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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

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

Apply now.

Must apply for Fall or Summer to be eligible for Transfer Student Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.

Jan 1

Admission Application Deadline

Apply now.

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

Apply now.

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

Apply now.

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

Apply now.

Dec 1

Deadline to Deposit

Summer Admission

April 1*

Application Deadline

Apply now.

May 1

Deadline to Deposit

Fall Admission

July 1*

Application Deadline

Apply now.

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.

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