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.
College News
App State to host final installment of The Hickory Leadership Forum on March 24
Mar 13, 2025
HICKORY, N.C. — Appalachian State University will host the fourth and final installment of The Hickory Leadership Forum on Monday, March 24, from 6 ...
Healthier farmlands: App State’s Dr. Ashley Adams studies soil biotic communities to improve soil quality
Mar 12, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Dr. Ashley Adams, assistant professor in Appalachian State University’s Department of Biology, is conducting research on soil biotic...
Appalachian Journal (vol. 52, no. 3) now available
Mar 12, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — The new issue of Appalachian Journal: A Regional Studies Review (vol. 52, no. 3) focuses on the many talented and brilliant visual art...
March 27: “Beyond Borders” with Authors Li Kotomi and Yang Yi
Mar 11, 2025
“Beyond Borders: Non-Native Writers and the Shifting Landscape of Japanese Literature”Featuring Li Kotomi and Yang YiThursday, March 27, 2025, fro...
March 18: Becoming Evil with Dr. James Waller
Mar 7, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University's Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) invites the public to a lecture by Dr. James Wal...
Rebecca Newman receives 2025 Bright Minds Award
Mar 7, 2025
BOONE, N.C. — Rebecca Newman, assistant director and wellbeing coordinator for the Veterinary Technology program in Appalachian State University's D...
Open House
The Spring 2025 Boone Open House is April 12. The Academic Exploration portion of Open House will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Are you looking to chat with a specific department or program? Click here to view their locations during Open House.
Commencement
The Spring 2025 College of Arts and Sciences Commencement Ceremonies will be held on Friday, May 9, at 1 and 5 PM in the Holmes Convocation Center. For details, click here or visit appstate.edu/commencement.
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.