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You are considered a transfer student if you have completed college coursework since graduating high school, including military-affiliated and second-degree seeking applicants.
Dates and Deadlines
We recommend you apply at least four months prior to the start of your intended term for access to scholarship opportunities, the application for Boone campus housing, class registration and more.
Dates to apply
- Spring Admission suggested date: Oct. 15
- Spring Admission Deadline: Jan. 1
- Summer/Fall Admission suggested date to be considered for scholarships/housing: Feb. 1
- Scholarship Deadline: Mar. 1
- Fall Admission Deadline: May 15
Applications received after the deadline — for Boone, Hickory and online — will be reviewed on a rolling basis as long as space is still available.
Transfer Admission Criteria
Admission criteria varies based upon the total number of transferable semester hours of college coursework you will have completed by the time you enroll at App State. Meeting these minimum requirements for admission does not guarantee admission.
Fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit
- Applicants will be reviewed based on competitive high school GPA and SAT or ACT scores, and all attempted college coursework (2.25 cumulative college GPA required). NC High School Minimum Course Requirements apply if under the age of 21.
- Applicants must have earned a C or better in coursework in addition to other requirements for it to be considered transferable.
24 or more hours of transferable credit
- Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 in all attempted coursework.
- Applicants must have earned a C or better in coursework in addition to other requirements for it to be considered transferable
Additional Action Items
The following items may be requested by Admissions once your application is submitted.
- Residency Confirmation
- Criminal Background Check
Find your Transfer Counselor
No matter where you are in the transfer process, we are here to help! Learn more about App State and when you are ready to apply, check out the application requirements below.
Application Requirements
We want to learn about who you are, what you are passionate about and how App State can help make your ambitions a reality.
- Complete an application (apply using the Transfer Application)
- Submit $65 application fee or approved fee waiver
- Submit an official transcript from each institution you have attended
- Submit an official high school/secondary school transcript
Required if you have fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit - Submit official test scores
Required if you have fewer than 24 hours of transferable credit - Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)
Military Student or Dependent
If you are a military service member or veteran you will go through the same admission process as transfer students but may need to submit additional documents. Learn more about applying as a military student or dependent.
Returning Mountaineer
If you ever attended App State as an undergraduate student and would like to re-enroll, you must submit a readmission application. Access the readmission application.
Adult Learners
If you are 24 years of age or older, App State reviews your application through a holistic review process. Your application process may vary. Learn more about applying as an adult learner.
Transferring Credits
Got credit? Let us help you determine what may transfer. Use the NC Community College Transfer Guides to explore what course to take before transferring and our Transfer Equivalency Course Search to determine how your complete courses will transfer to App.
Other ways to become a Mountaineer
These guided processes between other colleges and App State help create a better transfer experience for you.
Aspire Appalachian
A seamless pathway for students enrolled at partner community colleges to complete their degree at App State.
Articulation Agreements
Agreements between two or more colleges and universities documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree in general.
Scholarships
Scholarship opportunities are set aside exclusively for incoming transfer students who have shown previous academic success prior to their enrollment. Students must be entering in the fall term to be eligible.
- February 15: Submit a Transfer Admissions Application
- March 1: Scholarship Deadline for the fall term (Opens Jan 15).
The Hickory First Scholarship is a one-time scholarship that will be given to the first 500 students enrolled at the Hickory campus in 2023. This $2,000 award can be used to offset tuition and fees. No scholarship application is required.
Why transfer to App?
Hear from our transfer students about their Appalachian Experience and why they chose to transfer to App State.
Options for Submitting Materials
MyMountaineer Portal
All applicants will have access to the MyMountaineer Portal once your application is submitted. This is where you will receive information regarding your application, including any missing application materials and your admission decision. Learn more about our transcript requirements.
The Office of Admissions
Appalachian State University
PO Box 32004
Boone, NC 28608-2004
Transfer Resources & Involvement
Transfer Admissions & Engagement supports transfer students at all stages of their education — from initial inquiry, throughout their transition to App State, and during their academic and social journey.
Graduates of Cooperative Innovative High Schools (Early College)
Graduates from North Carolina Cooperative Innovative High Schools will submit a first-year application, but will have a choice in how their application is reviewed. Learn more about our policy.