Welcome to University College, your portal to academic success! University College is the home of programs that meet a broad range of needs for 21st-century students as they prepare to live and work in a complex network of local, regional and global communities. The college crosses many of the boundaries that separate traditional colleges and departments, and is committed to the idea that a college education should connect what goes on inside and outside the classroom.
All undergraduate students at Appalachian State University begin their education in University College. The General Education Program is designed to help students achieve the essential learning outcomes of a liberal education, emphasizing reflective, life-long learning and the transferable skills necessary for navigating today's ever-changing world. Throughout their time at Appalachian, students benefit from the college's support services and co-curricular programming.
University College Organizational Structure
University College is led by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and includes these programs:
Co-Curricular Programs
University College offers co-curricular programming and support through Aportfolio, the Civic Engagement program, Office of Student Research, Summer Reading Program, and University Forum Lecture Series.
Student & Faculty Support
University College offers student and faculty support services through academic advising, the Student Learning Center, Testing Services, orientation, University Documentary Film Services, the Writing Center, and the Writing Across the Curriculum program.
General Education Program
The basis of an Appalachian education is the General Education Program.
Other Units Affiliated with University College
Events
University College News
Neurodiversity Film Series
The Neurodiversity Film Series sheds light on the topic of intellectual or developmental disabilities through the experiences of individuals with an I...
University College's Common Reading Program Announces "Rise' as the 2020-21' Book Selection
BOONE, N.C. — The Common Reading Program at Appalachian State University announces its 2020–21 book selection: “Rising: Dispatches from the New ...
Nominations Open for University College and General Education Awards
Rennie W. Brantz Award for Outstanding Teaching in the First Year SeminarUniversity College and the General Education program invite no...
Fulbright Week Student Workshops
The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships will be offering student workshops throughout Fulbright Week, February 11th - 13th, 2020. Thes...
Appalachian Celebrates the 19th Amendment Centennial - Women’s Right to Vote!
Appalachian CelebratesThe 19th Amendment Centennial - Women’s Right to VoteThe University Forum Speaker Series is excited to celebrate the 19th Amen...
Appalachian announces first Gilman Scholarship recipients of 2020
BOONE, N.C. — The Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships (NCS), a division of University College at Appalachian State University, announces f...