Consumer Information

About App State

• Accreditation
  • App State is accredited and reaffirmed by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
• History
• University Vision
• Strategic Direction
• Leadership
  • Dr. Heather Hulburt Norris is chancellor of Appalachian State University. The university is governed by the university’s Board of Trustees and the University of North Carolina System’s Board of Governors.

Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning

• The Office of Institutional Research, Assessment & Planning (IRAP) is a primary source for institutional data at App State.

College Navigator Profile of App State

• The IPEDS Report contains university-specific annual data relating to cost, aid available, net price, enrollment, admissions, retention and graduation rates, outcome measures, program/majors and other information. 

Student Code of Conduct

Textbook Information

Copyright and File Sharing Policies

• The UNC system provides guides to App State in complying with all applicable laws, the responsible exercise of full fair use rights and individual and University copyright ownership.

Student Complaint Process

• If you are taking any App State courses, and you have a complaint about your experience you have two options
  • Follow App State’s process for student complaints. You may also contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and fill out their online complaint form.
  • If you are residing outside of North Carolina while attending App, in many cases you can file a complaint in the state where you are residing, which can be found by reviewing the State Higher Education Executive Officers. 

Voter Registration

Constitution Day

• App State celebrates Constitution Day each Sept. 17.

Course Schedule

University Bulletins 

• University bulletins provide official information on programs of study, academic requirements, teaching staff, academic calendar, and other matters pertaining to study.

Education Abroad

The Office of International Programs coordinates study abroad opportunities at App State.

Student Activities

The Office of Campus Activities facilitates transformational student experiences by creating a vibrant student life community where all students feel valued, connected, and successful.  Check out Club Council, Fraternity and Sorority Life, Student Government and a whole host of student organizations.
 

SACSCOC Accreditation

• App State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC).
  • To file a complaint against App State with SACSCOC, complete their online complaint form.

Academic Programs

Disability Resources

• The Disability Resources (ODR) unit of Access & Opportunity oversees access needs, resources/supports and eligibility of appropriate accommodations (adjustments, auxiliary aids/services and reasonable modifications) based on disability for students and visitors. ODR is also responsible for oversight of accessibility of programs, services, activities. disability compliance requirements and the facilitation of removing existing disability-related barriers within the built environment.

Transfer Credit Policies

Articulation Agreements

• Articulation Agreements are formal agreements between two or more colleges or universities documenting the transfer policies for a specific academic program or degree.  
   

Appalachian State University endorses and seeks to comply with all provisions of the "Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974" (FERPA) and all pertinent regulations. FERPA provides eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. A student is covered under FERPA when they reach age 18 OR begin attending a postsecondary institution regardless of age or type of student. For additional information on App State’s FERPA policies please see:

• FERPA Information for Students
• FERPA Information for Parents
• FERPA Information for Faculty and Staff
   

Cost of Attendance

• The Cost of Attendance (COA) is an estimate designed to help students determine what it may cost to attend App State for an academic year. 

Tuition and Fees

Net Price Calculator

• App State’s Net Price Calculator provides estimated net price information (defined as estimated cost of attendance minus estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what similar students paid in a previous year.

How to Apply for Financial Aid

• Complete the FAFSA to apply for financial aid at App State. 

Types of Aid

Financial Aid Eligibility

Summer Financial Aid

• Summer aid is available to students who qualify and are registered based on the prior year’s FAFSA. 

Financial Aid for Study Abroad

Student Employment and Work Study

• There are a wide range of employment opportunities available on and off campus. Students who have submitted a FAFSA and have financial need are eligible to be paid for their work through the Federal Work Study Program.

Satisfactory Academic Progress

• In order to maintain eligibility for federal, state, and institutional financial aid, a student must be making Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) toward the completion of a degree or a certificate. 

Terms and Conditions

• Accepting your award on AppalNet certifies that you have read the terms and conditions and understand that the award messages on your account may change if your financial aid offer is adjusted. Students should monitor their AppalNet account and Appstate email account regularly.
  • Students have the option to request all financial aid notifications and announcements be sent to them in a printed manner rather than electronic format. In order to make this request, the student will be required to meet with a financial aid counselor to complete the necessary form.

A range of need-based and non-need based loans are available to students and parents of undergraduates at App State. 

Loans at App

• A range of need-based and non-need based loans are available to undergraduate and graduate students and parents of undergraduates at App. Learn more about the types of loans available, how to apply, the terms and repayment schedules, and private lenders information.

Loan Entrance Counseling

• The first time you borrow a federal student loan, you have to complete an online entrance counseling session.  The session will help you understand your obligation to repay, your repayment plan options, and who you should contact if you have questions or run into trouble.  The loan counseling only needs to be completed once, even if you borrow every year. 

Loan Exit Counseling

• Every federal student loan borrower who drops below half-time must complete an online exit counseling session that will outline repayment obligations, describe repayment plan options, and list helpful resources. 

Master Promissory Notes

The Master Promissory Note (MPN) is a legal document where you promise to repay your loans and any accrued interest and fees.  It also explains the terms and conditions of your loans.  You need to sign one promissory note for your federal student loans, even if you have multiple loans over the course of your enrollment.  

App State Lending Code of Conduct

Appalachian State University  has established a set of principles and policies to govern educational lending practices for undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. These principles emphasize that our lending practices come from a commitment to the best interests of our students.

