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Reich College of Education

• Career Services

It's never too early to start thinking about your career plan. As an App State student, you have access to a dedicated career coach who can provide educational resources and opportunities to help you achieve your career goals.

Whether you are exploring majors or searching for employment, the following career services will prepare you for success throughout your time at App State and after graduation.

Meet Your Career Coach

Geralyn Jordan

Associate Director / Career Coach Reich College of Education

Schedule an Appointment

Connect with your Career Coach through  Handshake  for help with the following:

• Major and career exploration
• Resume and cover letter development ( example resume )
• Job and internship search strategies
• Graduate and professional school preparation
• Navigating LinkedIn
• Mock/practice interviews
• Career fair preparation
• Salary negotiation
• Professional presence preparation
• Service and gap year programs

Career Fairs & Events

App State's Career Development Center hosts a variety of career fairs and events each semester to help students hone their professional skills and secure employment opportunities.

Access the center's  list of upcoming events  and use Handshake to register for those that interest you.

Career Development Center

The Career Development Center serves all students and alumni pursuing various future professional endeavors. Their services include resume reviews, career coaching and exploration, job and internship search assistance, and other tools to achieve life and professional success.

Handshake serves as our online career services portal that provides easy access to job and internship postings, on-campus recruiting, career fairs, employer contact information and scheduling coaching appointments. Log into Handshake

Student Employment

Student Employment  can help you identify and obtain on- and off-campus part-time jobs, as well as Federal Work-Study positions, and will process on-campus employment paperwork.

Internships

Internships are an opportunity to gain valuable experience and make connections in the professional fields you are considering for a career path.  Learn how to find, apply and secure your next internship .

Graduate & Professional School

Are you considering graduate or professional school? The  Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies  can help you learn more about your options and how to best prepare for that next step.

Business Career Services

• Graduate Student Resources
• Career Coaching

Cover Letter & Resume

• Cover Letter Guide (Google Docs)
• Resume Guide (.pdf)
• Power Verbs (Google Docs)
• IOHRM Resume Sample (Google Docs)
• MBA Entry Level Resume Sample  (.pdf)
• MBA Mid-level Resume Sample (.pdf)
• MBA Executive Level Resume Sample  (.pdf)
• MS in Accounting Resume Sample  (.pdf)
• MS in Applied Data Analytics Resume Sample  (.pdf)
• Indeed Guide: Resume Tips for Applicant Tracking Systems  (YouTube Link)

Interviews & Salary

• Interview Preparation Tips  (Google Docs)
• Utilize Glassdoor to type in career titles and research common interview questions
• Prepare interview answers with the STAR Method Worksheet  (Google Docs)
• Review the Salary Negotiation Steps (Google Docs)
• Practice interviewing online with Big Interview
• Powerful Preparation for a Successful Interview Presentation (Youtube)
• Salary Negotiation Workshop (Youtube)
• Indeed Salary Negotiation Tips (Youtube)

Job Search Sites

• Poets & Quants
• WCOB Job Board
• Make a copy of Track Your Job Search if you are applying to multiple companies (Google Docs)
• MBA/MSADA Job Search Strategies  (Google Doc)
• IOHRM Job Search Strategies  (Google Doc)
• Attend the Business Career Fair
• LinkedIn Profile Tips (Google Doc)
• Use LinkedIn to connect with companies and research skills they seek in qualified candidates
• Prepare a "30 Second Infomercial" (Google Docs)
• Maximize your Handshake account with these ten steps (via Handshake)
• Utilize the Handshake Student Blog to follow current trends on Handshake (via Handshake)

Office of Human Resources

• Application Process
• HR Services

Welcome and thank you for your interest in Career Opportunities at Appalachian State University. The desire and goal of the Office of Human Resources-Employment is to attract, hire, develop, and retain great people who can contribute to the excellence of Appalachian State University.

The following provides information on the application process:

Click  HERE   for helpful tips on completing applications, writing cover letters and resumes         

Applications.

All faculty and staff positions require completion of an electronic application through our online employment system at www.jobs.appstate.edu . Please provide  COMPLETE  and  ACCURATE  contact information and educational and work history in the appropriate spaces. Incomplete applications may not receive full consideration. Your application will remain on file in the online system indefinitely and can be updated at any time. If you wish to apply for vacancies, simply log into the employment system, update your application information if necessary, and apply to postings.

Username/Password

Please safeguard your username and password used to set up your application but maintain easy access as this information is required each time you log into the online system. If you lose your password you may contact HR at 828-262-3187.

Most staff postings will indicate a closing date and no applications may be received after this date. The application cannot be modified once it has been applied to a specific posting. Some positions will indicate "Open until filled" and review of complete applications will continue until the position is filled.

Attaching Additional Documents

Not all postings will allow an applicant to attach additional documents such as a resume and cover letter. At all times, ensure your application provides complete and accurate information. If the posting allows you to attach additional documents, please note that some documents may be listed as required uploads whereas others are listed as optional documents. Optional documents are not a requirement.

After Successful Application Submittal

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by the department to schedule an interview. The Office of Human Resources advises our hiring departments to take action as soon as possible so as to maintain a viable applicant pool, but we do not require a set timetable for the completion of the interview/selection process.

Please Note: Hiring decisions are typically made within two (2) to eight (8) weeks following the posted closing date.

Applicants are able to  check the status  of their application through the online system which will either indicate “In Progress” or “Position Filled”.

