Appalachian State University FIRST-YEAR ADMISSION
Are you the kind of student who seeks to live and learn with a community of scholars, to derive learning from every experience, and to catalyze lasting, sustainable changes in communities across the world? If this sounds like you, then get ready to
Live like a Mountaineer. Learn like a Mountaineer.
At Appalachian, you’ll find a special combination of people and place. You’ll engage with our beautiful location in the Blue Ridge Mountains to strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions, enhance your leadership skills and take the next step in your life’s journey.
At Appalachian, learning doesn’t just happen in the classroom. Appalachian faculty understand that the best learning happens when students are engaged and participate in real world practices, whether that’s right here in Boone or somewhere around the globe.
16:1 student to faculty ratio
150 Sustainability
1 2 3
U.S. rankings
st in climate leadership nd
highest percentage of sustainability courses
rd
more than
for sustainability performance
of incoming students reported sustainability initiatives influenced their decision to attend Appalachian
27
average class size majors and programs to choose from
7,534
5th in the nation
App students participated in academic internships in 2016-17
for number of students studying abroad among master’s degree institutions in 2017
How to apply Application requirements • A complete application through the Common App • Official high school transcripts • Transcripts for college coursework • Non-refundable $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver) • Official SAT or ACT test scores
Recommended items • Interest statement and list of activities • An application for merit scholarships, Watauga Residential College and the Honors College is available until Nov. 15. scholarships.appstate.edu
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The Appalachian Community The people you meet at Appalachian will encourage you, challenge you and inspire you. The opportunities are endless – you'll never run out of ways to get involved or friends to make!
More than
#1
U.S. college for outdoor adventurers -The Outbound Collective, 2016
400 student clubs and organizations
Total enrollment:
16% 19,000 20 approx.
students from underrepresented populations
more than
Mountaineer varsity sports teams
51 45
hiking trailheads within driving distance of campus
16
Residential Learning Communities (RLC)
countries
are represented by international students on Appalachian’s campus
“What I would say if I could talk to myself four years ago: Don’t take any opportunity for granted. Every opportunity is given to you for a reason, and you should take it with full force.” Malik Hargrave Actuarial science '18 National Pan-Hellenic Council president Chancellor’s Student Advisory Board for Diversity Recruitment chair
“Appalachian has the best exercise science program with the most dedicated and passionate faculty.”
Aakriti Agrawal Exercise science '17 Doctor of Physical Therapy student at Duke University School of Medicine
Value of an Appalachian degree An Appalachian degree is more than your time in the classroom – it's the hands-on experience, the connections you make, and the faculty and peers who encourage and inspire you on your road to success. Your Appalachian degree can take you anywhere – just wait and see!
Appalachian offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including: 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 Arts and Imaging Technology 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 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.) *Also available through Distance Education. distance.appstate.edu Majors available as Teacher Education.
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Plan your visit If you haven’t visited campus before, plan your visit to Appalachian to learn more about being a Mountaineer! admissions.appstate.edu/visit
Can’t make it to campus? Take the virtual tour! The next best thing to experiencing our beautiful campus in person. appstate.edu/tour
First-year deadlines Early action
Regular decision
Submit your application by November 1, submit all materials by November 15, and receive a decision by January 25.
Submit your application by February 1, submit all materials by February 15, and receive a decision by March 15.
November 1
February 1
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