Welcome

Appalachian's campus extends beyond its physical boundaries to reach across the globe. Our international focus includes: international student admissions, study abroad programs, visiting exchange scholars and faculty, and 41 institutional partnerships in over 17 countries. As a result, the Appalachian Family is a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff from around the world. 

Opportunities to Study Abroad!

"If you are interested in planning a semester or year Study Abroad program, YOU MUST ATTEND one of the information sessions. All meetings take place in room 224 I.G.Greer Hall and last approximately 50 minutes. Click here for the information sessions schedules.

Visit us in Office of International Education & Development, located in I.G. Greer Hall for more information.

If you are interested in participating in a short-term, faculty-led Appalachian Overseas Education Program (AOEP),

please click here to access the AOEP webpage.

International Travel Insurance for Faculty and Staff on University Official Business Travel

Effective immediately, all University employees traveling abroad on University-related official business MUST obtain an international business travel accident and sickness insurance. It is the responsibility of the traveling faculty and staff to submit a request for international insurance to OIED.

Please read carefully the Guidelines and Procedures link below before downloading the International Insurance Form and HTH Business Traveler Insurance Pamphlet. Please note that submitting the International Insurance Form is only one step in the process of obtaining coverage. The Guidelines and Procedures link instructs you on other necessary documentation you will need to provide.

Guidelines and Procedures

International Insurance Form

HTH Business Traveler Insurance Pamphlet

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please remember to read the Export Controls Briefing to learn how export controls affect your international travel. For any further assistance with export controls, please contact Julie Taubman, Research Compliance Officer at compliance@appstate.edu or 262-7981.