Assistance with Completing an Application

Appointments and Inquiries should be directed to: The Office of Human Resources , Employment  Email: [email protected] Location: 330 University Hall Drive, Boone, NC 28608 - Walk-ins Welcome during normal business hours. Phone: 828-262-3187

NCWorks Career Center-Watauga County Appalachian Enterprise Center 130 Poplar Grove Connector Boone, NC 28607 (828) 265-5385 

Additional Locations for Computer Access

ASU - Belk Library & Information Commons 218 College Street Boone, NC

Watauga County Public Library 140 Queen Street Boone, NC 28607

Lois E. Harrill Senior Center Appalachian Enterprise Center 132 Poplar Grove Road Connector Boone, NC 28607

Ashe County Public Library 148 Library Road West Jefferson, NC 28694

Avery County Morrison Public Library 150 Library Place Newland, NC 28657

Wilkes County Public Library 215 Tenth Street North Wilkesboro, NC 28659

Student Success

• Campus Resources

This collection of campus resources is provided to connect students with some of the key services and support available to App State students. If you can't find what you're looking for or are not sure who to contact, email [email protected] or call 828-262-6987 for further assistance.

* denotes physical location on both Boone and Hickory campuses

Academics | Advising | Financial | Equity & Access | Wellness & Safety | Organizations & Recreation | Spiritual | Technology

Student Learning Center * The Disco Student Learning Center (SLC) offers academic resources, free of charge, that will complement and enhance classroom experiences by helping students become acquainted with their studies and learn how to learn effectively. Services include tutoring , available by appointment, drop-in, and weekly group study sessions, and academic success coaching to help you identify personal academic challenges and create a success plan that meets your needs.

Writing Center Drop in or arrange an appointment to discuss a writing project with a consultant. These conversations may be helpful at any point in the writing process.

Belk Library and Information Commons * Open 24 hours a day, Sunday - Thursday, with shortened hours Friday - Saturday. If you need assistance with research or using our resources, just ask for help. Can't come in? Call, text, email, or chat with us online. Research help - our Research Advisory Program (RAP) offers one-on-one time with a librarian. Technology - Get support and equipment for any multimedia project, including laptops and cameras. We also have 3D printing, a gaming room, and much more. We have a quiet floor (3) and spaces of all sizes to get work done or collaborate with peers. You can reserve some rooms online - these are popular spaces, so book early.

Career Development Center Develop a career plan with a career counselor, revise and share your resume with employers, sign up for practice interviews, and receive alerts about real interviews. Meet with career staff to explore options for majors and match your strengths and interests with different occupations.

Registrar's Office The Office of the Registrar provides academic support services including student services and academic records management, degree and diploma processing, and student information systems management. We also provide information about registration, academic records, residency status, and degrees to you and your department.

Testing Services * The Office of Testing Services provides high quality testing services that support the academic success and professional achievement of our students and members of the community.

As-U-R Consider this weekly support service to aid students with executive function challenges (EFCs), such as organization, planning and setting priorities, getting started and completing tasks, monitoring progress on tasks, and decision-making. An application is required for this program because spaces are limited.

Federal TRIO Student Support Services Program Our mission is to provide support to first-generation and/or low-income college students that focuses on the student's personal needs and academic and career goals. The support is open to new first year students, transfer students, and continuing students who are eligible for the Program.

University College Academic Advising* UC Advising is here to help students explore both their academic and co-curricular options. We work with students to help them navigate course selection and assist in creating their educational paths.

Students who have officially declared their major will be assigned an advisor within the college or school where that program is housed.

Transfer Admissions & Engagement This office provides a range of services to support overall success of App State Online and transfer students.

Financial Aid From state and federal grants, loans and work programs , to university and outside scholarships — assistance is available for almost anyone to afford college.

Student Accounts  Get assistance and information regarding tuition and fees, billing, payments, refunds, and taxes.

Student Employment Find out more about on campus and part time off campus jobs for all students.

Equity & Access

Office of Access & Equity: Disability Resources The Office of Access & Equity is part of the Division of Institutional Integrity and provides leadership to the University's efforts to foster a welcoming and inclusive environment. The office promotes equity in educational opportunity, programming, and employment and promotes an environment of respect and inclusion for all members of the University community. The Office of Access & Equity includes Disability Resources and Equal Opportunity.

Ombuds Office  Provides an independent, confidential environment for faculty, staff and students of the Appalachian community to discuss campus-related concerns or problems.

Student Legal Clinic Free legal advice, information and referrals provided by a licensed attorney. Services are convenient and confidential.

Wellness & Safety

Wellness and Prevention Services Wellness and Prevention Services' mission is to serve all students through the promotion of healthy behaviors, risk behavior modification services, and advocacy for campus-wide health policies which facilitate student success and holistic well-being. We offer services promoting health awareness and active lifestyles while taking a holistic approach to wellness.

Counseling & Psychological Services * The scope of services includes the following for students currently enrolled in classes: Short-term individual counseling, Group counseling, Short-term couples/family counseling, Workshops, educational programming, and prevention programs, Emergency services when classes are in session, Initial Consultation assessments that include recommendations and referrals, Referral coordination and Referral Resources, Consultation.

Office of the Dean of Students The Office of the Dean of Students helps students navigate the many challenges and opportunities that come with being a student, providing guidance and support to help them succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. The Office of the Dean of Students is comprised of The Office of Student Conduct, Case Management, Off-Campus Student Services, The Student Legal Clinic, and Student Veteran Services.

M.S. Shook Student Health Service * In addition to clinical services related to preventive care (e.g., influenza vaccination and physical exams) and illness, Student Health Services also houses an injury clinic, pharmacy, and a travel health clinic.

