

So enjoy and explore in 

these next few days! 

I join many others in welcoming 

you to the Hornet Nation! 

“It’s a GREAT time to be a Hornet!!!” 

Cherise Y. Peters 

Associate Provost and Vice President 

for Enrollment Management 


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Advisement 

Center 

The Academic Advisement Center is designed to provide continuous 

centralized academic advising to new and continuous ASU students who 

have not met the requirements for exit from University College. The Center 

was established to help students realize the maximum benefits from their 

educational experiences, and move them into successful, desirable careers. 

Academic advising is an important part of 

the University’s commitment to students’ 

growth and academic development. We 

believe that effective academic advising 

can have a powerful influence on students’ 

success in the college environment. 

The basic goals of advising focus 

on the development of Alabama 

State University students and 

embrace the following tenets: 

The advisement process can 

significantly influence your 

educational and personal growth 

while you seek to accommodate 

yourself to the college environment 

and the larger society. 

Academic advising carries you 

through a decision making process 

which guides you in acquiring 

the skills needed to develop your 

educational plans for accomplishing 

your goals. These are decision 

making skills which will serve you 

throughout life because these skills 

contribute to the development of 

mature, self-directed students who 

are capable of thinking, judging, 

and acting responsibly on their own. 

The advisement process provides 

opportunities for communication 

and information exchanges 

between you and your advisor, 

which will help you to realize 

your maximum potential in 

the college environment. 

The advisor serves as a facilitator of 

communication and as a coordinator 

of learning experiences through 

course(s), and career planning 

and academic progress review. 

Academic advisors are making 

a strong and concerted effort to 

increase your retention through 

examining causes and finding cures 

for the high attrition rate, and this 

will enable the university to retain 

more of you through graduation. 

The advising program is designed 

to do the following: 

Guide students through University 

College’s core curriculum in 

preparation for successful 

transfer of their records to a 

degree-granting college; 

Assist students with course 

selection, registration, and the 

course drop/add process; 

Consult with students experiencing 

academic difficulty and assist them in 

identifying reasons for their academic 

problems and possible solutions; 

Refer students to institutional and 

community support services; 

Collect and distribute data regarding 

student needs, preferences and 

performances for use in making 

institutional decisions and policy; 

Help students develop decisionmaking 

skills and reinforce the 

student’s self-direction, and 

Keep in frequent contact 

with students regarding their 

advisement needs. 




Apply for Aid 

Getting Started 

The most important process in applying 

for financial aid is filing the free application 

for federal student aid (FAFSA) each year. 

This is the fastest and most accurate 

way to apply. At ASU, the FAFSA is the 

only application required for Federal and 

State Aid for fall and spring semesters. 

ASU’s FAFSA school code is 001005 

Eligibility 

In order to be eligible for any form of 

federal, state, or institutional financial aid, 

you must fulfill the following requirements: 

1. You must be a U.S. citizen 

or eligible non-citizen. 

2. You must have a valid 

social security number. 

3. You must be admitted into a 

degree-seeking program. You 

may apply for aid before you 

are admitted but you must be 

admitted before aid can be 

awarded or disbursed to you. 

4. If you are a male of at least 

18 years of age, you must be 

registered with selective service. 

5. To retain eligibility you 

must maintain satisfactory 

academic progress. 

6. To receive most types of aid at ASU, 

you must be a full-time student. 

7. First time college students must 

have a high school diploma, a 

General Educational Development 

Certificate (GED), or home schooled. 

Apply early for... 

Financial Aid - The first day that you can 

submit the FAFSA for the new academic 

year is January 1. You must apply for 

financial aid every year. Some types of 

aid are limited in funding; therefore, you 

must apply early. It is recommended that 

all students complete the application 

as early as possible each year. 

Admission- ASU cannot provide you 

with an estimated award offer until 

you are admitted. You can apply for 

financial aid before you are admitted, 

but we cannot tell you what you are 

eligible for until you are admitted. 

