GEAR UP Guarantee
The GEAR UP Guarantee is a guaranteed admissions program to Appalachian State University for students currently attending a GEAR UP high school that meet the following academic requirements* and application deadlines for admission.
Academic Requirements
- Minimum weighted GPA of a 3.25
- Meet the minimum admission requirements (MAR) and minimum course requirements (MCR) for admission to the UNC System, and
- Successfully complete a Criminal Background Check and Conduct Review, if requested
*Students that do not meet the academic requirements of the GEAR UP Guarantee will still be considered for admission and are encouraged to apply as early as possible as Appalachian holistically reviews each application for admission. We encourage all students to discuss their individual college goals and pathways with a school counselor or college advisor.
Questions?
View the FAQs or reach out to the GEAR UP team
Application Process
- Complete an application for admission to App State
- Learn about deadlines, application requirements for first-year students and how to apply using the Common Application.
The application is due by November 1st. Supporting materials should be received no later than November 15th. *See note below for applications submitted in 2024
*To best serve students in our region, App State has extended the deadline to Nov. 15 for first-year students to apply for admission and guaranteed scholarship consideration, with all supplemental materials due by Nov. 30. We’ve also waived the application fee through Nov. 15 for students impacted by the recent hurricanes in the Southeast. First-year students can use “MOUNTAIN STRONG” in the Common App when prompted for an App State fee waiver code.
There are no additional steps to be considered for the GEAR UP Guarantee.
Financial Aid & Scholarships
- Complete the FAFSA as early as possible for priority consideration for need-based assistance.
- Apply for Scholarships and Selective Academic Programs by November 15th.