The Aspire Appalachian Co-Admission Program provides a seamless pathway from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute to Appalachian State. Students who complete eligible two-year associate degree programs (must graduate with a 2.25 GPA within three years) are guaranteed admission to Appalachian State to complete their undergraduate degree.

(Note: Aspire Appalachian is not a dual enrollment program; students will be admitted to Appalachian State University after meeting all requirements of the Aspire Appalachian program at CCC&TI. Additionally, students are not guaranteed admission into a particular major at Appalachian as some high demand programs may have admission requirements beyond those for general admission to Appalachian.)

Benefits for Aspire Appalachian Students

• Guaranteed admission to Appalachian
• Coordinated on-site admissions and academic advising
• Assigned Success Coach at CCC&TI
• Coordinated Financial Aid programs
• Waived Appalachian application fee

• Access to student resources at Appalachian:
  • Special events hosted by the Office of Transfer Services
  • Women's Center
  • Henderson Springs LGBT Center
  • Multicultural Student Center
  • Club and Organization Participation (No Fraternity/Sorority or Club Sports Involvement)
  • Career Development Services
  • Wellness and Prevention Services

Note: Early College or high school students dual-enrolled are not eligible

For Additional Information:

• Dennis Seagle, CCC&TI Director of enrollment management, 828.726.2705, dseaglejr@cccti.edu