Upcoming Events

• Mar 21 - Diversity Online Chat-- about the diversity of experiences waiting for your student at Appalachian. go chat>>May 26 - Orientation for Transfer Students and Parents
• Apr 12 - Spring Open House
• Sept 27 - Fall Open House and Family Day

Application Deadlines

Starting with the freshmen applicants for admission in the Fall 2008 class, Appalachian is now on a three deadline system, versus our traditional rolling admissions process. [ more ]

First Connections

First Connections is a personalized admissions web site. Your student may already have an account, if not, he or she can create one. With a First Connections account, your student can:

• Apply online and receive important messages about their application status
• Schedule a campus visit
• RSVP to special event initiations including open house, online chats, honors and scholars events, and orientation
• Apply for scholarships and more

We will communicate to your student primarily through email and the First Connections homepage, so encourage your student to visit often and be sure to keep his/her email address updated.

Campus Safety

The safety of individuals on Appalachian’s campus always has been of critical importance to the campus community and the Boone community. It is also important for students and their families develop a family communication plan to be implemented in case of an emergency. [ more ]

In the event of an emergency, visit www.emergency.appstate.edu for updated information.

Parent Orientation

• May 29 - July 1 (select dates) - Freshman (and Parent) Orientation
• Jun 13 - Orientation for Transfer Students and Parents
• Aug 21-22 - Orientation Make-up Session for Freshmen
• Aug 20 - Orientation Make-up Session for Transfer Students

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Where to Stay

• Broyhill Inn and Conference Center located on our campus. Mention that you are visiting campus for Orientation to receive a discount.
• Area lodging (links to local Chamber Commerce, visitor's bureau, and area attractions)

Admissions Terminology

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Early Notification - Submission of an application for Early Notification admission is non-binding and applicants that are accepted to Appalachian State University have until May 1, 2008 to confirm their enrollment with an Advanced Nonrefundable Payment. Students may submit early decision applications and regular decision applications at other institutions.

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Paying for college - a financial aid primer

CFNC (the College Foundation of North Carolina) provides parents with everything they need to know about paying for college.

The Paying for College module contains information for students and parents about every aspect of college financing. Additional modules include: Scholarships & Grants, Savings Programs, Tax Savings, Loan Programs, Tools & Calculators, and Ask an Expert.