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admissions.appstate.edu is the undergraduate admissions website for Appalachian State University (App State), a public university in North Carolina with campuses in Boone and Hickory. It is where prospective students go to apply, find dates and deadlines, learn about costs and financial aid, schedule a campus visit, and check the status of an application. The site also points visitors toward graduate school admissions information.
Who the site is for
The page addresses two main audiences directly: students "just starting your academic journey" and students "transferring to further your education." It also serves anyone researching the university before applying — the navigation offers Explore, Apply, Cost, Visit, Admitted, and Connect sections, which map to the typical stages of a college search.
If you are a graduate applicant, the undergraduate content here is not your main path; use the "Interested in Graduate School?" link instead.
What you can do from the homepage
| Task | Where to start on the site |
|---|---|
| Start or continue an application | Apply Now |
| Track key dates | Dates & Deadlines |
| Understand tuition and aid | Cost section |
| See the campus before deciding | Tour Campus or Visit Us (Boone and Hickory) |
| Check whether materials arrived | Check Your Status |
| Get personalized help | Meet Your Admission Counselor |
| Receive updates | Join Our Mailing List or Request Information |
| Explore programs | Explore Majors |
A notable feature is the assigned admission counselor: the site states that each student "will have an admission counselor who is assigned to you throughout your college search process." That gives you a named contact for questions rather than a general inbox.
What the site says about the university
The admissions page makes several claims you can weigh when deciding whether to apply:
- Class size and research: small classes with "high-quality student and faculty interaction," plus undergraduate research and community service opportunities.
- Program range: 150+ undergraduate degree programs across business, education, engineering, arts and sciences.
- Campus life: 400+ student clubs and organizations, with campus life described for Boone, Hickory, and online students.
- Ranking: #2 in Top Public Universities in the South, per U.S. News and World Report 2024 Rankings.
- Career support: internships, co-ops, and job placement help through industry connections and career services.
These are the university's own descriptions; treat the ranking as tied to the 2024 list and verify current figures if the year matters to you.
Open House as a decision tool
The site promotes a Fall Open House on October 17 in Boone and October 24 in Hickory. According to the page, Open House lets you meet faculty and students, tour campus, and get details on financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and student life. Registration is through a Register for Open House link.
This is the most efficient single event if you are deciding between App State and another school, because it bundles the questions that usually take several separate contacts.
Practical next steps
- If you are ready to apply: go to Apply Now, then use Dates & Deadlines to confirm the timeline for your term and student type.
- If you are still deciding: request information or join the mailing list, then register for Open House or a campus tour.
- If you have already applied: use Check Your Status and contact your assigned admission counselor with specific questions.
- If you are considering graduate study: follow the graduate school link rather than the undergraduate application flow.
One caution: the homepage summarizes services but does not list application fees, test policies, or scholarship deadlines. Those details sit on the linked pages, so confirm them there before you plan around a date.