App State has returned to pre-pandemic operations for the Fall 2021 semester, with safety precautions in place. There are no current plans to move in-person classes online. All students, faculty and staff should get vaccinated against COVID-19. Face coverings are required in all indoor campus locations for students, faculty, staff and visitors, regardless of vaccination status. Read the latest updates

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App State coronavirus information
March 8, 2020
Find Appalachian State University’s latest updates, resources, prevention tips, travel information and more regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
4 lauded Appalachian authors to visit App State as part of fall 2021 Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series
Sep. 13, 2021
Four award-winning authors will visit App State’s campus in fall 2021 as part of the university’s Hughlene Bostian Frank Visiting Writers Series.
App State mourns the passing of former Chancellor John E. Thomas
Sep. 3, 2021
Dr. John E. Thomas, who served as Appalachian State University’s chancellor from 1979–1993, died Thursday, Sept. 2, at the age of 90.
Find resources, support at Health, Wellness and Safety Week Sept. 7-14
Sep. 3, 2021
A week of engaging events helps App State students learn about safety and wellness resources available on and off campus — and how they can be a support to others.
Students put their trust in App State during pandemic: Landmark enrollment of 20,641 students, record high number of underrepresented students
Aug. 27, 2021
App State announces a record-breaking enrollment of 20,641 students in fall 2021 — the largest enrollment to date — which includes historic numbers of first-year and underrepresented students. The 3.1% increase in overall enrollment supports the university’s continued slow and steady growth since 2014.
App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sep. 1
Aug. 23, 2021
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
App State solar vehicle team basks in praise at victory celebration
Aug. 20, 2021
Team Sunergy was lauded by Chancellor Sheri Everts and others at an App State celebration of the team’s victories at the 2021 American Solar Challenge and Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Mountaineers start fall 2021 with a flurry of activities — both in and out of the classroom
Aug. 20, 2021
Welcome events, classes, free popsicles and a few inches of rain — Mountaineers started the fall 2021 semester with a flurry of activities.
App State Community Music School launches new fall classes in Boone and Hudson
Aug. 19, 2021
Musicians of all ages and experience levels in Boone and Hudson can enjoy music classes through App State’s Community Music School (CMS). For fall 2021, CMS is launching new group classes at two locations: App State’s Broyhill Music Center and the HUB Station Arts Center in Hudson. All private lessons are offered online.
6,200 students settled into residence halls on App State’s campus
Aug. 17, 2021
During move-in week for the fall 2021 semester, 6,200 students settled into residence halls on App State’s campus.
It’s digital! E-book rentals lighten costs — and backpacks — for App State students
Aug. 13, 2021
E-book rentals lighten the load for App State students — both physically and financially. And, with immediate delivery, it’s easy to be ready for class from day one.
App State's Team Sunergy wins big in US solar racing challenge — No. 1 in Cruiser Class
Aug. 12, 2021
App State’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, swept the 2021 American Solar Challenge — finishing in first place for multiple-occupant vehicles (MOV), winning all three stages of the race from Missouri to New Mexico and clocking a total of 964.8 miles.
App State’s solar vehicle team takes Formula Sun Grand Prix 2nd place, qualifies for 1,000-mile road challenge
Aug. 5, 2021
App State’s solar vehicle team, Team Sunergy, captured second place in its class in the 2021 Formula Sun Grand Prix, qualifying for the American Challenge (ASC) road race — this year from Missouri to New Mexico. Follow Team Sunergy’s third ASC showing as they power west on sustainable energy Aug. 3–7.
Laurel Creek Hall is move-in ready: New building to house 640 App State students
Aug. 5, 2021
Suite- and apartment-style campus living awaits first-year students moving into the new Laurel Creek Hall — the latest residence hall to be completed in App State’s multiphase housing project.
Researchers support rural-serving colleges and universities from new center at App State
Aug. 4, 2021
The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) is now housed in App State’s Reich College of Education. The move to App State signals ARRC’s continued growth as the leading research organization focused on regional colleges, according to executive director Dr. Andrew Koricich.
App State students design and produce award-winning wine labels — cheers!
July 26, 2021
A new family of wines developed by App State students and faculty has an award-winning look, with labels designed and printed by students in the graphic communications management program. The labels won second place in the 2021 Phoenix Challenge — a college competition between graphic communications students across North America.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Aug. 4
July 23, 2021
During the test, App State uses the hi/low tone for emergencies, discontinuous air horn for tests of the system and the alert tone for all-clear signal.
Harris and Wyatt appointed to App State’s Board of Trustees
July 20, 2021
The North Carolina General Assembly appointed two members to App State’s Board of Trustees in June. The House of Representatives appointed James “Jamie” E. Harris ’84, and the Senate appointed Steven D. Wyatt ’83. Their appointments began July 1.

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