These are abbreviations for the degrees offered at Appalachian. They represent the Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Music (BM), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ), Bachelor in Social Work (BSW), and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). There are different requirements for each degree. In addition to major requirements, the Bachelor of Arts degree requires a minor in another subject area and a foreign language through the intermediate level. With the exception of the Bachelor of Science degree in English, Secondary Education and the BSBA in International Business, the Bachelor of Science degrees have no foreign language requirement. Instead of a minor, the BS degree typically requires the completion of a career-oriented concentration.
The Appalachian State University Bookstore, located on Sanford Mall, is a university-operated full-service college store dedicated to serving the entire App State family, including students, their families, faculty, staff, alumni, and fans.
The Bookstore provides students with services and goods from socially and environmentally responsible sources to support the educational goals of the institution. The Bookstore provides affordable options for course materials and manages Appalachian’s unique rental textbook program as well as fostering the Mountaineer spirit with the best selection of App State gear.
Profits from the University Bookstore are used for student scholarships.
The Undergraduate Bulletin is an online reference is your user’s manual for college, helping you understand university requirements, course descriptions, and policies. Click on the Undergraduate Bulletin that corresponds with your catalog year. In most cases, your catalog year is the academic year in which you started at Appalachian.