Support

Ways to Support

Here are some ways to support new and future students, faculty, and staff in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS):

  • Make a gift to the Student And Faculty Excellence (SAFE) Fund to provide resources that can be used to transform the student experience and support faculty in the college
  • Apply for a matching gift from your employer.
  • Sponsor a student internship or mentorship opportunity.
  • Include a gift in your estate planning.
  • Give a gift of a scholarship.
  • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.
  • Recruit graduates from Appalachian.
  • Volunteer your time on a board or committee.
  • Name a classroom or space on campus, like in the recently-renovated Sanford Hall.
  • Establish a monthly or yearly routine of supporting your favorite area at your alma mater to support future generations.
Giving to CAS

Giving to CAS

CAS provides instruction and research essential to the university’s mission. Support from alumni and friends is critical to our continued success. Learn more about making a gift to CAS.

Contact

For assistance with philanthropic gifts, contact:

Jasmin McFayden '10
CAS Development Director
(828) 262-4019
mcfaydenja@appstate.edu

Support News

On Appalachian State Giving Day 2026, Mountaineers across the nation showed their App State pride and raised more than $2.8 million to support programs and initiatives across the university, breaking the previous Giving Day fundraising record by more than $1 million. Photo by Kyla Willoughby

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2026-27 Appalachian Scholarship Application Portal (ASAP) open December 1 through February 7

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