History
| 1903 | Established as the Albany Bible and Manual Training Institute |
| 1917 | Became a state-supported, two year, agricultural and teacher training college and renamed to The Georgia Normal and Agricultural College |
| 1932 | Became a part of the University System of Georgia |
| 1943 | Granted four-year status and renamed to Albany State College |
| 1981 | First graduate program established |
| 1996 | Name changed to Albany State University. |
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