Office of Sustainability Food Pantry and Free Store Any students or Boone community members who have food or goods needs are invited to visit Appalachian's food pantry and free store offering non-perishable staples as well as seasonal, local fruits and vegetables as available. The Free Store offers school supplies, home goods, clothing, and more.

AppState-ALERT Designed to provide App State students, faculty and staff members with timely information in the event of a campus emergency.

Appalachian Police Department (APD) Supports the university's academic mission by working in partnership with the campus community to prevent crime, solve problems and improve the quality of life on campus.

Organizations & Recreation

Henderson Springs LGBTQ+ Center  The Henderson Springs LGBT Center provides resources, support, information, and a welcoming atmosphere for LGBT individuals and their allies.

Intercultural Student Affairs Provides marginalized and underrepresented students with mentoring, advocacy, and community affirmation; and offers multiple learning opportunities for all Appalachian students to develop an appreciation for diversity and different perspectives, enhance self-awareness, increase multicultural knowledge and strengthen intercultural competency.

Multicultural Center Staffed by students, the Multicultural Center promotes diversity and inclusion through educational and social programming that is open to all students.

Community Engaged Leadership Connect with clubs, organizations, and leadership opportunities that match your interests and/or ambitions.

University Recreation * University Recreation serves students by creating safe spaces for students to participate in outdoor programs, club sports, intramural sports, group or individual fitness, as well as aquatic activities. These occur at the Student Recreation Center, Quinn Center, Mt. Mitchell Fitness Center, State Farm Intramural/Club Sport Fields, and Camp Broadstone.

Major General Edward M. Reeder, Jr. Student Veteran Resource Center The Student Veteran Services office is committed to the educational success of service-members, veterans, and their dependents.

Women's Center The Women's Center is committed to educating the Appalachian community, eliminating gender discrimination, promoting social, economic, and political equity, and empowering women and girls.

Rich Mountain Meditation Room Rich Mountain Room, located on the third floor of the Plemmons Student Union has been designated as a meditation room for use by students. This walk-in space can be used as a quiet reprieve from their busy lives and for prayer and meditation or small group spiritual gatherings.

Appalachian Spiritual Life Association (ASLA) ASLA promotes a spiritual climate in which all members of the University community have the freedom and opportunity to practice their respective faiths, to worship in accordance with their individual beliefs, to inquire about religious problems and interests, and to work together on common concerns.

IT Support * IT Support Services is the central support structure for assisting students with computer technology. Contact support by submitting a ticket or calling our help desk at 828-262-6266.

Accounts & Programs Find assistance in resolving problems with an account or for help completing a task within these accounts.

Appalnet Student self-service

Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies

Application requirements.

• Graduate Admissions
• Apply to Graduate School

App State's School of Graduate Studies works in collaboration with graduate programs to manage the application process.

Start by reviewing the two sets of requirements: those set by the graduate school and those set by your program of interest. It's important to know exactly what should be included in your application as you will not be able to complete it without the required documents.

Required Application Materials

• Graduate School application
• Application fee (non-refundable $65)
• Resume or CV
• Unofficial transcripts from institutions where you have earned a degree(s) (bachelor’s or higher) and/or are currently enrolled in-progress of a degree

Additional Program-Specific Application Materials

Many of App State's graduate programs have specific application requirements in addition to the required materials , such as letters of recommendation and personal statements.

Check below for additional application materials for your program of interest.

Program-Specific Application Materials

Search by program name or type to learn more about program-specific application requirements. Search results will automatically filter as you type.

Master's Programs

Accounting (ms).

• Letters of Recommendation (3)
• Test Scores (GRE/GMAT)  

Test Score Waiver Requirements

• Undergraduate Accounting degree with a GPA of 3.3 or higher from a regionally accredited school and at least two of three recommendations letters from professors for upper-level courses in their discipline; OR
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND five or more years of professional or military work experience; OR
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND membership in Beta Gamma Sigma; OR
• Cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher AND professional certification with a quantitative focus (e.g., CPA, CFA, CMA); OR
• Earned master's degree

Appalachian Studies (MA)

• Personal Statement (2-pages): Explain your academic and professional goals in the chosen concentration and the value of regional studies to the  compemproary world.
• Work Sample: Due to the interdisciplinary and community-based nature of Appalachian Studies, a work sample can include written work such as essays, articles, short stories or scripts; music recordings or documentation of performances; sample films, photopgraphy, or websites; or reflections on community engagement projects. Collaborative projects are welcome; however, prospective students must specifically describe their participation in any collaborative work samples submitted with their application.

Applied Data Analytics (MS)

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages): Explain why you are interested in the MSADA program; your short term/long term goals and any extenuating circumstances (if any) that the admissions committee should know
• Test Scores (GRE)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
• Completion of a graduate certificate in Business Analytics at App State with a minimum GPA of 3.5 or higher; OR
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND 5+ years of relevant, post-baccalaureate work or military experience

Athletic Training (MS)

• Letters of Recommendation (2)
• Personal Statement: Explain your insight into what is involved in becoming and practicing as an Athletic Trainer, your reflection on the observation hours obtained, your professional goals and how the MS-AT degree will help you achieve those goals, and if you are interested in research, also include the faculty member(s) with whom you are most interested in working.
• Observation Hours: Clinical observation/shadowing under the direct supervision of a Certified Athletic Trainer. You are advised to observe a variety of activities, events, and athletic training settings.
• A cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.25 or higher; OR

Biology (MS)

• Letters of Recommendation (2): At least one reference letter must be from a faculty member at the applicant's undergraduate degree-granting institution
• Personal Statement: Describe how your academic background prepares you for graduate school and your interest in Biology and conversations you've had with members of the Biology Department with research in your area of interest. Please also provide research and work experience that you've had that will assist in working towards a Master of Science Degree and you see a MS Degree from App State contributing to your career goals?

