Aspire Appalachian

The Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program provides a seamless pathway from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to Appalachian State. Students who complete eligible two-year associate degree programs (must graduate with a 2.25 GPA within three years) are guaranteed admission to Appalachian State to complete their undergraduate degree.

(Note: Aspire Appalachian is not a dual enrollment program; students will be admitted to Appalachian State University after meeting all requirements of the Aspire Appalachian program at CCC&TI. Additionally, students are not guaranteed admission into a particular major at Appalachian as some high demand programs may have admission requirements beyond those for general admission to Appalachian.)

Benefits for Aspire Appalachian Students

  • Guaranteed admission to Appalachian
  • Coordinated on-site admissions and academic advising
  • Assigned Success Coach at CCC&TI
  • Coordinated Financial Aid programs
  • Waived Appalachian application fee
  • Access to student resources at Appalachian:
  •      Special events hosted by the Office of Transfer Service
  •      Women's Center
  •      Henderson Springs LGBT Center
  •      Multicultural Student Center
  •      Club and Organization Participation (No Fraternity/Sorority or Club Sports Involvement)
  •      Career Development Services
  •      Wellness and Prevention Services

Note: Early College or high school students dual-enrolled are not eligible

For additional information contact the Executive Director of Enrollment Management, 828.726.2705