University College

  • Sustainable Development is a unit within Appalachian’s University College. University College consists of the university’s integrated general education curriculum, academic support services, residential learning communities, interdisciplinary degree programs and co-curricular programming – all designed to support the work of students both inside and outside of the classroom.

FAQ


How do I apply?

Graduate Students - www.graduate.appstate.edu/gradstudies/prospective/applications.html
Undergraduate Students - www.admissions.appstate.edu/apply/index.html

How can I defer my admission date?

Fill out a Request to Defer Graduate Admission form. Email the form to the Program Director, Chuck Smith, for signature. We will forward the form to the Graduate School for approval.

What degrees do you offer?

  • BA in Sustainable Development
  • BS in Sustainable Development, Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture Concentration
  • BS in Sustainable Development, Environmental Studies Concentration
  • BS in Sustainable Development, Community, Regional & Global Development Concentration
  • Undergraduate Minor in Sustainable Development
  • See Academics for detailed information and required courses.

Is there a Masters in SD?

The Center for Appalachian Studies offers a MA degree in Appalachian Studies with a concentration in Sustainable Development

What are the tuition rates?

Tuition Rates

What are the residency requirements? See the Registrar's webpage for classification determinations.

Where can I get information about available housing in Boone?

See the Housing Options at the SOGS website. Also check out the following websites for the Boone area:
Off-Campus Housing Resources
http://www.rentals.com...Carolina/Boone/
http://www.holtonmountainrentals.com/
http://www.app-mgt.com/
http://www.boonerent.com/
http://www.boonestudentrentals.com/
http://www.rentspeed.c...h+Carolina.aspx
http://www.boonerentalhouses.com/
Craig's List

Where can I find course descriptions?

Sustainable Development Course Descriptions

Graduate Bulletin
Undergraduate Bulletin

How do I register for a class? Registration tutorial.

Are there any scholarships available?

See Scholarships

There are also scholarships/fellowships available from the Graduate School.

Who is my advisor?

You will be assigned an advisor when you declare SD as your major.  Check AppalNet for your assignment.

Where is the Living Learning Center? See map for directions.

Where can I park and how do I get a parking permit?

See the information on parking on the Social Order of Graduate Students parking webpage and information on the Parking and Traffic webpage.

Where can I get a form/instructions for an internship?

Internships can be taken by both undergraduate and graduate students. The guidelines are printed on the form which can be found on our Student Forms page.

Internships are to be graded on an S/U basis. To register for an internship a "Special Course Form" must be completed with departmental signatures before obtaining the Graduate Dean's signature.

Most, if not all, internship hosts require professional liability insurance prior to a student's participation in an internship or practicum. ASU requires coverage for all students enrolled in internship or practicum courses, except student teaching. When registered for an internship, a fee is applied to the student's account for instatement of professional liability insurance coverage.

The following administrative policy governs internships:
1. An applicant for an internship must be working within a reasonable distance of the University.
2. The number of registrants for the internship is limited.
3. The intern must work under a fully licensed supervisor.
4. The supervisor must express a willingness to supervise the work and provide the experiences necessary for the intern.

How can I get a seat in a class that is filled?

First ask the permission of the instructor, then have the instructor email the Program's administrative assistant their consent. Call (828-262-3177) with your request and the administrative assistant will add the seat.

How do I change my graduation date?

Fill out a

Request to Move Graduation to a Later Semester

form.