New Student Orientation will help you prepare for your transition to life at App State. At orientation, you’ll have an opportunity to get to know campus, learn about academic requirements, understand App State’s community expectations and connect with other students.
Orientation has three distinct components – an online pre-orientation course, an on-campus orientation and welcome weekend programming prior to the start of each semester. A self-paced, virtual orientation is also available to select student populations.
Parents and families are invited to attend a specialized one-day Parent & Family Orientation program that is tailored specifically for parents and families of new students. This program takes place at the same time as your student’s on-campus orientation.
Summer and Fall 2023 New Student Orientation registration will open March 15, 2023. Here are some ways to ensure you are ready when registration opens:
- You can register for your orientation session once you’ve accepted your offer of admission and paid your $200 enrollment deposit.
- You will log in with your App State username and password to register for orientation. Visit your MyMountaineer Portal to find your assigned username and steps to set up your account.
- Orientation will take place throughout May, June, July and August for all Boone campus students. We also offer a self-paced, virtual orientation for select student populations.
- Is the registration form not working? It can take several hours after you’ve accepted your offer of admission for your orientation registration form to become available. Please refresh and check back.
New Students
Orientation is a required program for all new undergraduate students and takes place during the summer, at the beginning of each semester and at the beginning of each summer session. You will learn about academic requirements, placement tests, campus resources, university policies, how to register and get advice on what classes to take.
Orientation should be completed before the first day of classes but MUST be completed no later than the end of the specified drop/add period. New students cannot confirm their class schedule without attending orientation.
PREP (Pre-Registration)
The PREP (Pre-Registration Engagement Project) online modules will teach you how to use App State's online course registration system and what classes you should take in your first semester based on your intended major, transfer credits, test scores and more. You must complete these modules before your required advising appointment. The PREP Course will open for new students on May 5, 2023.
Office of Disability Resources
Contact the Office of Disability Resources, if you need accommodations due to a disability for placement tests or during orientation.
Request for accomodations should be made at least two weeks prior to testing or orientation.
Parent and Family Services
The office of Parent and Family Services is here to keep parents and families informed, engaged and supported throughout your student's time at App State.
Parents and families are invited to attend a specialized one-day orientation that is tailored specifically for parents and families of new students. This program takes place at the same time as your student’s orientation. Registration is required. Please note, it can take up to one hour after your student registers for their information to be uploaded to the Parent and Family Orientation system.
Begin your experience as a Mountaineer
Welcome to App is an extension of your new student orientation and is geared toward helping you get more comfortable on campus, make new friends, have fun and learn more about the university before classes begin. The schedule includes programs that will help you feel more comfortable and confident inside and outside the classroom. Students and community members also participate in the Common Reading program, a shared reading experience. Many of the events are just about making connections and having fun!