How to Visit App State or Attend an Open House

You can visit Appalachian State University in two main ways: attend a Fall Open House or arrange a campus visit. Fall Open House is scheduled for October 17 in Boone and October 24 in Hickory. At Open House you can meet faculty and students, tour campus, and learn about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and student life. To attend, register through the Open House registration link on the admissions site. For a more personalized visit, you can also explore the Boone and Hickory campuses and meet the people in the community.

Fall Open House: Dates and Locations

Both sessions follow the same purpose: giving prospective students and families a firsthand look at App State. The Boone and Hickory campuses are distinct locations, so confirm which one you plan to attend before registering.

What Happens at Open House

According to the admissions site, Open House is your opportunity to:

• Meet faculty and students
• Tour campus
• Learn more about financial aid and scholarships
• Understand the admissions process
• Get a real sense of what student life at App State is like

This makes Open House a good fit if you are early in your college search and want a broad overview in a single visit, rather than a narrow, single-department appointment.

How to Register

Registration is handled through the Open House registration option listed on the admissions site. The site presents a "Register for Open House" action alongside the event dates. Use that entry point, choose the Boone (October 17) or Hickory (October 24) session, and complete the registration steps it provides.

Expected result: a confirmed registration for your chosen date and location. If you are unsure which campus suits you, the visit pages for Boone and Hickory can help you compare before you commit.

Other Ways to Visit

If the Open House dates don't work for you, the admissions site lists additional visit options:

• Tour Campus — a guided look at campus.
• Visit Us — explore the Boone and Hickory campuses and meet with the people who make up the community.
• Meet Your Admission Counselor — you are assigned a counselor throughout your college search who can help at every step.

These options suit students who want a quieter, more individualized visit or who need to visit outside the Open House schedule.

Before You Go

A few practical points drawn from the site:

• App State describes small class sizes, undergraduate research opportunities, and service experiences in local and regional communities — good topics to ask about during a tour or faculty meeting.
• The site highlights 150+ undergraduate degree programs and 400+ student clubs and organizations, so if a specific major or activity matters to you, plan to ask about it directly.
• If you are also considering graduate school, the admissions site has a separate graduate school section worth checking.

Common Questions

Do I need to register in advance? The site provides a registration action for Open House, so registering ahead is the expected path rather than simply showing up.

Which campus should I choose? Boone and Hickory are separate locations with separate Open House dates. Pick the one you are most likely to attend or the one closest to you; the visit pages describe each campus.

Can I visit on a day other than Open House? Yes — campus tours and general visits to Boone and Hickory are listed as separate options.

Who can I contact with questions? Your assigned admission counselor, available through the "Meet Your Admission Counselor" section, is the stated point of help throughout the process.