Congratulations on your offer of admission for graduate study from App State! What's next? Here is some important information and steps you will need to take.
1. Confirm Your Attendance
You must confirm your attendance to begin the enrollment process. To accept your offer, log into your application status page and indicate your acceptance at the bottom of the page.
2. Verify Username & Banner ID
Once you have received your App State credentials, log into AppalNet and check your email to receive your username and Banner ID. Set your password by using the Password Manager.
3. Register for Classes
Register for classes through AppalNet after you contact your program director for guidance in course selection. Follow this registration tutorial for step-by-step instructions.
4. Set Up AppCard
The AppCard serves as your student photo ID card and is your all-access pass to campus. You'll use it to access university buildings, make payments for food purchases, health services, library resources, student discounts, and more. To set up your Mobile Appcard, follow the directions found on the AppCard section of our university webpage. App State alumni may continue using their existing AppCard. If you are an online student, the Mobile AppCard is not required, but we encourage you to set one up for proof that you are a university student and to gain access to discounts.
5. Register for Parking Permit
Once you are registered for classes, you may register for a parking permit through Parking and Transportation if you need to park a car on campus. For the 2026-2027 academic year, parking registration access for graduate students begins at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. The first three days of parking registration are open only to graduate students, but permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis - so be sure to take advantage of this registration window! Costs and additional information can be found at Parking and Transportation Student Parking.
6. Complete Health Forms
Complete your health forms and show proof of insurance through Student Health Services. Online students may opt-in to student health services for an additional fee. Contact Student Accounts for more information.
Note: If you need to postpone your enrollment, please notify both the Graduate School and your program. If you do not register or request a deferral during the first 10 days of classes, your admission will be canceled and you will have to start the application process again.
Orientation
New graduate student orientations provide new students with the opportunity to connect with campus support services and resources, along with Graduate School staff, to help them get a successful start!
2026 Fall New Graduate Student Orientation
- On campus programs | August 13, 2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Parkway Ballroom (Rm 420), Plemmons Student Union
- Online programs | August 13, 2026 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Zoom
Optional Graduate Student Meet-up: August 13, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Appalachian Mountain Brewery, Boone
Some programs offer a departmental orientation for new students. Please check with your advisor or department contact for the time and location. If your departmental orientation overlaps with the above sessions, you should attend your departmental orientation and any part of the Graduate School orientation that time allows. Please contact gradadmissions@appstate.edu if you are unsure of your advisor or department contact.
Student Resources
As a new graduate student, you have access to multiple resources to help you throughout your time at App State. Check out what resources are available. Still unsure where to find information? You can log in to your AsuLearn site and go to AsULearn Projects to find the Graduate Student Information Center which has information and answers to questions.