Graduate Studies

John E. Thomas building houses the Graduate School Graduate Studies and Office or Research and Sponsored Programs.

Information for Prospective Graduate Students

Welcome!

We are thrilled that you are interested in graduate studies at Appalachian! Below is a list of links to information to guide you as you make your decision about applying. Please don't hesitate to contact us with questions. The "Contact Us" link appears at the top of every page. If you come to town for a visit, feel free to stop in at the Graduate School (232 JET Hall).

Sincerely,
Dr. Holly Hirst
Associate Dean for Graduate Studies

Programs and Degrees Offered

Admissions Information

Financial Information

General Information about available funding
Graduate Assistantships
Fellowships and Scholarships for Full Time Students
Tuition and Fees (Office of Student Accounts)
Financial Aid (Office of Financial Aid)
Determining Residency (Registrar's website)

Other Useful Information

Boone and the High Country of North Carolina
Graduate Student Organizations
On-Campus Housing Information from Housing and Residence Life (very limited, so apply early!)
Health Services
Determining Residency (Registrar's website)

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is on campus housing available for graduate students?
A: On campus housing is extremely limited with top priority being given to married students, students with children, and international students. Please contact Housing and Residence Life for more information on Mountaineer Apartments if you are interested.
Q: How do I find out about housing in the area?
A: Please visit the Social Order of Graduate Students (SOGS) housing webpage for a listing of housing opportunities and roommate opportunities.
Q: How can I find out more about Academic Common Market?
A: Please visit Appalachian's ACM homepage .
Q: How can I find out more about Peace Corps Master's International Programs?
A: Please visit Appalachian's Peace Corps MI homepage.
Q: I'm applying to a program in the College of Education and have a 3.0 GPA or better for my undergraduate degree. Does that mean that I don't need test scores?
A: No. All applicants must submit official test scores. Most programs in the College of Education do not have a minimum score requirement if the last 60 hours GPA on the undergraduate degree program is 3.0 or better. However, the scores are required to complete your application and may still impact the departmental review process.
Q: My undergraduate degree is from Appalachian. Does that mean that I don't need to request transcripts to be sent?
A: Former students of Appalachian do not need to submit official transcripts for their Appalachian course work. However, transcripts from other institutions attended are required.
Q: I am an international student, and I have visited the web site and read all procedures. Is there any way I can be admitted to the University with condition that I take the required test(s) (GRE, GMAT, or TOEFL) after I enroll?
A: An application to the Graduate School is not considered complete without all required documents, including official test scores. International applicants who can document that they are unable to take an exam because of geographic location may contact the program to request .