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Study USA — International Admission to Appalachian

Living on Campus

Residence Halls and clubs for your life at App State

Discover what it’s like to live and learn at App State. Explore campus, learn about Boone, find ways to get involved in the community and imagine yourself here.

Explore Boone

Grandfather Mountain

Boone is a college town in the best sense — a place where people say hello on the street and a vibrant downtown is just a block from campus.

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Getting to Boone

International Student and Scholar Services and Outreach (ISSSO) will provide bus transportation from Charlotte Douglas International Airport to App State’s campus in Boone for all first-semester students attending International Student Orientation.

Other transportation options include taxis, van services and buses.

Boone, North Carolina on United States Map

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Getting around Boone

Boone Weather

You will need a fan for August and September, rain boots for October and November, wind and waterproof winter gear for December through March and to always have a light jacket handy for the rest of the year. Be sure to wear layers — the weather in Boone can change quickly!

Average High Low
Spring 16 C / 61 F 3 C / 37F
Summer 26 C / 78 F 13 C / 56 F
Fall 17 C / 63 F 4 C / 40 F
Winter 7 C / 44 F -6 C / 22 F

Average winter snowfall: 106 cm / 41.8 in

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Fast Facts
Boone, NC
3,333 elevation 3,333’ elevation
Hiking trails 50+ hiking trailheads within driving distance of campus
Free bus Free bus services in town
National Geographic logo National Geographic magazine’s “Best Places to Live and Play”
SafeWise logo One of SafeWise.com’s safest cities in NC
Southern Living logo Among Southern Living’s “South’s Best College Towns”
There is a place for youat Appalachian State University

"Remember what I said about changing the world during my first semester? Well, now three years and a half later, I have been representing my country of Saudi Arabia in global forums sharing with the world the young proud Saudi voice."

-Razan Alaqil, Al-Ahsa, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Senior, political science and a minor in global studies

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Want more information about opportunities for international students at App State? Submit the contact form below and we’ll connect you with one of our international admissions counselors.

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