Black, white, and gold geometric pattern with text overlay: Important Dates for FallThe Walker College of Business (WCOB) Academic Advising Center is a centralized advising center staffed by professional advisors and records specialists who serve current and prospective BSBA majors, BA-Economics majors and other students taking business courses at Appalachian State University. Our center provides students with caring and timely individual guidance, connection to resources, and help in problem-solving that allows students to reach their full potential as a WCOB major. The WCOB Academic Advising Center is committed to quality academic advising for undergraduate business students. 

Students can visit the center for assistance with:

  • Academic planning
  • Registration assistance
  • Senior checks

Senior Check Information

Click the icon below to apply for your Senior Check: 

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If you are graduating in Spring 2026, you need to:

  1. Double check your eligibility for a Senior Check
  2. Submit Senior Check Application (by October 24th)
  3. Receive your Completed Senior Check
  4. Review your requirements
  5. Submit Graduation Application
  6. Register for MGT 4750 & BUS 4000 (in November during Early Registration)

Schedule an Advising Appointment

Click the icon below to schedule your advising appointment: 


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Fall 2025: Important Dates

All dates are subject to change. See Academic Calendar for a full list of important dates.

FALL 2025

August 18  First day of classes

August 18-19  Drop/Add for First-half Semester Classes

August 18-22  Drop/Add 

August 26-October 24  Senior Checks

September 1  State Holiday- No Classes

September 16  Last day to Drop First-half Semester Class (Career Drop)

October 6  First-half Semester Classes End

October 7   Second-half Semester Classes Start

October 7-8  Drop/Add for Second-half Semester Classes

October 13-14  Fall Break- No Classes

October 22  Last day to Drop Full Semester Class (Career Drop)

November 3-14  Early Registration

November 6  Last day to Drop Second-half Semester Class (Career Drop)

November 26  University Break- No Classes

November 27-28  State Holiday- No Classes

December 3  Last Day of Classes

December 4  Reading Day

December 12  Commencement Ceremonies