How to Contact an App State Admissions Counselor

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Every prospective student at Appalachian State University is assigned an admission counselor who supports them throughout the college search process. To reach that counselor, use the admissions site's "Meet Your Admission Counselor" page, join the mailing list, or submit a request for information; you can also check your application status online once you've applied.

Ways to Connect With Admissions

The admissions site groups its contact and support options under a "Stay Connected" section. Each channel serves a slightly different purpose:

Channel What it's for Where to start
Meet Your Admission Counselor Find the counselor assigned to you for one-on-one guidance through your college search "Meet Your Admission Counselor" link on the admissions site
Join Our Mailing List Receive information about App State and why it might be a good fit Mailing list sign-up on the admissions site
Request Information Ask questions and get details before applying "Request Information" link on the admissions site
Check Your Status Track an application you've already submitted "Check Your Status" link on the admissions site
Visit Us Meet the campus community in Boone or Hickory in person "Visit Us" / "Tour Campus" links

Step by Step: Finding Your Counselor

  1. Go to admissions.appstate.edu.
  2. Open the "Stay Connected" area of the page.
  3. Select "Meet Your Admission Counselor." The site states that a counselor is assigned to you throughout your college search, so this is the page to identify your specific contact.
  4. If you haven't applied yet, join the mailing list or submit a request for information first so you receive updates and can be connected with the right counselor.

Expected result: You'll know which counselor covers your situation and have a direct channel for questions about applying, financial aid, and student life.

Other Ways to Get Answers in Person

If you'd rather talk to faculty, students, and admissions staff face to face, the Fall Open House covers the admissions process, financial aid, scholarships, and student life, alongside campus tours. The fall 2025 sessions are:

  • October 17 in Boone
  • October 24 in Hickory

Registration is available through the Open House section of the admissions site. Campus visits to Boone and Hickory are also offered separately through the "Visit Us" links.

Common Snags

  • Can't find a named counselor? The site confirms counselors are assigned but doesn't list individual contacts in the page text provided; use the "Meet Your Admission Counselor" link rather than searching the homepage.
  • Already applied? Use "Check Your Status" instead of the general information request form — it's the channel built for application tracking.
  • Prefer email updates? The mailing list is the option for ongoing information rather than one-off questions.

For anything about specific programs before you reach out, the "Explore Majors" link covers the 150+ undergraduate degree programs, and graduate school interest is handled through a separate section of the site.