Appalachian State University

Appalachian State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Appalachian State University has the Student Yosef Club. In fact, more students participate in the Student Yosef Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Appalachian State University include Hiking Club, Appalachian Educators, Watauga Humane Society Club and Appalachian State Gardening Club.

Appalachian State University students' favorite campus events are Welcome to App and Homecoming.

Does Appalachian State University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Appalachian State University.

Appalachian State University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

Most Appalachian State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32.15% of undergrads at Appalachian State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 67.85% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Appalachian State University. There are 6,148 spots available in on-campus housing for all 18,676 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 5,981 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 60% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Appalachian State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Appalachian State University Athletics

At Appalachian State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Appalachian State University:

Safety at Appalachian State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Appalachian State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The App State campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night.

App State offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Appalachian State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Appalachian State University, take Interstate 77/40 to Boone, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Charlotte Douglas International airport.

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