The bloom of Spring flowers and the leaves changing in Fall make visiting campus an experience. Try to schedule a visit during these times to see the best of what Appalachian has to offer. Read more.
If your trying to leave the deck right after class gets out plan waiting for a while ...
Parking is free game after 5 pm but it super limited stadium lot is your best bet
The main floor houses the national championship trophies, Mountaineer Excellence and Championship Tradition wall exhibits. A football history lesson and must visit for the black and gold faithful.
Got Mountaineer spirit? Then raise your arms to celebrate an Appalachian victory with Touchdown Yosef. The sculpture was unveiled on September 29, 2001 after a 33-14 victory over East Tennessee State. Read more.
Spend a few moments visiting with the town's namesake. His hounds too. An old tale suggests this was the spot Boone himself once had a cabin. Located on the campus of Appalachian State University.
Known for being the art building. And it is. Broadcasting students have a corner of the third floor for classrooms, production rooms and the radio station till they open up the new building.
Don't let all the pretentious music majors turn you away from this lovely building. There are rooms to share!
Located near the Broyhill Inn & Conference Center, the ASU Wind Turbine produces 100-kilowatts of power. The turbine towers over 120 feet with each blade measuring 34 feet. It was installed in 2009. Read more.
Located between Rankin Science South and West, the Rock Garden has 30+ samples each representing a unique aspect of geology. Named for Fred Webb, Jr., the first chair of the Department of Geology. Read more.
Don't Skype in the library. We're all watching you and listening to your conversation.
Take a break for story time with this statue located outside the Belk Library and Information Commons. Books are awesome.
Dr. William H. Plemmons was president of Appalachian State Teachers College, and University, from 1955 to 1969. Find him at the entrance of the student union named in his honor.
Get a latte at Crossroads Café before you sit in a compfy chair to people-watch through the giant windows of the solarium.
Buy a bucket of popcorn. You can bring it back to any cinema on campus and refill it for a dollar!
Donated to Appalachian in 1999, the 100th anniversary of the university's founding, this sculpture is located just past the steps of Sanford Hall on the mall. Sculpted by Myra C. Weisgold.
The downstairs section can be less crowded and the food options are usually healthier.
Dr. B.B. Dougherty was president from Appalachian's founding as Watauga College in 1899 until 1955. With his brother, D.D. Dougherty, their goal was to educate teachers in Northwest North Carolina.
Located adjacent to the Appalachian State campus, the Boone Cemetery is the resting place for many who played a prominent role in the history of the town and university. It's a walk back through time.
