Campus Tours
Explore our Boone campus with a guided campus tour by a current student. Experience our beautiful location and learn more about the App State Community. We look forward to welcoming you to campus!
Virtual Info Sessions
Get a feel for campus without ever leaving home! Info sessions include live presentations with the ability to ask questions about general App State facts and figures, the admissions process, resources and so much more. Options for first-year stdents, transfers and parents.
Take a Virtual Tour
Explore campus from wherever you are. Click through an interactive presentation to discover App State through 3-D photos.
Hickory Campus Events
Register for Hickory Campus events
In the heart of the Catawba Valley, App State offers the appeal of a small college with the prestige of a premier public institution. Learn more about App State’s Hickory campus at an upcoming Admissions event.
Self-Guided Tour
Learn more and register today!
Explore campus on your own time and at your own pace with our self-guided walking tour! This 1.5-mile route takes approximately 1 hour to complete and highlights some notable places.
Group Tours (up to 50)
Interested in bringing a group of students to campus? We offer group visits for students in grades 10, 11 and 12 as well as prospective transfer students.
Search for an available date and time and schedule your visit today for up to 50 total for a walking tour. Please request your visit at least four weeks in advance.
Inside Appalachian
Our Inside Appalachian events are exclusively for high school seniors, applying for 2025 terms. This event is a full day program tailored to showcase our beautiful campus and highlight the outstanding and unique academic opportunities here at App State. Space is very limited, so sign up today!
Video Chat Options
Whether you have confirmed your enrollment, are still weighing your options or are just starting your college search, these chats are a great opportunity to get all your questions answered.
- Schedule a One-on-One with your assigned Admissions Counselor to discuss our Boone Campus.
- Schedule a One-on-One with a counselor to discuss our Hickory Campus.
- Need help with your financial aid? Schedule a virtual appointment or drop-in to their live virtual lobby Monday-Friday from 2:00pm - 4:00pm.
Visitor Parking
Visitor parking for campus tours and events is located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck. You will use the Park Mobile website to park on campus. We recommend setting up your account, vehicle, and payment options prior to your visit. A promo code will be provided by Admissions for a discounted parking fee — this will be sent to the email that you used to registered for your event. .
*Note that certain events may have different parking instructions than above. Check your email prior to the event for more details.
Accommodations
On-Campus experiences:
Individuals who need accommodations on the basis of disability, should contact the Office of Disability Resources a minimum of 10 business days prior to the scheduled visit.
It is recommended that guests with limited mobility work with a medical supply store or pharmacy for short term wheelchair or mobility device options/rentals as wheelchairs or other personal mobility devices are not provided on campus.
Pets will not be allowed to join any campus tour. Only Service Animals as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are permitted. Individuals contact Admissions if being accompanied by a Service Animal.
Virtual experiences:
Admissions will utilize auto-captioning for virtual experiences within applicable platforms. Individuals who need real time captioning, or other accommodations on the basis of disability, should contact the Office of Disability Resources a minimum of 5 business days prior to the scheduled virtual experience.
The following admission presentation recordings are available with closed captions included: First Year Admissions Information Session, Transfer Admissions Information Session and Next Steps for Admitted First Year Students.