App State Operations Update

Welcome to App State’s spring 2023 semester!

App State sends periodic operational updates that include information about key university operations, health and safety protocols, and other important campus information for students and employees.

Chancellor Sheri Everts sends weekly messages covering university progress on key initiatives and items of importance for the university community. Read these messages here.

Keep reading for helpful resources and the latest campus operations updates as the university welcomes students, employees and visitors back to campus for spring 2023.

General information and resources for students and employees

Classes for the spring 2023 semester at App State begin on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Review the 2022-23 Academic Calendar.

• The university will be closed on Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
  
  
• Welcome to campus programming for new students continues through Tuesday, Jan. 24.
  
  
• Student Health Service began its regular clinic hours today, Friday, Jan. 13. The clinic will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. Visit Student Health Service’s homepage for weekday and weekend clinic schedules. The after-hours nurse line remains available at 828-262-3100.
  
  
• The Counseling Center will be closed Monday, Jan. 16. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 17. Emergency services are always available at 828-262-3180.
  
  
• Campus Dining’s regular facility hours begin Tuesday, Jan. 17, with limited locations open now — view their Spring Opening Schedule for more information.
  
  
• University Recreation will return to regular facility hours on Tuesday, Jan. 17, with limited locations open now — view their Spring 2023 Facility Hours for more information.
  
  
• Visit University Housing’s Spring Semester Move-in Information page for spring move-in schedules and additional resources.

Resources for students:
Academic Affairs • AppCares Resources • Campus Dining • Career Development Center • Case Management • Counseling Center • Dean of Students • Mountaineer Food Hub & Free Store • Off-Campus Student Services • Office of Disability Resources • Office of Student Success • Student Health Service • Student Learning Center • University Housing • University Libraries • University Recreation • Wellness and Prevention Services

Resources for employees:
Academic Affairs • Counseling for Faculty and Staff • Employee Assistance Program • Health Promotion for Faculty and Staff • Office of Human Resources • University Ombuds Office

Winter weather reminders

Sometimes, adverse weather affects the university’s regular operations. Decisions about universitywide changes to class or work schedules will be communicated via:

• The university homepage and appstatealert.com website

• Emails to student and employee App State email accounts

• The university’s telephone snow line: 828-262-SNOW (7669)

• Posts to App State’s Facebook and Twitter pages

Messages are also distributed to campus and local media outlets. 

Under the campus Adverse Weather and Emergency Closing Policy, all public safety operations and essential campus operations, including but not limited to University Housing, Campus Dining, Student Health Service and Plemmons Student Union, continue regardless of weather delays or cancellations.

• During adverse weather, faculty are encouraged to shift to online teaching methods.

• Students should check with faculty directly if they have questions about course attendance and assignments during winter weather delays and cancellations.

Campus safety resources

In case of an emergency

In a medical or other emergency, call 911 or App State Police at 828-262-8000 for the fastest, most reliable means of getting emergency assistance. 

• If you have not already done so, add App State Police to your mobile phone contacts:

• Emergencies: 828-262-8000
• Main line: 828-262-2150 

Mountaineer Safe Walk

Mountaineer Safe Walk is a free and secure safety escort service operated by App State Police and available to students in any main campus building or parking lot who may feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark.

• Mountaineer Safe Walk service will begin operating for the spring 2023 semester on Saturday, Jan. 14.

• The service area is limited to university properties only (parking lots, residence halls and academic buildings).

• The service also offers secure transport to and from the following locations:

• Mountain Laurel Hall (formerly Appalachian Panhellenic Hall)
• Leon Levine Hall
• 105 Parking Lot
• State Farm Parking Lot

View the Safe Walk map layer for transport service locations (select a location from the menu for details).

Emergency preparedness

App State’s Environmental Health, Safety and Emergency Management team works in coordination with other departments across campus to build a safe and prepared campus. Review App State’s Emergency Preparedness page for tips on how you can prepare for and respond to specific types of emergencies.

• AppState-ALERT is the university’s 24/7 emergency messaging system that uses texts, voice messaging, the siren warning system, desktop alerts, email and web alerts.

• This system is designed to provide App State students and employees with timely information in the event of a campus emergency.

• Voice and text for students and employees alerts are opt-in. Register for AppState-ALERT text and/or voice messaging.

• The RAVE Guardian mobile safety app is available to students and employees free of charge. 

• Students and employees can access the AppCares, App State Police and App State Emergency Preparedness websites from the app.
  
  
• Learn more and download the Rave Guardian mobile safety app.

Health and wellness reminders

Get vaccinated against flu and COVID-19

• COVID-19 primary vaccine series and booster appointments continue to be available at Student Health Service for students, employees and community members. Call 828-262-3100 for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

• Flu vaccines for students are also available through Student Health Service. Call 828-262-3100 for more information.

• Visit Vaccines.gov to Find Flu Vaccines or Find COVID-19 Vaccines near you.

Stay home if you feel sick

• Students may call 828-262-6577 if they would like to make an appointment with Student Health Service.

• AppHealthCare serves all community members and continues to offer free at-home COVID-19 test kits. Check your symptoms to determine if testing is needed or call 828-795-1970 to schedule a sick visit.

If you test positive for COVID-19:

• Stay home for at least five days, isolate yourself from others and follow CDC guidance for isolation and precautions for people with COVID-19.

• Students living in residence halls are strongly encouraged to complete COVID-19 isolation at home but may choose to isolate in their residence hall rooms, if unable to return home, leaving only to receive medical care.

• During the isolation period, students living in residence halls can arrange for Wellness Meal Pick-ups — view instructions on Campus Dining’s Meal Plan page. 

COVID-19 resources:

• Visit the App State coronavirus website for the latest information.
  
  
• Don’t see what you’re looking for? Email ucinfo@appstate.edu or call 828-262-2000 for assistance.

Get your COVID-19 vaccination record • North Carolina’s COVID-19 Information Hub • NC Department of Health & Human Services COVID-19 Test Location Finder