Celebrate on social media! Find cover photos, Instagram Story backgrounds, GIFs and more.

Hashtags

Use these hashtags for an opportunity to be featured on App State’s social media channels or the commencement homepage!

#AppState25  #AppStateAlumni

and tag @AppState or @AppAlumni

Social Media Flair

Show your App State pride!

Facebook

App State graduates seated in rows clap and smile during the ceremony as one student looks toward the stage.
App State graduates seated in rows clap and smile during the ceremony as one student looks toward the stage.
Faculty in academic regalia smile and applaud as a graduate walks by during the App State commencement.

LinkedIn

Faculty in academic regalia smile and applaud as a graduate walks by during the App State commencement.
Collage of graduates in caps and gowns holding diplomas and wearing stoles at Appalachian State ceremony.
Faculty in academic regalia smile and applaud as a graduate walks by during the App State commencement.

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Overhead view of Appalachian State University graduates in caps and gowns, Class of 2025.
Collage of graduates in caps and gowns holding diplomas and wearing stoles at Appalachian State ceremony.
Faculty in academic regalia smile and applaud as a graduate walks by during the App State commencement.

Capture, Create and Share on Instagram Stories

Add some Mountaineer flair to your Instagram Stories or customize your phone with a new background. Make sure to follow and tag App State and share your favorite moments from Fall 2025 Commencement weekend!

Graphic with ‘APP STATE GRAD Class of 2025’ over a black-and-white campus view with the bell tower.
Gold ‘2025’ balloons, confetti and banners above a blank photo frame with App State text at the bottom.
Gold gradient background featuring the Appalachian State University wordmark centered at the bottom.
App State Class of 2025 graphic with a gold wavy border framing a blank center for students to add photos.
Yosef mascot gives a thumbs-up while holding a ‘Congrats Grads’ sign on a gold-to-white gradient background.
Congrats, Mountaineers! Class of 2025’ text on a gold-to-black gradient with the App State A logo at bottom.

#AppState25 GIFs

Add a touch of black and gold, Yosef and more to your social posts!

Animated yellow ribbon showing ‘Class of 2025’ with the App State A logo beside it.
App State A logo with animated Class of 2025 on a gold background.
Animated black brushstroke hashtag forming on a white background.

Check out more App State stickers in our GIPHY 2025 Commencement collection!