Since 1978, OASIS, Inc. (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter) has been working tirelessly to end the cycle of violence in Watauga County, North Carolina.

• OASIS (Opposing Abuse with Service, Information and Shelter)

• 24hr Crisis Line

  828-262-5035

• Office Line

  828-264-1532

Assisting in the creation and maintenance of a university environment that will foster the well-being and personal development of its members. Located on the first floor of the Miles Annas Student Support Building.

• Counseling & Psychological Services
• 828-262-3180

Located on the second floor of the Miles Annas Student Services Building.

• Mary S. Shook Student Health Service
• 828-262-3100

Any students or Appalachian family members who have food or goods needs are invited to visit Appalachian’s food pantry.

The Appalachian Police Department (APD) is located in the Rivers Street Parking Deck.

• Appalachian Police Department

• On-campus police emergency

  8000

  828-262-8000

• Other emergency

  911

• Report a crime or suspicious activity (non-emergency)

  828-262-2150

• Report a crime or suspicious activity to Crime Stoppers

  828-268-6959

• Other campus non-emergencies

  828-262-2150

AppState-ALERT is the Appalachian State University 24/7 emergency messaging system, using a combination of text messaging, voice messaging, a siren warning system, email and web technologies.

• AppState-ALERT
• Register now

The Appalachian Police Department operates a campus escort service, Mountaineer Safe Walk to provide a safety escort service for students during the evening hours. The service area is strictly limited to university properties only (parking lots, residence halls and academic buildings), and is designed specifically to provide assistance to students who may feel uncomfortable walking alone after dark.

Students who need a safety escort to or from any campus owned building or parking lot can call 828-262-7433. The service is offered during the fall and spring semesters and is available from 9:45 p.m. - 2:45 a.m., seven days a week, excluding university holidays and both summer sessions.

• 828-262-7433

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In compliance with the Clery Act, App State will notify the campus community upon confirmation of a significant emergency or dangerous situation occurring on the campus that involves a threat to the health or safety of students or employees.

This app available through Appalachian Police Department presents two additional safety services: a safety timer, which will notify people you trust to check in on you, and a two-way texting service to report suspicious activity.

The Office of the Dean of Students serves as a unit designed to help you along your collegiate journey. Please let us know if we can be of assistance to you as you enjoy the many offerings available in our community.

Appalachian State University values fostering a campus community that is safe and promotes the well-being of all individuals. Gender discrimination, sexual violence, and relationship violence are counter to our values institutionally. Appalachian has policies and processes available to all Mountaineers, guests, and visitors to ensure every person is provided support, information, and resources to address any misconduct, redress its effects, and prevent its recurrence. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive Federal financial assistance.