Advising Steps for Confirmed New Students
1. Verify your intended major.
Check DegreeWorks to verify your intended major. If you want to change your intended major, email prep@appstate.edu.
2. Submit test scores and transcripts.
- If you scored at least a 550 on SAT Math or a 22 on ACT Math, submit an official test score report to App State to check off the Math Placement Test requirement, meet the math prerequisite for Chemistry, and show Demonstrated Readiness for College-level Math.
- Send test scores for AP, IB, Cambridge A/AS, CLEP and other Credit by Exam. Be sure to submit all scores, including those from previous years.
- Submit official transcripts for completed college coursework from each institution you have attended.
3. Complete placement testing (if needed).
Placement testing is available for Math, Calculus, Writing and Language.
Use the Enrollment Checklist in your MyMountaineer Portal to determine if you need to take placement tests and complete the appropriate tests prior to registering for classes.
4. Review DegreeWorks.
Review DegreeWorks to ensure that all your credits have been added to your record.
- If you are currently enrolled in a college-level course(s) or have completed a college course(s) that is not showing: Update your courses through your MyMountaineer Portal. Instructions are available through Transfer Admissions & Engagement.
- If App State awarded you elective (ELEC) credit that you think should be a specific App State course: Submit a petition for credit.
5. Complete PREP,* register for classes & meet with an advisor.
Once you have completed Steps 1-4, you will be ready for PREP (Pre-Registration), a series of online modules that will explain App State's curriculum and how to register. Plan to spend about an hour completing PREP.
Within two business days after you complete PREP, you will receive an email invitation with instructions for scheduling your required New Student Advising appointment. While you are waiting to meet with your advisor, go ahead and start registering for classes. The sooner you register, the better chance you will have to get the schedule you want!