Appalachian State University
Undergraduate Admissions — First-year Students
Boone Campus
Hickory Campus
Admission Deadlines
App State will continue to accept applications for the Hickory campus as long as space is still available. To ensure students have sufficient time to complete their enrollment steps, such as advising and orientation, it’s recommended students submit applications as soon as possible.
Early Action
Nov 1
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via the Common App. Applicants are considered automatically for the Appalachian Excellence Scholarship.
Nov 15
Scholarship Application Deadline
Apply for Signature Scholarships and Selective Academic Programs.
Nov 15
Supplemental Materials Deadline
View the list of required materials.
March 1
FAFSA Priority Processing Deadline
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! Access and complete the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Hickory campus students who apply after May 1 will be notified with their deadline.
Regular Decision
Feb 1
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via the Common App.
Must apply for Early Action to be eligible for Signature Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.
Feb 15
Supplemental Materials Deadline
View the list of required materials.
March 1
FAFSA Priority Processing Deadline
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! Access and complete the FAFSA as early as Oct. 1.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Hickory campus students who apply after May 1 will be notified with their deadline.
When you will hear from us
Hickory campus students who apply after the application deadline will be notified 2-4 weeks on a rolling basis.
Early Action
Jan 25
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to Jan. 25 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation (if Applicable)
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of confirming enrollment and paying the deposit.
Mid March
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students, beginning mid-March.
Feb 1 - Apr 1
Signature Scholarships Recipients Announced
Regular Decision
March 15
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to March 15 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation (if Applicable)
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of confirming enrollment and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Undergraduate Admissions — Transfer Students
Boone Campus
Hickory Campus
Admission Deadlines
Transfer students can apply anytime and will be admitted on a rolling basis. To ensure students have sufficient time to complete their enrollment steps, such as advising and orientation, it’s recommended transfer students submit applications at least four months prior to the start of their intended term.
Spring Admission
Oct 15
Priority Admissions Application Date
Must apply for Fall or Summer to be eligible for Transfer Student Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.
Jan 1
Admission Application Deadline
March 1
FAFSA Priority Processing Date
Earlier is better! Access and complete your FAFSA as early as Oct. 1.
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students who apply after the suggested application deadline have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
Fall or Summer Admission
Feb 1
Priority Admissions Application Date
March 1
Scholarship Application Deadline
Apply for Transfer Student Scholarships. Admission Application must be completed by Feb 15 to be considered.
March 1
FAFSA Priority Processing Date
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! Access and complete your FAFSA as early as Oct. 1.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Students who apply after the suggested application deadline have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
May 15
Admission Application Deadline
When you will hear from us
Spring Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks after being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Fall or Summer Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks after being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Mid April
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Undergraduate Admissions — App State Online Students
Admission Deadlines
Application deadlines vary among programs. Visit online.appstate.edu and click on your program of interest
Spring Admission
Nov 1*
Application Deadline
Dec 1
Deadline to Deposit
Summer Admission
April 1*
Application Deadline
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Fall Admission
July 1*
Application Deadline
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
When you will hear from us
Spring Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Summer Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Fall Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.