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  • General Education is a unit within Appalachian’s University College. University College consists of the university’s integrated general education curriculum, academic support services, residential learning communities, interdisciplinary degree programs and co-curricular programming – all designed to support the work of students both inside and outside of the classroom.

Orientation

Orientation Registration for Summer 2010 will be available through your First Connections portal starting February 15th. 

 

Orientation is a series of transitional events in which new students learn how to navigate academic expectations, processes, and University support services. Orientation will also help you explore Appalachian's social and co-curricular opportunities to make a smooth transition to campus. All new students, both freshmen and transfer students, are required to attend Orientation.

Freshman Orientation Sessions

Orientation (for freshmen admitted Fall 2010) – Students are not guaranteed their first choice, so please make your summer plans accordingly.

  • May 27th & 28th
  • May 31st & June 1st
  • June 7th & 8th 
  • June 14th & 15th
  • June 17th & 18th 
  • June 21st & 22nd 
  • June 24th & 25th 
  • June 28th & 29th  

Transfer Student Orientation Sessions

Orientation (for transfers admitted Fall 2010) – Students are not guaranteed their first choice, so please make your summer plans accordingly.

  • June 4th
  • June 11th

How to Register

After you send in your non-refundable advance payment, Appalachian will e-mail you a confirmation of your payment and information about registering for your Orientation session. You will register for an orientation session through your First Connections portal.  Follow the instructions provided; you'll be directed to an online registration form. Parents are invited to register for a Parent Orientation session to occur on the same dates as your session.

Orientation Welcome Activities

During your first week at Appalachian, you will be introduced to the co-curricular and social experiences that will enhance your education at Appalachian. Our goals for these days are for you to become more comfortable at Appalachian, to make new friends, to have fun, and to start weaving yourself into the fabric of student life at Appalachian.

 Parent Orientation

Parents are invited (but not required) to attend Parent Orientation which is held at the same time as their student's orientation program. These sessions are especially designed for parents and cover topics from residence halls to academics to campus life. Registration is required.

Immunization Records

Please also note that before attending classes, all Appalachian students must submit a Report of Medical History and Immunization Record Form as required by University Policy and North Carolina law. If you have not yet submitted this form you will have time to complete this enrollment step at Orientation.

Have Your Plans Changed?

Please let us know if your plans to attend Appalachian have changed by emailing the Office of Admissions at admissions@appstate.edu.