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People come to Boone to enjoy all four seasons — from skiing at one of three local resorts, to hiking or driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, to exploring local shops and restaurants. There’s something for everyone here, no matter the season.

Boone, North Carolina

50+hiking

trailheads within driving distance of

campus

405km of the Blue

Ridge Parkway in North Carolina

86cm average amount of snow each winter

Lively local art scene – in town and on campus – including App State athletics, theatre

and dance performances and First Friday Art Crawl

Hundreds of ways to get involved and serve the Boone community through Appalachian and the Community Together (ACT)

Live on campus in one of our 20 residence halls each within a few minutes walk to class. Maximize your cultural experience by living with a roommate from the U.S.A. Each room comes equipped with basic digital cable television and internet access and is furnished with twin beds (80 inch extra-long mattresses), dressers, desks with chairs, and a closet or wardrobe. Exchange students can use their declining balance meal plans to purchase meals, snacks, and groceries at many convenient locations around campus. A variety of options are available to accommodate any dietary needs. Learn more: housing.appstate.edu

More than Just a UniversityAppalachian State University’s Campus is more than just a series of classrooms and research labs; it is a small community. The Student Recreation Center is home to many modern amenities including an indoor climbing wall and olympic-size swimming pool. Campus also includes support facilities to help you balance your academic, physical, and emotional wellbeing, including a world class library, counseling center, Writing Center, and health care facilities. Everything needed for success is here.

On-campus housing

TransportationGetting around townGetting around Boone is safe, convenient and free! You can walk, bike or take the the Appalcart: a free bus system that serves all of campus and all of Boone.

Getting out of townIf you need transportation off the mountain, there are several bus companies that can assist you with transportation to Charlotte, Greensboro and beyond.

Appalachian’s University Police DepartmentProtects life and property on campus 24/7. Officers patrol by car, by foot and by bike, and have complete authority to apprehend and arrest anyone who violates North Carolina state law on campus.

Mountaineer Safe RideProvides safe and secure transportation around campus for students during the evening hours of the academic year.

Safety on campus

Boone is one of Safewise.com’s safest cities in North Carolina.

A safety alert system notifies students of any safety issues on campus via sms/text, phone call and email.

Support for Exchange Students

The Office of International Education and Development (OIED) provides services and support to ensure that your time at Appalachian is successful academically and personally. These include: • help with your student visa• international student orientation• support for employment and internships• free airport pick-up during your first semester• Trips to Washington, D.C. and other places in the U.S.

Appalachian has international students from more than 45 countries!AustraliaAustriaBelarusBelgiumBermudaBrazilCanadaChinaCongo

CroatiaCubaEl SalvadorEnglandFinlandFranceGermanyGreeceHong Kong

IndiaItalyJapanJordanKenyaMadagascarMalaysiaMexicoNepal

NetherlandsNew ZealandNigeriaNorwayPakistanPalestineParaguayPeruPhilippines

QatarRussiaSaudi ArabiaSerbiaSouth AfricaSouth KoreaSpainSwedenSwitzerland

SyriaThailandVenezuelaVietnamZambiaZimbabwe

International Outreach - Get Involved!The OIED operates a robust series of programs and activities designed to give you the opportunity to experience U.S. culture and share your culture by interacting with people in the local community.

Cultural Ambassadors - Develop your public speaking skills and local network by sharing your culture and perspectives with a community schools and organizations

International Friendship Program - Experience U.S. culture and life with a local family by getting together on a regular basis to have fun, make memories, and learn from each other.

Explore the U.S.A. - Each semester OIED organizes excursions to cities like Washington D.C. and Asheville.

“OIED has helped me through every step of my college career. They were always available when I needed assistance and have made this experience 110 percent easier and better.”-Murilo Artese, São Paulo, Brazil Junior, electronic media & broadcasting

SyriaThailandVenezuelaVietnamZambiaZimbabwe

What’s it like to be an international student?Appalachian is the perfect setting to strengthen your academic focus, discover your passions, enhance your leadership skills and continue your life’s journey. Students participate in several campus activities, including student clubs and organizations and attending athletic events.

Whether you want to join a culturally themed student group, academic societies, sports and recreational teams like the ski, soccer, football or basketball teams, become a social justice educator, learn or get involved in a sorority or fraternity, plan a diversity celebration or sing a capella, or work in the Women’s Center or LGBT Center, Appalachian offers plenty of student clubs and organizations. Join the community, make friends and get involved. If you don’t see a student club or organization that speaks to you, you can start one!

Student life

Organization highlight INTAPP – A student organization promoting and supporting the internationalization of Appalachian.

20NCAA Division I

varsity sports

101intramural and club

sports

Appalachian has more than 150 clubs and organizations that focus on the community.

