Welcome
Consistently ranked among the top 15 southern regional universities since 1986, Appalachian offers a variety of academic programs and campus activities to challenge you; all located in a unique mountain setting.
First Connections
One site is all you need to for exploring, applying, and enrolling at Appalachian. Visit First Connections, your personal admissions web site.
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170 Majors
Appalachian offers more than 170 degree programs and 1,500 courses to choose from, as well as opportunities for student research. From your first days on campus, you will have an advisor to talk with about your interests and ambitions, and to help you create a strategy for making the most of what Appalachian has to offer.
300 Ways to Get Involved
Appalachian is the place where it is hard not to get involved in what's going on. You'll have nearly 300 clubs and organizations to choose from and a calendar of arts and cultural events and concerts. Then, the club and intramural sports are always waiting.
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Feet Above All
Spring, summer, and fall annually bring some 20 million visitors to the Blue Ridge Parkway and a section of the world-famous Appalachian Trail, both are just minutes from campus. Appalachian offers outdoor programs and adventures in rafting, rock climbing, backpacking, and caving.
Important Updates
High Volume of Phone Calls and Email
Due to the high volume of calls to the Office of Admissions, it may take two to four days for us to return a call to you. Every call is very important to us, and we will make every effort to return your calls and answer your questions in a timely manner.
If you are inquiring about a particular student or have a specific question, that information may be left with the receptionist to help expedite a response.
Thank you for your patience as we continue to process the high volume of applications for the Fall of 2008.
Missing items from your application?
Please note that due to the high volume of mail during this time, the "missing items" listed in your First Connections page may be delayed up to a week after we have received them in our office. You will not be penalized for this delay; we date stamp all materials on the day they arrive in our office.
