College of Fine and Applied Arts

Absolutely, students may come by our office in Edwin Duncan, room 222.

You can find the day and time your final exams on the Registrar's website.

If you are an incoming freshman and you have questions concerning your AP scores, contact Appalachian State's Office of Admissions. 

If you are a continuing student, you should contact the Office of the Registrar.

Most majors require a certain number of free electives in order to meet the minimum credits to graduate. Free electives count towards degree requirements to ensure students earn 120-128 credits. 

Depending on the student's catalog year, two credits of free electives must be outside the major discipline, meaning they must not be related to the major.  For example, a student pursuing building sciences, construction management must complete two credits from a subject other than “TEC”.

Courses can be used to meet more than one requirement across major, minor and general education requirements with a few restrictions. If the course meets a requirement in your major and can also meet a requirement in your minor, it will meet the requirement for both. However, the course will not count twice and may leave you short of minimum credits required for the program, resulting in the need for an additional elective. The primary restriction involves double-counting courses between general education and the major.

1. Navigate Appalachian's website to learn about campus resources, university policies, academic calendar and more.
   
   
2. Familiarize yourself with AppalNet (your student portal) and learn how to add / drop classes, create a mock schedule, view your financial aid and review your student account.
   

1. Officially declare your major / minor early your sophomore year and create a plan for completion utilizing programs of study, Four Year Guides, the Undergraduate Bulletin (Course Catalog) and DegreeWorks.
   
   
2. Receive a faculty advisor and discuss career goals, plan for graduation and involvement in your major.
   

1. Discuss post-graduation options with your faculty advisor.  Options regarding graduate school or if you plan on entering the workforce.
   
   
2. Visit the Career Development Center to make an appointment for career counseling, explore career information, create a resume/cover letter, apply for internships, mock interviews, networking, attend career fairs and workshops for internships and job opportunities.
   
   
3. Explore research opportunities with the Office of Student Research.

1. Review your degree audit with your faculty advisor and apply for graduation.
   
   
2. Apply for graduate schools.
   
   
3. Visit the Career Development Center to make an appointment for career counseling, refine your resume and cover letter, discuss job search tactics, conduct mock interviews, learn networking skills and attend career fairs.
   

Students are able to add or drop courses during the designated Drop / Add period which is the first five days of a fall / spring semester without using career drops.