The College of Arts and Sciences Advising and Support Services Hub (CASSH) is located on the first floor of I.G. Greer Hall (Suite 101). The Advising office is staffed by professional advisors and records specialists who serve current and prospective students, as well as faculty and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences at Appalachian State University. Students are encouraged to visit the office for assistance with academic planning and questions, registration and senior checks.
If you need to contact CASSH, please do so between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday via phone at (828) 262-3076 or email casadvising@appstate.edu at this time. Beginning Wednesday, May 14, 2025, the CASSH Office will be closed daily from 12-1 p.m. for lunch.
*Reminder to department chairpersons: Any chair approved substitution/exception requests should be submitted to casadvising@appstate.edu.*
Meet Our Advising Team
Kathy Henson
Academic Advisor
828-262-2689
hensonmk@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Advising for students with last names starting with A-K
- Including advising for:
- Changes of Major
- Readmission
- Needs pertaining to academic probation/suspension
- Resource referrals
To schedule an appointment with Kathy, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/kathyhenson
Emily Cunningham
Academic Advisor
828-827-6509
cunninghameb@appstate.edu
Room 1164B - Hickory Campus
Contact me about:
- Advising for students who have selected the Hickory Campus for their studies
- Including advising for:
- PIN Registration Advising - for Hickory Campus students only
- Changes of Major
- Readmission
- Needs pertaining to academic probation/suspension
- Resource referrals
To schedule an appointment with Emily, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/emily-cunningham
Carla Penders
Assistant Director and Academic Advisor
828-262-2707
pendersca@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Assisting the Director with faculty advising training
- If you are a department chair and need assistance in enhancing academic advising in your department within the College
- Creating new processes and/or procedures for advising
- Advising for students with last names starting with W-Z
- Including advising for:
- Changes of Major
- Readmission
- Needs pertaining to academic probation/suspension
- Resource referrals
To schedule an appointment with Carla, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/carla-penders
Natalie Wilson
Academic Advisor
828-262-7608
wilsonnb3@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Advising for students with last names starting with L-V
- Including advising for:
- Changes of Major
- Readmission
- Needs pertaining to academic probation/suspension
- Resource referrals
To schedule an appointment with Natalie, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/nataliewilson
Hannah Huff
Academic Advisor
828-262-6476
huffhc@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Online Bachelor of Science in Veterinary Technology Program advising
To schedule an appointment with Hannah, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/hannah-huff
Meet Our Records Team
Please reach out to our Records Team members by emailing casadvising@appstate.edu or contact the main line at (828) 262-3076 should you have questions pertaining to the following:
- Graduation Clearance
- Senior Checks
- DegreeWorks Substitutions and Adjustments
- Support for Faculty with Questions Related to Policy and Procedure
Meet Our Leadership Team
Diana Nelson
Director
828-262-3076
nelsondj@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Advising and Academic Support Services for Students, Faculty, and Department Chairs
- Registration Issues - Drop/Add, Special Courses, Internships
- Probation and Suspension Issues
- Curriculum Consultant
Carla Penders
Assistant Director and Academic Advisor
828-262-2707
pendersca@appstate.edu
Contact me about:
- Assisting the Director with faculty advising training
- If you are a department chair and need assistance in enhancing academic advising in your department within the College
- Advising for select student populations in the College (Students with last names starting with W-Z)
- Creating new processes and/or procedures for advising
To schedule an appointment with Carla, please use the following link: casshoffice.appointlet.com/b/carla-penders