Business Administration (MBA)

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages, single-spaced): Explain what has prompted your interest in obtaining an MBA in Business Administration degree, and what appeals to you about the program at App State in particular? What professional plans or ambitions do you have once you have completed your master's degree? If there are any extenuating circumstances in your record that you would like to share with the admissions committee, please add in this statement.
• Test Scores (GRE/GMAT)
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND 5+ years full-time professional work or military experience, with at least one letter of recommendation from the direct supervisor detailing your role while employed; OR
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society

Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MA)

• Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.

Computer Science (MS)

• Test Scores (GRE) 

Test Score Waiver Requirements 

• A 3.2 average in undergraduate computer science courses involving programming and software engineering, architecture and systems, algorithms and theory, and written communication skills (as demonstrated by a "B" or better in a communication course).

Curriculum Specialist (MA)

• Proof of Teaching Licensure: Provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.

Engineering Physics (MS)

• Letters of Recommendations (3)

Test Score Waiver Requirement 

• Cumulative GPA of a 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
• Earned master's degree 

English (MA)

• Letters of Recommendations (2)
• Personal Statement (2-3 pages): Explain the reasons for your interest in pursuing a Master's in English and your preparation for such study.
• Writing Sample (10-pages, double-spaced): Provide a writing sample demonstrating an ability to analyze texts and present critical research.

Exercise Science (MS)

• Personal Statement: Explain how a graduate degree in Exercise Science from App State will fit into your career aspirations? Please indicate 1-2 faculty members you would be interested in working with as a graduate student and explain why.

Geography (MA)

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages): Describe the reasons that you want to pursue a graduate degree in Geography at App State.

Health Administration (MHA)

• Personal Statement: Describe how the MHA program at App State will help you achieve your career goals. Describe your career and experiences to this point. How will they contribute to what you hope to gain, and how can your skills and experiences contribute to the programs learning environment?

Higher Education (MA)

• Letters of Recommendation (2): One recommendation must be from a recent faculty member or supervisor
• Personal Statement (2-3 pages): Describe why you wish to pursue an MA in Higher Education, and where do you hope it will take you? 
• Essay (750 words max): Describe what you believe to be the most important issue facing higher education right now and why.

History (MA)

• Letters of Recomendation (3)
• Personal Statement (2-pages max): State the reasons you wish to attend Appalachian State's History program. 
• Writing Sample (6-page minimum): Provide an example of a research paper in which you make an argument using evidence of primary and secondary sources.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
• Earned master's degree; AND 
• a sample of written work, such as a research paper

Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management (MA)

Library science (mls), literacy education (ma).

• Proof of teaching licensure: (classroom/clinical concentration applicants only)

Marriage and Family Therapy (MA)

• Letters of Recommendation (3): If you are a recent graduate, one reference must be a professor

Mathematics (MA)

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages): describe your interest in our program, highlight your professional goals and explain how our program can help you achieve them.
• Baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics, statistics or mathematics education; AND
• GPA 3.2 or higher in undergraduate mathematics and statistics courses (calculus, linear algebra, proof-writing, analysis, probability, and statistical analysis; OR

Media, Technology, & Learning Design (MA)

• Proof of Teaching Licensure: (instructional technology K-12 facilitation concentration applicants only)

Music Performance (MM)

Music therapy (mmt).

• Letters of Recommendations (3): recommendations must be from professors and/or supervisors
• Audition video upload

Nursing (MSN)

• Personal Statement: Describe your career goals and philosophy of nursing.
• Proof of Licensure: provide a copy of your current, unrestricted RN license for North Carolina or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) with North Carolina

Nutrition - Dietetics (MS)

Nutrition - public health nutrition practice (ms).

• Personal Statement (3-double-spaced pages max): Describe your educational/career background, why you have chosen to apply the program and how the program will help you address your career goals.

Occupational Therapy (MS)

• Observation Hours

Political Science (MA)

• Personal Statement (2-pages): Describe your academic and professional goals in your chosen concentration.

Professional School Counseling (MA)

Psychology - psychological science concentration (ma).

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your academic and professional goals, including research interests, and identify a potential mentor from the Psychology faculty.

Public Administration (MPA)

• Personal Statement (3-page, double-spaced max): Explain what has prompted your interest in obtaining an MPA degree, and what appeals to you about the program at App State in particular. What professional plans or ambitions do you have once you have completed your Master's degree? What skills and competencies would you like to gain while in the MPA program? Please be as specific as possible.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.4 or higher in your bachelor's or master's degree; OR
• five or more years of relevant work experience in government or nonprofit agency; OR
• completed 9 credit hours of graduate coursework at an accredited institution with a GPA of 3.4 or higher within the last 5 years

Public Health (MPH)

• Personal Statement (2-page, double-spaced max): Describe your educational/career background, why you have applied to the program and how the program will help you address your career goals.

