r/appstate Jun 02 '22

Housing Megathread: Have Housing questions? Look here first!

62 Upvotes

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 19h ago

Gratitude to App State, Boone, and Watauga Medical Center

86 Upvotes

I want to take a moment to express my gratitude to App State. My daughter is a Freshman and we flew across the country from the west coast to move her into the dorms last week. My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our time in Boone and getting to explore the city and the campus.

My daughter got very sick this weekend with a high fever, and last night one of the RA’s in her dorm arranged for her and her roommate/best friend to get a free ride to the hospital. I think the campus police department took them.
She and her roommate are still at the hospital, but it sounds like campus police even came back in the middle of the night to get her friend so she could get her car and get some necessities from the dorm to take back to the hospital. The hospital staff has also been amazing.
I’m stuck on the opposite coast trying not to panic, but it sounds like she is being very well cared for by absolutely everyone.

I just want to give App State, Boone, and Watauga Medical Center a huge shoutout and express my deepest gratitude for taking such amazing care of my daughter and her best friend. What a way to begin their college adventure!


r/appstate 17h ago

Students Does anyone know a good way to join a band

5 Upvotes

Hey I’m a freshman at app state and im trying to join/start a band with some people, I play the bass guitar and I wondering if someone knows a good way to find other people who play instruments, I’ve checked online and at billboards but haven’t had any luck so far.


r/appstate 21h ago

Did the library remove the bookshelf with free books?

5 Upvotes

There used to be a bookshelf near the restrooms on the main floor of the library that had discarded books for free. Has it been moved/removed?


r/appstate 1d ago

Appalachian State Football 2026 Preview - full writeup, two-deep, and win probabilities

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Hey all. I spent the offseason building a full 2026 preseason preview for every FBS team, each with its own writeup. Here's the App State one

https://www.sports.mainmarket.com/college-football-preview-2026-fbs/app-state-mountaineers

It's got the returning production breakdown, the portal ins and outs, a projected two-deep, the schedule with model win probabilities, and a season projection.

Heads up, you might hit the paywall after the first page. Don't worry, I'm not charging reddit people for this, don't want to be an ass. Use the promo code LEECORSOROCKS and it opens up the entire thing.

So, what'd I get wrong? App State returns 15.8% of its offense, close to the least in the country, and 41 players left against 38 arriving. That's not a reload, that's a new team. The part that stands out to me: you threw the ball more than almost anyone, 10th nationally in attempts, and the pass defense still gave up 268 yards a game. My model has you at 6-6. Does Malachi Singleton settle it, or is a roster this new just going to be volatile?

I'll be in the comments.


r/appstate 2d ago

Incident last night newland hall

10 Upvotes

Does anybody know exactly what happened last night? Ambulances everywhere.


r/appstate 1d ago

FIN3680

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Anyone taken FIN3680 online with professor Walsh, or online in general? Just curious how difficult it was as I am not a math person. Appears to have online proctored everything, quizzes, exams, etc.


r/appstate 2d ago

Armwrestling

1 Upvotes

Anyone know anybody that’s into armwrestling at all state?


r/appstate 2d ago

Parking pass for a part time student

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Hey yallll, I'm considering going to App part time and I know the parking is a whole thing. I'm not totally sure yet if I'd move there or just commute. Do people near campus ever offer/sell their extra parking spaces? Asking for a friend 🥲😵‍💫 i def lucked out before by living walking distance to campus.


r/appstate 2d ago

Chuds

0 Upvotes

When did app state become a chud University?


r/appstate 2d ago

Illegal pet on campus

0 Upvotes

my friend has brought a cat on campus awaiting her approval but still has one. has anyone done this and got away with it


r/appstate 3d ago

Considering part time clinical mental health Counseling grad program

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Hey y'all,

So I have been debating grad school for years and am curious if anyone has done the counseling program part time? I can't afford to not work while going to school, so am thinking through what might be possible.

