Directions and Parking

The Admissions Office and Visitor's Center are located on the first floor of the John E. Thomas Hall.

• Get directions from Google Maps: Appalachian State University, 287 Rivers Street, John E. Thomas Building, Boone, North Carolina

***Starting Monday, June 16th, through the end of August, summer construction in the vicinity of our office will limit access to our Admissions parking lot. During this time, campus visitors are required to park in the Rivers Street Parking Garage.  We will provide a parking pass for visitors to exit the garage free of charge after they return from the tour.

Driving Directions

Fom Highway 421 Northbound

Proceed into Boone on HWY 421 North. At the intersection of HWY 421 and HWY 321 South/Hardin Street, turn left to approach the campus area. At the second stoplight, turn right onto Rivers Street (Subway/ Klondike will be on the left) and proceed to the first street on the left (Hill Street). 

From Highway 421 Southbound

Proceed into Boone on HWY 421/321 Southbound. Continue on HWY 321 South /Hardin Street to approach the campus area. At the first stoplight on HWY 321/Hardin Street, turn right onto Rivers Street (Subway/ Klondike will be on the left) and proceed to the first street on the left (Hill Street). 

From Highway 321 Northbound

Proceed into Boone on HWY 321 North/Blowing Rock Road. At the eighth stoplight (intersection of Rivers Street and HWY 321-- Subway/ Klondike will be on the right), turn left onto Rivers Street and proceed to the first street on the left (Hill Street). 

From Highway 105 Northbound

Proceed into Boone on HWY 105 North to the intersection of HWY 105 and HWY 321/Blowing Rock Road. Turn left onto HWY 321 North/Blowing Rock Road. At the second stoplight (intersection of Rivers Street and HWY 321-- Subway/ Klondike will be on the right), turn left onto Rivers Street and proceed to the first street on the left (Hill Street). 

Getting to Appalachian by Plane

Boone is located approximately two hours from the major international airports in Charlotte, NC (Charlotte-Douglas International Airport) and in Greensboro/High Point, NC (Piedmont Triad International Airport), and regional airport in Johnson City, TN (Tri-Cities Regional Airport.)