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Welcome to App Events

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Congratulations on joining the Mountaineer family at Appalachian State University! Were thrilled to have you here and cant wait to help you make the most of your first year.

Welcome to App is your one-stop destination for discovering exciting events, programs, and opportunities designed to help you connect with fellow students, explore campus life, and feel at home in the High Country.

Each event listed below contains a link to Engage! Click on the events you're interested in to learn more information.

Welcome to App Events

Event Date Location
Sunset on Sanford Tuesday, August 12 7-10pm Sanford Mall
Poster Sale Wednesday, August 13 - Sunday, August 17 Sanford Mall
Speed Friending Wednesday, August 13 2:00-4:00pm Counseling Center - Miles Annas Building Room 116
UREC Field Day Wednesday, August 13 3:00-5:00pm Sanford Mall
Self-Guided Tour of the Arts Corridor Wednesday, August 13 3:30-5:00pm Campus
Self-Guided Tours of the Galleries Wednesday, August 13 3:30-5:00pm All galleries of the Turchin Center
Self-Guided Tour of Rosen Sculpture Wednesday, August 13 3:30-5:00pm Campus
Movie on the Mall (Ferris Bueller's Day Off) Wednesday, August 13 7:00-10:00pm Sanford Mall
Painting Rocks! Thursday, August 14 1:00-3:00pm Outside Wellness & Prevention Services
Tie Blankets with NRHH Thursday, August 14th 1:00-3:30pm Central Dining Hall, Jimmy Smith Lounge
Interpretive Hike Thursday, August 14 1:00-5:00pm Student Recreation Center then the Nature Preserve
Self-Guided Tour of the Arts Corridor Thursday, August 14 1:00-5:00pm Campus
Self-Guided Tours of the Galleries Thursday, August 14 1:00-5:00pm All galleries of the Turchin Center
Self-Guided Tour of Rosen Sculpture Thursday, August 14 1:00-5:00pm Campus
Legos and Leadership Thursday, August 14 1:30-2:30pm CEL Outreach Center, Plemmons Student Union Room 138
1-Minute to Win It: Personal Training Edition Thursday, August 14 3:00-5:00pm Sanford Mall
UREC Field Day Thursday, August 14 1:00-5:00pm Sanford Mall
Back to School, Back to the Polls Friday, August 15 12:00-2:00pm Sanford Mall
Craft & Connect: Bracelet-Making Friday, August 15 1:00-3:30pm Career Development Center
Self-Guided Tour of the Arts Corridor Friday, August 15 1:00-4:00pm Campus
Self-Guided Tours of the Galleries Friday, August 15 1:00-4:00pm All galleries of the Turchin Center
Self-Guided Tour of Rosen Sculpture Friday, August 15 1:00-4:00pm Campus
Pilates on the Lawn Friday, August 15 3:00-3:45pm Sanford Mall (Mt. Mitchell as rain location)
Transfer Off Campus Student Social Friday, August 15 4:00-6:00pm Appalachian Mountain Brewery 163 Boone Creek Dr, Boone
Boonearoo Friday, August 15 9:00-11:59pm Sanford Mall
Transfer Welcome Tent Monday, August 16 10:00am-2:00pm Sanford Mall
T-shirt Swap Saturday, August 16 2:00-3:30pm Durham Park
Fraternity & Sorority Life Cookout Saturday, August 16 4:00-6:00pm Sanford Mall
Party in the Union Saturday, August 16 8:00-11:00pm Plemmons Student Union
Summer's Last Square Dance Saturday, August 16 8:00-11:00pm Crossroads
Spiritual Life Fair Sunday, August 17 9:00-10:30am Plemmons Student Union
Transfer Welcome Tent Tuesday, August 17 10:00am-2:00pm Sanford Mall
Club Expo Sunday, August 17 2:00-5:00pm Holmes Convocation Center
Ringing of the Bell Sunday, August 17 2:00-5:00pm Founders Plaza
Trek to UREC Sunday, August 17 2:00-5:00pm Student Recreation Center
Poster Sale Monday, August 18 - Friday, August 22 Cascades Foyer
APPS Presents: Binchtopia - the Summer Sleepover Tour Monday, August 18 8:00-10:00pm Appalachian Theatre of the High Country
Welcome Back to Walker Monday, August 18 9:00am-1:00pm Peacock Hall, Boyles Lobby
Appapalooza Tuesday, August 19 3:00-6:00pm Sanford Mall
Transfer Welcome (Back) Pizza Party Wednesday, August 20 6:00-8:00pm Blue Ridge Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union Room 201
Meet the Greeks Thursday, August 21 6:30-8:00pm Price Lake Ballroom, Plemmons Student Union Room 201A
Pop Star Night Friday, August 22 4:00-6:00pm Sanford Mall
Health, Wellness, and Safety Festival Wednesday, August 27 1:00pm-4:00pm Sanford Mall
Business Club Expo Thursday, August 28 10:00am-1:00om  Peacock Hall (second-floor Boyles Lobby and Broyhill Commons)