Appalachian State University

This campus-wide event showcases the outstanding research and creative work of App State students and highlights the impact of faculty-mentored scholarship across disciplines. Throughout the day, attendees can explore student poster presentations, attend platform sessions and celebrate the achievements of our Mountaineer student scholars.

Explore sustainable organizations on and off campus and connect with groups representing each of the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Students can take on a challenge from Sustainability and Energy Management—learn about at least 10 of the 17 goals to earn a free, limited-edition Earth Day T-shirt! Sponsored by Sustainability and Energy Management.

App State’s Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources will host Etienne Charles, award-winning Trinidadian trumpeter, composer and climate storyteller, on campus during Earth Week 2026. During his time in Boone, Etienne Charles will speak with classes across the university and connect with our community.

App State’s Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources will host Etienne Charles, award-winning Trinidadian trumpeter, composer and climate storyteller, on campus during Earth Week 2026. During his time in Boone, Etienne Charles will speak with classes across the university and connect with our community.

Need to pick up your honors cord? Curious about what it means to be an alumnus of App State? Need a professional headshot? Grad Expo is your one-stop shop to ensure a smooth transition from student to alumnus. Drop by for giveaways, swag and snacks as we say con-GRAD-ulations and celebrate your achievements! Jostens Ring Program will be in attendance as well.

Staff from Sustainability and Energy Management will be working alongside App State’s Office of Human Resources to host this year's staff appreciation event as a zero-waste program. Attendees will have the opportunity to interact with Sustainability and Energy Management staff with the chance to learn more about composting on campus.

Join us for Earth Month with a Spring Closet Cleanout! Bring an item to swap and trade, and view an assortment of clothing items from the Mountaineer Free Store. This is an opportunity for students to update their wardrobes, keep items out of the landfill, and learn about resources available to them through Sustainability and Energy Management.

Trinidadian trumpeter and composer Etienne Charles has dedicated his recent works to highlighting the voices of marginalized peoples in the Americas. He broadens his scope with his latest composition, “Earth Tones,” a multimedia jazz performance featuring original compositions that draw attention to people and regions that are, or soon will be, severely affected by climate change.

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.

Showcase is an annual exhibition of apparel designs created by Appalachian State University students in the Apparel Design and Merchandising program in the Department of Applied Design. This event is organized and planned under the supervision and guidance of Dr. Anthony Wilson.

Commencement is the ultimate celebration of one of the most significant accomplishments of our students' lifetimes. We are proud to honor your achievement.

Presented by Appalachian State University’s Arts Engagement and Cultural Resources, this annual celebration of the performing and visual arts is held every July in venues across the university campus, and features an eclectic, diverse mix of music, dance, theatre, visual arts and film programming.