The Dean’s List recognizes students who carry 12-14 hours of coursework and attain a grade point average of 3.45 or higher. A student with 15 hours or more of coursework who attains a grade point average of 3.25 or higher is also recognized for the Dean’s List. (Coursework must receive grade points and count toward graduation.)
The Office of the Dean of Students is here to offer support and resources as you navigate the many paths on your journey as a Mountaineer. They promote educational and developmental opportunities for student growth and self-responsibility through the many services they offer:
Case Management
Off-Campus Student Services
Parent & Family Services
Student Conduct
Student Legal Clinic
Student Veteran Services
See "Major Declaration "
DegreeWorks is a web-based tool designed to help students monitor their academic progress towards degree completion. It can be accessed through the student's AppalNet account. Students can view courses they have completed and see what requirements still need to be completed before they can graduate. DegreeWorks also allows students and their advisors to plan courses to be taken in the future terms to meet those requirements.
The Office of Disability Resources (ODR) is the designated office to assist eligible students, faculty, staff, and visitors with disabilities by determining access needs and coordinating academic adjustments or workplace accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (Section 504).
Students may drop courses through the first five days of a fall or spring semester and during the first two days of a five-week summer session. Please note the Drop/Add period is different for 1/2 semester courses. The Drop/Add Period is posted each term on the University Registrar’s website under the Detailed Registration Calendar. After the designated Drop/Add period, a student will only be allowed to drop a total of four courses during his or her undergraduate career at Appalachian.
A course dropped after the Drop/Add Period will use one of your four career drops. The class must be dropped by the end of the ninth week of the regular academic term (or by the last day to drop a class as published in the Summer Schedule of Classes). Exceptions to the Drop/Add Period policy are granted only under extenuating circumstances and require the signatures of the instructor, the chairperson, and the Dean of the college/school in which the course is offered. Students seeking exceptions should go to the Dean’s office of the college/school in which the course is offered.
You may drop a course from your schedule after the designated Drop/Add Period up to four times, but with careful planning and a willingness to seek out academic assistance, you shouldn’t need to drop any courses. Remember, to stay on track to graduate in 4 years, you will need to take 15-16 hours each semester. The following rules apply to dropping courses after the designated Drop/Add Period:
If you decide to drop a course, you must officially drop the course or you will receive an F. You may drop a course in AppalNet Self Service or with assistance in the Registrar’s Office.
The class must be dropped by the end of the ninth week of the regular academic term (or by the last day to drop a class as published in the Summer Schedule of Classes). The last day to drop a class is posted in the Academic Calendar each term.
DUO is a two-factor security authentication system. Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of security to your online accounts. Verifying your identity using a second factor (like your phone, token, bypass code, or other mobile device) prevents anyone but you from logging in, even if they know your password.