Appalachian State University
Undergraduate Admissions — First-year Students
Boone Campus
Hickory Campus
Important Dates
App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.
Aug 1
App State’s Application Opens
Apply using the Common App.
The earlier you apply, the earlier you will hear from us in your MyMoutaineer portal. You will receive an admissions decision within 2-4 weeks.
October
Nov 15
Submit Application to Guarantee Scholarship Consideration
App State offers first-year scholarships with varying awards ranging from partial to full institutional costs.
Nov 30
Submit Supplemental Materials and Complete Application for Scholarship Consideration
View the list of application materials.
Once you apply, you can track your application status in your MyMoutaineer portal.
Starting Feb 1
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Mid March
Receive Financial Aid Offer
You will receive an email with your offer.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Secure your spot and submit your enrollment deposit in your MyMountaineer portal.
If you have transfer credits, you will receive your transfer credit evaluation by email within 2-3 weeks of paying your deposit.
Deposits may be submitted after the deadline, should space be available.
Undergraduate Admissions — Transfer Students
Boone Campus
Hickory Campus
Important Dates
App State reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply anytime and receive your admission decision in just 2-4 weeks.
Spring Admission
Aug 1
Transfer Application Opens
The earlier you apply, the earlier you’ll hear from us! You’ll receive an admissions decision in your MyMoutaineer Portal within 2-4 weeks.
You must apply for fall or summer to be eligible for transfer student scholarships. Learn more about outside scholarships.
Jan 10
Admission Application Deadline
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Secure your spot and submit your deposit in your MyMountaineer Portal.
Deposits should be submitted within 3 weeks of receiving your admission decision.
Fall or Summer Admission
Aug 1
Transfer Application Opens
The earlier you apply, the earlier you’ll hear from us! You’ll receive an admissions decision in your MyMoutaineer Portal within 2-4 weeks.
Feb 1
Submit Application to Guarantee Scholarship Consideration
App State offers transfer scholarships exclusively for incoming transfer students.
If you are applying to the Boone campus after Feb 1, aim to apply by April 1 to allow time to complete all enrollment steps.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Secure your spot and submit your deposit in your MyMountaineer Portal.
Deposits should be submitted within 3 weeks of receiving your 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 after being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Offer
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 Offer
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
Jan 10*
Application Deadline
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
Summer Admission
April 1*
Application Deadline
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
Fall Admission
Aug 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 Offer
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 Offer
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 Offer
Emailed to students based on admission date.