BOONE—High school students and prospective transfer students are invited to learn about academics and campus life at Appalachian State University during its Fall Open House on Saturday, Sept. 24. The event is sponsored by the Office of Admissions.

Doors to the Holmes Convocation Center open at 7:30 a.m. Participants are encouraged to arrive early to avoid traffic and enjoy pre-event entertainment. Activities begin at 9 a.m. with a family assembly, followed by an information fair from 9:30 a.m. until noon. The fair includes opportunities to talk with students, faculty and university representatives about admissions, scholarships, financial aid, academic areas, campus support areas, student clubs and organizations, study abroad, The Honors College and other special opportunities that make up “the Appalachian Experience.” There also will be a special program for transfer students.

Student Ambassadors will provide campus tours. Residence halls will be open for guided tours. Academic departments will also conduct open houses. The day concludes around 1 p.m.

For more information, visit http://admissions.appstate.edu/visit.

About Appalachian State University

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.

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