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.

Quality Animal Care
App State's Vet Tech program is meeting the needs of animals and veterinary professionals throughout the region.
College News

September 2023 CAS Staff Spotlight: Ryan Kennedy
Each month of the academic year, the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) randomly selects one staff member to be featured ...

October 20: Elect Her Workshop
Elect Her WorkshopFriday, October 20, 2023, from 1-4 p.m.Summit Trail Solarium, Plemmons Student UnionRegistration is required. Register here.BOONE, N...

App State celebrates 124 years of history with Founders Day festivities
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University celebrated its sixth annual Founders Day on Sept. 7 to commemorate the first day of classes held in 1899 ...

Astronomy Faculty and Students Collaborate to Publish Astronomical Journal Paper
BOONE, N.C. — Faculty members and students from Appalachian State University's Department of Physics and Astronomy are the authors of a new paper in...

From App State to Asheboro, Geobago brings hands-on education to K–12 students across North Carolina
BOONE, N.C. — This fall, Appalachian State University has once again rolled out its Geobago recreational vehicle to bring hands-on science...

Drs. Robert Swarthout, Chris Thaxton, and James Sherman Receive $531,902 NSF Grant
BOONE, N.C. — A group of faculty members from the Appalachian State University College of Arts and Sciences has been awarded a three-year grant from...