The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) has declared the third week of October as National Transfer Student Week. This week allows us to celebrate transfer students and their advocates who help(ed) them navigate the transition from one institution to another.
App State Transfers Data Snapshot
- 1 out of 4 undergraduate students began App State as a transfer student (5,036 transfer students are enrolled this fall!)
- 7 out of 10 new transfer students come to us from a community college
- 52% of new transfer students are first-generation students
- 84% retention rate of transfer students from year 1 to 2 (or graduated)
View all our Fall 2023 Infographic to learn more about our transfer population.
Fall 2024 Events - Current Students
Boone Campus:
Transfer APPreciation Kick-Off - 10/21, 10am-2pm, Outside Belk Library Entrance (Rain Location, Belk Library Lobby)
Look for our Transfer tent at the library as we celebrate YOU with free biscuits & pizza (courtesy of the Library!), highlight transfer statistics, spin to win prizes, and more!
Transfer Tuesday: Spray Painting - 10/22, 7-8:30pm, Expression Tunnel
Join the Transfer Student Mentors for this fun creative activity!
Friends by the Fireside - 10/23, 6:30-8pm
Meet us at the Sanford Mall Fire Pit to enoy music, chatting with friends, and s'mores!
We're Sweet on Transfers - 10/24, 11am-1pm, Plemmons Student Union, Across from Cascades
Join us for free cookies from Insomnia. Please stop by our table and help us celebrate YOU!
Homecoming Parade - 10/25, 5pm
Come to Rivers Street to cheer on the transfer clubs and organizations in the Homecoming Parade!
Hickory Campus:
Information Coming Soon!
Want to become a Transfer Student Mentor? Applications open Monday, October 21!
Events - Prospective & Admitted Students
Submit your 2024 App State admission application for FREE anytime from October 21-25th in celebration of National Transfer Student Week!
We're Celebrating National Transfer Student Week at YOUR NC Community College
Our Transfer Admissions Counselors will be visiting many of our NC community colleges during this week with free food, App State swag, and lots of great information. Check out our complete schedule!
Tour App State!
If you are scheduled to tour App State this week we plan to make it extra special -- all future transfer students will get a free App State t-shirt from our office (John E Thomas Hall, Suite 130) when you are on campus!!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @appstatetransfers for social media posts all week long celebrating transfer students!!