How do I order an official/unofficial transcript?

If you are a current student, you can submit a request for an official/unofficial transcript through your AppalNet account.

  • Click on the Student tab, then on the Student Records link
  • Click on Transcript Request link
  • Read and follow the instructions to request your official transcript

For more detailed information visit the Office of the Registrar's Ordering a Transcript page.

Can I take classes online?

Yes, you can take classes online if they are offered. To search for all courses that are offered online, you can visit the Class Search webpage - select the term - select all subject categories - in Schedule Type select Web Based-Entirely (100). This will show all courses that are offered online during a particular semester.

Can I take a class on a Pass/Fail basis?

The Pass/Fail option may only be taken by a full-time undergraduate student one course per semester, up to six (6) times during their academic career at Appalachian.


Stipulations which limit this policy are:

How can I audit a course?

Students who audit a course must be regular in attendance.  A Request to Audit Form [PDF] is available from the Office of the Registrar.  It must be completed by the student, approved by the faculty member teaching the class, and submitted to the Office of the Registrar by no later than the last day to add the course in that term.

How can I add a course after the Drop/Add period?

A course can be added after the Drop/Add period only for exceptional circumstances, and requires the written permission of the Instructor, Chairperson, and Associate Dean.

How do I waitlist for a course that is closed?

Some course sections will offer a waitlist option to students who sign up for courses via AppalNet once the section is closed.  The purpose of waitlisting is to allow students the ability to easily monitor courses they need that are closed without having to frequently check back on AppalNet.  Waitlisting will not be available for every course and being on a waitlist for a section does not guarantee the student will get a seat in that course.  If you are seeking to register for a course but the course is closed, you can add yoursel

What is DegreeWorks?

DegreeWorks is a comprehensive, easy-to-use, web-based academic advising and degree audit tool that helps students and their advisors successfully navigate curriculum requirements.  You can access DegreeWorks here: DegreeWorks Login.  Tutorials and additional resources are available here: DegreeWorks Tutorials & Resources.

I cannot register for classes do to a hold. What can I do?

Holds are placed on a student's account to restrict access or use of an academic function (i.e., registration).  Holds are placed for a variety of reasons including unpaid balances, parking tickets, library fines, disciplinary action taken by the Office of the Dean of Students, etc.

When do I register for classes?

Each semester, continuing students have the opportunity to register for future term courses prior to new students.  This is known as Early Registration, and typically occurs in early November for spring registration and early April for summer/fall registration.  The timeframe typically lasts 11 business days and the Office of the Registrar provides students with a day and time to register based on accumulated earned credits (institutional and transfer).  Your current credit hours are not included in this total, as they are not ye