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Welcome to APP 2016 Welcome to APP 2016 begins with Welcome Weekend. Our goal during Welcome Weekend is for you to become more comfortable at Appalachian, to make new friends, to have fun, and to start weaving yourself into the fabric of student life at Appalachian. Welcome Weekend activities serve as an extension of your summer orientation. Take advantage of Welcome Weekend and Welcome to APP events throughout your first semester to ensure a great start at Appalachian! Log in to to find out more about each of the upcoming events! To log into AppSync you can go to appsync.appstate.edu or scan the QR code. Friday, August 12th, 2016 Off-Campus Transfer Student Mixer Come get to know other transfer students who are also living off-campus and meet your Appol Corp Leader! FREE coffee and FREE cookies from Insomnia Cookies!!! 8:00pm-9:00pm Whitewater Lounge, Plemmons Student Union (PSU) Residence Hall Floor Meeting On-campus transfer students: meet your floor! Time: 8:00pm-9:30pm Location: Individual Resident Halls UREC Night at the SRC We are the playground for ASU students developing strength in body, mind, and character. Come dressed to get involved and see what UREC has to offer. 9:30pm-2:00am Student Recreation Center (SRC) Required Event Attend all required events and get your name tag signed to be eligible for awesome gift cards to local businesses!
Movie on the Mall- Star Wars: The Force Awakens Bring blankets and chairs to Sanford Mall and enjoy an outdoor movie. 9:15pm (dark)- 11:00pm Sanford Mall (Rain Location: IG Greer) Billiards and Games at Plemmons Student Union Chillout with a FREE game of pool or darts! 9:00pm-11:00pm Hawksbill Game Room, Plemmons Student Union Midnight Pancake Breakfast It s been a long day so relax with some live music and get your GRUB ON! 11:00pm-2:00am Roess Dining Hall Saturday, August 13th, 2016 The Big Sale Good stuff, great deals! Gently used items (carpets, furniture, electronics, and more!) for your room or apartment. Proceeds benefit local non-profits and scholarships. 8:00am-2:00pm Saturday Facilities Schedule: Legends AppCard Office The APPetizer Get a taste of what local restaurants in Boone have to offer and listen to a local band while eating! 12pm-12:45pm Blue Ridge Ballroom (2nd floor of the Plemmons Student Union) Getting Involved 9:00am - 3:00pm Bookstore 10:00am - 5:00pm Parking & Traffic Department 8:00 am - 4:00pm Post Office Closed Your SGA President, Jalyn Howard and current transfer students will speak on the importance of getting involved on campus. 12:45pm-1:30pm Blue Ridge Ballroom (2nd floor of the Plemmons Student Union)
Appol Corp Hangout Time What is it like being a student at Appalachian? Your Appol Corp leaders will give you real answers and advice. Win $20.00 gift cards to local businesses!!! 1:30pm-3:00pm Blue Ridge Ballroom (2nd floor of the Plemmons Student Union) I Am Appalachian...are you?? A program for Appalachian students by Appalachian students on what it means to be a Mountaineer. 3:00pm-4:00pm Schaefer Center Campus Walk Find your classrooms and more! 4:00pm-5:00pm Meet the Greeks The Meet the Greeks cookout is an opportunity for students interested in learning more about our Greek Life community to meet all 31 campus affiliated organizations. Come hangout, play cornhole, listen to some music and snag some free food! 6:00pm-until the start of the APP Spectacular Sanford Mall APP Spectacular Now it s time to party!! Funnel cakes, big pretzels, popcorn, cookies from The Appalachian Cookie Company and more! A live performance on the lawn with Supatight, one of Boone s top band s for the first concert of the year. A DJ dance party, laser tag, a 120ft obstacle course, bouncy houses, Big Chair Pictures, Personalized Street Sign and the list goes on.there will also be a HUGE raffle to give away a FREE semester parking pass, 5 ASU Home tailgating spots, a team autographed football, FREE coffee for a semester, and much, much more. This event is open to all ASU Students with an ASU ID. Must have ASU ID to be entered into the drawing. BE THERE!! 9:00pm-1:00am Sanford Mall and Varsity Gym
Sunday, August 14, 2016 How to Maintain Your Spiritual Life at ASU Learn about religious and spiritual groups on campus and the community! 8:30am-10:30am Plemmons Student Union, 1st Floor Welcome to The Rock Kick-off your fall semester with a Mountaineer Pep-rally! Free t-shirts, special appearances, photo on the field, giveaways, and more! Sunday Facilities Schedule: 2pm-5pm AppCard Office Kidd Brewer Stadium 11:00am - 1:30pm Party in the Union Bookstore 10:00am - 5:00pm A FREE event for all new students in the Plemmons Student Union featuring a Silent Disco Dance Party, Mentalist and Illusionist: Craig Karges, Ice Cream Social, Laser tag, trivia night, prizes and much, much more! There s something for everyone so don t miss out! 8:00pm-Midnight Plemmons Student Union Monday, August 15, 2016 T-Shirt Swap & Lunch with the Office of Transfer Services Bring an old t-shirt from your last college and swap it out for a new Appalachian t-shirt (for the first 150 students)! Get to know the staff of the Office of Transfer Services, a valuable resource for transfer students in a relaxed, fun atmosphere with free food, cornhole, and music. FREE lunch from Jimmy John s 11:00am-12:30pm Front Lawn of John E Thomas Hall (Rain location - Holmes Convocation Center 13A&B) Required Event Attend all required events and get your name tag signed to be eligible for awesome gift cards to local businesses!
