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Appalachian State University

2025
Grade

C

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2025 Report Card

Publicly Disclosed Administrative Actions Meeting Expectations
Jewish Life on Campus Satisfactory
Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns Low to None

Appalachian State University has a Hillel, the Center for Judaic, Holocaust and Peace Studies (CJHPS) and Jewish Greek life on campus.

What’s Happening on Campus?

In November 2022, antisemitic and white supremacist imagery, including Nazi symbolism, were found painted in the free expression tunnel on campus.

A year later, in November 2023, a Jewish student reported being spat on for wearing a Kippah.

University Policies and Responsive Action

In response to an off-campus incident in February 2023, where a Nazi flag was displayed outside of the Temple of the High Country, Appalachian State University's Chief Diversity Officer condemned the act and emphasized ongoing collaboration with the North Carolina Hillel, CJHPS, and Jewish student leaders to support those affected. The CJHPS also released resources to assist those impacted by the incident.

Additionally, in February 2023, the university hosted a seminar titled "Antisemitism and Its Manifestations," featuring speakers from the CJHPS and ADL. The seminar focused on understanding and addressing contemporary antisemitism. 

Criteria

Meeting Expectations

Publicly Disclosed Administrative Actions i

Key
Publicly Disclosed Administrative Actions
Above Expectations
Meeting Expectations
Below Expectations
This college was not assessed on the specified criteria.
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Antisemitism included in Code of Conduct and Policies
Clear process for reporting antisemitic incidents
Advisory council to address antisemitism
Clear religious accommodations policy
Mandatory antisemitism education for students and staff
Has an official position against BDS
Publicly condemns antisemitic incidents
Partnerships with Israeli institutions
Conducts surveys to assess Jewish student experiences
Civil discourse initiatives on campus
Clear time, place and manner policies
Participated in program to address antisemitism
Satisfactory

Jewish Life on Campus i

Key
Jewish Life on Campus
Excellent
Satisfactory
Subpar
This college was not assessed on the specified criteria.
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Active Hillel, Chabad, or other Jewish student organization
Jewish Greek life
Jewish studies program or class
Kosher dining
Interfaith initiatives on campus
School promotes awareness of Jewish holidays
Israel studies or study abroad programs
Rabbi/Jewish educator
Jewish religious services
Jewish alumni group
Jewish staff and faculty group
Partnerships with Jewish organizations
Active pro-Israel group
Low to None

Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns i

Key
Campus Conduct and Climate Concerns
Low to none
Medium
High

*Incident levels reflect the number of incidents relative to the total student population on campus. 'Severe' and 'other' incidents were only counted if they were recorded between April 2024 and December 2024.

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Level of severe antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents
Level of other antisemitic and anti-Zionist incidents
Level of hostile anti-Zionist student government activity
Level of hostile anti-Zionist student groups 
Level of hostile anti-Zionist staff and faculty activity

Appalachian State University contributed information to our assessment.

This page was last updated on Mar 3, 2025, 9:41 am