Romance Languages (MA)

• Writing Sample (4-7 pages, double spaced): Please provide a writing sample in the target language. It should be analytical and demonstrate nuanced thinking and expository skills. 
• Proof of Teaching Licensure: (french / spanish K-12 teaching concentrations applicants only)

School Administration (MSA)

• Letters of Recommendation (3): one reference letter must be from your current school principal or immediate supervisor
• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your leadership philosophy as an educator and include your career goals for the next five years.
• Proof of Teaching Licensure: Please provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license
• Cumulative GPA of 3.1 or higher in your bachelor's degree; OR
• Earned master's degree; OR
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 AND 5+ years of professional experience in K-12 education

Social Work (MSW)

• Letters of Recommendation (3): All letters of recommendation must come from a collegiate or professional work contact; at least 1 reference must speak to your academics and at least 1 reference must speak to your paid or volunteer human service agency experiences
• Discuss the personal and professional experiences that led to the development of your interest in and commitment to a career in social work. Include the particular aspects of social work that you would like to pursue as a professional and why.
• The National Association of Social Worker’s (NASW) Code of Ethics is based on six ethical principles, also referred to as the core values.  Please discuss how all of these core values will inform your practice.
• Our MSW Program has two concentrations (Individuals and Families, and Community and Organizational Practice) and a crossover design.  Which concentration are you leaning toward, and why?  How will the concentration you did not choose inform your social work practice?
• NOTE : If you are applying to the Advanced Standing program you should indicate this by including a personal statement for entry into the advanced standing program within your personal statement. The personal statement should include information about how your BSW studies and field experience prepared you for the Advanced Standing Program.

Special Education (MA)

Speech-language pathology (ms).

• Video Submission: Create a video introducing yourself, tell us your undergraduate major and what university you attend (ed). Then, we would like you to teach us how to do something. Your topic does not have to be related to speech language pathology. It can be something you do everyday, a hobby, related to work experience or just anything you enjoy. We will be evaluating your ability to effectively communicate.

Student Affairs Administration (MA)

Technology (ms).

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your reasons for selecting the MS in Technology program at Appalachian State, and the goal(s) you hope to achieve through graduate study.

Test Score Waiver Requirement

• Cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in your bachelor's degree; or

Certificate Programs

Addiction counseling certificate, autism certificate.

• No additional supplemental materials required.

Birth through Kindergarten Graduate Certificate

Career & technical education graduate certificate.

• Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program.

Climate Change Certificate

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe the reasons you wish to pursue a graduate certificate in Geography at Appalachian State University.

College and University Teaching Certificate

Digital media literacy certificate, elementary education graduate certificate.

• Personal Statement (1-page): Describe  why you have chosen to pursue the Elementary Education Graduate Certificate at Appalachian State University.

Elementary Mathematics Education Certificate

Emotional and behavioral disorders graduate certificate.

• No additional supplemental materials needed.

Expressive Arts Therapy Certificate

French certificate.

• Writing Sample (7-pages max): Provide a writing sample in the target language is required. It should be analytical and demonstrate nuanced thinking and expository skills. The suggested length is 4-7 double-spaced pages.

Gender, Women's, and Sexuality Studies Certificate

Geographic information science certificate, health and physical education graduate certificate.

• Personal Statement (2-page max): Describe your current teaching situation (school where employed, subject and grade levels taught) and the reason you are seeking teacher licensure in Health and Physical Education.
• Proof of Employment: Please provide proof of employment in a K-12 health or physical education teaching position at a NC school. This can include a letter from the school or a Residency License Verification form completed by your school human resources department.

Instructional Technology Facilitation Certificate

• Proof of Licensure: Please provide a scanned copy of your current teaching license.

Instructional Technology Leadership Certificate

• Earned master's degree.

Literacy Education Certificate

Middle and secondary teaching certificate.

• Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): Provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program

Non-profit Administration Certificate

Nursing education certificate.

• Proof of RN License: Provide a scanned copy of your current, unrestricted RN license for North Carolina or a state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) with North Carolina.

Online Design, Communication and Engagement Certificate

Planning certificate, public health nutrition practice certificate.

• Personal Statement (3 double-spaced pages max): Explain your educational and/or career background, specifically why you have chosen to apply to this program, and how this program will help you adress your career goals.

Rhetoric and Composition Certificate

School leadership certificate.

• Letters of Recommendation (2): At least one reference must be from your current school principal or immediate supervisor.
• Personal Statement: Describe your  personal philosophy of leadership, and explain its development, citing readings, resources, and other references that have influenced your thinking to this point. Explain how this program will further your career goals.

Sociology Certificate

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Describe your relevant academic, work or volunteer experience, and your reasons for applying to the program.

Spanish Certificate

Special education graduate certificate.

• Personal Statement: Personal Statement (2-pages max): Explain why you are applying for a graduate certificate in special education, what teaching experience you have, and whether or not you are currently employed as a teacher.
• If you are applying under a residency program, please provide the contact information for your school administration and/or HR representative.
• If you are not currently employed as a teacher, please include contact information for a professional reference (current employer preferred) with whom the program can discuss your qualifications.

Teaching Emergent Bilingual Populations in the Content Areas Certificate

Dual degree, applied data analytics - interdisciplinary analytics concentration, ms and business administration - interdisciplinary business concentration, mba.

• Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.
• cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's AND verified membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society; OR

Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management, MA

Applied data analytics - interdisciplinary concentration, ms and public administration - not-for-profit management concentration, mpa.

• Personal Statement (3-pages max): Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, professional plans or ambitions once you have completed the program, competencies you would like to develop while in the program, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.

Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS and Public Administration - Public Management Concentration, MPA

Applied data analytics - interdisciplinary concentration, ms and public administration - town, city and county management concentration, mpa, business administration - interdisciplinary business concentration, mba and higher education - community college and university leadership concentration, ma.