Black and Gold Convocation Official Welcome to Appalachian! 1pm-2:30pm Holmes Convocation Center Chillin with the Chancellor Take a break, grab some ice cream and chill with Chancellor Everts! 2:30-3:30pm Sanford Mall Club Expo Checkout over 400 clubs, ASU offices, and local businesses and learn more about all the exciting ways to get involved. 2:30pm-6pm Sanford Mall (Rain Location: Plemmons Student Union) Tuesday, August 16th, 2016 FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!!!! Tie Dye on the Mall Come grab a sno cone, popcorn, or cotton candy and some fun meeting the Residence Hall Association Executive Board with tie dying shirts, pillow cases, towels and more. 4:00pm - 7:00pm Sanford Mall Wednesday, August 17th, 2016 UREC Fest 2016 Lemon-Aid Stand Not sure which Belk building you need to be in? Confused about how to find the right room in Rankin? Our official campus tour guides, the Appalachian Student Ambassadors, are at your service! Look for their tent on Sanford Mall from 9:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 16th and Wednesday, August 17th, and stop by for a free cup of lemonade and answers to your campus questions UREC Fest features: Free Food, Prizes, Giveaways, Outdoor Fun, Games, Inflatables, and UREC demos. Come out to Duck Pond Field and meet our incredible staff to explore our programs and employment opportunities! Prizes include t-shirts, water bottles, Outdoor Programs Day Trips, Personal Training Sessions, Yoga Mats, and More! 4:00pm-8:00pm Duck Pond Field
Hypnotist Paul Ramsey s Mind Games It s interactive, original entertainment that transforms average students into a cast of characters before your very eyes. Doors open at 7:30pm Holmes Convocation Center Thursday, August 18th, 2016 Rainbow Kitten Surprise Local favorite, Rainbow Kitten Surprise is taking the stage at Legends to kick off the new school year! Doors open at 9:00pm Legends Thursday, August 25th, 2016 GET INVOLVED SESSIONS Want to get involved on campus but not sure where to start? Still have questions about how to navigate your involvement? Attend a GET INVOLVED Session and learn more about specific club categories and programs. Check out AppSync for the complete list of times and topics. The sessions will take place on August 17, 18, & 22nd from 5-8 pm in the Three Top Mountain Room on PSU 1st Floor. Moon Taxi Moon Taxi is returning to Legends to bring the house down again! Hailing from Nashville, they released their hit album Daybreaker in October 2015. 9:00pm Legends Tuesday, August 30, 2016 Why Walk & Walk for Awareness A silent walk through campus beginning on Sanford Mall to commemorate lives lost to violence in our community, to support victims and survivors of violence and to affirm our commitment and responsibility to speak out against violence in all its forms. 8:00pm Why Walk program at Library Commons (ASU Library) 9:00pm Walk for Awareness at Sanford Mall
Wednesday, August 31, 2016 Health, Wellness and Safety Festival A fun way to learn more about our personal and collective responsibilities as a community invested in the safety of our campus environment. 10:00am-2:00pm Sanford Mall Thursday, September 8, 2016 Avett Brothers With roots in traditional folk and bluegrass, The Avett Brothers sound combines a refreshing blend of country, punk, rock and roll, and pop that the San Francisco Chronicle describes as having the heavy sadness of Townes Van Zandt, the light pop concision of Buddy Holly, the tuneful jangle of the Beatles, the raw energy of the Ramones. Show at 8:00pm, Doors at 7:00pm Holmes Center Friday, September 9, 2016 Contra Dance Stephanie Marie will be calling and the Stuff! are coming to Legends to provide the music. Their music provides a great groove that you don t wanna miss! 7:15pm Legends Saturday, September 10, 2016 1st Home Football Game ASU vs. Old Dominion TBA Kidd Brewer Stadium Check out our AppSync event page for a complete list of all AppState Athletics Fall home games Mapworks Survey starts TODAY!!! An awesome way to connect and be more successful in college. Complete the survey between September 10th-30th to be entered to win 1 of 5 vouchers for first choice of on-campus housing next academic year!
