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

Educational museum exhibit honoring paleoenviron­mental scientist Cynthia Liutikus, with fossil displays, an information panel, and interactive activities.

Dr. Cynthia Liutkus featured in regional Women in STEAM exhibit at AMOS

ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Dr. Cynthia Liutkus is featured in the Asheville Museum of Science's (AMOS) WORK! WNC Women in STEA...

Close-up portrait of a person in a white beanie and winter jacket, standing in snowy stadium bleachers.

Meet CAS Corps member Shaun Appleman

BOONE, N.C. — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps members serve as representatives to all college constituents, creating, promoting, and execut...

Unearth the Voyage Logo on Dark Blue Green Background

15 Unusually Cool College Degrees That Actually Exist [program featured]

Long before craft beer and artisan kombucha became trendy, fermentation was a science. Appalachian State University recognized that and built a degree...

Mady Helt

Meet the English department’s secret soup-ciety

There’s a secret society here at App State. Instead of secret meetings, conspiracy theories and secretly controlling the world, they focus on one th...

The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund.

Apply for the Fall 2026 SAFE Fund through October 5

BOONE, N.C. — The Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences is accepting applications for the Student and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) ...

Stay connected with the college — explore upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations on our events calendar.

Faculty and Staff Awards

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

Commencement

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

SAFE Fund

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

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.