Financial Aid Scholarship Fraud 

Every year, millions of high school 

graduates seek creative ways to finance 

the markedly rising cost of a college 

education. In the process, they sometimes 

fall prey to scholarship and financial aid 

scams. According to the Federal Trade 

Commission (FTC), perpetrators of financial 

aid fraud often use these telltale lines: 

The scholarship is guaranteed 

or your money back. 

You can’t get this information 

anywhere else. 

I just need your credit card 

or bank account number to 

hold this scholarship. 

We’ll do all the work. 

You’ve been selected by a 

‘national foundation’ to receive a 

scholarship or ‘You’re a finalist’, 

in a contest you never entered. 

To file a complaint, or for free information, 

students or parents should call 

(877) FTC-HELP or (877) 382-4357. 

Keep up with your application for aid. 

Once the U. S. Department of Education 

processes your FAFSA, you will have 

access to a Student Aid Report (SAR), 

either through an online summary 

of the online application process, or 

through a printed document mailed to 

you if you apply using paper FAFSA. 

The ASU Office of Financial Aid will 

provide you with online access to 

your financial aid file. To monitor 

the progress of your financial aid, 

you can log in to your Hornet’s Web 

for students. Check your status. 

The Award Notification 

Once ASU has your official EFC from the 

Federal Central Processor and you have 

been officially admitted to the university, 

we will notify you of your eligibility for aid 

(generally starting in early May of each 

year) by posting an estimated award 

offer on the Hornet’s Web for student. 

If you have applied for scholarships 

or state financial aid programs, we 

may not be aware of those awards 

until you or the agencies notify us. 

If you know of additional awards 

that you will be receiving (awarded, 

not applied for), you will need to 

notify the office of financial aid. 

The Office of Financial Aid reserves the 

right to revise awards based on new 

information (i.e. outside resources, data 

corrections due to the verification process, 

change in residency, etc.) If your eligibility 

changes, a revised award notification will 

post on Hornet’s Web for students. Your 

actual receipt of payment will depend 

on your continued eligibility and your 

enrollment in the required number of 

hours required for each award program. 



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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 

Freshman: 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 28 and 

above (comparable SAT score of 1230- 

1600 critical reading and math). 

College Transfer Student: College transfer 

applicants must 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. Applicant must 

transfer from an accredited college. 

The Presidential Scholarship pays full 

tuition, books, required fees and oncampus 

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 

Freshman: 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 and 

above (comparable SAT score of 1120 

-1220 critical reading and math). 

College Transfer Student: College 

transfer applicants must have a grade 

point average within the range of 3.51- 

3.75, on a 4.0 scale, after completion 

of 24 semester hours (36 quarter 

hours) of credit. Applicant must 


The Academic Scholarship pays full 

tuition, books, required fees and oncampus 

room and board for a maximum 



transfer students. Scholarships are 




***The payment of room and/or board charges 

under any scholarship program is restricted 

to on-campus housing and food services. 

Dean’s Scholarship 

Freshman: 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 

1010-1040 critical reading and math). 

College Transfer Student: College 

transfer applicants must have a 

grade point average within the range 

of 3.26-3.50, on a 4.0 scale, after 

completion of 24 semester hours (36 

quarter hours) of credit. Applicant must 


The Dean’s Scholarship pays full tuition, 

required fees and books for a maximum 



transfer students. Scholarships are 




Essay Requirements 

A handwritten essay/personal statement 

of success consisting of a minimum of 

500 words describing educational goals 

and career objectives must be submitted 

with the scholarship application. All 

scholarship applications must be 

submitted to the university by February 15. 

All scholarship recipients must complete 

an application for financial aid. 