Saturday, September 17, 2016 ASU vs. The University of Miami 12:00PM Kidd Brewer Stadium Wednesday, September 21, 2016 Blood Drive Make An Impact. Give Blood!!! 8:00am - 7:00pm Holmes Center CHERUB A guaranteed sell out! Selling out 3 weeks before their show last year at Legends, Cherub is back with their crafty, hooky electropop that captures the risqué, pleasure-seeking impulses of youth that mixes with studio expertise resulting in alluring grooves. Tickets on Sale now at the Student Union Ticket Booth or on-line! Doors open at 8:00pm Legends Monday, September 26, 2016 Beyond Backpacks: Mountaineer Career Readiness Summit Be prepared to reach new career heights at the Mountaineer Career Readiness Summit. This opportunity will allow you to explore topics such as professionalism and identity, financial literacy and what employers want to hear. Whether you are preparing for CareerFest, interested in graduate school or exploring what options are out there, this event will navigate you Beyond Backpacks and into YOUR future! 10:00am - 2:00pm Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, PSU
Tuesday, September 27, 2016 CareerFest CareerFest is Appalachian State s largest and most comprehensive career event. Serving students and alumni of all majors and skills, the event is host to many companies, nonprofits, healthcare and government agencies that are ready to network with students and introduce them to valuable internship and job opportunities. 1:00pm - 5:00pm Holmes Convocation Center Tuesday, October 4, 2016 Majors Quest: Seek, Discover, Act Whether you are exploring majors, eager to learn about how to become more involved in your major or simply want to talk to career services to learn about all you can do with your major, there is something here for everyone! Faculty and students from various academic departments will be here to share information about choosing the right major, minor or concentration for you! Open to all class years and majors. 10:00am - 2:00pm Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, PSU Wednesday, October 5, 2016 Leadership and Career Quest: Explore, Engage, Conect Come learn about involvement with upper level leadership programs at Appalachian. 10:00am - 2:00pm International Hallway and Grandfather Mountain Ballroom, PSU Monday, October 17 - Saturday, October 22, 2016 Homecoming Week Monday, October 17th - Saturday, October 22nd Homecoming 2016 will be filled with a week full of festivities to celebrate our beloved Mountaineers. Join us for fun, entertainment, and celebration! Events include a parade down King Street, LipSync Finals, Pep Rally, NPHC Step Show, Homecoming tailgate and football game, and a concert by Corey Smith. For more information go to homecoming.appstate.edu
Thursday, October 20, 2016 Corey Smith Concert Corey Smith has amassed an unfailingly devout fan base, not only in his native Southeast region, but all around the nation, simply by telling it the way it is. He has released seven studio albums including 2011 s Top 20 release The Broken Record all written and produced by Corey himself. Doors open at 9:00pm Legends November 4-6, 2016 Family Weekend Join us for the time-honored tradition of Family Weekend! For more information go to familyweekend.appstate.edu Take Advantage of the Learning Assistance Program Appalachian has many resources to assist you in reaching your academic goals, including the Learning Assistance Program (LAP), which is located on the second floor of D.D. Dougherty. Services available to all undergraduate students include: Small group tutoring, departmental help labs, LEAD tutoring, and Academic strategy courses and consultations are available to students as free tutorial assistance without an appointment. All tutoring groups are staffed by qualified tutors and faculty members are often present to assist students. For more detailed information, please visit the LAP main page at: lap.appstate.edu We welcome you to Appalachian and wish you great success here. The Learning Assistance Program is ready to help you. We encourage you to take advantage of LAP services early and often.
Transfer Events Continue Through the Fall The Office of Transfer Services have planned social, informational, and success events and workshops to help new transfer students succeed at Appalachian! Visit our AppSync page to find out more about our events! Scan the QR code to see our events page! The semester kicks off with... Do You Need.. Stop by the Transfer Help Desk! Transfer Student Mentors and Club Leaders will be available during the first 2 weeks of classes! August 16 19, 10am 2pm International Hall (hallway in front of the bookstore in the Plemmons Student Union) August 22 26, 10am 2pm Cascades Lobby (Across from Cascades Café in the Plemmons Student Union) Transfer Student Pizza Party Thursday, August 18 6pm Solarium (Student Union) Meet new and returning transfer students and learn about ASU s transfer specific student groups Questions? Contact the Office of Transfer Services at 828-262-7877 or ots@appstate.edu