Are you ready to be a Mountaineer? The App State Experience — whether it's in Boone, Hickory or online — creates opportunities that last a lifetime. Your future starts at App State. Take the step to become a Mountaineer.
You are considered a first-year student if you are a high school senior, in early college, or haven't attended college since graduating high school.
To best serve students in our region, App State has extended the deadline to Nov. 15 for first-year students to apply for admission and guaranteed scholarship consideration, with all supplemental materials due by Nov. 30. We’ve also waived the application fee through Nov. 15 for students impacted by the recent hurricanes in the Southeast.
First-year students can use “MOUNTAIN STRONG” in the Common App when prompted for an App State fee waiver code. Transfer students in affected counties or institutions will have their fee automatically waived.
Deadlines
App State will review first-year applications on a rolling basis. Students can expect to receive an admission decision within 2-4 weeks after submitting their complete application and supplemental materials.
Apply by Nov. 15 and submit all supplemental materials by Nov. 30 to guarantee consideration for most university scholarships.
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 Common Application)
- Provide your official high school transcript(s)
- Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver) (non-refundable)
- Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores. Review test score requirements.
- Complete your FAFSA (application opens in Dec.; school code: 002906)
Recommended Materials
In addition to your application, you have the opportunity to provide an interest statement and list of activities to help us get to know you beyond your grades. Submit these materials in the Common Application or your MyMountaineer Portal.
- Interest Statement
- List of Activities
Additional Action Items
The following items may be requested by the Office of Admissions once your application is submitted.
- Residency Confirmation
- Criminal Background Check
Other ways to become a Mountaineer
Bridge to Appalachian
Bridge to Appalachian is an invitation only, one-year pathway for students who were denied admissions as a first-year student and enroll at a North Carolina community college before they complete their degree at App State.
Aspire Appalachian
Aspire Appalachian is a seamless two-year pathway for students enrolled at partner community colleges to complete their degree at App State.
GEAR UP Guarantee
GEAR UP is a guaranteed admissions program for students currently attending a GEAR UP high school. To qualify, students must meet the admission requirements and application deadlines. Learn more today!
Scholarships
Each year, App State awards an average of $25 million to students based on need, as well as academic and athletic achievement, and enrolls hundreds of students into Selective Academic Programs. Scholarships are available to new, transfer and returning students and provide varying awards ranging from partial to full institutional costs.
- November 15: Submit an application for admission
- November 30: Submit additional prompt(s) in your MyMountaineer Portal for the Chancellor Scholarship (and admission to the Honors College), Beaver College of Health Sciences Scholarships and Reich College of Education Scholarships.
The Hickory Scholarship is a one-time scholarship given to students who meet the academic requirements and enroll at App State's Hickory campus. No scholarship application is required.
The Appalachian Excellence Scholarships (AES) are awarded to top first-year students with a strong academic record. You are automatically considered for this one-time scholarship if you apply for admission by Nov. 15.
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.
The Office of Admissions
Appalachian State University
PO Box 32004
Boone, NC 28608-2004
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.