App State to conduct full test of its emergency notification system Sept. 2
Appalachian State University will conduct a full test of its emergency notification system in Boone and Hickory — including, but not limited to, email, voice and text messaging, and the Alertus desktop notification system — at 11:55 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. Learn more about this test
Learn how to prepare for and respond to specific emergencies.
Off-Campus Instructional Site Emergency Messaging
Some App State classes and activities may be offered at off-campus instructional sites where App State rents or uses space for learning or working, such as a community college campus. The off-campus instructional site bears the responsibility for managing emergencies and events in their location, and for alerting people on their property in the event of an emergency. App State recognizes the need to assist students, faculty and staff in finding where they can register for emergency alert messaging at off-campus instructional site locations. Please reach out to the safety office at safety@appstate.edu or (828) 262-4008 if you need assistance finding where to register for emergency alerts at these locations.