Non-Emergency Support
Appalachian Police Department
Located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck.
Located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck.
On-campus police emergency
828-262-8000
Report a crime or suspicious activity (non-emergency)
828-262-2150
Report a crime or suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers
828-268-6959
Other campus non-emergencies
828-262-2150
Mountaineer Safe Walk
The mission of the Appalachian State University Mountaineer Safe Walk service is to provide a safety escort service for students during the evening hours. The service area is strictly limited to university properties only (parking lots, residence halls and academic buildings), and is designed specifically to provide assistance to students who may feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark. The service is offered during the fall and spring semesters and is available from 9:45 p.m. - 2:45 a.m., seven days a week, excluding university holidays and both summer sessions.
828-262-7433
The mission of the Appalachian State University Mountaineer Safe Walk service is to provide a safety escort service for students during the evening hours. The service area is strictly limited to university properties only (parking lots, residence halls and academic buildings), and is designed specifically to provide assistance to students who may feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark. The service is offered during the fall and spring semesters and is available from 9:45 p.m. - 2:45 a.m., seven days a week, excluding university holidays and both summer sessions.
828-262-7433
OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter)
Since 1978, OASIS Inc. serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Watauga and Avery counties and works to end such violence.
24-hr Crisis Line - 828-262-5035
Office Line - 828-264-1532
Since 1978, OASIS Inc. serves survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in Watauga and Avery counties and works to end such violence.
24-hr Crisis Line - 828-262-5035
Office Line - 828-264-1532
Rave Guardian Campus Safety App
This app available through Appalachian Police Department 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.
This app available through Appalachian Police Department 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.
Timely warnings
In compliance with the Clery Act, App State will notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus that involves a threat to the health or safety of students or employees. Timely warnings are triggered by crimes and incidents that may have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat.
In compliance with the Clery Act, App State will notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus that involves a threat to the health or safety of students or employees. Timely warnings are triggered by crimes and incidents that may have already occurred but represent an ongoing threat.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Published each year to inform students, employees, their families and the public about safety and security policies on campus, and to share information about supportive resources available to those who need them. Also includes police response and fire suppression statistics for the last three years.
Published each year to inform students, employees, their families and the public about safety and security policies on campus, and to share information about supportive resources available to those who need them. Also includes police response and fire suppression statistics for the last three years.
Office of Access & Equity: Equal Opportunity
Promotes equity, access and civil rights throughout the campus community, while fostering an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, including Sex-Based Misconduct and relationship violence.
Promotes equity, access and civil rights throughout the campus community, while fostering an environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression, including Sex-Based Misconduct and relationship violence.
