One thing students love about college is their newfound freedom in a less structured environment.
Your first year in college is a wonderful time of increasing responsibility and growth, but that
new freedom can also be stressful. You may need some help adjusting to your new responsibilities.
Make sure you know about campus resources that can help you deal with these ups and downs.
Appalachian Cares | The Appalachian Cares website is a clearinghouse for all the resources available to support students’ safety, health, and wellness on campus.
Counseling & Psychological Services | The Counseling & Psychological Services Center (CAPS) provides students with a chance to meet with a mental health professional to determine the best course of treatment for a variety of issues. The Counseling & Psychological Services Center offers individual and group counseling as well as workshops on many topics and has walk-in hours for students in crisis. CAPS can collaborate with you to make recommendations for services and resources in the Counseling Center, on campus, and/or in the community that will best match your needs.
Dean of Students | The Office of the Dean of Students can provide tailored resources and assistance to help students along their collegiate journey. The Dean’s office seeks to connect students to the resources they need.
Diversity and Inclusion | App State is committed to achieving and sustaining diversity, equity and inclusion for its campus community. In recent years, the university has made forward strides to ensure its campus is welcoming to all students, faculty and staff.
Health Services | Student Health Services exists to meet the health needs of students at Appalachian State University. Services include appointments, laboratory services, x-ray, an injury clinic, and pharmacy services.
Office of Title IX Compliance | The Office of Title IX Compliance helps to ensure that students, employees, and campus visitors are treated with dignity and fairness. The Office of Title IX Compliance staff investigates complaints about harassment and discrimination, provides workshops and training on responsible human relations, and sponsors the Open Door program which honors every person’s contributions to the community.
Wellness & Prevention Services | Learn healthy stress management methods and approaches to prevent psychological and physical problems due to stress. The Wellness Center focuses on encouraging good nutrition, exercise, and restful sleep; they also provide alcohol and drug assistance programs through individual and group counseling.
The Office of Student Conduct | The mission of the Office of Student Conduct is to educate students about community standards, promote student learning and accountability, and facilitate the development of thoughtful and responsible individuals.
Know the Code: Code of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity Code | It is your responsibility to review and abide by Appalachian State University policies and procedures. Knowing the Code is important to your success at Appalachian.
Interpersonal Violence and Sexual Misconduct | Your safety is extremely important to us. Use the website to learn what constitutes sexual misconduct; find out how to report sexual misconduct (sexual assault), relationship violence, and stalking; discover campus and community resources; get the support you need; learn about Appalachian State University policies about Interpersonal Violence (IPV).
The Amnesty Policy | The Amnesty Policy encourages students to seek assistance from a University official or emergency personnel when they are faced with medical emergencies that involve underage drinking or drug use. This policy will provide an opportunity for an intervention that will not result in a disciplinary record from the Office of Student Conduct for students who seek assistance on their own behalf or on behalf of others. It applies to victims/complainants of interpersonal violence who were drinking underage or using drugs at the time of the incident and organizations hosting an event when a representative seeks assistance and remains on the scene.
Know the Signs of Alcohol Poisoning | If any of these symptoms are present, roll the person into the recovery position on their side, stay with them and call 911 immediately. You don't need to tell the operator your name if you don't want to.
Person is known to have consumed large quantities of alcohol.
Person is passed out and cannot be awakened.
Person has cold, clammy, or bluish skin color.
Person has slow or irregular breaths (less than 8 breaths per minute or more than 10 seconds in between breaths).
Person is vomiting (when alert or passed out).
Know the Signs of an Opioid Overdose | If any of these symptoms are present, roll the person into the recovery position on their side, stay with them and call 911 immediately. You don't need to tell the operator that drugs were taken or give your name if you don't want to.
Their face is extremely pale and/or feels clammy to the touch
Their body goes limp
Their fingernails or lips change color (gray or ashen for people of color, and purple or blue for people who are white or have less melanin)
They start vomiting or making gurgling noises (may sound like snoring)
They cannot be awakened or are unable to speak
Their breathing or heartbeat slows or stops