Undergraduate Admissions
Dates and Deadlines
Appalachian State University
Undergraduate Admissions — First-year Students
Admission Deadlines
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.
Mar 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
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.
Mar 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
When you will hear from us
Early Action
Jan 25
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to Jan. 25 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Mid Mar
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Sent to students, beginning mid-March.
Feb 1 - Apr 1
Signature Scholarships Recipients Announced
Regular Decision
Mar 15
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to March 15 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Sent to students based on admission date.
Undergraduate Admissions — Transfer Students
Admission Deadlines
Spring Admission
Oct 15*
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via CFNC.
Must apply for Fall or Summer to be eligible for Transfer Student Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.
Mar 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*
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via CFNC.
Mar 1
Scholarship Application Deadline
Apply for Transfer Student Scholarships. Admission Application must be completed by Feb 15 to be considered.
Mar 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.
*This is a suggested application date. We recommend you apply at least four months prior to the start of your intended term.
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 Financial Aid Overview
Sent 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 Financial Aid Overview
Sent to students based on admission date.
Mid April
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Undergraduate Admissions — App State Online
Admission Deadlines
*Online and off-campus application deadlines vary among programs. Visit online.appstate.edu and click on your program of interest
Spring Admission
Nov 1*
Application Deadline
Apply via CFNC.
Dec 1
Deadline to Deposit
Summer Admission
April 1*
Application Deadline
Apply via CFNC.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Fall Admission
July 1*
Application Deadline
Apply via CFNC.
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 4-8 weeks after completing their application.
Summer Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 4-8 weeks after completing their application.
Fall Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 4-8 weeks after completing their application.