We are looking to enroll a group of new students who will be academically motivated in the classroom and who will bring a diverse pool of talents and interests to Appalachian. Apply today.
Admission decisions are based on meeting the minimum course requirements (MCR), and a combination of high school achievement and SAT or ACT score. Admission is competitive, that is, we receive more applications than we have room for in our freshmen class.
Competitive admission averages from the 2008-09 freshman applicant pool:
- Average Freshman weighted high school GPA: 3.92
- Average Freshman SAT: 1159 (combination of math & verbal)
- Freshman Enrollment: 2,800
When to Apply - for Freshmen entering Fall 2010
The application submission and notification dates for students applying to begin in Fall 2010 are listed below. These dates do not apply to freshman students applying for a spot in the freshman class starting in January 2010 or to transfer students. Applications received after February 25, 2010 are reviewed and offers of admission are made on a space-available basis. Submission of all applications are non-binding and applicants that are accepted to Appalachian have until May 1, 2010 to confirm their enrollment with an Advanced Nonrefundable Payment.
| Admission Application Completion Date* | Admission Decision Mailing Date | Advanced Nonrefundable Payment Postmarked on or before | |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Notification Period | November 18, 2009 | January 26, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| Second Notification Period | January 14, 2010 | February 25, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
| Third Notification Period | February 25, 2010 | March 25, 2010 | May 1, 2010 |
*Complete Applications
A complete application includes the following items:
- A completed online application.
- A non-refundable application fee of $50.
- Official copy of high school transcripts that includes grades 9 - 12.
- SAT or ACT results submitted directly to Appalachian from the appropriate testing service.
- Official college transcripts submitted directly to Appalachian from each previously attended institution. This includes freshman applicants who are taking (or have completed) college dual-enrollment courses. See mailing address below.
- You may be asked to submit a "Criminal Background Check" as required by the UNC system. This can take an additional 2-5 business days to complete your application.
Official high school and college transcripts should be mailed to:
The Office of Admissions
Appalachian State University
A.S.U. Box 32004
Boone, North Carolina, 28608-2004
Scholarship Consideration
Applications must be complete by November 18, 2009 to be considered for any merit based scholarships. Some scholarships may require additional information, including essays, letters of recommendations and interviews. Learn more about our scholarships.
AP and IB Credits
Appalachian accepts Advanced Placement (AP) and International Baccalaureate (IB) credits and information regarding scores may be obtained from the Office of Admissions. Official Advanced Placement exam scores and/or International Baccalaureate exam scores should be sent to Appalachian from Educational Testing Services. Applicants who are taking or have completed college dual-enrollment courses, should request an official college transcript be sent to the Office of Admissions from each college attended.
