Mark your calendar! Use these important dates and deadlines to help guide you through the process of applying to App State.
- First-Year
- Transfer
- App State Online
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Undergraduate Admissions — First-year Students
Boone Campus Hickory Campus
Admission Deadlines
Early Action
Nov 1
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via the Common App. Applicants are considered automatically for the Appalachian Excellence Scholarship.
Nov 15
Scholarship Application Deadline
Apply for Signature Scholarships and Selective Academic Programs.
Nov 15
Supplemental Materials Deadline
View the list of required materials.
Feb 1
App State’s FAFSA Priority Filing Date
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! The FAFSA becomes available in December.
May 15
Deadline to Deposit
Accept your offer and submit your enrollment deposit in your MyMountaineer Portal. Deposits may be submitted after the deadline, should space be available.
Regular Decision
Feb 1
Admission Application Deadline
Apply via the Common App.
Must apply for Early Action to be eligible for Signature Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.
Feb 15
Supplemental Materials Deadline
View the list of required materials.
Feb 1
App State’s FAFSA Priority Filing Date
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! The FAFSA becomes available in December.
May 15
Deadline to Deposit
Accept your offer and submit your enrollment deposit in your MyMountaineer Portal. Deposits may be submitted after the deadline, should space be available.
When you will hear from us
Early Action
Jan 25
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to Jan. 25 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation (if Applicable)
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of confirming enrollment and paying the deposit.
Mid March
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students, beginning mid-March.
Feb 1 - Apr 1
Signature Scholarships Recipients Announced
Regular Decision
March 15
Receive Admission Decision
Students may be notified prior to March 15 in their MyMoutaineer portal.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation (if Applicable)
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of confirming enrollment and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Undergraduate Admissions — Transfer Students
Boone Campus Hickory Campus
Admission Deadlines
Transfer students can apply anytime and will be admitted on a rolling basis. To ensure students have sufficient time to complete their enrollment steps, such as advising and orientation, it’s recommended transfer students submit applications at least four months prior to the start of their intended term.
Spring Admission
Oct 15
Priority Admissions Application Date
Apply now.
Must apply for Fall or Summer to be eligible for Transfer Student Scholarships. Apply for Outside Scholarships.
Dec 15
Admission Application Deadline
Apply now.
Feb 1
App State’s FAFSA Priority Filing Date
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! The FAFSA becomes available in December.
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students who apply after the suggested application deadline have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
Fall or Summer Admission
Feb 1
Priority Admissions Application Date
Apply now.
Feb 1
Priority Scholarship Deadline
Complete your admission application by this date to receive priority consideration for Transfer Student Scholarships.
Feb 1
App State’s FAFSA Priority Filing Date
For priority consideration for need-based assistance. But, earlier is better! The FAFSA becomes available in December.
April 1
Admission Application Deadline
Apply now.
May 15
Deadline to Deposit
Students who apply after the suggested application deadline have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving their admission decision.
When you will hear from us
Spring Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks after being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Fall or Summer Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks after being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Mid April
Scholarship Recipients Announced
Undergraduate Admissions — App State Online Students
Admission Deadlines
Application deadlines vary among programs. Visit online.appstate.edu and click on your program of interest
Spring Admission
Nov 1*
Application Deadline
Apply now.
Dec 1
Deadline to Deposit
Summer Admission
April 1*
Application Deadline
Apply now.
May 1
Deadline to Deposit
Fall Admission
July 1*
Application Deadline
Apply now.
Rolling
Deadline to Deposit
Students have 3 weeks to pay their deposit after receiving admission decision.
When you will hear from us
Spring Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Summer Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
Fall Admission
Rolling
Receive Admission Decision
Students will be notified in their MyMountaineer Portal 2-4 weeks after completing their application.
Rolling
Receive Transfer Credit Evaluation
Emailed to students within 2-3 weeks of being admitted and paying the deposit.
Rolling
Receive Financial Aid Overview
Emailed to students based on admission date.
