2021-22 Undergraduate Viewbook for First-Year Students

Boone, North Carolina

2021-22 Viewbook for Undergraduate Admissions

Appala Mountaineer Perspective

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Accolades

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Degree Programs

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Why Choose App?

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Campus Life

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Boone and the Surrounding Area

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Cost and Aid

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Application Process

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Important Deadlines

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See the world from a Mountaineer perspective Appalachian State University is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina and offers incredible preparation for life and career success.

We’re a special combination of people and place, set in one of the country’s most beautiful locations — the perfect setting to strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions, enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your life’s journey.

Mount 20,000+ 150+ total enrollment

undergraduate and graduate majors

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student-to-faculty ratio

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average class size

taineer Founders Plaza was dedicated in 2018 to celebrate the 120-year history of Appalachian State University. The space provides an iconic setting for the Appalachian sign and an outdoor space for studying and catching up with friends. Pro tip: It’s the perfect spot for photos!

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Academic Excellence Princeton Review: one of the “Best in the Southeast for 2021” U.S. News & World Report: • 3rd among top public regional universities in the South • 2nd in the Most Innovative Schools category among Southern regional universities

Value Kiplinger’s Personal Finance: among 2019 “Best College Values” MONEY magazine: in top half of “2019-20 Best Colleges Ranking” Forbes magazine: among 2019 “Top” and “Best Value Colleges” in America

Accola Overall Experience

Peterson’s: among the “20 Best Colleges for Outdoor Enthusiasts” SIERRA magazine: in top 25 of the nation’s top “Coolest Schools”

An Appalachian education is unbeatable.

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Explore our Degree Programs From the moment you begin your Appalachian education, you’ll be expected to develop as a critical and creative thinker, an effective communicator and an inquisitive local-toglobal learner.

Appalachian offers more than 150 degree programs on campus and online, plus our Accelerated Admission program — enroll in graduate courses during your senior year and earn both your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in five years!

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4+1 Accelerated

Admission Program earn your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in 5 years

Accounting Actuarial Science Anthropology Apparel Design and Merchandising Art and Visual Culture Art Education (K-12)* Biology Building Sciences Career and Technical Education*† Chemistry* Child Development*† Commercial Photography Communication Sciences and Disorders Communication Studies† Communication, Advertising† Communication, Electronic Media/Broadcasting Communication, Journalism Communication, Public Relations Community and Regional Planning Computer Information Systems Computer Science Criminal Justice Dance Studies Economics Elementary Education*† English English, Secondary Education* Environmental Science Exercise Science Fermentation Sciences

Finance and Banking Gender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies Geography Geology* Global Studies Graphic Communications Management Graphic Design Health and Physical Education (K-12)* Health Care Management History History, Social Studies Education* Hospitality and Tourism Management Industrial Design Interdisciplinary Studies Interior Design International Business Languages, Literatures and Cultures* Management† Marketing Mathematics* Middle Grades Education (6-9)*† Music Education (K-12)* Music Industry Studies Music Performance Music Therapy Nursing† Nutrition and Foods Philosophy Physics*

Political Science Psychology Public Health Recreation Management Religious Studies Risk Management and Insurance Social Work† Sociology Special Education (K-12)*† Studio Art Supply Chain Management Sustainable Development Sustainable Technology Theatre Arts*

grees Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Dental Pre-Engineering Pre-Forest Resources Pre-Law Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Theology Pre-Veterinarian

Studies in pre-professional areas are available within a variety of majors and require early consultation with academic advisors. * Majors available as Teacher Education. † Also available through App State Online.

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Sustaina Our commitment to research, creativity, innovation and practice is making a difference now and for our future.

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ability Deepen your understanding of sustainability

Appalachian’s leadership in sustainability is known nationally. We blend environmental stewardship, economic responsibility and social equity into a unique understanding of what it means to be a part of a sustainable society. This framework for scholarship and research inspires our students to learn in innovative ways about themselves, about their communities and about the world.

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munity Learn beyond the classroom

With more than 400 clubs and organizations, there are many ways to get involved beyond the classroom. Enjoy Greek life, join the ski team, join a faith-based organization, make meaningful change in your community, sing a capella, help plan a diversity celebration, get involved in Blue Ridge Parkway preservation.

You’ll find your community, no matter who you are.

