Transfer Admissions & Engagement

Gracelyn Anderson (Transferred from Vance Granville Community College)

Hi Mountaineers! My name is Gracelyn Anderson, and I am a transfer student from Vance Granville Community College in Creedmoor, NC. I am a Public Health Major! Some of my favorite things to do are paint, binge-watch my favorite TV shows, thrifting, and exploring Boone and parts of Banner Elk! Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or even if you want to make a new friend at andersonge1@appstate.edu.

Christina Aylsworth (Transferred from Gaston College)

Hi Everybody! My name is Christina Aylsworth, and I am a transfer student from Gaston College in Dallas, NC. My major is Elementary Education! I am a member of TRIO, North Carolina Teaching Fellows, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority and Appalachian Educators on campus! In my free time, I love reading books and spending time in the library studying as well as spending time with my friends! Please contact me if you have questions about transferring to App State or would like to meet a friend! Reach me at aylsworthcn@appstate.edu.

Lauren Broadway (Transferred from University of North Carolina at Charlotte)

Hi mountaineers! I am Lauren Broadway! I am a double major of Risk Mangement & Insurance and Finance & Banking. I also have a minor in Entreprenuership and I am very involved in Gamma Iota Sigma, an business co-ed fraternity on campus. I am very outgoing and I love to go on adventures such as hiking, picnics, traveling, and more! Please contact me if you have questions about transferring to App State or would like to meet a friend! Reach me at broadwayle@appstate.edu.

Liz Carpenter (Transferred from Mars Hill University)

Hi Mountaineers! My name is Liz Carpenter and I transferred from Mars Hill University. I am a Social Work major with a minor in English. I am a member of Rotaract here on campus. Some of my favorite spots in Boone are Sanford Mall on sunny days and King Street. Feel free to ask me questions at carpenterer1@appstate.edu.

Caroline Churchbourne (Transferred from College of Charleston)

Hi Mountaineers, my name is Caroline Churchbourne! I am a transfer student from the College of Charleston in Charleston, SC. I am majoring in Criminal Justice and minoring in Military Science and Leadership. I am a sophomore here at App. I am currently a member of the M-4 Company of Pershing Rifles, and am a part of ROTC. Some places around campus I enjoy are the library, the Solarium and Crossroads Coffee Shop. I enjoy hiking, hanging out on Sanford Mall, shopping on King Street, and traveling. Please contact me with any questions you have about transferring to App State at churchbournecg@appstate.edu.

Yairis Gameros-Escobedo (Transferred from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute)

Hi mountaineers! My name is Yairis Gameros-Escobedo. I am a Studio Art major and also involved in the Latin Hispanic Alliance, K-POP Association and Kaptivate. I enjoy dancing on campus especially at the Dance Part on Transfer Tuesdays. Please contact me in you have questions about transferrring to App State at gamerosescobedoym@appstate.edu. 

Marianna Kalinina (Transferred from Mitchell Community College)

Hello everyone! My name is Marianna. And I'm a transfer student from Mitchell Community College in Mooresville, NC. My major is Chemistry with a concentration in Forensics. I am currently a part of the Forensics Club at App State. I enjoy reading books, building from Lego blocks, ice skate. Please feel welcome to contact me with any questions at kalininam@appstate.edu.

Max McBride (Transferred from Sandhills Community College)

Hi there Mountaineers! My name is Max McBride and I'm a transfer student from Sandhills Community College in Southern Pines, NC. My major is Exercise Science. I am a member of the Ultimate Frisbee Club team here on campus (The Nomads). In my free time you can find me working out at the Quinn Rec Center here on campus, in the Belk Library studying, or enjoying a beautiful day out on Sanford Mall. I love sports and one of my favorite things to do here on campus is cheer on our sports teams. Go App! If you have any questions at all, shoot me an email at mcbridemc@appstate.edu and I will be happy to help in any way that I can.

Caroline Ruppe (Transferred from Isothermal Community College)

Hello, my name is Caroline Ruppe. I transferred from Isothermal Community College located in Spindale, North Carolina. I am currently a Nursing major. I enjoy admiring nature and thrifting. One of my favorie spots to visit on campus is Hatchet Coffee Roasters in Central Dining Hall. I like their lavender and coconut lattes. I am also an active member in SNAAP and the Dementia Awareness Club. Do not hesitate to reach out to me with any questions or concerns at ruppecf@appstate.edu.

Bailey Wangerien (Transferred from Stanly County Community College)

Hi everyone! My name is Bailey Wangerien and I transferred from Stanly County Community College. I am a Hospitality and Tourism Management Major. I enjoy any and all things theme park-related. My favorite place on campus is the fourth floor of Belk Library, especially with a smoothie from Cascades. I am currently an exec in HTMSA and WCOB Transfer Club. I am here to answer any questions you may have, reach out at wangerienvb@appstate.edu.