Office of International Programs

Most of your classes, workshops and trainings will be held on Appalachian's campus in the student union, library, or Reich College of Education building. Plemmons Student Union is home to OIED, and offers Cascade's cafe, a coffee shop, the University bookstore, a computer lab, and many spaces to study and/or relax. Belk Library has a coffee shop, the University writing center, and 5 floors of study space.

You will have access to any of the dining halls on campus, as well as any markets that are open.  You can also eat at local downtown Boone restaurants or bring lunch with you. 

Yes. We will provide all cookware and utensils.

All dorms offer full laundry facilities. Use of machines will be covered during your orientation. 

The Town of Boone offers a free bus service called AppalCart. Appalcart offers 12 free bus routes in Boone with several shelters on Appalachian's campus. For more information including route information and shelter location, please visit the Appalcart website.

 No. You will be provided transportation for any scheduled events, and will have access to the bus system for travel within Boone.

You will be in Boone in June/July. The average summer high for these months is 76-79 degrees Farenheit (24-26 degrees celcius) and the average low is 54-58 F (12-14 C). Weather in Boone can change quickly, so we recommend bringing clothing that you can layer as it's typically cooler in the morning and evening hours.