Welcome to Maryville College!

Just south of Knoxville and neighbor to Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, Maryville College gives students a home and education where they can feel encouraged and supported. Established nearly two centuries ago, Maryville has broken educational barriers along the way, as the first university in Tennessee to enroll minorities, as well as to graduate a female student. Students who want to be part in this tradition of leadership will thrive in the small college environment of Maryville.

More About Maryville College

• Maryville College was founded in 1819 by Presbyterian settlers. It is one of the fifty oldest schools in America.
• Over 1,100 students are enrolled in the college representing 17 different states and 15 countries from around the world.
• More than 90% of Maryville’s students receive financial aid, scholarships, grants or student loans.
• An NCAA Division III member, Maryville College competes in 15 varsity sports in addition to other club and intramural options.
• Maryville’s Mission: Maryville College prepares students for lives of citizenship and leadership as we challenge each one to search for truth, grow in wisdom, work for justice and dedicate a life of creativity and service to the peoples of the world.

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Academic Information

• The average class size at Maryville College is 14 students, offering students a personalized education which fosters strong relationships with faculty and peers.
• Maryville College is a liberal arts college with over sixty different fields of study for students to choose from. Pre-professional studies include pre-med, pre-vet, pre-law, pre-dentistry and pre-seminary.
• 91% of the faculty holds either a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree. There is a 1:12 ratio of faculty to students.
• Schedule of Classes
• Academic Calendar
• Programs of Study

Three Most Popular Departments

1. Business
   This major is designed to teach students organized management to best prepare them for all types of financial, political and social environments. Business majors may take a variety of courses including Business Law, Human Resources Management, and Marketing. Students also have the option to major in International Business and minor in Accounting. Business Overview
2. Education
   Maryville College prepares students for entering the field of education through licensure in both the elementary and secondary levels. Licensure can be attained in any of the major educational departments - Biology, History, Mathematics, Theatre and many more. Maryville also provides a P-12 licensure program in Teaching English as a Second Language. Education Overview
3. Biology
   The biology major provides a comprehensive curriculum to students which also appeals to each individuals’ specific interests. Due to Maryville’s proximity to Tennessee’s beautiful mountains and lakes, field studies are often incorporated into many courses’ syllabi. - Biology Overview

TOEFL Requirement

ISEP participants whose first language is not English need an official or institutional TOEFL score of 525 (200 CBT, 74 iBT), an IELTS band score of 6.0, or an ISEP Language Proficiency Report. Students can be confirmed without a TOEFL, however all new students are given an English proficiency test after they arrive at the college; any student without the required scores who does not pass the English proficiency exam may be placed initially into the intensive English program. These students can begin taking college courses once they have passed the proficiency exam given each semester. Pre-session intensive English classes are offered at a discounted rate

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Student Life

• Student Life
  There are 70 different campus clubs and organizations for students of any background to network with others with common interests. Maryville’s natural setting gives students the chance to participate in all kinds of outdoor activities and studies.
• Housing
  ISEP students live on campus in shared rooms and are provided with a college meal plan. Married student housing is not available.
• Meals
  A college meal plan is offered to ISEP students studying abroad at Maryville.
• Student Activities
  In the past, international students have enjoyed organizing activities for the campus in the Student Programming Board; volunteering in local organizations; participating in the campus choir; and playing intramural sports. The Global Citizenship Organization (GCO) brings together international and American students for cultural exchange and social activities.
  Maryville College operates, with volunteer support, a "Global Connections" program that helps international students interact with Americans in our local community. Volunteer host families are matched with interested students; these families provide extra support, home visits from time to time, and other aid to help the students feel welcomed in our community. The Peer Partner Program is another special program for international students where each new international student is matched with an American student or returning international student prior to arrival to help them learn about the campus and prepare for arrival.
  Student Activities

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ISEP Coordinator

Kirsten Sheppard grew up in Calgary, Canada, merely a 1-hour-drive from the Rocky Mountains. She has been at Maryville College, in the middle of the Smoky Mountains for five years, and is the Director of the Center for International Education. She first studied abroad when she was 13, travelling on a short-term study abroad program throughout Europe and the Mediterranean. While studying for her Bachelor of Arts in Tourism at the University of Calgary, she studied abroad in Mexico, and then spent about six years working and living abroad in Europe, Asia and the UAE as a professional high diver. She completed her Master’s in International Education at the School for International Training (SIT Graduate Institute) in Brattleboro, VT. She enjoys helping both international and US students figure out how to make the most of their experiences abroad. She has traveled to many countries but always looks forward to her next trip, be it within the U.S. or abroad. Outside of work, she loves to bike, kayak and spending time with her family.

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Maryville, Tennessee

• Maryville is ideally situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Knoxville, the state's third largest city. The college's 320-acre campus takes advantage of the natural beauty of East Tennessee. Students can explore the College Woods, an undisturbed 115-acre forest adjacent to campus with loads of trails for hiking and biking.
• Maryville has all the charms of a small town; quaint cafes & restaurants, unique boutiques and shops and an elegant theatre. Those who want to absorb all the beauty of the Smoking Mountains can visit the nearby town of Townsend which hosts plenty of mountain resorts, B&B’s and mountainside entertainment.
• Maryville College is less than five hours from several major cities, including Nashville, Atlanta and Cincinnati and only 15 minutes away from Knoxville. The city boasts a symphony orchestra, the Knoxville Museum of Art, minor-league baseball and hockey, the renowned Old City Historic District, two major malls and plenty of other sources of entertainment.

Read more about Maryville, Tennessee!

City of Maryville
http://www.maryvillegov.com/education/district/district.php?sectionid=1

Welcome to Townsend
http://www.smokymountains.org/

Mountain Challenge Program
http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/students/mtn-challenge/index.asp/

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