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Athletic Scholarships 

These scholarships are awarded through 

the Athletics Department to athletically 

talented men and women. Information can 

be obtained by contacting the Athletics 

Department at the following address: 

Director of Athletics 


P.O. Box 271, Montgomery, AL 

36101-0271 

ROTC Scholarships 

These scholarships are offered by the 

Air Force. Information on these programs 

can be obtained by contacting the ASU 

ROTC Office at the following address: 

ROTC Office 

Alabama State University, 

P.O. Box 271 

Montgomery, AL 36101-0271 

Veterans and Vocational 

Rehabilitation Benefits 

These programs assist a number of 

students at Alabama State University. 

For information concerning eligibility, 

contact the appropriate Veterans 

Administration office in your hometown. 

Financial Aid Office 


915 S. Jackson Street 

John Garrick Hardy University Center 


Phone: (334) 229-4323 

Email: finaid@alasu.edu 

Fax: (334) 229-4924 

Hours: M-F 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 



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Career Services 

Career Services is designed for all students at Alabama State University and 

centers around their academic and career development. Career Services 

(Career Center) is designed to assist students in identifying and achieving their 

individual career objectives. The staff of Career Services provides activities, 

programs, and resources that educate and support students in their progression 

from freshman orientation through graduation to a career or graduate school. 

Programs for Employers 

From our Placement Program to our 

On-Campus Recruiting Program to our 

Career Fairs, we can help you meet 

your employment needs. Learn more. 

Mission 

The mission of the Office of Career 

Services is to help students clarify 

their educational and career goals 

and empower them with lifelong 

career management skills. 

Provide quality career counseling 

(individual and group sessions) 

and life planning programs 

which will assist students and 

alumni to clarify their academic 

and career interests and their 

short- and long-range goals. 

Develop and maintain 

communication with employers, 

University administrators, 

deans, chairpersons and 

faculty to maximize students’ 

career needs and interests. 

Prepare students for careers by 

providing cooperative education 

and internship, full/part-time and 

summer job opportunities. 

Hours and Location 

Kilby Hall, Room 2 

Phone: (334) 229-4156 

Email: careerservices@alasu.edu 

Hours: Monday - Friday. 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

ASU Dining 

Before, between and after classes -- even on the weekends – take 

a break and enjoy a variety of nutritious, high-quality meals with 

your friends on the campus of Alabama State University. 

Places to Eat 

There are several places to eat on 

the ASU campus: Fred Shuttlesworth 

Dining Hall, Sports Page Snack Bar, 

ASU Carry Out and our new John 

Garrick Hardy Student Center will host 

four restaurants for students including 

Subway, a Pizza Bar and more. 

Meals – Campus Residents 

If you live in one of ASU’s residence 

halls, then your meal plan is covered 

under room and board. When you 

arrive on campus, you’ll receive an ID 

card that entitles you to 19 meals per 

week in the university dining hall or 

a meal equivalent in the Sports Page 

Snack Bar and ASU Carry Out. 

Meals – Commuters 

If you live off-campus or at home, you can 

purchase meals in the dining halls at a 

cost of $5 for breakfast, $6 for lunch and 

$7 for dinner, or visit the John Garrick 

Hardy Student Center for a la carte food 

items. You also can buy a meal plan with 

a valid class schedule. Contact Housing 

for meal plan pricing and information. 

Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall 

Our main campus dining facility, the 

Fred Shuttesworth Dining Hall, is an 

exciting and modern place to eat and 

socialize. Flat screen televisions and a 

contemporary, open floor plan make the 

dining hall a fun place to hang out with 

friends. Conveniently located among the 

academic and residential facilities on 

campus, the dining hall has a capacity 

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for 1,200 students. Through a scramble 

food court arrangement, the dining hall 

serves a full range of meals, from salads 

to sandwiches to full course dinners. 

Monday to Friday: 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Sat. & Sun. Brunch: 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. 

Sat. & Sun. Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

ASU Sports Page 

When you have a craving for fast food, the 

ASU Sports Page has just what you need. 

