The National Institute for the Study of Transfer Students (NISTS) designated 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 (5,355 transfer students are enrolled this fall!)
- 7 out of 10 new transfer students come to us from a community college
- 50% of new transfer students are first-generation students
- 81% retention rate of transfer students from year 1 to 2 (or graduated)
View all our Fall 2025 Infographic to learn more about our transfer population (Fall 2026 data coming soon).
Fall 2026 Events - Current Students
Boone Campus:
Transfer APPreciation Kick-Off - 10/19, 10am-2pm, Outside Belk Library Entrance (Rain Location, Belk Library Lobby)
To kick off the week, stop by our tent outside the Belk Library as we celebrate YOU with free biscuits & pizza (courtesy of the Library)! While you're there you can spin to win for prizes, share transfer advice for future students, and much more!
Transfer Tuesday: Transfers Got Talent - 10/20, 7-8:30pm, Mountain Laurel Hall Ballroom
National Transfer Student Week is bringing the spotlight to YOU! Join us for an evening of entertainment, creativity, and fun as transfer students showcase their amazing talents. Whether you sing, dance, perform spoken word, play an instrument, or have a unique skill to share, the stage is yours!
Friends by the Fireside - 10/21, 7-8:30pm, Sanford Mall
National Transfer Student week continues with some s'mores, friends, and music! Join the Transfer Student Mentors and Transfer Engagement staff at the fire pit on Sandford Mall for this laid back evening.
We're Sweet on Transfers - 10/22, 5-6:30pm, Yosef Statue
Things might get a little sour for JMU! As National Transfer Student Week winds down, grab a sweet treat as you head to the stadium to cheer on your Football Mountaineers.
Hickory Campus:
Transfer APPreciation - 10/21, 12-2pm, Student Commons
Join Transfer Admissions & Engagement staff for FREE food to celebrate YOU, our transfer students! Opportunities to win free swag and learn fun facts about transfers at App State.
Online:
Details coming soon!
Events - Prospective & Admitted Students
Transfer Preview Day
Friday, October 23 | 9:30am - 3:30pm
Join us in Boone for Transfer Preview Day for a look into life at App State as a transfer student! During this event students will have the opportunity to learn more about the transfer admissions process, financial aid, transfer housing and more! Students will also have the opportunity to speak with a faculty member from their intended major! Check out the agenda for the day. Registration will open in August!
Celebrating National Transfer Student Week - A Webinar for Aspire Appalachian Students
In honor of National Transfer Student Week, students participating in the Aspire Appalachian program are invited to a special webinar - details posted soon. Students who attend will receive a gift in the mail.
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!
Follow us on Instagram @appstatetransfers for social media posts all week long celebrating transfer students!!