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Supp Value community The Appalachian Community values resiliency and takes a holistic, community-based approach to safety and wellness. As you navigate the challenges of life in college, you will find dedicated resources and support you need to stay focused and on track — academically, financially and personally.

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Our campus supports student success.

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“Appalachian has a small university feel with large university opportunities. It is a supportive environment, rather than competitive. The undergraduate research experiences at Appalachian cannot be found anywhere else.�

Kara Snow, a junior physics major

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Lead a purposeful life as a global citizen

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Through international studies courses, relationships with scholars and students from around the world and collaborative research abroad, App students engage in experiences that increase their knowledge of global issues, regions and cultures and demonstrate global citizenship.

Students gather in the group’s dining tent at the Ausangate Mountain base camp in Peru. The Milky Way is visible in the sky above.

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xplore You’ll have opportunities to explore the world, at home or abroad.

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Disco Enjoy the challenges of “discovering why” Appalachian faculty value the importance of thoughtfully considering context and will support your ambition. You can conduct and analyze research in and beyond your area of study.

“The faculty at Appalachian are not only extremely passionate about their respective fields but also about the well-being of their students. Appalachian is a place like no other.”

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over You’ll thrive in our challenging and supportive academic environment.

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us Life Campus Life At Appalachian, campus life amplifies what you learn in the classroom.

You will find hundreds of programs designed to enhance your cultural, intellectual, leadership, personal and professional development.

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Find Your Community Clubs and organizations are an important part of the Appalachian Experience. Get involved and seek opportunities to explore your passions, develop valuable leadership skills and create lifelong bonds and friendships. If you don’t see a student club or organization that speaks to you, you can start one!

400+

student clubs and organizations

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sororities and fraternities on campus

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“My favorite part of the Mountaineer experience is being able to bond with students who have different experiences than me and hear their stories.”

— Hudson Miller, Dr. Willie C. Fleming Scholar, an Honors College student and a middle grades education major

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male-to-female student ratio

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Diversity and Inclusion

At Appalachian, we embrace people of every race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ability, religion or spirituality, nationality and socioeconomic status. We value diversity as the expression of human similarities and differences, as well as the importance of a living and learning environment conducive to knowledge, respect, acceptance, understanding and global awareness.

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single-use, gender-neutral restrooms across campus

growth in underrepresented students (since 2014)

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83.5%

students from racially and ethnically underrepresented populations

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first- to second-year retention rate in 2020 among underrepresented students

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vice Get Serious About Service

Appalachian’s faculty, staff and students have a strong service ethic and are actively involved in the communities surrounding Boone and throughout the world. The intersection of classroom learning and real-world experience is a powerful combination. This work sets us apart from other institutions and leads us all to value how our lives, no matter our professions, can become more meaningful by serving others.

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local nonprofit organizations served each year

2 million volunteer hours contributed to our community

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Housing and Residential Learning Communities

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Appalachian offers opportunities to choose a community in which to live and learn. On-campus housing is required for first-year students and transfer students less than one year out of high school. You can choose to live with others who are interested in service, outdoor activities, education, business and other activities.

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new residence halls (Thunder Hill Hall, Raven Rocks Hall and Laurel Creek Hall)

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on-campus residence halls

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residential learning communities

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recreational and athletic facilities

using What will your room look like? Check out photos of real rooms and view residence hall features and amenities.

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27%

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of food (equivalent of $1+ million) served on campus comes from local sources

dining facilities, 2 coffee shops, 2 convenience markets and a full-service McAlister’s Deli

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Dinin tons of organic material composted yearly

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of university waste diverted from landfills through reduction, recycling and composting

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You’ll find plenty of choices among meal plan options: where to eat, what kind of food to choose and how to stretch your food budget.

From local food options, to the very popular BFD (breakfast for dinner) and steak nights, to ways to meet dietary restrictions, you’ll have an abundance of options at Appalachian.

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Welln “We’re a high-touch university, and we provide a considerable amount of resources for our students’ academic, health and general well-being success.”

— Dr. Alex F. Howard

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ness Wellness, Health and Safety A safe and healthy environment is key to your ability to focus on your education.

Appalachian brings a holistic approach to wellness and offers dedicated resources on our campus to help you navigate the challenges of student life.

App Safety 2,000+ Mobile App available as an additional personal safety device

annual “House Calls� to off-campus residences to promote healthy behaviors and student safety

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Game Game on!

