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).
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Dec. 1
Nov. 19, 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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Nov. 3
Oct. 22, 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.
‘The future of policing’ — 14 recruits graduate from Appalachian Police Academy
Oct. 12, 2021
Appalachian Police Officer Development Program grads enter the criminal justice job market with a college degree, North Carolina law enforcement certification and up to two years of policing experience.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted Oct. 6
Sep. 29, 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.
FEMA vaccine clinics on App State’s campus Sept. 19–22
Sep. 17, 2021
Free COVID-19 vaccines will be administered from a FEMA mobile unit on the App State campus starting Sunday, Sept. 19, through Wednesday, Sept. 22. Pfizer, Moderna and Janssen vaccines will be available for the campus and High Country communities.
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.
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.
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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted July 7
June 29, 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.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted June 2
May 24, 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.
First on scene: Clinical simulations prepare App State athletic training students
April 26, 2021
App State athletic training students put their studies into action during a series of simulated clinical scenarios, ranging from cardiac distress to a leg fracture.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted May 5
April 22, 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.
Residence hall wastewater testing supports App State’s COVID-19 management strategy
April 15, 2021
App State is now conducting all residence hall wastewater testing on-site through its Department of Biology. This testing is part of the university’s larger COVID-19 surveillance strategy, which includes testing events and targeted testing.
App State Police develops new unit to specialize in diversity, inclusion and community engagement
March 25, 2021
The Appalachian Police Department has developed the Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement Unit to help build meaningful relationships and trust between APD officers and campus and community members from underrepresented groups. Read on to learn more about the unit and Cashae Cook ’14, who was appointed diversity, inclusion and community engagement officer in January.
Campus emergency siren test to be conducted April 7
March 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.
680 Mountaineers and local community members receive COVID vaccine at App State’s 1st vaccine clinic
March 18, 2021
Appalachian State University hosted its first COVID-19 vaccine clinic March 11–12, with 680 doses of the vaccine administered to eligible staff, faculty, students and community members.
NCDHHS approves App State to distribute COVID-19 vaccines
Watauga Democrat
March 2, 2021
App State can act as a vaccine distribution site to administer COVID-19 vaccines to community members — as well as to students, faculty and staff — once vaccine allotments are provided.

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