Literacy Center – 706-733-7043
The ASU Literacy Center provides tutoring and programming to more than 1,000 people in the CSRA each month. All tutoring is one-on-one for all ages and is performed under the supervision of a certified teacher. Three satellite centers—in McDuffie County, in Augusta, and in North Augusta—also offer adult literacy tutoring.
Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre – 706-667-4099
From concerts to stage productions, the 750-seat Grover C. Maxwell Performing Arts Theatre is versatile enough to be used for many types of programs, many free to the public. The theatre is also equipped with lighting, amplification, and stage furnishings for lectures and recitals.
Research Center – 706-737-1710
An asset to our community, Augusta State’s Research Center harnesses the intellectual experience of our talented faculty, staff, and students to help solve the problems and needs of businesses and government agencies.
Reese Library – 706-737-1744
Reese Library supports the educational, teaching, research, and administrative needs of the faculty, students, and staff of ASU; however, library use may be extended to outside researchers and adult members of the community. Reese Library also is a depository library for selected U. S. government documents. These collections are open to all interested persons. Contact the library for more information.
Speakers Bureau – 706-737-1444
ASU has many talented faculty and staff who are willing to share their expertise on a wide range of topics. The Office of Public Relations and Publications serves as the contact point, linking the knowledge and expertise of faculty and staff with organizations and businesses.
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AUGUSTA STATE UNIVERSITY Campuses ASU’s 80-acre main campus is on Walton Way, and located on Wrightsboro Road is the 244-acre Forest Hills campus, which includes the Christenberry Field House, athletic facilities, and the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science. University Village, ASU’s premiere student housing, is also off Wrightsboro Road. Cost As a public institution, ASU’s tuition is very affordable. Residents of Edgefield and Aiken (SC) counties pay the Georgia in-state tuition rate. Fixed for Four allows incoming freshmen to pay the same rate of tuition for four years. Through the Office of Financial Aid, ASU awards about $25 million in aid through grants, scholarships, loans, and campus work opportunities every year. Cultural Programs ASU offers students and the community a wide variety of cultural programs including concerts, art exhibitions, lectures, plays, and special performances. Many are free to the public. Enrollment More than 6,600 students attend ASU. There is a 34 percent minority enrollment, of which 25 percent are African-American. Students come from 104 Georgia counties, with the highest enrollment coming from the Central Savannah River Area: Richmond, Columbia, McDuffie, and Burke Counties. A growing number of students hail from the Atlanta area. Nearly every state and 60 countries are represented. Faculty and Staff There are more than 200 full-time faculty. All classes are taught by professors, not teaching assistants. There is a full-time staff of over 300. Housing ASU’s University Village provides comfortable, affordable, and diverse living and learning communities that support the academic success and personal growth of resident students. A full range of activities ensures there is something for everyone, giving residents the opportunity to meet others with similar interests. A professional staff and other support personnel live on site, providing assistance as students take part in college life.
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Continuing Education – 706-737-1636
The Department of Continuing Education offers programs and courses for personal enrichment and professional growth for students from kindergarten through retirement. A professional staff can assist employers with planning and implementing custom courses, seminars, conference planning, and training opportunities, to be held either at ASU or another site.
Connections with the Communities We Serve
Augusta State University traces its roots to 1783 when the citizens of Augusta, realizing the importance of education to the development of the state, chartered the Academy of Richmond County. In 1785, when the state legislature chartered the state college, it also established a system of “feeder” institutions whose college-level classes would be overseen by a legislative committee. Only one feeder institution was in existence at the time—the Academy of Richmond County. Over the years, although the institution has changed—from collegiate education and a fifth year of high school to a junior college, senior college, and now, a vibrant public state university—providing a quality education and enriching our region and state have remained constant. We are proud of this long tradition of service to our state. About 80 percent of our 30,000 alumni have remained in the CSRA, creating strong ties between the university and the communities it serves. It sets Augusta State apart from many other institutions. The connection with alumni and with area businesses, school systems, government agencies, and civic organizations provides meaningful educational opportunities both inside and outside the classroom. Business and civic leaders serve on university advisory boards, helping the university ensure its graduates are prepared for the “real world.” They serve on the ASU Foundation and Alumni Board. Many executives present guest lectures, bringing a practical perspective to textbook education. Outside the classroom, ASU students interact through internships, co-op education, clinical and lab experiences, and community servicelearning projects.
Community Resources
ASU plays an extensive and valuable role in our community, providing services and resources that enhance the quality of life for residents of the CSRA.
Counselor Education Training Center – 706-729-2245
Graduate students in the master’s program in counselor education offer free one-on-one counseling services in a private, confidential setting to children and adults, under the supervision of ASU faculty.
Forest Hills Golf Course – 706-736-8431 Some of those resources are listed below, and others can be found by visiting us on campus or online at www.aug.edu.
Alumni Relations – 706-737-1759
Encouraging alumni to stay connected with the university through a variety of activities and programs, the Office of Development and Alumni Relations establishes and enhances relationships between the university and its alumni.
Athletics – 706-737-1626
Fostering community spirit, ASU Athletics offers the best in competitive NCAA college sports. Men and women compete in Division I golf. Other sports are in Division II, Peach Belt Conference, including men’s and women’s teams in basketball, tennis, baseball, softball, volleyball, and cross country.
Career Center – 706-737-1604
ASU is well known for producing outstanding student and graduate talent, and the ASU Career Center provides services that benefit ASU students and alumni as well as area businesses and nonprofit organizations. Employers can post job openings, co-op positions, internships, and volunteer opportunities on the center’s website and participate in annual university-sponsored career fairs at no charge.
Open to the public, this historic 18-hole, Donald Ross-designed golf course was played by golfing legend Bobby Jones in his 1930 Grand Slam of golf. Tee times are available seven days a week from 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
History Museum and History Walk
ASU’s History Museum, located at the corner of Katherine Street and Walton Way, offers visitors a look into the history of the Augusta Arsenal, the university, and our historic neighborhoods, Summerville and Sand Hills. The beautiful half-mile History Walk features rest areas with pediments and markers that recount our history. The museum and walk are free to the public.