This facility serves up chicken wings and 

tenders, fries, burgers, hot dogs and more 

when you are in the mood for a quick bite 

between classes or after the main campus 

dining hall has closed. The ASU Sports 

Page is located in the J. Garrick Hardy 

Center and features mounted televisions 

for your entertainment. Hours of operation: 

Monday to Friday: 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. 

Carry Out 

If you’re in the mood for mom’s home 

cooking, but are miles away from home, 

you can always grab a hot meal at the 

Carry Out. Affectionately referred to by 

many students as the “Hole in the Wall,” 

the Carry Out is located in the J. Garrick 

Hardy Center and serves up soul-food 

style dishes such as fried chicken, fried 

fish, macaroni and cheese, lima beans and 

cornbread rolls. You can also satisfy your 

sweet tooth here with a choice of desserts 

including apple pie, sweet potato pie and 

various cakes. As the name indicates, 

the Carry Out is a take-out only facility. 

Hours of operation: Monday to 

Friday: 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 




Housing 

Your Housing Contract 

All students who reside in university 

residence halls are required to sign 

a contract for room and board and 

are obligated to observe the terms 

and conditions of that contract for the 

academic year. Permission to leave a 

residence hall while under contract is 

granted in extreme emergencies and only 

by the Vice President for Student Affairs. 

University residence hall contracts 

are offered and assignments made 

to university students on equal terms, 

without regard to race, religion, color, 

sex, disability or national origin. 

Paying Your Room Deposit 

The required $200 room deposit must 

be paid before a housing contract is 

issued or a room assignment is made. 

All residence hall fee payments for room 

and board are payable by the year, or 

the semester. In any instance, payment 

must be made to the Cashier’s Office. 

Residence Halls 

We have 20 separate residence facilities 

at ASU, including three apartment-style 

clusters with multiple buildings. Most 

of our well-equipped residence units 

are equipped with twin size beds, a 

chest of drawers, desks, wastebaskets, 

chairs, window coverings, mattresses 

and mattress covers. Some halls 

feature coin-operated or swipe card 

machines for personal laundering. 

Residence hall entrance doors are 

equipped with swipe mechanisms 

requiring residents to utilize their 

ID swipe cards. Residence halls are 

locked from the outside at 1:00 a.m. 

for the protection of the students. 

Whether assigned to one of our 

apartments, one of our historic residence 

halls or one of our new facilities, you’ll 

find that campus living will complement 

your studies, help you develop your 

independence and fulfill your potential. 

And best of all, campus living is fun. 

Learn more about our residence units: 

John W. Abercrombie Hall 

Originally opened in 1947 and beautifully 

restored in 2008, this historic threestory 

property is an all-suite facility that 

houses 129 male students. Contemporary 

conveniences and fantastic finishes 

complement this unit which features 

new elevators, year-round climate 

control and laundry and study rooms 

on each floor. Wireless and wired 

connections are available for residents. 

Bessie Benson Hall 

First opened in 1972 and elegantly 

restored in 2009, this residence hall is 

designed for 141 freshman and upperclass 

females. Contemporary conveniences and 

fantastic finishes complement this facility 

which features new elevators, year-round 

climate control and laundry and study 

rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired 


George N. Card Hall 

Built in 1962 and beautifully restored in 

2009, this history four-story property 

is an all-suite facility that houses 118 

freshmen and upperclass male students. 

It was named after George N. Card, 

ASU president from 1873 to 1878. 

Contemporary conveniences and tasteful 

finishes complement this facility which 

features new elevators, year-round 

climate control, and laundry and study 

rooms on each floor. Wireless and wired 


Charles Johnson (C.J.) Dunn Tower 

Built in 1994, C.J. Dunn Tower is an 

11-story brick and stucco building that 

provides housing for 480 upperclass 

females. The 114,419 square-foot 

building features suite-style living 

accommodations with bathrooms. This 

residence unit is conveniently located next 

to the Fred Shuttlesworth Dining Hall. 

Girard Apartments 

These apartments are self-contained 

residence buildings with complete 

facilities. Girard Apartments accommodate 

upperclass male and female students. 

