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Undergraduate Admissions

Dates and Deadlines

Mark your calendar! Use these important dates and deadlines to help guide you through the process of applying to Appalachian.

  • First-Year
  • Transfer
  • App State Online
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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.

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