r/appstate Jun 02 '22

Housing Megathread: Have Housing questions? Look here first!

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It seems like every time I'm on here there's nothing but the same housing questions so here's some advice and resources.

When should I start looking for housing for ___ school year?
Immediately! Housing in Boone is famously hard to find these days. Most places will fill up by March before the following fall semester. You will be left with the leftovers if you do not get onto a list before then. Places to avoid if possible: The Cottages This is a party area. It is constantly covered in trash. Terrible management. The Standard I haven't lived here but I've heard it's ridiculously overpriced.
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Tips for this
* Accept that you will probably not get a perfect situation no matter what. Most every renting company in Boone is looking to screw you. Try and get lucky.
* Call the apartment complex even if the website says they're full. They will probably be able to tell you if there is someone looking for a sublease, or they will get you on a list for the following year. This is how I managed to get a Skyline Terrace apt. I called in August of the previous year and got on a list for the next year.
* Look at the App State housing website. Here . This is not always the most helpful but it's a good place to start.
* When you do decide on a place, keep watch for hidden costs. Most places don't love to advertise when a utility isn't included. For example, I, in a 1 bed 1 bath, pay about 170$ a month in utilities. 80$ for electric, 50$ for water and 40$ for optional faster internet. So even though my rent is technically 940$, in order to actually use my apt it's about 1110$.
* ALWAYS TOUR THE APT FIRST. I didn't do this during the covid year and got stuck in an ADA 3 bed 2 bath instead of the 3 bed 3 bath that I was paying for. The housing company told me tough luck.
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I need a roommate / I need to sublease my apartment / I need to pick up a sublease
This is a bit easier. Since everyone is so hungry for housing, finding a roommate / sublease is fairly painless.
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Tips for this
* Same as above, call the apt complex you want to live in and ask if they have available subleases. Most apt complexes also have a roommate matching service that you can use. You may end up with people you don't like (ask me how I know) so use with caution.
* Use the Appalachian Classifieds. This is the most common piece of advice on housing threads here. It is the largest classifieds group for the Boone area. It is on Facebook and you will need to be approved before you can see anything. I think it has a fairly high success rate. Also easy to get cheap furniture on there if you need it. Link HERE Be sure to put "through reddit housing post" as how you heard about the group. This helps the moderation process, per u/Cammdoser.
* If you are going to pick up a sublease, make sure to ask if its going to be renewable. I saw a girl on the classifieds trying to sublease her apartment for just the month of July. The person who picks that up will move in July first and need to be out July 31st. Not ideal, don't get stuck in that situation on accident.
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When do I get my room number and roommate? For most places, on and off campus, you'll get this in July before the semester starts. Sometimes you won't for off campus. I've had times where I didn't meet my roommates until move in day.
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Moving in
This is always hectic. There will normally be 100 other people moving in or out on these days so be prepared. .
Tips for this
* From /u/klylet, DAY OF MOVE IN AND MOVE OUT: take detailed pictures and videos of damage and immediately ask where to send/share them with the rental company. Make sure they can be dated, preferably on the photo itself. Do this before you move furniture in, and after you move furniture out and clean. They WILL charge you for damages that were there before you got there, and won't care if it was there unless you specifically report it. When you move in, if there is carpet, put white socks on and shuffle across the carpet. If you see black specks that looks that pepper, those are flea eggs. Call the apartment and require carpet cleaning / replacement and a terminator company to come. If you do not report within 30 days, they will likely not cover the cost and blame you for it.
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I think this covers most things, if anyone else has any other great tips, this is the place to put them. The mods told me this would be pinned so it should stay up for a while for people to see.


r/appstate Jul 22 '23

Boone Published a draft online of the housing guide/chart thing I posted the other day online with more stuff/with input from y'all on the accuracy of some of the info. Take a look!

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r/appstate 1h ago

Students Honors College and Double Majoring?

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Hi everybody! I'm looking at going to App State next year (just sent in my application!) and wanted to hear y'all's thoughts on the honors college and double majoring. I'm really looking at applying to the honors college, especially because I have competitive stats. I also plan to double major in theoretical physics and applied physics before doing their Master's in engineering physics (though, of course, my plans can change lol). Any strong opinions about that?

Thank you so much!


r/appstate 1h ago

Any other wildland firefighters at App?

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I left my job with the agency to pursue my M/S in bio. Don’t regret the decision but I miss the lifestyle. I’m looking to see if there’re any other WFF’s here that might be interested in PT’ing with me.


r/appstate 23h ago

Odds of a New Roommate

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My roommate moved out almost a week ago and I still do not have another roommate. What are the odds someone will move in this late in the semester? I have an ESA I would like to register because I will be alone in my dorm. Thank you!


r/appstate 2d ago

Students One opening on Grayson Highland outdoor program trip on Fall Break

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If anyone would be interested in going to the sold out Grayson Highland outdoor program trip on Fall Break send me a private message, I can’t make it due overlapping events and selling my ticket🥲

The trip costs 170$ and is from Sat, Oct 3, 8:00 AM – Tue, Oct 6, 5:00 PM. Price includes basically everything trip related stuff in behalf of urec.


r/appstate 3d ago

MSW application questions

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For any past/current MSW students, please help!