Non-traditional and married students 

also are housed in this facility. 

Willetta McGinty Apartments 

Built in 1982 and clustered on the east 

side of campus, these four gardenstyle 

apartments are interconnected by 

breezeways. Each building, with 3,872 

square feet of living area, contains four 

separate apartments. These residence 

units accommodate honor students, 

seniors and graduates students with two 

or more semesters of attendance at ASU. 

Assignments are made from the highest 

GPA of 4.00 to the lowest GPA of 3.00. 

Willease S. Simpson Hall 

Sitting atop one of the campus knolls, 

this 4 and ½ story brick property was 

built in 1966 and provides housing for 

males. A separate ground-floor entrance 

provides access to ASU’s Health Center. 

Applying for Housing 

All students interested in applying 

for on-campus housing should 

contact the Housing Office at 

(334) 229-6856, (334) 229-4357, 

(334) 229-4647, or (334) 229-4860 

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.. 

Pick up a housing application 

from the Housing Office or use 

the online application. 



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Health Center 

The Student Health Center is available for all currently enrolled 

Alabama State University students. Our staff is committed to providing 

quality, cost-effective care that meets the needs of students. 

The Center’s staff includes a registered 

nurse director, staff registered nurse, staff 

licensed practical nurse, administrative 

secretary and university physician. 

In addition to treatment for illness 

and injury, we provide preventative 

care such as vaccinations. We also 

sponsor a number of on-campus 

activities to promote wellness 

and health education activities on 

campus. Students are encouraged to 

attend and enjoy these activities. 

Location & Hours 

ASU’s Student Health Center is located 

on the ground floor of Simpson Hall 

dormitory. Hours of operation are: 

Fall & Spring Semesters 

Monday – Friday: 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Tues., Wed. and Thurs.: 

8 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. 

Summer Semester 

Monday – Friday: 

8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Appointments & Walk-ins 

You can make an appointment at the 

Student Health Center anytime by 

calling us at (334) 229-4436. If you don’t 

have time to make an appointment or 

you need to be seen unexpectedly, 

you can always be seen as a walk-in 

patient during our regular hours. 

After-Hours Emergencies 

In the event of a medical emergency, dial 

911 or go to Jackson Hospital and request 

the Alabama State University physician. 

Jackson Hospital contact information: 

Jackson Hospital 

1725 Pine Street 


(334) 293-8020 

After Hours Questions & 

Non-Emergencies 

If you have a non-emergency urgent 

care question after hours, contact the 

campus police department at (334) 220- 

4400 or your residence hall supervisor 

to reach an on-call ASU nurse. 

Student Health Insurance 

The official Alabama State University 

accident and sickness plan covers all 

students enrolled in the university. The 

cost is included in your tuition and fees. 

For more information about your student 

health insurance plan, contact the Student 

Services Office at (334) 229-4241. 

Campus Police 

At ASU, the safety of our students is one of our highest priorities. As 

part of the ASU Department of Public Safety, the campus police work 

with the ASU community to maintain the safest campus possible. 

Our campus police provide 24-hour 

patrol protection of the campus parking 

lots and residence halls. The officers are 

vested with full law-enforcement powers 

and responsibilities identical to the local 

police officers and deputy sheriffs in your 

home community. ASU’s campus police 

officers are trained at the Montgomery 

Police Academy and receive additional inservice 

and specialized training in first aid, 

firearms, defensive tactics, constitutional 

and legislative updates, evidence 

gathering, traffic investigation, and more. 

All of the ASUDPS Police officers have a 

full range of public-safety responsibilities 

including all crime reports, investigating 

traffic accidents, enforcement of laws 

regulating underage drinking, the use 

of controlled substances and weapons, 

and other incidents requiring police 

assistance. Potential criminal actions 

and other emergencies on campus 

may be reported directly by any 

student, faculty or staff member. 

