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
App State wins fifth annual BioBlitz, documents first Joro spider observations on university properties
Oct 26, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University won the fifth annual BioBlitz, a weeklong citizen science competition that challenges participants to doc...
Rosen siblings continue parents’ legacy of visual arts support with 2 gifts to App State
Oct 26, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — To mark the 40th year of Appalachian State University’s Martin and Doris Rosen Outdoor Sculpture Competition and Exhibition — and ...
Horror, electronic music and Russian politics: Brittany Roberts connects them all [faculty featured]
Oct 19, 2026
Brittany Roberts, an assistant professor with the App State English department, gave a talk on how Russian electronic music duo IC3PEAK uses horror im...
‘People need to know about this’: App State professors champion Indigenous voices [faculty featured]
Oct 16, 2026
On a trip to the ancestral Catawba town of Joara with students in fall 2019, App State professors Paul Worley and Melissa Birkhofer heard from a colle...
The newest dairy alternative comes from sweet potatoes [faculty featured]
Oct 15, 2026
Two professors in the Fermentation Sciences Program founded a sweet potato milk startup company, seeking to promote nutrition and combat food waste....
Stay connected with the college — explore upcoming events, workshops, and celebrations on our events calendar.
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.