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
Unearthing history: App State-Lumbee Tribe partnership documents ancient sites in Robeson County
Nov 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Artifacts that have endured for thousands of years in the soil of North Carolina’s Inner Coastal Plain have become a bridge between ...
Wine and Fine Dining for Emerging Professionals program returns for second year
Nov 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Eleven students from Appalachian State University's College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) recently participated in the second annual Wine...
Department of Philosophy and Religion hosts NCRSA Annual Meeting, student earns Undergraduate Presentation Award
Nov 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Department of Philosophy and Religion welcomed scholars and students from across the region to App Stat...
From Asheville to Greensboro: Statesville cryptid gave frights across state from 1890-1900s [student featured]
Nov 4, 2026
Georgiana Simon, 21, is a history student at Appalachian State University. Simon works as an intern at the Statesville Historical Collection. "What in...
Looking Back: The second group of Europeans to walk through Mitchell County? [faculty featured]
Nov 4, 2026
Until the 1700s and the "long hunters" — as they were often called — there is little indication in the historic record that, other than the Spanis...
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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.