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 marks fall 2026 with historic online, graduate, transfer and first-gen student enrollment
Sep 4, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University opened its 2026–27 academic year with 21,308 Mountaineer students enrolled at the university for fall 2...
UNIZULU Strengthens Global Ties and Research Capacity Following Engagement with Fulbright Specialist Prof Jesse Lutabingwa [faculty featured]
Sep 3, 2026
The University of Zululand (UNIZULU) recently concluded a highly successful 40-day residency with visiting Fulbright Specialist, Professor Jesse Lutab...
Bubbles, brews and sweet potatoes: High Country Beer Fest marks 19th year [staff featured]
Sep 3, 2026
BOONE — Thousands of beer lovers filled the Watauga County fairgrounds Saturday for the 19th annual High Country Beer Fest, sampling pours from 37 b...
Beer, bubbles and Boone businesses come together for Beer Fest [faculty featured]
Sep 2, 2026
Despite the nation’s declining alcohol sales and general consumption, here in the High Country, the annual High Country Beer Fest kicked off Saturda...
Anthony Love contributes to new study dating rare Mars meteorite to 1.2 billion years old
Sep 2, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — A new study in Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta has dated a rare Martian meteorite to 1.27 billion years old, identifying it as an unus...
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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.