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

Appalachian Journal (vol. 52, no. 1-2)

Appalachian Journal (vol. 52, no. 1-2) now available

BOONE, N.C. — The new Appalachian Journal (vol. 51, no. 1-2) features a tribute to Marie Cirillo, an exploration of underrated bestselling writer Ag...

Christine Nishiyama is the author and/or illustrator of seven books, including the four book Layla and the Bots series published by Scholastic. Photo from might-could.com.

February 6: “Drawing to Tell Stories” with illustrator Christine Nishiyama

“Drawing to Tell Stories” with Illustrator Christine NishiyamaThursday, February 6, 2025, from 6-7 p.m.Blowing Rock Art and History Museum (159 Gi...

Nicole Herrera Marchena (left) and Kelley Robinson (right) are student assistants in the College of Arts and Sciences Dean's Office. Photos submitted

Meet the student employees in the CAS Dean's Office

BOONE, N.C. — Student employees make up an important and valuable part of the workforce at Appalachian State University. In recognition of this, App...

Joshua Crouch is a senior geology major from Gastonia. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Joshua Crouch

Joshua CrouchFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "Preliminary Taphonomy of a Revueltian (Upper Triassic: Norian) Age Coprolite Assemblage from the H...

Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program is housed in the Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation within the College of Arts and Sciences.

Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program granted initial accreditation from AVMA

BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Veterinary Technology program has received initial accreditation by the American Veterinary Medical Ass...

Rachel Weaver is a junior psychology major from Greensboro. Photo submitted

SAFE Student Spotlight: Rachel Weaver

Rachel WeaverFall 2023 SAFE Fund RecipientProject: "HBC - Who?: Perceptions of Talent from Historically Black Colleges and Universities"Rachel Weaver,...

Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund

Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund

The Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund provides resources that can be used to transform the undergraduate and graduate experience. Visit this page to learn more about this award, how to apply and current recipients.