The Department of Public Safety 

provides a number of services to 

promote a safer campus community. 

ASU Department of Public Safety 

1452 Carter Hill Rd. 


(334) 229-4400 

Secret Witness 

An anonymous way to report crimes 

without fear of retaliation from offenders. 

(334) 834-8293 

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ASU Activities 

At Alabama State University, we know that what happens outside 

the classroom is just as important as what happens inside. 

Having fun is a key part of learning, so 

make the most of your time at ASU and 

take advantage of our facilities, events, 

activities, and student organizations. 

ASU Student Services Center 

ASU new Student Services Center will 

serve as a hub for student activity, with 

a food court, a movie theatre, a cyber 

café, and many other amenities. It will 

also serve as a convenient one-stopshop 

for transacting important student 

business in offices such as financial aid, 

admissions, records and registration, 

student accounts, and more. 

Student Organizations 

From Greek life and the Student 

Government Association to the Art 

Club and Golden Ambassadors, ASU’s 

student organizations are a great way to 

get involved on campus, meet people 

and engage in activities with faculty 

and the local Montgomery community. 

We offer more than 70 student 

clubs and organizations, including 

sororities and fraternities, to help 

our students get involved and 

make new friends on campus. 

Arts & Performances 

ASU’s strong visual and performing 

arts programs offer great opportunities 

for all students to enjoy a variety of art 

exhibits and musical, dance and theatre 

performances throughout the year. 

Fitness & Athletics 

Love college sports? Cheer on ASU’s 

football, basketball and other teams 

as an official Hornets fan. Join one of 

our intramural teams. Or find your own 

fun on our track, tennis, volleyball and 

basketball courts and swimming pool. 

Contact the Office of Student 

Activities at (334) 229-4888. 



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Welcome to Montgomery! 

Dear Hornet Parents, 

I am thrilled that your student has 

chosen Alabama State University as 

his or her home-away-from-home for 

the next chapter of their life. Now, let 

me tell you a bit of what makes ASU’s 

home, Montgomery, so special. 

Montgomery, Alabama is the capital 

city of the American South. From 

the Civil War to Civil Rights and new 

visions for tomorrow, Montgomery is 

steeped in history, tested by rebellion 

and always courageous and changing. 

Your student can experience our many 

attractions, museums and historical 

sites as well as walk in the footsteps 

of the many heroes who shaped our 

nation and brought it forward, to today. 

From the courage of Rosa Parks to 

the steadfast dream of Martin Luther 

King, Jr. from the grace and beauty 

of the arts to the heart of the Robert 

Trent Jones Golf Trail, Montgomery 

is more than you imagined. 

As our city changes and grows, we 

hope that you and your student will 

take in all that makes Alabama’s 

Capital a COOL place to live, work, 

play, study and visit. Our Montgomery 

Area Visitor Center, located at 

300 Water Street in Downtown 

Montgomery, is open to you as a 

resource for you to become educated 

on your student’s new home. Also, 

please take advantage of our in-depth 

online tool, www.visitingmontgomery. 

com and call our Visitor Center 

at any time, (800) 240-9452. 

Sincerely, 

Dawn Hathcock 

Vice President 

Montgomery Area Chamber 

of Commerce 

Convention and Visitor Bureau 

Did You Know? 

1. Montgomery has lured travelers 

since 1540, when Hernando 

deSoto staked a Spanish flag on 

the banks of the Alabama River. 

2. On April 11, 1861, President of the 

Confederacy Jefferson Davis 

issued the telegraph containing 

the orders to fire on Fort Sumter 

from the Winter Building on 

Dexter Avenue, thus beginning 

the War Between the States. 

3. On December 1, 1955, Rosa 

Parks refused to give up her 

seat to a white man on a city 

bus in a move that sparked 

the Montgomery Bus Boycott, 

which paved the way for the 

Civil Rights Movement. 

