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  1. West Self-Guided Walking Tour

    West Self-Guided Walking Tour

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    1. Welcome to App State!

      Welcome to App State! Explore campus on your own time and at your own pace. This 1.5-mile tour takes approximately 1 hour to complete and highlights some of our most notable places on the west side of campus.

      Questions? We are currently offering daily virtual information sessions with admissions counselors and a variety of options for engaging with current Mountaineers and faculty from academic programs.

      Undergraduate Admissions
      admissions.appstate.edu/visit
      828-262-2120
      828-458-8070 (text)
      admissions@appstate.edu

      Graduate Admissions
      graduate.appstate.edu/visit
      828-262-2130
      gradadmissions@appstate.edu

      Please note that you can expect to encounter stairs and varying terrain on this walking tour.

    2. Rivers Street Parking Deck

      Physical Address
      461 Rivers Street
      Boone, North Carolina 28608

      Parking and Transportation

      Commencement Parking Information

      Visitor Parking
      We offer different parking accommodations for different types of visitors, but all visitors are welcome to park in the Rivers Street Parking Deck for an hourly fee. After 5:00 p.m. weekdays, and at all times on weekends, visitors may park free of charge in any campus surface lot except the Rivers Street Parking Deck, unless otherwise posted.

      Overflow Visitor Parking for Campus Tours
      You will receive a parking validation pass when you check-in for your tour. This one time pass will waive all parking fees. Keep the pass with you on your tour, and then return it to the Rivers Street Parking Deck attendant when you leave.

      Note: A University Parking Permit is required to park anywhere on campus from 7:00 a.m. to 5 p.m, Monday through Friday. All University Parking lots have a regulatory sign at their entrance explaining which permit type is required during which hours and on which days.

    3. Yosef Statue

      This 6-foot-6-inch bronze statue of Yosef — the university’s beloved mascot since 1942 — faces Rivers Street and is located in front of App State’s Duck Pond. It is a popular spot for photo taking.

    4. Duck Pond (Tomlinson Park)

      Duck Pond has been a landmark on campus since it was installed in 1927. The annual Polar Plunge is held here each winter. For decades, students and visitors have enjoyed watching and feeding the ducks. In 2018, a 64-square-foot floating shelter was installed to provide the ducks a safe nesting area and refuge from stormy weather. Learn more about App State’s feathered friends.

    5. Trivette Dining Hall and Market

      Overlooking Duck Pond is Trivette Hall. On Trivette Hall’s upper floor, you’ll find facilities operated by App State’s Campus Dining, which uses sustainable practices, along with creative and intentional menu planning, to meet the specific dining needs of the campus community.

    6. Kidd Brewer Stadium

      Physical Address
      425 Jack Branch Drive
      Boone, North Carolina 28608

      Also known as “The Rock,” Kidd Brewer Stadium is home to the App State Mountaineers football team. The neighboring Mark E. Ricks Athletics Complex and north end zone facility house training and academic areas for all 17 varsity sports, plus club seating and suites.

    7. Thunder Hill Residence Hall Quad

      From this location, you can see three of App State’s newest residence halls: Raven Rocks Hall, Thunder Hill Hall and Laurel Creek Hall. Together, these halls house more than 1,500 students in apartment- and suite-style accommodations. Learn more about on-campus housing options, including 360° views and floorplans.

    8. Living Learning Center (LLC)

      Physical Address
      305 Bodenheimer Drive
      Boone, North Carolina 28608

      The LLC is home to the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Interdisciplinary Studies and the department’s Watauga Residential College (WRC) — a specialized academic program that engages students in interdisciplinary learning through discussion-based seminars and research projects. WRC’s approach to learning requires students to integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines to gain a complete perspective on a topic of interest.

      The College of Fine and Applied Arts’ Goodnight Family Department of Sustainable Development is also located in LLC. Students learn about agroecology, agroforestry and sustainable farming practices at the department’s Teaching and Research Farm — a living lab located in Ashe County, about 25 minutes from campus.

      Did you know? The LLC is home to a community garden where fruits, vegetables and flowers are grown for App State students to pick as they stroll by.

    9. Student Recreation Center

      Physical Address
      150 Bodenheimer Drive
      Boone, North Carolina 28608

      The largest activity center on campus, App State’s Student Recreation Center (SRC) — operated by University Recreation (UREC) — houses a 50-foot climbing wall, cardio and weight rooms, as well as an indoor walking/running track and indoor 50-meter swimming pool.

      By paying a monthly membership fee, faculty and staff have access to on-campus UREC facilities, including the SRC, the Quinn Recreation Center (across from Kidd Brewer Stadium) and the Mount Mitchell Fitness Centre (inside the Plemmons Student Union). A family membership option is also available.

    10. Broyhill Music Center

      Physical Address
      813 Rivers Street
      Boone, North Carolina 28608

      The Broyhill Music Center houses App State’s Hayes School of Music (HSOM), which offers four undergraduate and two graduate degree programs. HSOM engages the local and regional community with more than 190 free concerts each year, with performances held in two facilities — the Arnold and Muriel G. Rosen Concert Hall and the Nancy and Neil Schaffel Recital Hall. The school also offers summer workshops for teachers, year-round musical instruction for people of all ages through its Community Music School, and the renowned Cannon Music Camp for outstanding high school musicians.

      Did you know? The Broyhill Music Center’s second-floor Nicholas Erneston Music Library contains books, scores and recordings that support HSOM’s curriculum. In addition, the multimillion-dollar Robert G. Gilley Recording Studio, located on the fourth floor, contains the most diverse collection of professional audio equipment at any North Carolina public university.

    11. Schaefer Center for the Performing Arts

      The Schaefer Center — a 1,673-seat, multiuse auditorium — features orchestra and balcony seating as well as a proscenium stage. The venue presents year-round campus and community events that enrich, educate, inspire and promote quality of life.

      Did you know? The center also houses the Smith Gallery, which presents work by students and faculty members during the academic year.

      Wey Hall (to your north) is home to the College of Fine and Applied Arts’ Department of Art. The building features three levels of studio workspace used by both students and faculty.

      Newland Hall (to the south) houses almost 300 students in suite-style accommodations.

      Did you know? The tree in the “elbow” of Newland Hall is thought to be one of the oldest trees on App State’s campus — a white oak that has grown for 200–300 years. Read more about how it’s kept alive and well.

    12. River Street Parking Deck (FINAL STOP)

      Want to keep exploring? Click below for more places to discover while you're touring campus. You can also visit our Virtual Tour of Campus to view videos with a Student Ambassador as your virtual guide.

      Points of Interest

      Academic Buildings

      Arts & Cultural Venues

      Thanks for visiting App State!