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.
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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.
NEW Vet tech program
App State and Banfield Pet Hospital® have announced a partnership - find more information and answers to frequently asked questions about the new Veterinary Technology program.
College News
App State to offer online veterinary technology degree beginning in August
Appalachian State University received approval from the University of North Carolina System Board of Governors on Jan. 20 to offer a Bachelor of Scien...
Abby Bennet awarded Garrett Scholarship in support of Moringa oleifera thesis research
Honors College senior Abby Bennett has been awarded the 2021-22 George Williams Garrett Memorial Scholarship. Abby majors in chemistry with a min...
Student scholarship aids research in dance as therapy for victims
The Department of Sociology has awarded the inaugural Ann Louise Page Scholarship for Undergraduate Research Excellence in Sociology to Tatum Schwartz...
Watauga College Records Collection Added!
The Watauga Residential College records (UA 09.12) were recently processed and are available for research in the Special Collections Researc...
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael Opata
SAFE Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Michael OpataDr. Michael Opata, assistant professor, Department of BiologyStudent and Faculty Excellence (SAFE) fund recip...
252 million years ago, four alumni, one road trip and a cause
How a field experience created a lasting bond for App State alumsAt Appalachian State University our faculty support students to be successful in thei...