Loan Repayment

It’s important to understand your obligations as a student loan borrower. Review the materials on the federal student loan site to ensure you have the information you need when it’s time to begin repaying your loans. 

Refund Policy

• For information on the University’s policy on refunds when students withdraw as well as links to financial aid policies for withdrawn students who have received aid, please visit the Student Accounts website. 

Withdrawal Policy

• The Office of the University Registrar manages withdrawals from the university and reductions in schedules.  Both of these policies which do have financial impacts on the student account can be found on the Registrar’s Office website.

Return of Title IV Policy

• If you withdraw from the University, the Office of Student Financial Aid is required to calculate the amount of financial aid that you keep and how much must be returned. Please visit our policy page to review the federal regulations and our institutional policy

Campus Police

The Appalachian State University Police Department supports the university's academic mission by working in partnership with the campus community to prevent crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life on campus. Report a crime, access the crime log, understand App’s policy and more by reviewing this website. 

Campus Crime Log

The purpose of the Daily Crime and Fire Log is to disclose certain information pertaining to criminal incidents, alleged criminal incidents and fire incidents that occur on our Clery Act geography and are reported to the Appalachian Police Department. Visit this website to review the crime log. 

Crime Prevention Programming

Crime Prevention is the anticipation, recognition, and appraisal of a crime risk and the initiation of some action to remove or reduce the risk. The Appalachian Police Department advocates a proactive approach to Crime Prevention and invites you to review their website for current programming directed at preventing crime in the App State community. 

Emergency Preparedness and Response

Review our audience-specific pages to prepare yourself in the event of an emergency.  You can also find numbers to call in case of an emergency, information on the emergency notification system, and learn how to prepare for those unexpected events. 

Missing Student Information

• On page 31 of the App State Annual Campus Security and Fire Safety Report, you’ll find App State’s Missing Person Protocol, including how to report a missing student and the University’s policies and procedures relating to missing persons. 

Sex Offender Registry

North Carolina law requires that sex offenders register with the sheriff of the county in which they live if they are North Carolina residents. The North Carolina Registry of Sex Offenders can be accessed online or be viewed at the Watauga County Sheriff's Office.

Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence

The Appalachian Police Department (APD) is committed to supporting individuals who report sex offenses, including sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking by providing immediate assistance, safety planning, and investigative resources. Review our pages to learn more about available resources and help. 

Security and Fire Safety Report

Access App’s Security and Fire Safety Report that contains key information such as:

• Clery crime statistics for the past three calendar years
• University policies, procedures and programs.
• Instructions on how to report crimes or emergencies
• Resources available to the campus community and victims of crime

Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management

• The Office of Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management (EHS&EM)’s primary responsibility is environmental health, safety and emergency management functions across App State’s Boone and Hickory campuses. 

Student Health Service

Visit the Student Health Service site to review important information on the location and phone number, the University’s vaccination policy, how to make appointments, receive emergency medical care and more. 

Vaccinations Policy

Visit here to review the University’s immunization requirements set by university policy and the North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services Division of Public Health. 

Student Counseling and Psychological Services

Review counseling and psychological services available to students on App State’s campus as well as information on emergency services, prevention and outreach programming, and important phone numbers and locations. 

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Policy and Programming

• App State offers drug and alcohol educational and counseling services through the Counseling Center, Student Health Services, University Housing, Wellness Center and the Appalachian Police.
• App State maintains a Drug and Alcohol Prevention Program (DAAPP) and has an annual report that is distributed annually to students and employees.
• App State’s policy for faculty, staff, and students on Drugs and Alcohol
• Students are notified of penalties associated with drug-related offenses in the Student Code of Conduct. 

App State Facts

Learn about App–our history, mission, degree offerings, and more.

Common Data Set

• The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's and U.S. News & World Report. The combined goal of this collaboration is to improve the quality and accuracy of information provided to all involved in a student's transition into higher education. 

Student Enrollment Profiles

• A comprehensive overview of the number of graduate and undergraduate students enrolled for the past decade in total or by enrollment (FT or PT) or region (in-state or out of state). 

Student Body Statistics

Take a look at the public information on student majors, first year and transfer student statistics, and persistence and graduation information. 

Retention and Graduation Data

Take a look at how well App State’s students progress from year to year and our graduation data. 

Student Success

Take a look at the public information on student majors, first year and transfer student statistics, and persistence and graduation information.

Athletic Program Participation and Graduation Rates

• Review App State's EADA report which lists the number of participants in varsity athletics, information on the coaching staff including salaries, athletically related student aid and information on revenue and expenses by team and in total.
• A list the number of participants in varsity athletics, information on the coaching staff including salaries, athletically related student aid and information on refuse and expenses by team and in total.
• NCAA Division 1 Graduation Success Rates (GSR) lists the overall GSR for Division I, Football subdivision GSR, football championship subdivision GSR as well as Division I (non-football) GSR. To see App State specific graduation success rates, please enter Appalachian State University to Search.

College Navigator Profile of App State

The IPEDS Report contains university-specific annual data relating to cost, aid available, net price, enrollment, admissions, retention and graduation rates, outcome measures, program/majors and other information.

Gainful Employment

In order to be eligible for funding under the Higher Education Act Title IV student assistance programs, an educational program must lead to a degree or it must prepare its students for “gainful employment” in a recognized occupation. Appalachian State complies with new regulations established July 1, 2024 by transmitting program level data for debt to earnings ratios for required programs and by providing information about financial costs and benefits to students.