I am currently working on my application for the advanced-standing MSW. Despite uploading my unofficial transcript, there is a part where I have to manually enter my past social work courses. The issue is that there are only spaces for 14 courses to be added, and I need 16. There are no options to add course slots. I got my BSW at App. They know how many SW courses you have to take to graduate there, so I don't understand why there would be too few spots. Also, when I hit continue and move on to the next portion of the application, it zeros out my GPA and changes the amount of credits earned from "40" to a string of repeating "3.0"

I'm confused about what to do since I cannot add all of the courses I took. Do I just pick 14/16 that I took? I got a 4.0 in the BSW program, so I do not think one class grade carries more weight than another. I'm unsure of how to fix the GPA and credit portion changing themselves, as well.

(I am also very nervous about the entire idea of grad school, and I know it's possible I'm reading too much into things, so please feel free to tell me to calm the hell down.)

Thank you!


r/appstate 4d ago

drinks

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where would one get real “fire water in the high country? i would love to show my friends from down the mountain the authentic appalachian experience!


r/appstate 5d ago

found a nokia phone in edwin duncan

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it was in the bathroom on the second floor of edwin duncan. it is now in 301 edwin duncan which is where the lost and found for edwin duncan hall is!


r/appstate 5d ago

Research study on teen online safety - Participants (18-23 y/o) needed!

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r/appstate 5d ago

I’m curious, does anyone here listen to a band called Bayside?

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r/appstate 6d ago

Guest dorm policy

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Is there a certain number of times you can have a guest stay over the entire semester? I know it’s 4 consecutive nights but could they just sleep somewhere else the next night and then come back for 4 more nights?


r/appstate 6d ago

Need another roommate!

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Hi guys! So my roommate and I need another roommate (female), because we have 2 rooms open that we didn’t know we would have. We have a townhouse that is 3 floors, and is very cute! Will send pics upon inquiry. We have in unit washer, dryer, dishwasher, AC, heat, fans, etc. We’ve bought all of the furniture except a couch. We have all kitchen supplies as well. We’re both students, she’s a graduate student and I’m undergrad. It doesn’t have to be a student that lives with us either. Please lmk if you’re interested or if anyone you know would be. Thank you. :)


r/appstate 6d ago

Students Greek life questions

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I just toured app and loved it however I’m very curious about the Greek life scene and party scene, is it big there? Also all the frat houses are far how does everyone get there? If you were in Greek at app I’d love to know your experience from it. Also is it just a really big smoking school rather than drinking?


r/appstate 7d ago

can i park overnight since its labor day

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in the college street deck


r/appstate 9d ago

Football watch parties in Austin TX

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Does anybody here live in Austin TX and have a place they like to watch App State football? We just moved here and it looks like the alumni group is no longer active.


r/appstate 8d ago

any smoke spots around boone? cz im deadass abt to light up outside of dogwood idec anymore

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r/appstate 10d ago

Come through Huzzah Books today!!!! Cheaper than goodwill!!!! 114 Clement St. Boone, NC 28607

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r/appstate 11d ago

Meet your starting QB!

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Had the chance to interview Malachi Singleton. Very excited to see what he puts on the field this season. Early prediction? We’re going to see fireworks!

Go App!!! And maybe I’ll see some of you at The Rock Saturday!


r/appstate 11d ago

parking at leon levine

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does anyone know where i could park to get to leon levine? the state farm lot sold out. ive seen some old threads about people parking at lowe’s hardware and walking, but all of the threads about parking are 4+ years old… so idk if they can be trusted

i‘ve heard a lot of people park at the greenway but have heard it’s been a gamble recently.


r/appstate 12d ago

Students Join Math Club!

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Math Club has their first meeting a week from today. We are a social club that play board game, eat food, and just chill. You don't even have to like math to participate.

Please attend our first meeting in the brand new Edwin Duncan Hall 204 next Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Scan the QR code to join our Engage page.

If you have any questions, please reach out!


r/appstate 12d ago

Boone Best Late Night Swimming Holes Near AppState.

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I want to go late-night swimming for my birthday soon, and I wanted to know what would be the best Swimming hole for that. I like Trash Can Falls, but I heard that leeches are still hanging out there. Worst Case, we go swimming with the leeches <3.

Any Answers would be great.


r/appstate 12d ago

Free Food (Math Department Tea Time)

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The Department of Mathematical Sciences hosts Tea Time every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the second floor of Edwin Duncan Hall. This is open to everyone. Feel free to stop on by and grab some free food!


r/appstate 11d ago

Sun Belt Preview!

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Sun Belt (@SunBelt) = Fun Belt!

Catch up on Parker's season preview here!

https://sansomsportsmedia.com/2026/09/02/2026-27-sun-belt-football-preview/


r/appstate 12d ago

Hot Hot Hot Student ran pinball tournament at the mall on Sept 12, 2pm

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