Academics
Appalachian emphasizes a “community of learners.” In this challenging and transformational environment, students and faculty together ask questions, explore ideas and cultivate understanding. They examine what they believe and delve into new possibilities.
At Appalachian, the best characteristics of a liberal arts institution combine with those of a research institution to give students an unparalleled education. The result? Infinite possibilities.
- Undergraduate Programs
- Graduate Programs
- The Honors College
- Scholarships
- Accolades
Academic Excellence
Our quality undergraduate and graduate academics are nationally recognized. You can choose from more than 150 academic degree programs, all designed to prepare you for a successful life and career.
- Student Research
- International Education
- Center for Student Involvement and Leadership
- Service-learning and volunteering
Inside and Outside the Classroom
Only half your learning will be inside the classroom. The rest comes from extra-curricular activities with your peers, mentors, and the local and global community.
- General Education Program
- Interdisciplinary degree programs
Interdisciplinary Approaches
Our liberal education emphasizes integrated thinking and transferrable skills, so you can thrive in an interconnected world.
- Sustain Appalachian
- Degree programs
- Princeton Review's Guide to 322 Green Colleges
- Renewable Energy Initiative
The Environment
Appalachian is one of the most environmentally responsible institutions of higher learning in the United States, according to The Princeton Review. We demonstrate this in our campus operations, research, and sustainability-oriented academic programs.
- Health Professions
- Pre-Law Program
Pre-Professional Programs
Whether you plan to attend medical or law school, become a veterinarian or chiropractor, Appalachian provides the fundamentals for success.