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 professor's new book asks: Can you eat outside the industrial food system? [faculty featured]
Sep 28, 2026
BOONE — Zackary Vernon spent years asking whether a normal small town could feed him without the industrial food system. Boone became his test case ...
App State Department of English co-sponsoring evening with acclaimed writer Leslie Jamison on Oct. 14
Sep 28, 2026
Charlie Baker Endowed Lecture Series: Leslie JamisonWednesday, Oct. 14, from 7–8:30 p.m.Appalachian Theatre of the High CountryFree Admission — Op...
With insect populations declining, Boone Gardens pushes native plants into community hands [faculty featured]
Sep 28, 2026
BOONE — The Daniel Boone Gardens hosted a combined native plant swap and potluck this fall, an event the garden’s director hopes will draw newcome...
5th annual BioBlitz catalogues the natural world at App State [faculty featured]
Sep 28, 2026
The App State Department of Biology began its annual “BioBlitz” campaign Monday to catalogue on-campus biodiversity. This is the fifth year of the...
Filling the gaps after Helene. Volunteer groups have stepped up across the NC mountains over last 2 years. [faculty featured]
Sep 28, 2026
Providing mental healthcare in the months after a disaster is crucial, and Mountain Strong saw a big need for providing mental healthcare in the area,...
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.