• Personal Statement (3-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee. 
• Essay (2-pages max): describe what you believe to be the most important issue facing higher education right now and why.

Business Administration - Interdisciplinary Business Concentration, MBA and Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management, MA

Business administration - interdisciplinary business concentration, mba and public administration - public management concentration, mpa, clinical mental health counseling, ma and music therapy, mmt, engineering physics - systems and laboratory automation concentration, ms and applied data analytics - interdisciplinary analytics concentration, ms.

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, short/long term goals, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.

Library Science (MLS) and Media, Technology, and Learning Design - Instructional Technology Specialist/K-12 Concentration (MA)

Mathematics - college teaching concentration, ma and engineering physics - systems and laboratory automation concentration, ms.

• Personal Statement (1-2 pages): describe your interest in our program, highlight your professional goals and explain how our program can help you achieve them
• Baccalaureate degree with a major in mathematics, statistics or mathematics education; AND

Political Science - American Government Concentration, MA and Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS

• Personal Statement (2-pages max): Discuss what has prompted your interest in obtaining this dual-degree, competencies you would like to develop while in the program,  your professional goals post completion of the program, and any extenuating circumstances that you would like to share with the admissions committee.

Political Science - Environmental Politics and Policy Analysis Concentration, MA and Applied Data Analytics - Interdisciplinary Concentration, MS

Political science - international relations/comparative politics concentration, ma and applied data analytics - interdisciplinary concentration, ms, technology - appropriate technology concentration, ms and engineering physics - systems and laboratory automation concentration, ms.

• Cumulative GPA of 2.9 or higher in your bachelor's

Doctoral Programs

Clinical psychology: (psyd).

• What experiences have prepared you for graduate study in clinical psychology
• How do your professional goals match our program, including our focus on serving clients in rural and/or underserved areas
• What personal characteristics do you possess that you believe are important to the practice of psychology
• How does your clinical orientation/philosophy fit with that of our specific faculty members
• How do your research interests fit with that of our faculty
• If you believe that any part of your application does not accurately reflect your academic skills or preparation for graduate school in psychology (e.g., GRE, GPA, etc.), please address this in your personal statement

Educational Leadership: (EdD)

• What motivates you to pursue a doctorate in educational leadership, and why at Appalachian?  At this point in your life/career, why is doctoral study worth the significant investment required
• What contemporary educational problems/issues do you care most about, given your context and standpoint as an educational leader
• What theories or research have influenced your thinking about those problems/issues?  How do you envision that your future scholarship could support change
• How prepared do you feel to be successful in a doctoral program, given the intense reading, thinking, reflection and writing expected
• How would your membership in our academic community support the vision and/or core values of Appalachian State University  
• What else would you like to tell us about your unique background, strengths, commitments, and preparation to pursue an EdD

Specialist Programs

School psychology: (ma/ssp).

• Questionnaire (submitted as part of the online application): provide your goals and reasons for applying to the program

 Test Score Waiver Requirement

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in your bachelor's degree; or

Purpose, Place, Perspective — Find yours at App State

As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University offers incredible preparation for life and career success. In Boone, Hickory or online, you'll find your passions, conduct research alongside world-class faculty and join a community of learners, creative thinkers and effective communicators.

Explore majors, review admission requirements and deadlines, meet your admission counselor, sign up for a visit and take the next step to become a Mountaineer.  Learn more about our community and connect with resources to support you along your journey.

Admissions Requirements

We want to learn about who you are, what you are passionate about and what you can contribute to the Appalachian Community.

All students are reviewed holistically, and submitting all recommended materials will help distinguish you as an applicant.

Academic Profile

Can you get in to App State? Below are the GPA/test score ranges of the middle 50 percent of first-year admits. 25 percent of admitted students fall either below or above these levels: Weighted GPA:  3.82-4.34 SAT (new – evidence-based reading and writing and math):  1100-1270 ACT (composite):  22-28 The cumulative GPA range of the middle 50% of admitted transfer students: 2.82-3.58

Minimum Requirements

All state institutions in North Carolina have  minimum course requirements and admission requirements  as established by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina System.

Test Waiver Policy

For first-year students applying for a 2022, 2023 and 2024 term, official test scores (ACT/SAT) will be not required for admission. Students will have the option to select on the application whether or not they will be submitting test scores for review.

Transfer Credit

Whether you attend an early college, are dual enrolled or are planning to transfer, use the  NC Community College Transfer Guides  and the  Transfer Equivalency Course Search  to determine how your completed courses will transfer.

Start exploring what it’s like to be a Mountaineer

Figuring out how best to prepare for college is an important part of the process. Don't worry if you have no idea where to start — we're here to help! Use this checklist to stay on track throughout your college search.

College Planning Checklist

• Research schools online and start making a list of college options. Figure out what is important to you. Size, location, majors?
• Set up an email account to help keep you organized throughout your college search.
• Connect with the admissions counselor to ask questions and learn more about the college.
• Challenge yourself academically with a plan to take honors, AP and IB courses.
• Get involved in your community. Use this as a way to start discovering your passions and building your resume.
• Create a brag file so you don't forget all of your accomplishments! Start keeping notes that will come in handy for your college application.
• Take the SAT and/or ACT more than once. Nearly all App State applicants take these tests multiple times.
• Research majors that can lead you to your dream job!
• Talk with your support team about scholarships and financial aid.
• Visit, again and again! Become a student for a day, attend an open house , speak with an admission counselor and see what campus life is really like.

