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- Find out what undergraduate majors and minors are offered at Appalachian.
- If you are deciding on a major, you can explore majors and careers through our Career Exploration website.
- Many Prospective students ask about online and distance programs. App State Online offers fully online programs and hybrid programs that are based in other locations.
- Some majors require admission to their programs.
- Apply to Music before you come to Appalachian. You can find more information about the audition process by checking the Hayes School of Music website.
- Some majors require admission, but you apply after you are here.
- Communication, Electronic Media and Broadcasting: - you cannot apply until you have either completed or enrolled in COM 1200 and are ready to declare your major.
- Communication Sciences and Disorders: you must have a 3.2 overall GPA.
- Nursing: Admission to Appalachian's BSN program is competitive. (The GPA range for students admitted to the Nursing program - including the GPA for all transferred coursework - is between 3.6 and 4.0.) Please read the information on the Dept. of Nursing website very carefully!
- Business: Students must meet the Walker College of Business admission requirements, including a 2.6 overall GPA.
- If you are a transfer student or taking college courses as a high school student, you may want to check on course pre-requisites. For example, if you want to major in Biology, it is ideal to take some Chemistry and basic Biology courses. You may want to check the Undergraduate Bulletin program of study for your intended major and any pre-requisites that may be needed. You should also check the Transfer Admissions and Engagement website for more information.
- Some programs have special start times for transfer students. This would also apply to first year students who are transferring in 30 or more hours.
- Four Year Guides: Use these planning guides to see a semester-by-semester progression of the classes required for your major. If you are completing an AA or AS degree at a North Carolina Community College before transferring to App State, review the Transfer Guide for your major instead.
