Welcome to App Events (2024)

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and postcards, from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh-off-the-press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarships for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Ask a Mountaineer

Drop by our table to meet Yosef and learn about our new student resource, Ask a Mountaineer. Simply ask a professional development question through our website and get answers in your inbox from App State alumni!

Sponsored byOffice of Alumni Engagement

Painting Rocks!

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM,Outside of the WPS office in the green space between WPS and PSU

Join Mountaineer Recovery Community as we welcome students to App by providing a space to create and connect. We will be painting rocks which you can take to decorate your dorm or hide on campus for other students to find. We will provide all art materials and snacks to fuel your creativity.

Sponsored byWellness and Prevention Services

Welcome to App Field Day

A casual school-style field day where students can learn more about university recreation and socialize with nostalgic yard games and crafts.

Sponsored byUniversity Recreation

Get to Know and Grow!

3:30 PM to 5:00 PM, East Hall lower level

Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the Office of Sustainability & Energy Management, including the opportunity to tour one of our campus gardens as well as create terrariums to take home!

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AppVotes Voter Registration

Whether you just moved into your residence hall or into a new apartment off-campus, you need to updated your Voter Registration! Come see us at the following dates/times to update your registrations, ask registration/voting questions, and/or find out more information about the upcoming election!

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

SEXplanations with WECARE

SEXplanations provides information about the importance of safer sex practices and their role in sexual health. Sponsored by the Department of Wellness and Prevention Services and facilitated by members of WECARE, students will have the opportunity to participate in a number of activities involving risk assessment associated with sexual activities, barrier methods, communication, and sexual health resources available on and off campus.

Sponsored by Wellness and Prevention Services

Ask a Mountaineer

Drop by our table to meet Yosef and learn about our new student resource, Ask a Mountaineer. Simply ask a professional development question through our website and get answers in your inbox from App State alumni!

Sponsored by the Office of Alumni Engagement

AppVotes Voter Registration

Whether you just moved into your residence hall or into a new apartment off-campus, you need to updated your Voter Registration! Come see us at the following dates/times to update your registrations, ask registration/voting questions, and/or find out more information about the upcoming election!

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Welcome to App Field Day

A casual school-style field day where students can learn more about university recreation and socialize with nostalgic yard games and crafts.

Sponsored by University Recreation

Beads and Buddies: Welcome to App Bracelet-Making

Show off your personality or Mountaineer pride with a friendship bracelet or beaded keychain! Drop in to make your craft, connect with other students, and meet the Career Development Center.

Sponsored by Career Development Center

Speed Friending

Social event for students to meet each other, learn skills on how to make new friends, and learn more about the counseling center resources.

Sponsored by

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

AppVotes Voter Registration

Whether you just moved into your residence hall or into a new apartment off-campus, you need to update your Voter Registration! Come see us at the following dates/times to update your registrations, ask registration/voting questions, and/or find out more information about the upcoming election!

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Overdose Prevention and Response Training

Join the Mountaineer Recovery Community for Overdose Prevention and Response Training! This class offers knowledge and skills for you to recognize the signs and symptoms of an overdose and empowers you to respond quickly and provide basic life support.

Sponsored by Wellness and Prevention Services

Welcome to App Field Day

A casual school-style field day where students can learn more about university recreation and socialize with nostalgic yard games and crafts.

Sponsored by University Recreation

Off-Campus Transfer Student Social

Are you a transfer student living off campus? Come grab a free cookie and hangout at Appalachian Mountain Brewery! Transfer Student Mentors and the transfer staff are excited to welcome you to Boone (or back to Boone) and introduce you to one of our local hangout spots! We'll have a few card games to play for those interested. You're also welcome to buy yourself a beer and chat! Afterward, be sure to check out App Spectacular on Sanford Mall and in the Varsity Gym!

Sponsored by

Come meet our 35 fraternities and sororities! We will have hamburgers and hotdogs (GF & vegan options available).

Sponsored by Campus Activities

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

An annual tradition - bring an old t-shirt from your previous college or military service and swap it out for a new FREE Appalachian t-shirt (for the first 200 students)! Meet our Transfer Student Mentors, staff from Transfer Admissions & Engagement, and lots of other new students! This relaxed, fun event will also include frozen candy bars, yard games, and a special appearance from Yosef!

Sponsored by

Club Expo

Welcome to Appalachian State University!Whether you are a first-year student or a continuing student looking for engagement opportunities, Club Expo is the perfect way to get involved!Learn about clubs and organizations, campus resources, leadership, and volunteer opportunities, and meet new people.ALL students are welcome to attend.

Sponsored by Campus Activities

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Transfer Welcome Tent

Stop by our tent on Sanford Mall on the first day of class for a free snack to fuel your return to the classroom! Our team is happy to answer any questions or point you in the right direction (metaphorically and literally)! Whether it's about where your class is, or how to petition for course credit, or what we like to order at Crossroads, we're here to help! AND don't miss this opportunity to SPIN to WIN some App State swag! Cups, ice scrapers, tote bags, oh my!

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Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Transfer Welcome Tent

Stop by our tent on Sanford Mall on the first day of class for a free snack to fuel your return to the classroom! Our team is happy to answer any questions or point you in the right direction (metaphorically and literally)! Whether it's about where your class is, or how to petition for course credit, or what we like to order at Crossroads, we're here to help! AND don't miss this opportunity to SPIN to WIN some App State swag! Cups, ice scrapers, tote bags, oh my!

Sponsored by

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Transfer Welcome (back) Pizza Party

Whether this is your first time coming home to App, or your 4th, Transfer Admissions & Engagement invites ALLtransfer students to get some FREE pizza at our semi-annual semester kick-off event!Play a quick game of Get-to-Know-You Bingo, and chat with new and old friends! While you're welcome to arrive whenever your schedule allows, we encourage you to arrive at 6 so you don't miss out on anything.

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Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Poster Sale

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Poster Sale

10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Sanford Mall

Decorate your new room or apartment to reflect who you are! The annual Poster Invasion poster sale features a wide selection of posters and post cards from classic movie and music poster hits to fresh off the press artist prints. A portion of sales supports scholarship for students to participate in Alternative Service Experience trips through the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership.

Sponsored by Community-Engaged Leadership

Transfer Day at Camp Broadstone

2:00 PM to 9:00 PM, Camp Broadstone, 1431 Broadstone Rd, Boone, NC

Join the Transfer Student Mentors for a FULL DAY of fun at Camp Broadstone! If you're a transfer student, this is the absolutely-cannot-miss-it-event of the fall semester! We'll play group games, have some free time with games like Spikeball, plus arts and crafts, eat dinner, and finish it all with time around the campfire. (Did someone say "s'mores"?) And the best news - this event is FREE! But spots are limited, so register ASAP! Rides will be provided for those who need them.

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