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

Explore Majors

App State offers over 150 bachelor's degrees and 80 graduate programs — in person and online.

Meet Your Counselor

We're here to help you every step of the way. You will have an admission counselor that is assigned to you throughout your college search process.

Apply for Scholarships

Each year, App State awards more than $4 million to students based on need and academic achievement and enrolls hundreds of students into Selective Academic Programs.

AppState can tell you if the app is in the foreground or background, and notify you when the state changes.

AppState is frequently used to determine the intent and proper behavior when handling push notifications.

App States ​

• active - The app is running in the foreground
• in another app
• on the home screen
• [Android] on another Activity (even if it was launched by your app)
• [iOS] inactive - This is a state that occurs when transitioning between foreground & background, and during periods of inactivity such as entering the multitasking view, opening the Notification Center or in the event of an incoming call.

For more information, see Apple's documentation

Basic Usage ​

To see the current state, you can check AppState.currentState , which will be kept up-to-date. However, currentState will be null at launch while AppState retrieves it over the bridge.

This example will only ever appear to say "Current state is: active" because the app is only visible to the user when in the active state, and the null state will happen only momentarily. If you want to experiment with the code we recommend to use your own device instead of embedded preview.

This event is received when the app state has changed. The listener is called with one of the current app state values .

memoryWarning ​

This event is used in the need of throwing memory warning or releasing it.

focus Android ​

Received when the app gains focus (the user is interacting with the app).

blur Android ​

Received when the user is not actively interacting with the app. Useful in situations when the user pulls down the notification drawer . AppState won't change but the blur event will get fired.

addEventListener() ​

Sets up a function that will be called whenever the specified event type on AppState occurs. Valid values for eventType are listed above . Returns the EventSubscription .

Properties ​

Currentstate ​.

• Basic Usage
• memoryWarning
• focus Android
• blur Android
• addEventListener()
• currentState

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Attend App State in Hickory

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about the Mountaineer community. Tour campus. Take a selfie with Yosef. Meet faculty and explore your academic passions. And get answers to your questions on financial aid, scholarships and the admissions process. Discover why it's great to be a Mountaineer!

Find a Program

App State-bound? Secure your spot by May 15!

Congratulations, Mountaineer! You’re one step closer to a future of limitless possibilities. Secure your spot in the incoming class by May 15.

Find your sustainability

Sustainability and resilience are guiding principles at App State and institutionally interwoven into our strategic plan, academic mission, engagement locally and globally and day-to-day best practices. We are recognized as a national leader for our endeavors.

What’s in App’s future?

We’re enhancing the Appalachian Experience — with a stronger physical infrastructure and five-year goals that further empower human potential. Get the full picture through a new, special website detailing our growth and change.

Free Graduate Application Week | March 25 - April 1

Apply to graduate school for free! Apply anytime during the week of March 25-April 1 to take advantage of this opportunity.

Several national publications, including U.S. News & World Report, The Princeton Review and Forbes magazine, have named App State among the best schools in the nation — and the Southeast — for 2023–24, recognizing the university for its academics, innovation, value and more.

The Princeton Review, U.S. News & World Report, CEO Magazine and Fortune magazine have named App State’s Walker College of Business and its Master of Business Administration program among the best in the nation, Southeast and world for 2022–23 and 2023–24.

App State’s online bachelor’s and master’s degree programs — including the BSBA in management, MBA and Master of Science in Nursing — have been ranked among the nation’s best for 2024, according to U.S. News & World Report, which recognized App State in its “2024 Best Online Programs” rankings.

App State has been named a Top Producer of Fulbright students and scholars for 2022–23, with two faculty and four alumni receiving a Fulbright to teach, perform research and/or study abroad. This marks the third time the university has received this honor in the past four academic years.

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App State celebrates women and their numerous achievements and contributions — which have shaped our university, state, nation and world — during Women’s History Month. A variety of events and activities will be held during the university’s monthlong celebration, from a “Women of Color in Academia” panel and networking event to App State’s 10th Annual Selu Lecture honoring the contributions of contemporary Cherokee women leaders.

The Office of Sustainability invites you to play our waste sorting game in the Roess Dining Hall on every last Wednesday of the month. As you play, you'll learn if items can be recycled, added to the compost bin, or simply put in the trash. Winners of the game will receive a raffle ticket which will put you in the running for a swag bag with Office of Sustainability merchandise. We will also have free stickers, buttons, and reusable items. Come learn how to sort your waste!

The Department of Accounting operates a Free Tax Help Lab for App State students, faculty and staff. Utilizing TaxSlayer software, IRS-trained volunteers are available to help you electronically file your state and/or federal returns for free. Participants should bring their 2023 documents (W-2s, 1099s, 1098-T, etc.) and have a bank routing and account number for refund direct deposit. For those new to TaxSlayer, please also bring a copy of your last tax return.

Dr. Visser will present findings from her book, “Questioning Borders: Ecoliteratures of China and Taiwan,” which analyzes relations among humans, animals, ecosystems, and the cosmos in literary works by Han and non-Han Indigenous writers of China and Taiwan. The presentation will be followed by a round table discussion with Dr. Xiaofei Tu, Assistant Professor of Chinese & Japanese and Dr. Cuong Mai, Associate Professor of Religious Studies.

Are you thinking about a career in health care? Do you want to be a doctor, chiropractor, veterinarian, physical therapist, pharmacist, physician’s assistant, occupational therapist, dentist, or optometrist? How about getting a graduate degree in nursing or another health care profession? Come to the Health Sciences Professional and Graduate School Fair and discover all the opportunities for further education in a Health Sciences career.

