Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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Membership to the Appalachian Alumni Association is free and open to all graduates and many former students of the university. As of June 2011, the Alumni Association is more than 102,000 members strong and continues to grow. All alumni have free access to the Gold Book, the Appalachian Online Community. It includes the alumni directory, class notes, your contact information, and more. Register with the community here.
If you have questions not answered below, e-mail the McKinney Alumni Center at alumni@appstate.edu .
- How can I get involved with the Appalachian Alumni Association?
- Does it cost anything to become involved with the Alumni Association?
- How can I find a former classmate?
- How can I update my address and information?
- How do I update/correct my name?
- How do I know when it is my reunion year?
- How can I purchase Mountaineer alumni merchandise?
- How can I start receiving AppDate or Appalachian Today?
- How can I make a gift to Appalachian and where does the money go?
- Can alumni use Belk Library?
- When Is Homecoming?
- How do I request a copy of my transcript?
- How do I make reservations at the the New York Loft?
- I would like to be identified by a year other than my graduation year for reunions. How do I make that change?
- I noticed you have a page called "What's hAPPening?," which is described as the Alumni Office blog. What is a blog?
- Can alumni use the Quinn Center or the Student Recreation Center?
- Does the alumni association maintain a Facebook Page?
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How can I get involved with the Appalachian Alumni Association? -
Attend alumni events, such as Homecoming, Alumni Reunion Weekend, chapter events, receptions and other activities. Alumni are also encouraged to volunteer to lead an alumni chapter, help with Freshman Move-In Day, or become an Appalachian Family Network (AFN) leader. If interested in these or other opportunities, contact the McKinney Alumni Center via e-mail at alumni@appstate.edu or call toll-free (866) 756-ALUM.
Register for the Gold Book. To receive free mailings and information on alumni and university events, update your contact information in the Gold Book. It's free and a wonderful way to connect to Appalachian.
Support Appalachian through annual gifts to the Appalachian Fund. If every Appalachian graduate would donate $20 that would mean over $2 million in critical unrestricted funds to the university.
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Does it cost anything to become involved with the Alumni Association? -
You are automatically a member once you graduate from Appalachian. There is no annual fee charged. Some Alumni Association events will require ticket or meal purchases.
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How can I find a former classmate? -
All alumni have access to the Gold Book, our online alumni community. It can be used to locate friends and former roommates. You can also update your personal contact information, submit Class Notes, upload photos to your profile, bookmark the profiles of friends and create an e-mail forwarding address with the suffix "@alumni.appstate.edu".
We also provide an alumni locator service called, "Alums Looking for Alums." Contact the McKinney Alumni Center at (866) 756-ALUM to utilize this service.
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How can I update my address and information? -
The Gold Book, our online alumni community, is a quick and easy way to access and change your personal and professional information. By keeping your current information updated, you will receive Alumni Association updates and notices of special alumni events. You may also update your information by calling the McKinney Alumni Center at (866) 756-ALUM or e-mail alumni@appstate.edu .
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How can I update/change my name? -
Submit the Name Change form (.PDF) or request one by mail by contacting the McKinney Alumni Center at (866) 756-ALUM or e-mail alumni@appstate.edu.
- How do I know when it is my reunion year?
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Please contact us at (866) 756-ALUM or visit our website throughout the year for more information on your reunion year and activities.
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How can I purchase Mountaineer alumni merchandise? -
The alumni online store offers several items for sale. The University Bookstore on campus is also accessible by alumni. For more information, call the McKinney Alumni Center at (866) 756-ALUM or The University Bookstore at (828) 262-3070.
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How can I start receiving AppDate or Appalachian Today? -
AppDate, the alumni association's monthly e-newsletter, is sent to all Appalachian alumni and friends. All registered members of the Gold Book with valid e-mail information receive it.
Appalachian Today magazine is published by the Office of Public Affairs twice annually and is funded by gifts to The Appalachian Fund. To receive Appalachian Today, simply make an annual gift of any amount to the Appalachian State University Foundation. You may designate your gift to support specific university area(s).
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How can I make a gift to Appalachian and where does the money go? -
Visit the Appalachian Fund website at http://www.give.appstate.edu to pledge or give online. Your annual gift, whether in support of academic or athletic excellence, supports teaching and learning opportunities at Appalachian not funded by the state. Such gifts make an Appalachian education special for today's Mountaineer, while enhancing the university's stature among comprehensive universities in the state and region.
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Can alumni use Belk Library? -
Alumni are eligible to use the Belk Library to check-out books, research materials and journals for a minimal cost of $10. For more information, please call the library help desk at (828) 262-2818. For online resources visit http://www.library.appstate.edu .
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When Is Homecoming? -
For information on Homecoming, visit our web site at http://www.homecoming.appstate.edu .
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How do I request a copy of my transcript? -
To request a copy of your college transcripts, please contact the University Registrar at its website or call the office at (828) 262-2050.
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How do I make reservations at the the New York Loft? -
Alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends can stay in Appalachian housing while visiting New York City. If you are interested in utilizing the Loft, please contact The Office of Business Affairs at (828) 262-2132 or visit http://www.ny.appstate.edu for availability and rate information.
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I would like to be identified by a year other than my graduation year for reunions. How do I make that change? -
Please call our office at (866) 765-ALUM or e-mail the McKinney Alumni Center and request your preferred reunion year.
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I noticed you have a page called "What's hAPPening?," which is described as the Alumni Office blog. What is a blog? -
The Appalachian Alumni Office blog "What's hAPPening?" started in February 2005. It is a page on our website which is updated weekly during the week with alumni profiles, Appalachian news and other items of alumni interest.
The blog is also used to direct alumni to new content on our website, as well as keep alumni up-to-date with upcoming events such as Homecoming, Spring Alumni Weekend, alumni chapter activities and more.
The page also celebrates our Appalachian family by posting photos submitted by alumni and directing readers to alumni in the news.
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Can alumni use the Quinn Center or the Student Recreation Center? -
On campus recreation facilities are open only to students, faculty and staff. Alumni are prevented from using these facilities due to N.C. law, specifically the Umstead Act.
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Does the alumni association maintain a Facebook Page? -
Yes! Social network with the alumni association through Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Flickr!
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