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Graduates gesture in celebration at App State’s 9 a.m. Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Mountaineer graduates embrace friends and family outside the Holmes Convocation Center following the 9 a.m. Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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These graduates are all smiles at the College of Arts and Sciences’ Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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A joyful graduate crosses the stage at the College of Arts and Sciences’ Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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A Mountaineer graduate looks on after receiving a diploma at the 9 a.m. Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony held May 6 at App State’s Holmes Convocation Center. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Graduates turn their tassels at the College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Dr. Lynn Searfoss, associate professor in the Department of English, leads the procession as the macebearer for the 4 p.m. College of Arts and Sciences commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Graduates and their families and friends gather outside App State’s Holmes Convocation Center following the College of Fine and Applied Arts commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Attendees for the Beaver College of Health Sciences commencement ceremony fill the Holmes Convocation Center on May 6. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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An App State graduate raises their arms in celebration while crossing the commencement stage. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Mountaineer graduates embrace friends and family outside App State’s Holmes Convocation Center following the 9 a.m. Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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Mountaineer graduates, friends and family celebrate outside the Holmes Convocation Center following a Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Mountaineer graduates, friends and family celebrate outside the Holmes Convocation Center following the College of Fine and Applied Arts commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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App State faculty, including Dr. John Ross, center, process into the Holmes Convocation Center during the Hayes School of Music and Reich College of Education commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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A graduate is embraced by a faculty member at the Hayes School of Music and Reich College of Education commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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A graduate waves to someone in the crowd at the Walker College of Business commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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Supporters cheer for their graduates during the Spring 2022 Commencement ceremony for the Walker College of Business, held May 7. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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A graduate carries a diploma cover and wears a smile after crossing the stage at the Walker College of Business commencement ceremony on May 7. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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Friends and family gather to celebrate their graduates after the Walker College of Business commencement ceremony at the Holmes Convocation Center on May 7. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Approximately 3,900 students received degrees from App State this spring. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Many graduates decorate their mortarboards to add a little personality to their commencement regalia. This mortarboard features yellow flowers and the phrase “And she graduated happily after.” Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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A faculty member high-fives a passing graduate at the College of Fine and Applied Arts commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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Springtime brings a mix of sunshine, rain and smiles for commencement ceremonies at App State. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Friends and family of all ages came to witness the graduation of thousands of App State students on May 6 and 7. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Pride is evident on the faces of friends and family attending the Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies at App State. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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Two graduates gather after the Beaver College of Health Sciences commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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“And so our story begins” reads one mortarboard at the Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies held at App State. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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App State faculty wave to graduates while processing into the Holmes Convocation Center for the Beaver College of Health Sciences commencement ceremony on May 6. Photo by Chase Reynolds

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A black and gold celebration: App State’s Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies

By Anna Oakes
Posted May 10, 2022 at 2:45 p.m.

BOONE, N.C. — Nearly 4,000 students attained Appalachian State University degrees this spring, which was celebrated at Spring Commencement ceremonies held May 6 and 7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

At six ceremonies held over two days, the university conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students. Recordings of the ceremonies are available on App State’s commencement website.

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Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
May 9, 2022

Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students, at its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 6–7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

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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.

Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
Nearly 4,000 students earn degrees as App State's Class of 2022
May 9, 2022

Appalachian State University conferred degrees to 3,946 graduates, including 3,296 undergraduate and 650 graduate students, at its Spring 2022 Commencement ceremonies May 6–7 at the Holmes Convocation Center.

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