4. In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther 

King, Jr. ended the Selma 

to Montgomery Civil Rights 

March at the Capitol steps 

just one block away from the 

only church and pulpit that 

he ever ministered from. 

5. San Francisco didn’t have the 

very first electric streetcar 

system? Montgomery was 

the first city to incorporate 

the system into its local 

travel in 1886. 

6. In 1910, the Wright Brothers 

brought their daring aviation 

deeds to Alabama’s capital 

city, establishing the nation’s 

first school for powered flight. 

7. The Visitor Center in historic 

Union Station or if you choose, 

the adjacent national historic 

landmark train shed, are the 

perfect venues for a memorable 

convention or meeting or to 

host a reception of special 

event? Our professional events 

staff will be happy to assist 

you in planning the perfect 

evening, from a Southern 

barbeque to an elegant 

evening of jazz on the river. 

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8. Hank Williams is buried next to 

his wife Audrey in a cemetery 

located downtown? Hank and 

his band the Drifting Cowboys 

used to frequent Chris’ Hot 

Dogs after most of their local 

performances, a hot dog stand 

that’s still in operation today! 

9. Legendary Styx guitarist 

Tommy Shaw is a native of 

Montgomery, honing his chops 

in several of the nightclubs 

throughout the city. 

10. Nat King Cole was born and 

raised in Montgomery. 

11. John Denver was an “Army 

Brat” whose family was 

stationed in Montgomery 

during his teen years. 

12. While on military duty in 

Montgomery in 1918, F. Scott 

Fitzgerald fell in love and 

eventually married Zelda 

Sayre, a Montgomery socialite 

who helped inspire many of 

his most famous works. 

13. Toni Tenille from The Captain 

and Tenille lived in Montgomery. 

14. Montgomery is within an 

hour’s driving distance of three 

Robert Trent Jones’ golf trails. 

15. The majority of the hit film “Big 

Fish” was filmed in Montgomery 

and the River Region. 

Articles and photos courtesy of 

the Montgomery Area Chamber of 

Commerce, Convention and Visitor 

Bureau, www.visitingmontgomery.com 

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2013-2013 

Academic Calendar 

Fall Term 2012 

Classes Begin Monday, August 20, 2012 

Labor Day Holiday (No Classes) Monday, September 3, 2012 

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive 80% Refund Monday, September 10, 2012 



Mid-Semester Examinations Monday-Friday, October 8-12, 2012 

Last Day to Drop Courses Thursday, October 18, 2012 

Registration Opens for Spring 2013 Term Monday, November 12, 2012 

University-Wide Memorial Service -11:00 AM Thursday, November, 15, 2012 

Thanksgiving Homecoming (No Classes) Wednesday Noon-Sunday, November, 21-25, 2012 

Classes Resume Monday, 8:00 AM November 26, 2012 

Last Day of Classes Friday, November 30, 2012 

Final Exams Saturday-Thursday, December 1,6, 2012 

Commencement/End of Semester Friday, 3:00 PM December 7, 2012 

Deadline for Grades Monday, December 10, 2012 

Spring Term 2013 

Classes Begin Monday, January, 7, 2013 

Martin Luther King Holiday (No Classes) Monday, January 21, 2013 

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive 80% Refund Tuesday, January 22, 2013 

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive 60% Refund Tuesday, January 29, 2013 

Last Day to Withdraw and Receive 40% Refund Tuesday, February, 5, 2013 

Mid-Semester Examinations Monday-Friday February 25-March 1, 2013 

Last Day to Drop Courses Wednesday, March 6, 2013 

Spring Holidays (No Classes) Monday-Sunday March 25-31, 2013 

Classes Resume Monday 8:00 AM April 1, 2013 

Registration Opens for Summer 2013 Term Monday, April 8, 2013 

Last Day of Classes Friday, May 3, 2013 

Final Exams Saturday-Thursday May 4-9, 2013 

Commencement/End of Semester Saturday, May 11, 2013 

Deadline for Grades Monday, May 13, 2013 



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