About the Watauga Residential College

The Watauga Residential College is a specialized academic program where classes are discussion-based seminars that allow students to pursue topics of interest to them within the context of the class. This program provides an unusual opportunity for students to become engaged in learning at a deep level through class discussions and research projects. Watauga classes are interdisciplinary and this approach to learning requires students to integrate knowledge from a variety of disciplines to gain a complete perspective on a topic. To learn more, visit watauga.appstate.edu.

"As Director, every day I see how your support sparks creativity, thoughtfulness, and civic engagement in ways that last a lifetime. Since 1972, Watauga has been a one-of-a-kind community where students live, share meals, and take classes together in a beautiful hillside residence hall while engaging in hands-on, inquiry-based learning that connects local issues to the bigger questions shaping our world. Your gift, no matter the size, helps keep that spirit alive. Please consider donating!" — Dr. Laura Ammon, Watauga Residential College Director