Welcome to the College of Arts and Sciences

About the College

The College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) 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. Learn more about CAS.

College News

Carla Ramsdell and Marta Toran recognized with inaugural Resilience Pathmaker Awards

May 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Pathways to Resilience Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) hosted its End-of-Year Awards and Celebration on ...

On Appalachian State Giving Day 2026, Mountaineers across the nation showed their App State pride and raised more than $2.8 million to support programs and initiatives across the university, breaking the previous Giving Day fundraising record by more than $1 million. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

Appalachian State Giving Day raises over $2.8M to support students, scholarships and vital programs

May 20, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — This spring, more than 3,500 students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Appalachian State University participated in Appalachian ...

A group of people sitting on grass near a brick building. One person in focus is writing in a notebook, surrounded by a backpack with keychains. Others in the background are also engaged in various activities.

CAS students recognized on spring 2026 academic honors lists

May 19, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2026 semester. A total of 804 College o...

Emerson Phillips (left) and Ethan Venable (right)

Emerson Phillips and Ethan Venable recognized as App State Student Teacher of the Year finalists

May 18, 2026

Students are nominated by clinical educators, university field supervisors, and faculty members based on their teaching, professionalism, and overall ...

App State professor Dr. Brett Taubman, left, and Fermentation Sciences Lab manager Daniel Parker have developed the sweetpotato milk Rootsii in fermentation lab facilities at App State. The locally sourced, sustainable and allergy-friendly product received $1.82 million in funding from NCInnovation, with a goal of bringing the milk from proof of concept to store shelves over the next two years. Photo by Chase Reynolds

From the field to the fridge: $1.82M NCInnovation grant supports sweetpotato startup at App State

May 15, 2026

BOONE, N.C. — Backed by a $1.82 million NCInnovation grant, Appalachian State University professor Dr. Brett Taubman and his research team are trans...

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.

Commencement

The Fall 2026 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremony will be held on Friday, December 11, at 9 a.m.

SAFE Fund

The SAFE Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the student experience and support faculty teaching, research, and engagement.

Open House

The Fall 2026 Boone Open House will be held on Saturday, October 17, and Hickory Open House will be held on Saturday, October 24.