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APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Student Housing

On-Campus Housing

At App State, students choose a community in which to live and learn. The educational programming, intentional community building and additional contacts with trained residence hall staff contribute to App State’s stellar first- to second-year retention rates. On-campus housing is required for first-year students and transfer students less than one year out of high school. If you are a transfer student more than one year out of high school, you may apply for on-campus housing at our dedicated Transfer Hall or in a standard residential hall, but apply early as space is limited.

University Housing Room 321 | John E. Thomas Hall 828-262-2160 housing.appstate.edu

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Apply for on-campus housing by June 1 Complete your housing application in the University Housing portal on housing.appstate.edu. You will be able to indicate preferences of mixed or single gender hall, roommate and Residential Learning Community. Prior to June 1, you may make changes to any portion of your housing application. Roommate Selection and Search Roommate Profiles options will close on June 1. Housing Assignment Options • Choose someone you know. • Select someone from the online student profiles (make sure your profile settings are set to searchable!). • Let us pair you with a roommate who closely matches the preferences you selected on your housing application. Housing assignments and contact information for your roommate will be emailed in mid-to-late July. About the Residence Halls App State has 20 residence halls on campus with nearly 6,200 residents. Living on campus puts you within walking distance of campus resources, including classes, faculty offices, dining, recreation facilities and the library. Residential Learning Communities (RLCs) Residential Learning Communities provide students with a unique opportunity to live and learn with others who have similar interests. With over 16 RLCs on campus, you’ll find several interests to choose from, including service, sustainability, language and culture, outdoor activities, education, health and more.

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What will my room look like? Check out photos of real rooms and view residence hall features and room amenities under the Residence Halls tab on housing.appstate.edu. Rooms are furnished with twin beds (80” extra long mattresses), dressers, desks (may be a combo unit), desk chairs and a closet or wardrobe. Some items you may want to bring: • Computer • Trash can • Dry-erase message board • Television • Desk lamp • Headphones • Bed linens, pillows, blankets (twin XL size) • Clothes hangers • Shower shoes • Free-standing fan • Free-standing bookshelf • Stackable storage bins • Microwave and small refrigerator (one of each permitted per room). Some of our traditional residence halls on campus provide a MicroFridge (a combination microwave/refrigerator unit) as a standard room amenity. If one is not provided, you may rent one.

Pro Tip: Communicate with your roommate on what each of you will bring for the room - it can save you both money and is a great way to get to know each other.

Pro Tip: Laundry is free! Save time by going to laundryview.com before hauling your clothes down the hall. The website will show you an animated layout of your residence hall’s laundry room so you can monitor whether there is an open machine. Don’t want to wait around for your laundry to finish? You can also set up notifications to alert you when your laundry is done.

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Move-in Day App State’s move-in days are an exciting time for students and families! You will be assigned to a day and a three-hour block during a multiday move-in period beginning August 16, 2022. Move-in days are assigned based on residence hall assignments and cannot be changed. You will receive an email in mid-July with housing assignments and specific move-in details. Hall staff are typically in the buildings and available to provide directions, but students are responsible for moving their items into their room. Do not bring trailers or extra-large vehicles, as move-in areas and traffic flow cannot accommodate them. Packing Tips: • Pack in small boxes and bags. • Soft items packed in bags are easier to carry and pack. • Label every box, bag and loose item with your name, room number and residence hall. • Bring plastic to protect boxes and other items in the event of rain.

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Off-Campus Housing

Off-Campus Student Services, in partnership with the Student Legal Clinic, provides connections to off-campus housing resources and individual consultations regarding landlord-tenant issues.

Off-Campus Student Services and Student Legal Clinic Room 324 | Plemmons Student Union 828-262-8284 offcampus.appstate.edu

Boone has a variety of rental properties geared toward students. As you begin your search: • Think about what you want in a housing situation and consider location, cost, quality and type of housing. • View the property. • Research what’s included (utilities and services) in the monthly rent. • Understand the difference between a joint (all tenants considered responsible for the rent) or individual (you are only responsible for your share of the rent) lease.

Pro Tip: Research how close the property is to an AppalCART route (Boone’s free local bus route).

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of App State students live off campus in Boone and the surrounding area