Fall 2021 Commencement

Congratulations seniors and graduates of the class of 2021!

Congratulations to the almost 1,700 Mountaineers graduating this fall — especially those graduating from the Reich College of Education and all teacher education majors at the university. We are so proud of all you've accomplished! Visit appstate.edu/commencement to see the ways you can view and participate in the commencement ceremony.

Hooding Ceremonies

Clinical Mental Health Counseling 

Date: Thursday, December 9
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: RCOE Room 124
Questions? Email asucmhc@appstate.edu

Reading Education and Special Education

Date: Thursday, December 9
Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Location: North Endzone Facility - Grandview Ballroom
Questions? Email isaacsm@appstate.edu.

Higher Education

Date: Friday, December 10
Time: 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Location: RCOE Room 124
Questions? Email garrettsd@appstate.edu.

Graduating Student Shoutouts

Ali Martinez

Graduating Student Shoutout: Ali Martinez

Ali MartinezBachelor of Science, Elementary EducationTell us about your collegiate activities, your clubs and organizations, or your favorite memories...

Char Street

Graduating Student Shoutout: Char Street

Char StreetBachelor of Science, Communication, Journalism with a minor in Family and Consumer ScienceTell us about your collegiate activities, your cl...

Kelsey Little

Graduating Student Shoutout: Kelsey Little

Kelsey LittleBachelor of Science, Elementary EducationTell us about your collegiate activities, your clubs and organizations, or your favorite memorie...

Macebearer Recognition

Karen CaldwellDr. Karen Caldwell

Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling

Dr. Karen Caldwell, Ph.D., Professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling, has served on the faculty at Appalachian State University since 2000. She has taught graduate students counseling, family therapy, and expressive arts therapy, and has taught undergraduate students tai chi chuan in the Physical Education program in the Department of Recreation Management. Her scholarship and research agenda while at Appalachian State University has focused on the interrelationship of physical and mental functioning as well as issues of diversity and social justice. In pursuit of this agenda, she has published 50 scholarly works and secured $2.68 million in funding for the university, including a National Institutes of Health grant and two grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. She is retiring to private practice in the Boone area as a psychotherapist with a specialty in guided imagery and music and expressive arts therapy.


Social Media Participation

All graduates, as well as their family members, friends, faculty, and staff, are encouraged to take to social media to celebrate our newest alumni. Use the below information to be included* below and at appstate.edu/commencement. You may also use this banner to write personal messages. Or, join one or more livestreams on App State's Facebook page.

Hashtags: #AppStateClassof2021 |  #AppStateGrad |  #AppStateAlumni |  #FirstTeach |  #FirstLead
Tag: @AppState  |  @AppAlumni  | @AppStateRCOE

*public-facing Twitter or Instagram accounts for a chance to be featured