We’re excited to have you join the Appalachian community! We know that receiving a spring admission offer may come with questions—here’s everything you need to stay on track and get ready.
Connect with Your Admissions Counselor
Have questions? We're here to help. Schedule a one-on-one appointment with your admissions counselor to get personalized guidance and support.
Important Dates to Remember
Accept your spring offer by September 5 through your MyMountaineer Portal.
Confirm your enrollment by October 1 to secure your spot in the spring class.
Keep Us Updated
After confirming your enrollment, you’ll receive an email asking whether you plan to attend another college during the fall semester. Please complete the form and let us know if your plans change at any point.
Stay Informed
Continue to check your MyMountaineer Portal regularly for the latest updates on your application and enrollment. Once you've confirmed your enrollment, your portal will include important steps to prepare for your first semester at App State, such as:
Submitting final fall transcripts
Registering for orientation
Applying for housing
And more!
Enroll for Fall Courses (Optional but Recommended)
While not required, we recommend enrolling at a local community college during the fall to stay on track for your bachelor’s degree. Check out Transfer Admissions & Engagement's transition resources below to ensure your fall courses align with your intended major at App State. Please note: You must complete your fall semester in good academic standing to maintain your admission for the spring term.
1. Enroll at a regionally accredited community college or four-year university
App State has mapped how specific courses transfer from every NC community college and also from many four-year schools. Regardless of where you choose to attend, apply there early to make sure that you have the best selection of courses.
2. Select courses
The major you pursue at App State may influence what courses you take. Having a major or two in mind is important.
- Explore majors at appstate.edu/majors. Each major will have a program of study that will show you what courses are required.
- Check out the Transfer Course Equivalency Search to see how courses transfer to App State from the institution you plan to attend.
- Review the Transfer Guide for your intended major and base your fall schedule on classes listed in the guide. If you attend a NC community college, then the courses in the chart below are guaranteed to transfer into our general education program with a grade of C (2.0) or better in each individual course. You can learn more about general education requirements at transfer.appstate.edu/gened.
Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC)
English Composition ENG 111 ENG 112 Mathematics MAT 143 MAT 152 MAT 171 MAT 172 MAT 175 MAT 263 MAT 271 MAT 272 | Humanities/ Fine Arts ART 111 ART 114 ART 115 COM 120 COM 231 DRA 111 ENG 231 & 232 ENG 241 & 242 MUS 110 MUS 112 PHI 215 PHI 240 | Social/Behavioral Sciences ECO 251 ECO 252 HIS 111 HIS 112 HIS 131 HIS 132 POL 120 PSY 150 SOC 210 | Natural Sciences AST 111 & 111A AST 151 & 151A AST 152 & 152A BIO 110 BIO 111 BIO 112 CHM 151 CHM 152 GEL 111 PHY 110 & 110A PHY 151 & 152 PHY 251 & 252 |
3. Make a plan
After reviewing these resources, you’ll be well equipped to make a preliminary plan. Explore what courses are offered at the institution you plan to attend before transferring to App State (a schedule should be posted on your school’s website). Create a possible course schedule that meets App State’s general education or degree requirements. Review an example below of a plan to attend a semester at an NC Community College.
Here are a few tips to consider when building your schedule:
App State’s General Education requirement includes four semester hours of math and eight semester hours of science courses. Some community college or four-year university courses are only three semester hours.
If you change your path and complete your associate degree before transferring to App State, our Transfer Guides will outline exactly which classes to take for your major in order to make your transfer as seamless as possible.
Example of a NC Community College Semester before Transfering to App State for a Criminal Justice Major
| Course Title | CC Course # | Credit Hours | Equivalent | Category | Designation |
| Writing & Inquiry | ENG 111 | 3 | RC 1000 | English Composition | UGETC |
| Statistical Methods I | MAT 152 | 4 | STT 2820 | Math | UGETC |
| General Psychology | PSY 150 | 3 | PSY 1200 | Social/Behavioral Science | UGETC |
| Intro to Sociology | SOC 210 | 3 | SOC 1000 | Social/Behavioral Science | UGETC |
| Wellness Course | PED 110 or HEA 110 | 2 | PH 1105 | Wellness Literacy Requirement | Elective |
4. Meet with an Academic Advisor
If you attend a NC community college, your academic advisor there will help ensure that all of your courses transfer to App State. If you have any questions or attend an institution that is not a NC community college, be sure to set up an appointment with our transfer counselors to discuss your plan.
5. Complete Courses and Transfer Credit
Successfully complete all current and future college courses with a C (2.0) or better and be sure to remain in good academic standing to maintain your App State admission. Note: App State reserves the right to rescind admission, should a student fall out of good academic standing (students who transfer should have a cumulative college GPA of 2.25 or better when they begin at App State).
Send your official final transcript to App State (processing@appstate.edu) as soon as your final grades have posted. In the meantime, you should also notify the Office of Admissions of any courses you are in progress of taking before you enroll at App State. You can do so by clicking "Request an Update" in your MyMountaineer Portal.