Welcome Week - Where it all begins!
Welcome to Appalachian! The faculty, staff, Appol Corps leaders and the rest of the Appalachian family are excited you are here. Orientation Welcome Week is where it all begins. Our goal during this time is 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. Welcome Week activities are mandatory and serve as an extension of your summer orientation. Take advantage of all Welcome Week has to offer and you will be off to a great start at Appalachian!
Who is your Appol Corps Leader?The Appol Corps (Appalachian Orientation Leader Corps) is a group of 200+ Appalachian students that serve the University as Orientation leaders in the weekend portion of the Orientation Welcome Week program each August. These student leaders welcome you, as new students, to Appalachian and assist you in your transition to college life.
What to Expect at Welcome WeekOrientation Welcome Week is all about what it is really like to live at Appalachian, where to go with questions, and how to get involved. A detailed schedule will be provided at Orientation, an overview of the events is coming soon.
Although classes officially begin on Tuesday, August 21st, numerous other activities such as UREC Fest, live bands, and DJ dance parties will be happening each evening during the first week of classes.
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Tentative ScheduleComing Soon! Students will receive a detailed itinerary of the all the week’s activities at the Residence Hall floor meetings on Friday, August 17th.
Change Your Orientation Date
Already registered for Orientation but need to change your date? Log back into your First Connections account and click on the Orientation Registration Form on the left side of the page. You can update any information including your orientation date and re-submit the form.
Office of Disability Services
Tip: If you need accommodations during Orientation due to a disability, contact Office of Disability Services at least two weeks in advance. (828-262-3056)
