Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University requires a minimum of 120 semester hours to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Appalachian State University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Appalachian State University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Appalachian State University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 75% of students who start college at Appalachian State University complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Appalachian State University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Are Required At Appalachian State University?

Appalachian State University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Appalachian State University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Appalachian State University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Appalachian State University

When choosing a major, Appalachian State University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Appalachian State University.Appalachian State University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Appalachian State University false.Appalachian State University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Appalachian State University

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Does Appalachian State University Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Appalachian State University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Appalachian State University Offer Online Classes?

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Does Appalachian State University Offer AP Credit?

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Does Appalachian State University Have An Honors Program?

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Does Appalachian State University Require Internships?

🟨 Appalachian State University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Appalachian State University

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Appalachian State University Library

The main library on campus is the University Libraries and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Appalachian State University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

App State offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Auburn University, Clemson University and North Carolina State University

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Appalachian State University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Appalachian State University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Appalachian State University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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