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
CAS students selected to receive 2026 DeJoy-Woś Scholarships
Jun 17, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Louis DeJoy, North Carolina business leader and former U.S. Postmaster General, his wife, former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Es...
Hacky sack comeback: Boone man’s business is a sign the game is alive and kickin’ [student featured]
Jun 16, 2026
BOONE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – On the campus of Appalachian State, we saw something old school in session....
Summer 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies now available
Jun 15, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — The summer 2026 edition of As the Crow Flies, the open-access expansion of Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review, was release...
Mark Byrd ’92 ’94 ’15 posthumously inducted into Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
Jun 11, 2026
Appalachian State University alumni Mark Byrd ’92 ’94 ’15, Barbara Daye ’59 ’61 ’86, Dr. Jesse Pratt ’95 ’01 ’07, and Rodney Workman...
New frontiers for App State’s Frontline-to-Farm initiative
Jun 5, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University’s Frontline-to-Farm (FtF) program is entering a new phase of growth as interdisciplinary collaborations...
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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.