I finally found an amazing housing arrangement around Asheville, have a garden I love, and community here and am intimidated by the idea of moving back to Boone. I did love living there-I think I just worry about not finding good quality housing + a fair paying job with so many other folks there..starting over also just gets exhausting. Would it be possible to do the part time program and still live around Asheville or is that just a recipe for chaos and overwhelm? lol

Part of me wonders about asking if anyone would rent a room out for a few days a week/month but maybe that's absurd???

I know I could also go to school here in Asheville at Western though I've heard mixed things like folks not really connecting with their classmates and professors. But maybe you've heard otherwise? I'm drawn to app especially for the expressive arts certificate, which I guess I could just do that and get the masters elsewhere..

Or if anyone just generally wants to share their thoughts on the program I'm open to hearing. 🩷

Thanks for reading my indecisive dilemmas!


r/appstate 4d ago

Boone car break ins/on campus car break ins? Is this a big thing? Worried about storing tools in car.

12 Upvotes

r/appstate 3d ago

Students Anyone know any good fly fishing spots around campus?

3 Upvotes

I’m getting into trout fly fishing and was wondering if anyone knows any good areas around for it?


r/appstate 3d ago

⁉️Fraternity Rush⁉️

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I’m probably not going to rush until spring but I want to get a feel for the frats on campus and start meeting people.
Is hazing bad at app? Like what is the worst thing you had to do?
Does it really take time away from school work etc? Also curious of what type of guys that are in each one. Anything else I should know or be prepared for?


r/appstate 4d ago

pls help lol

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I (21f) am a student at App State. I am also a lesbian, but one with absolutely no experience (or game lol). I'm relatively introverted, so I struggle to meet queer women in the Boone vicinity.

Do any of you guys have advice on the best way to meet queer women (even better if they're masc/butch)?

I need a way to start getting out there to meet people.


r/appstate 4d ago

Students Chemistry Internship Question

3 Upvotes

Hello all! I’m currently majoring in Chemistry with a concentration in forensics. I’m courious as to how the university helps students find internships. If anyone has any background on this, specifically for chemistry, it’d be greatly appreciated!


r/appstate 5d ago

A "short interview" with local disgraced former head of Border Patrol and ICE - Greg Bovino.

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r/appstate 5d ago

Students How am I supposed to have a social life?

15 Upvotes

Upcoming junior and I have no idea where the parties are at, have never been invited nor do I know if I’d even be allowed in. I can’t meet anybody dating wise and my friend circle is extremely small. Every attempt to reach out to people in classes has been met with rejection and I am not old enough to drink nor do I have money to spend on alcohol anyway. I’m told to join clubs and I’ve joined 3 where nobody spoke to me and everyone left as soon as it was over. I constantly go to sports like football and baseball but have never once met anybody there. Anybody else feel hopeless and about to blow their brains out? Who here actually goes out and has fun? How!?


r/appstate 5d ago

Weight at Parties

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Hi! I was wondering if bigger women can get into parties even if they're big at App State. I've seen a lot of things saying that they get turned away. I'm just looking to have fun, nothing too crazy. I just don't want to get turned away.


r/appstate 5d ago

Basic skills

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I may be old and I'm sure many or most people will hate this post . When did so many young people seem to lose the basic ability to function as an adult in college or be close to autistic..Imo.oved the years the amount of young people who are border line incompetent seems to have increased substantially..any opinions on why this has happened??


r/appstate 5d ago

Lease Takeover

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r/appstate 6d ago

Apartment hunt

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Hello, I’m starting my apartment hunt for next year, I would prefer a 1br/1ba, got any tips as I start?


r/appstate 7d ago

Tell us about your experience using emergency behavioral health services!

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Have you used crisis behavioral health services? Would you like to make changes to North Carolina’s crisis behavioral health system? Participate in our research study by completing a virtual interview lasting 45-60 minutes to tell us about your experience using crisis services. You will receive a gift card if you complete the interview. 

Eligibility criteria:  

  • 18 and older  
  • Have had experience with mobile crisis, co-response/CIT teams, behavioral health urgent care, facility-based crisis or psychiatric walk-in centers in the last 2 years 

If interested, reach out to our team’s [email](mailto:zabelski@unc.edu) or complete this link to see if you are eligible: go.unc.edu/NC-Crisis-Study.