INTAPP - International Appalachian (INTAPP) is a student run organization that works alongside the Office of International Education and Development to promote global learning at Appalachian. INTAPP supports international students at Appalachian by serving as resources for them from the moment they arrive on campus throughout the year. intapp.appstate.edu

iPals - Join iPals, a student run organization that pairs international students with students from the U.S. for fun, friendship, and cultural exchange by participating in activities throughout the year. international.appstate.edu/get-involved/ipals

Multicultural Student Groups - In addition to INTAPP and iPals, Appalachian is home to dozens of culturally focused student groups such as Asian Student Association, Black Student Association, Hispanic Student Association, Japanese Culture Club, and many others ho will help you share your culture with the Appalachian community and provide a source of connection and support during your time at Appalachian. campusactivities.appstate.edu

International Student Groups and Campus Organizations

AcademicsThe Appalachian Difference

Many of Appalachian’s unique academic programs highlight the special connection to the people and places of the mountain community it serves.

Appalachian State University was the first higher education institution in the U.S. to offer degree programs in renewable energy and sustainable development. The university protects the area’s natural beauty by implementing renewable energy systems on campus, building energy-efficient buildings and committing to compost, recycle, turn off lights and use green cleaning products.

Students at Appalachian receive individual attention and mentorship from leading experts in their fields. Ninety-nine percent of Appalachian’s full-time faculty hold doctorate, first professional degree, or other terminal degree. Appalachian focuses on the individual and takes pride in its student to faculty ratio of 16:1.

One of SIERRA magazine’s “Cool Schools” for sustainability

AcademicsAs an exchange student at Appalachian you will:

• have the opportunity to register for your classes before you arrive. Get the courses and modules you need to make the most of your experience at Appalachian and stay on track to graduate at your home university

• receive individual attention from world-class faculty. The average class size at Appalachian is 27 and 99% of Appalachian faculty have the highest degrees available in their fields.

AccountingActuarial ScienceAnthropologyApparel Design and MerchandisingArt and Visual CultureArt Education (K-12)BiologyBuilding SciencesCareer and Technical EducationChemistryChild DevelopmentCommercial PhotographyCommunication Sciences and Disorders Communication StudiesCommunication, AdvertisingCommunication, Electronic Media/Broad-

castingCommunication, JournalismCommunication, Public Relations Community and Regional Planning Computer Information Systems Computer ScienceCriminal Justice

Dance StudiesEconomicsElementary EducationEnglishEnglish, Secondary Education Environmental ScienceExercise ScienceFermentation SciencesFinance and BankingGender, Women’s and Sexuality Studies GeographyGeologyGlobal StudiesGraphic Arts and Imaging Technology Health Care ManagementHealth and Physical Education (K-12) HistoryHistory, Social Studies Education Hospitality and Tourism Management Industrial

DesignInterdisciplinary StudiesInterior DesignInternational Business

Languages, Literatures and Cultures ManagementMarketingMathematicsMiddle Grades Education (6-9)Music Education (K-12)Music Industry Studies Music Performance Music Therapy NursingNutrition and Foods PhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science PsychologyPublic HealthRecreation ManagementReligious StudiesRisk Management and Insurance Social WorkSociologySpecial Education (K-12)Studio Art

Supply Chain ManagementSustainable DevelopmentSustainable TechnologyTheatre Arts

Pre-Professional ProgramsPre-Dental

Pre-Engineering Pre-Forest Resources

Pre-LawPre-Medical

Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physician Assistant Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Theology Pre-Veterinarian

(Studies in pre-professional areas are available within a variety of majors and require early consultation with academic advisors.)

Majors available as Teacher Education.

Appalachian offers more than 150 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including:

See the full list: appstate.edu/majors

The Appalachian Difference

Boone, NCAppalachian State University

Los Angeles, CA

New York City, NY

Atlanta, GA

Houston, TX

Denver, CO

Chicago, IL

Washington, DC

Distance from Boone, NC to:

Charlotte, NCRaleigh, NCWilmington, NCAtlanta, GA

2 hours3 hours5 hours5 hours

Distance from Charlotte airport to:

Washington, D.C. New York City, NYChicago, ILDenver, COLos Angeles, CA

1.5 hours2 hours2 hours4 hours5.5 hours

Contact: Office of International Education and Developmentinternational.appstate.eduEmail: studyabroad@appstate.eduPhone: +1-828-262-2046@appstateOIED

New York LoftAppalachian has a facility in midtown Manhattan called the New York Loft where students can stay inexpensive-ly while visiting New York City, either as part of an educational program or for tourism.ny.appstate.edu

Where is Boone?

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