Student Affairs

Student Affairs is home to a dedicated community of professionals who create student-centered experiences that reflect Appalachian State’s commitment to Care. Engage. Transform. Student Affairs helps Mountaineers find community, feel supported, and make the most of their App State experience. Our teams create opportunities that help students feel cared for, get involved, and grow beyond the classroom. From wellbeing and belonging to service and leadership, we help students explore who they are and what they want to do.

Every department in Student Affairs works to build a campus where students can thrive. We focus on engagement, leadership, and wellbeing, and we strengthen the sense of connection that makes App State feel like home. Our programs give students the chance to try new things, build confidence, and turn their goals into real achievements.

Students flourish when they know they have a community behind them. That belief guides everything we do and shapes the experience we want every Mountaineer to have.

At Appalachian State, students are the center of everything we do. Student Affairs fosters a supportive, connected, and engaging campus where every Mountaineer can learn, lead, and thrive. 

We create experiences that help students find community, navigate challenges, and shape lives of purpose, both on campus and far beyond. 

Mission

We develop lifelong learners and leaders by engaging and challenging students within a culture of care and inclusion.

Vision

We aspire to transform all students through a foundation of care and engagement.

Care.

Our work creates a culture of care that builds a foundation for students to thrive and be resilient.

Engage.

Our diverse, student-centered community fosters local-to-global learning, leadership engagement, and service.

Transform.

We transform students into dynamic leaders and lifelong learners who will make a difference in their communities and throughout the world.