Welcome!
The best way to learn about Appalachian and what it’s like to live and learn like a Mountaineer is to visit us. Our events give you the opportunity to meet our faculty, tour campus, and learn more about majors and programs, scholarships, financial aid, the admissions process and what it’s like to be a member of the Appalachian community. All events are free for all participants unless otherwise stated.
Visiting campus?
Download the Visit Appalachian app! Access the campus map, directions and parking information right from your phone, check what's going on in Boone and on campus, see nearby restaurants and attractions and more. The app has it all!
Year-round visits
First-year students: learn what it’s like to be an Appalachian student – both in and outside of the classroom! The two-hour campus visit includes information about the admissions process and a walking tour of campus.
Register for a campus visit!
Bring as many guests as you'd like! Due to space limitations, we may not be able to accommodate all guests for our 15-minute information session. All guests are welcome on the walking tour.
This two-hour visit includes a presentation with representatives from the offices of Admissions and Transfer Services, and a walking tour of the campus led by a student ambassador and transfer mentor. Learn what it's like to be an Appalachian transfer student – both in and outside of the classroom.
Register for a transfer track visit!
We are pleased to host your group on campus. Please schedule your tour by submitting the group visit request form at least one month in advance so we can prepare for your visit. Group tours are offered on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
*During the winter months, scheduled group tours are subject to cancellation due to inclement weather.
To schedule a tour in Spanish, please contact Aneisy Cardo at cardoam@appstate.edu or 828-262-3107 at least two weeks prior to your visit.
Para programar una visita guiada en español a Appalachian, favor de contactar a Aneisy Cardo vía email: cardoam@appstate.edu o llamando al teléfono 828-262-3107 con por lo menos dos semanas de anticipación.
Fall 2017 visits
This visit is designed specially for high school and community college counselors and advisors. Join us for a day to learn about Appalachian, the admission process and see our campus first-hand. Register now!
Want to transfer to Appalachian? Join us at one of three local community college campuses to attend a financial aid session, meet an admission counselor and an advisor, and apply for admission on-site. Attend and apply to receive your admission decision in just three business days!
Quick tip: Order all official college transcripts weeks in advance to hand deliver on App Day. Students with less than 30 hours will also need official high school transcripts and standardized test scores.
Are you interested in transferring to Appalachian? Join us for a short, fun and informative session to get you started on the right track for admission to Appalachian State University. Learn why you should become a Mountaineer, when the best time is to apply and details about transfer admission requirements and advising tips. Bring lots of questions – register soon!
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App Near You
Your admission counselor may be traveling to an area near you! Find your counselor and view the travel schedule, then register! This is a great opportunity to meet your counselor, learn about Appalachian and explore opportunities.
Accommodations
- Assistive listening devices are available upon request.
- The campus tour is a walking tour, but if you would like to request access to a wheelchair, please let our office know by calling 828-262-2120.
- Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations due to a disability for events should contact the Office of Disability Services at 828-262-3056. For interpreter requests please review the university interpreter services policy.
Parking
Parking information for your event will be emailed to you in the reminder email you will receive a few days before your visit. Campus parking is complimentary for all Admissions visit programs. Directions to the Office of Admissions can be accessed via Google Maps. The physical address for the Office of Admissions is 287 Rivers Street, John E. Thomas Hall, Boone, NC 28608.
Connect with your admission counselor
Your admission counselor will help guide you through the process of becoming a Mountaineer! Your counselor will be visiting areas near you and will be your point of contact as you navigate through the admission process. Find your counselor!
Campus map
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You can also view specific locations and directions.