About the College
The College of Arts & Sciences at Appalachian State University is home to 17 academic departments, two centers and one residential college spanning the humanities and the social, mathematical and natural sciences. The college is dedicated to providing instruction and research essential to the University's mission and seeks to cultivate the habits of inquiry, learning and service among all its constituents.
College News
College of Arts and Sciences academic advisors receive January 2026 staff shout-outs
Feb 6, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — In January 2026, two academic advisors in Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hu...
US News rankings spotlight quality of App State Online degree programs
Feb 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University is ranked in the top 18% of U.S. colleges and universities for best online bachelor’s programs, accordi...
Dr. Eric Marland receives lifetime achievement award from mathematics consortium
Feb 3, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Eric Marland, professor emeritus in the Appalachian State University Department of Mathematical Sciences, is the recipient of the ...
March 19: “Bodies on the Brink: The Surgeon’s Dilemma and the Vicksburg Campaign” with Dr. Lindsay Rae Smith Privette
Jan 30, 2026
“Bodies on the Brink: The Surgeon’s Dilemma and the Vicksburg Campaign”Presented by Dr. Lindsay Rae Smith PrivetteThursday, March 19, 2026, from...
Luke Barber documents Holocaust histories for App State’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies
Jan 29, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — James Luke Barber ’18, graduate student in the political science program in Appalachian State University's Department of Government ...
Dr. Maggie Sugg studies flood-related health disparities in rural Appalachia following Hurricane Helene
Jan 28, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Maggie Sugg, associate professor and honors director in the Appalachian State University Department of Geography and Planning, is ...
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Faculty and Staff Awards
Each year, the College of Arts and Sciences recognizes several members of the faculty and staff for outstanding service, teaching or scholarly work.
Open House
The Spring 2026 Boone Open House will be held on Saturday, April 11, and Hickory Open House will be held on Saturday, April 25.
SAFE Fund
The Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the undergraduate and graduate experience.
Commencement
The Spring 2026 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Satuday, May 9, at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.