NC Reads is North Carolina Humanities’ statewide book club that annually features five books that explore issues of racial, social, and gender equality and the history and culture of North Carolina. NC Humanities will host virtual monthly book club events where participants will hear from guest speakers, including book authors and topic experts. The Office of Diversity and University Libraries will host book club events and watch parties in conjunction with the scheduled NC Humanities' events.

Released in 1989, Indigo Girls’ eponymous major label debut sold over two million copies under the power of singles “Closer to Fine” and “Kid Fears” and turned Indigo Girls into one of the most successful folk duos in history. Over a 35-year career that began in clubs around their native Atlanta, Georgia, the multi-Grammy-winning duo of Emily Saliers and Amy Ray has recorded 16 studio albums, sold over 15 million records, and built a dedicated, enduring following across the globe. Rolling Stone describes them as the “ideal duet partners.” Committed and uncompromising activists, they work on issues like immigration reform (El Refugio), LGBTQ advocacy, education (Imagination Library), death penalty reform, and Native American rights.

Open House is your opportunity to learn more about App State. Meet faculty and current students, tour campus, and learn more about financial aid, scholarships, the admissions process, and what student life at App State is really like.

International Appalachian (INTAPP) works hard to promote mutual respect for different cultures and to engage all students and community members in friendship and learning. Join us in supporting the Landon Hill memorial study abroad scholarship. If you cannot join us in person, please donate a minimum of $25 and run the 5K on your own wherever in the world you are located.

Our climate change anxieties have never been more overwhelming—but they’re also the key to saving the planet. Britt Wray shows us how to embrace our complicated, messy emotions about the climate crisis. Her research on the psychological toll of climate change, outlined in her brilliant book Generation Dread, reveals a surprising truth: that acknowledging and dealing with climate anxiety helps us find purpose, avoid burnout, and solve both mental health and ecological problems.

Grammy Award winner and Grand Ole Opry member Brad Paisley will perform live at Kidd Brewer Stadium! Brad Paisley has earned his place in country music history as one of the genre’s most talented and decorated male solo artists. For more than 20 years, his songwriting and unmatched showmanship have won him numerous awards, including three GRAMMYs, two American Music Awards, 15 Academy of Country Music Awards, and 14 Country Music Association Awards.

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Where Ohio State basketball’s March Madness resume stands for 2024 NCAA Tournament

One month ago, talk of the NCAA Tournament didn’t even qualify as wishful thinking for the Ohio State men’s basketball team.

As Valentine’s Day dawned, the Buckeyes awoke with a 14-11 record and a spot perched just ahead of Michigan in the Big Ten basement. Ohio State was 4-10 in league play and still smarting from a 62-54 loss at Wisconsin when coach Chris Holtmann was called into athletic director Gene Smith’s office. One week after being told his job was safe through the end of the season and contingent on reaching the NCAA Tournament, Holtmann was fired with six games remaining .

In his place, Smith asked associate head coach Jake Diebler to step into the void and provide a spark to a season that was limping toward the finish line. From there, Ohio State won five of its final six regular-season games, avoided the first day of the Big Ten Tournament and bowed out in a 77-74 loss to No. 2 seed Illinois in the quarterfinals with Diebler as the interim coach.

It was a Cinderella-type run, and at 20-13 overall the Buckeyes put themselves in position to keep playing basketball.

“We’ve earned the right to play in the postseason, and considering where we were to where we are now, I think that’s such a great thing,” Diebler, who as of Saturday evening was finalizing a deal to become the full-time coach, said after Friday’s loss to the Illini . “We may have fallen a little short. We’ll see. Certainly we’ve worked our way onto the bubble, but I think postseason is absolutely there for us in some way. We’ve got a lot of guys who embrace that.”

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The most likely outcome is an NIT berth for the Buckeyes who, like Diebler said, had worked their way onto the bubble. The problem was that the loss to the Illini almost assuredly that they will stay on the wrong side of it as the NCAA Tournament field is unveiled.

As of Saturday morning, Ohio State was No. 50 in the NET rankings used by the selection committee to evaluate resumes and seed the NCAA Tournament field. The Buckeyes finish their season 3-7 in Quadrant 1 games and 3-5 in Quadrant 2, making them a combined 6-12 in the first two Quadrants.

No high-major team higher than Ohio State in the rankings had as few as six such wins. A win against the Illini would’ve been a Quad 1 victory and set up a Saturday semifinal showdown with Nebraska, which also would’ve been a Quad 1 game.

“We figured it out together on the fly and I feel like we did a really good job with it,” freshman wing Scotty Middleton said. “Obviously there’s a scoreboard at the end of the game and somebody has to win and lose, but we gave everything we had out there. I wouldn’t want to play for any other group than with these guys right here.”

After the loss to Illinois, Ohio State’s players expressed reserved hope that they could still be selected for the NCAA Tournament but quietly acknowledged that the ship for that had sailed. Still, sophomore guard Roddy Gayle Jr. said, the close to the season showed something about the team.

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“It would’ve been easy for us back on February 14 to give up, and I feel like we have an amazing group of guys who were able to push me and the staff and keep my head high,” he said. “One thing I really take from this lesson is keep moving forward. Never give up. Miracles can happen.”

That’s what it would take for Ohio State to hear its name called Sunday night. In an update published Saturday night, ESPN’s Joe Lunardi included Ohio State among the “next four out” and listed the Buckeyes last in that group.

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