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
Wilkes company creates new opportunities [alumni featured]
May 22, 2025
A North Wilkesboro-based company plans to soon start large-scale pilot production of a material that makes soil more productive, reduces carbon dioxid...
CAS graduates inducted into Spring 2025 Cratis D. Williams Society
May 20, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — In the Spring and Fall, Appalachian State University's Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies seeks nominations for the Cratis ...
Spring 2025 Dean's and Chancellor's Lists Released
May 19, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has released the Dean’s and Chancellor’s lists for the spring 2025 semester.863 students in the Colle...
Cold Mountain Review (vol. 52, no. 2) now available
May 14, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The Spring and Summer 2025 issue of Cold Mountain Review (vol. 52, no. 2) is now available. The issue is the second under new editoria...
App State awards degrees to over 4,200 graduates ready to shape the future
May 13, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated the resilience and achievements of more than 4,200 graduates during its Spring 2025 Commenceme...
Announcing the 2024-25 App State CAS Senior Award Recipients
May 9, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) hosted the 2024-25 CAS Senior Awards Ceremony on Friday, April 11,...
Open House
The Spring 2025 Boone Open House is April 12. The Academic Exploration portion of Open House will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Are you looking to chat with a specific department or program? Click here to view their locations during Open House.
Commencement
The Spring 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 9, at 1 and 5 PM in the Holmes Convocation Center. For details, click here or visit appstate.edu/commencement.
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.