What’s your sport? Whether you’re a student-athlete, a Mountaineers fan, an outdoor enthusiast, looking to play for fun, wanting to get or keep fit or any or all of the above, Appalachian has plenty to offer.

80+ 21 intramural sports

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club sports

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recreational and athletic facilities

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tickets to all athletics events (catch a game and the Mountaineer spirit)

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Find Your Art Appalachian presents vibrant arts and humanities programs that enrich the cultural and intellectual climate of the campus and region. Join us for an event, performance, exhibition or workshop — you can find one almost every day of the year, for nearly every age level and interest.

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600+

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exhibition and performance venues on campus

departments offer degree tracks in arts or humanities

arts and humanities events on campus annually

free student workshops each week at the Turchin Center for the Visual Arts

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one Boone, North Carolina

Boone is a college town in the best sense — a place where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is just a block from campus. Its eclectic hub, known as King Street, features specialty shops, restaurants and cultural attractions. Whether in town for a weekend or a four-year education, many people find it difficult to leave Boone.

Recreational opportunities in the surrounding Blue Ridge Mountains attract outdoor enthusiasts year-round for hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and cycling, skiing, snowboarding, golf, fishing and agritourism. The Blue Ridge Parkway and Appalachian Trail are both located just minutes from campus.

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High Co 50+

hiking trailheads within driving distance of campus

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“Best Places to Live and Play�

National Geographic magazine

ountry Our Backyard Playground • 3 regional ski resorts and terrain parks — a combined 247 skiable acres with snowboarding, snow tubing, snowshoeing, ice skating and more for cold weather lovers.

• The 469-mile Blue Ridge Parkway snakes along the Appalachian Mountains, providing over 50 hiking trails, more than 20 overlooks, and 13 lakes, as well as camping and picnic areas.

• Grandfather Mountain State Park, located in nearby Linville, features more than 12 miles of trails along the mountain’s ridgeline.

• The Greenway Trail in Boone, an approximately 4-mile paved path, is open to walkers, runners and cyclists, and can accommodate both wheelchairs and strollers.

• Boone’s 185-acre Rocky Knob Mountain Bike Park offers eight bike trails that vary in length — from just under 1 mile to nearly 4 miles — and skill level.

“One of the safest “South’s Best cities in NC” College Towns” SafeWise.com

Southern Living magazine

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Keeping College Affordable Approximately 70% of Appalachian students receive some form of financial aid. Scholarships, financial aid and student employment opportunities are available to help keep your Appalachian education attainable. Any aid you receive can be applied to the total cost of attendance. appstate.edu/costs-and-aid

Four- and six-year graduation rates exceed the national average by more than

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98%

of 2017-18 undergraduate alumni are employed and/or enrolled in continuing higher education within one year of graduation

Valu $4+ million awarded in scholarships to students based on need and academic achievement

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Undergraduate costs (2020-21) In-state (per year)

Out-of-State (per year)

Tuition & Fees

$7,710

$22,517

Standard Room

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Standard Meal Plan

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“Best College Values” Kiplinger’s Personal Finance magazine, 2019

“Top” & “Best Value Colleges” in America Forbes magazine, 2019

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Are you ready to become a Mountaineer?

You are more than the sum of your GPA and test scores — we want to learn about who you are, what you are passionate about and what you can contribute to the Appalachian Community.  Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)  Provide your official high school transcript(s)  Provide your college transcripts for any completed college coursework  Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)  Provide official or self-reported SAT or ACT scores (or not — you decide!

Test waiver options available for 2021 applicants)  Complete your FAFSA (application opens October 1) School code: 00296

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When to apply Early Action and Scholarship Deadline: November 1 • Submit your application by Nov. 1, and all supplemental materials by Nov. 15.

• Apply for Signature Scholarships and selective academic programs by Nov. 15.

• You will receive an admissions decision by Jan. 25.

Regular Decision Deadline: February 1 • Submit your application by Feb. 1, and all supplemental materials by Feb. 15.

• You will receive a decision by March 15.

Apply Early – Plan Now!

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Keep Ex Questions? We’re here to help.

UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS 828-262-2120 | admissions.appstate.edu STUDENT FINANCIAL AID 828-262-2190 | financialaid.appstate.edu SCHOLARSHIPS 828-262-8453 | scholarships.appstate.edu 44

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