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
Archaeologist Dr. María Nieves Zedeño to headline App State's Mountain Studies Lecture Series on Oct. 29
Sep 14, 2026
2026 Mountain Studies Lecture feat. Dr. María Nieves ZedeñoThursday, Oct. 29, 20267-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Lecture begins at 7 p.m. Q&am...
The roommates who summited Mt. Kilimanjaro [student featured]
Sep 14, 2026
From Mexico to Egypt, two App State students traveled together across several countries and continents, and this summer they embarked on a trip that w...
App State’s Center for Judaic, Holocaust, and Peace Studies to host Kristallnacht commemoration on Nov. 9
Sep 14, 2026
Remembering the “Night of Broken Glass”Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, from 6:30–7:30 p.m.Turchin Center for the Visual Arts 1102BOONE, N.C. — Appalachi...
UNCP students unearth untold stories at the Library of Congress [faculty featured]
Sep 10, 2026
Throughout the summer, students examined Federal Writers’ Project (FWP) and Farm Security Administration photographs, manuscripts and oral histories...
Meet CAS Corps member Jose Barajas-Arias
Sep 10, 2026
BOONE, N.C. — College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) Corps members serve as representatives to all college constituents, creating, promoting, and execut...
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.