Graduate Studies
Graduate Faculty and Staff Resources
Appalachian has an active and vital faculty, many of whom choose to teach at the graduate level. Faculty interested in teaching, advising and/or directing graduate theses and dissertations should apply through their department personnel committees. Membership guidelines and applications can be accessed below.
Mission and Governance
- Appalachian's Mission Statement and Goals for Graduate Education
- Graduate Faculty Constitution (pdf)
Membership in the Graduate Faculty
- Graduate Faculty Definition and Responsibilities (pdf) from the Faculty Handbook
- Membership application form and brief Instructions (pdf)
- Detailed application guidelines and instructions (pdf) (helpful for first time applicants)
Graduate Council
- Graduate Council Membership
- Graduate Council Meetings and Minutes
- Graduate Council Bylaws -- coming soon


