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Appalachian State UniversityMove-In Guide

Boone, North Carolina

🏫 Public UniversityEst. 1899🔗 www.appstate.edu

Appalachian State's campus sits at 3,333 feet in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Boone, with first-year students housed in halls including Appalachian Heights, Mountaineer Hall, and Mountain Laurel.

Enrollment

21,798

Total Students

Freshman Class

5,450

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 11-13, 2026

Fall 2026 (completed)

Acceptance Rate

85%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Choose a move-in appointment time based on your residence hall assignment - detailed instructions emailed by August 1. You'll have a 30-minute window to unload before moving to satellite parking.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
Arrive any time during your chosen move-in appointment window (August 11-13 for new students); you'll have 30 minutes to unload your vehicle.
Check-in location
Stadium-side halls (Belk, Frank, Laurel Creek, New River, Newland, Raven Rocks, Thunder Hill) direct to the New River Hall parking lot; East Campus halls (Cannon, Cone, Dogwood, Doughton, Elkstone, Summit, White) route via Hardin Street with on-site staff guidance; Appalachian Heights, Living Learning Center, Mountaineer Hall, and Mountain Laurel residents drive directly to their building.
Parking
After your 30-minute unloading window, stadium-side vehicles relocate to the River Street Parking Deck or Greenwood Parking Lot; East Campus vehicles relocate to the Holmes Drive Parking Deck or State Farm parking lot.
What you'll receive
Your room key, issued at check-in upon presenting a photo ID.
Vehicle restrictions
Strict 30-minute drop-off window for unloading; vehicles must then move to designated satellite parking.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

Residence halls (12)

Open to undergraduates (first-year students may be able to live here)

  • Belk Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Cannon Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Cone Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Dogwood Hall

    Traditional · Coed

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  • Doughton Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Elkstone Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Frank Hall

    Traditional · Coed

  • Living Learning Center

    Suite · Coed

  • Mountain Laurel Hall

    Hotel · Coed

  • Mountaineer Hall

    Hotel · Coed

  • Summit Hall

    Suite · Coed

  • White Hall

    Traditional · Coed

Apartments (5)

Apartment-style housing, usually for upperclass students

  • Appalachian Heights

    Apartment · Coed

  • Laurel Creek Hall

    Apartment and suite · Coed

  • New River Hall

    Apartment and suite · Coed

  • Raven Rocks Hall

    Apartment and suite · Coed

  • Thunder Hill Hall

    Apartment and suite · Coed

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Who can live where

Residence halls:
Not marked first-year only, so they may also house returning students. Assignment follows the school's housing process.
Apartments:
Apartment-style housing, often for sophomores and up. Confirm eligibility with the housing office.

Eligibility rules vary and can change. Check with the housing office.

Orientation

New Student Orientation (register starting March 3, 2026)

All new students are required to attend one orientation session.

June 1 - August 10, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

$15,684

Estimated / Year

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Appalachian State University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

  • Publix1.1 miles
  • Walmart1.3 miles
  • CVS Pharmacy1.6 miles
  • Walgreens1.7 miles

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Dates last checked September 2026.