Why Appalachian?

Consistently ranked among the top 15 southern regional universities, Appalachian offers a challenging academic environment, energetic campus life and beautiful mountains – all at an affordable price.

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Fall Open House - Sept 22

Fall Open House, September 22, 2012

Register for Fall Open House! The event takes place on Saturday, September 22, 2012 and features:

  • An information fair where you can talk one-on-one with faculty and current students and learn more about our academic majors and other campus support areas
  • Student-led tours of campus and opportunities to tour residence halls 
  • Information sessions on  financial aid, scholarships, First Year Seminar, study abroad, diversity, leadership, residential learning communities and other special opportunities that make up “the Appalachian experience”

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Student Profiles

What the earth reveals about human history

Carefully digging, scraping and sifting. It's how archeologists seek clues into human history. Students learn these skills—and find cool artifacts—in a field archeology course each summer. » read more

Protecting the environment through education

The Blue Ridge Parkway brings thousands of visitors to the area each year to admire its beauty and recreational offerings. It also has been an outdoor playground for students, faculty and the community of Boone for generations. However, high usage and careless behavior occurring in some areas leaves irreversible. » read more

Student Videos

Appalachian students share their experiences on video.

First Ascent

Learn more about how students have been introduced to Appalachian’s exquisite location and community feel through the first year student...

Boone Zombie March

A mob of zombies infiltrated Appalachian State University’s campus and downtown Boone last spring. In addition to dressing as zombies,...

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Connect with Appalachian, create your personal admissions account. Choose the account that's right for you:

First Connections FirstConnections - for all students (except distance education) entering or transferring in 2012.
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AppConnect AppConnect - for all students entering or transferring in 2013 or later.
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Distance Education - for students considering Distance Education beginning in 2012 or 2013 (AppConnect). Learn more.

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