Services and Support for International Students

The Center for International Education (CIE) supports the academic and personal development of international students, faculty and staff, their families and internationally-minded American students.

The CIE:

  • provides services and programs for the international students, faculty and staff at Maryville and their families;
  • provides services and programs for Maryville students interested in education abroad; and
  • internationalizes the campus by working with other college departments, offices, groups and individuals to enhance the international learning environment at Maryville College.

More specifically, you should visit the Center for International Education for the following services:

  • International Admissions Information and General Inquiries
  • Intensive English as a Second Language Program (CELL)
  • International Student Services, including:
    • International Student Orientation program
    • International & Exchange Student Advising
    • Information on Cultural Adjustment
    • Airport pick-up service
    • A variety of social, cultural & educational programs throughout the year
    • Tax workshop / information and compliance
    • Referrals to other campus services to assist with issues related to health, housing, language and student development
    • Immigration advising and visa compliance and registration
    • Language testing and placement
    • Social Security Information
    • On-campus / Off-campus work
    • Host family program
  • International House – a gathering space for international students and internationally-minded students, faculty and staff
  • Information on the Global Citizenship Organization (GCO)

Center for International Education Staff

Director, Center for International Education Kirsten Sheppard
Kirsten.sheppard@maryvillecollege.edu
1-865-273-8991
Assistant Director of International Admissions Sanna Serspinski
Sanna.serspinski@maryvillecollege.edu
1-865-981-8183
Assistant Director, ESL Program (CELL) Susan McFalls
Susan.mcfalls@maryvillecollege.edu
1-865-981-8185
Coordinator, ESL Program & Office Manager Micki Pruitt
Micki.pruitt@maryvillecollege.edu
1-865-981-8186
Instructor, ESL Program James Carman
James.carman@maryvillecolllege.edu
1-865-981-8185
Instructor, ESL Program Beth Sutton
Beth.sutton@maryvillecollege.edu
1-865-981-8185