University Sustainability

Defining Sustainability since 1899
Research opportunities — in the field and in the classroom — abound for undergraduate students at App State. Here, students gather data for a water quality study.
Research opportunities — in the field and in the classroom — abound for undergraduate students at App State. Here, students gather data for a water quality study.

Academic Programs in Sustainability

Balancing critical, creative and global thinking, App State's dedicated faculty and staff develop innovative methods for teaching and modeling a holistic view of sustainability to meet the present and future needs of our students and the citizens of our community, region, nation and world.

App State's leadership in sustainability education is evident through the development of innovative academic programs, research organizations and student involvement.

The university houses the nation's longest running Sustainable Development Program and 29.4% of all course offerings have sustainability content: 2,132 undergraduate courses and 369 graduate courses.

How to engage academically