The Appalachian State University campus is currently operating under EMERGENCY conditions.
  • Post-Hurricane Helene Update: Oct. 11-15, 2024
    Classes at Appalachian State University will resume on Wednesday Oct. 16. On Friday Oct. 11 at 5 p.m., Condition 1 (Reduced Operations) will go into effect until further notice. Read full message
    Posted at 2:13pm on October 9, 2024.
  • University Operations Update: Oct. 2, 2024
    For App State Boone and Hickory campuses, classes will not meet until after Tuesday, Oct. 15. Adverse Weather Condition 3 (Closure) has been extended through 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. Residence halls, dining facilities and campus medical facilities remain operational. If you or anyone you know is in immediate danger, call 9-1-1. Off-campus students, faculty and staff in need of shelter should call 1-800-RED-CROSS (733-2767). Read full message
    Posted at 3:56pm on October 2, 2024.

Emergency Preparedness

Campus Preparedness
University leaders have taken steps to protect the safety and welfare of our students, faculty, staff and campus visitors. They also have developed guidelines addressing the continuation of campus services should a disruption of services occur.

Personal Preparedness
Individuals and families can prepare for emergencies. Here are resources to consider and use in your efforts to become prepared.

Parents and Family Preparedness
One of the most important discussions you can have with your student is to develop a safety plan. In the event of an emergency, it will be critical to have a plan in place so you and your student are operating from the same set of expectations.

Appalachian Campus Safety App
This app is available through Appalachian Police Department and presents two additional safety services: a safety timer, which will notify people you trust to check in on you, and a two-way texting service to report suspicious activity.

AppStateAlert
The university’s 24/7 emergency messaging system, using a combination of text messaging, voice messaging, a siren warning system, email and web technologies.