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Enjoy the everyday comforts of a welcoming and beautiful campus, and grab hold of the numerous unexpected opportunities to learn, explore, serve, and build resiliency. These experiences will prepare you to meet, head on, both the predictable and unpredictable in life. There is no application fee for undergraduate students. Apply for admission today!

Whatever your current status as a student, applying to Maryville College is easy! Use this list to help you determine your student application type. Then follow the instructions to begin your application process.

  • First-Year – an applicant currently in high school or homeschool applying as a first-year college student
  • Transfer – a college student applying to transfer to MC
  • Veteran – a student with military experience, or a spouse, or dependent with no previous college experience or anyone with VA benefits,
  • International – an applicant who is not a citizen of the United States and is currently living in another country
  • Dual Enrollment – enrolling in college courses while still in high school
  • Re-Admit – Students who leave the College for any reason during the academic year or take a leave of absence by staying out for a semester or longer must apply and be accepted for readmission.
  • Post Baccalaureate – interested in a post-degree teacher licensure
  • Graduate (M.A.T.) – an applicant for the Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary STEM
  • Non-Degree – out of high school, or college and would like to take a couple classes part-time

Application Deadlines

Maryville College’s application for enrollment opens August 1. There is no application fee and there are two non-binding application rounds:

EARLY ACTION
  • Opens: August 1
  • Submission Deadline: October 15
  • Notification Date: October 19 at 6:19pm EST (1819 military time)

Students who apply Early Action and are accepted to the College enjoy these perks:

  • Earlier decision, scholarship, & financial aid notification
  • Priority course registration
  • Priority housing
  • First access to admitted student event

REGULAR DECISION
  • Opens: August 1
  • Submission Deadline: May 1
  • Notification Date: Rolling after Mid-November

Students who apply Regular Decision and are accepted to the College enjoy these perks:

  • Rolling decision, scholarship, and financial aid notification
  • More flexibility in your college search timeline

Refer to our MC Application Rounds webpage for more information.

Maryville College’s application for enrollment opens August 1. Completed application files from prospective students for the 2023 cohort of the M.A.T. program will be reviewed on a rolling basis as space in the program allows. The 2024 M.A.T. cohort will begin in May 2024. Application details below >

Application Process Details

Will you do well here? You will if you’ve had a strong college preparatory curriculum in high school, rank in the top half of your class, and have better than average test scores.  But, as MC student Owen Shelnutt observed, “When I applied to Maryville College, they looked at more than my transcripts and test scores. My admissions counselor helped me every step of the way, from the moment I submitted my application through starting my first semester of classes as a Maryville College student.’’ The Maryville admissions process looks at more than academic credentials. We look at the whole person and take into account extracurricular and co-curricular involvement and activities, as well as personal achievement.  That said, the basic coursework required to be considered for admission to MC is:

  • Four years of English
  • Two or more years of one foreign language
  • Three or more years of math (Algebra I and higher)
  • Two or more years of lab science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)
  • Two or more years of social science or history

Use this Checklist to assure your application is complete:

  • Completed Application for Admission. You may also download and mail your application.
  • Have your official high school (with senior year courses) and/or college transcripts sent to Maryville College.
  • Maryville College is Test Optional and superscores the ACT, SAT, and CLT. (Maryville’s test codes are SAT: 1454, ACT: 3988)

GED or HiSET exam results are considered in our review for all first-year applicants and transfers with fewer than 30 college-level credits complete since exam completion. To be eligible for admission, applicants must present the following results as part of a complete application:

GED 2014: Minimum 150 in each content area. (165+ is considered the indicator of being “college ready“)
HiSET: Minimum 75 combined score with 15 or better in each content area and at least a 4 out of 6 on the essay.

 

To apply for admission, transfer students should submit the following:

  • Completed Application for Admission. You may also download and mail your application.
  • Official transcript from EACH college attended.
  • If applicable, official transcript of high school work and scores from either the American College Testing Program (ACT) or the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) of the College Entrance Examination Board.

Students who have completed coursework at another regionally accredited college or university may be considered for admission to Maryville College in either the fall or spring semester. Generally, academic courses in which the student has earned a grade of “C” or above will be transferred and applied toward graduation requirements. College credits earned by students while they were enrolled in high school will be evaluated upon receipt of an official college transcript. Applicants are provided with an official Advanced Standing Estimate upon request.

MARYVILLE COLLEGE TRANSFER PATHWAYS

Students planning to transfer from a Tennessee community college to Maryville College can find transfer course equivalencies and complete degree plans for all Maryville College degrees listed by major by following the link below.

View our Transfer Pathways

 

Transfer applications are evaluated under the following guidelines:

  • Applicants with 24 semester hours or more in college-level academic coursework are evaluated based on cumulative college GPA. These applicants are not required to submit ACT or SAT scores, but if accepted must provide official high school transcripts to enroll.
  • Applicants who have earned fewer than 24 semester hours in college-level work must submit a transcript of high school work and ACT or SAT test scores that meet the standards for first-year admission. Applicants who have been out of high school for three years or more are not required to submit test scores.

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The Fly Maryville Program is available for any high school junior, senior or college transfer student who flies to our campus for an official visit from September through April. The student purchases an airline ticket and submits proof of the purchase to the Admissions office at the time of any official visit. Upon enrolling full-time at MC, the College will credit $300 to the student’s first semester tuition.


Find information regarding how to get started here, whether you want to stay with us for five weeks, one semester, one year or four years. Select from the options below.

Admission Information For:

Undergraduate/Degree

This option is for students who wish to complete a full four-year degree.  Includes information for first year students and transfer applicants.

Exchange/Visiting

This option is for students who wish to take undergraduate classes for up to one academic year.

Transfer

Select this option if you have already completed some undergraduate coursework.

Military Friendly SchoolVA Benefits

Maryville College welcomes all Veterans and spouses or dependents of Veterans who would like to begin or continue their college education. The College will accept courses from the Community College of the Air Force as well as other military coursework using the American Council on Education Guide to the Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services.

The Yellow Ribbon Program

Maryville College participates in the Post-911 Yellow Ribbon program. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) determines the amount of each individual Veteran’s eligibility.  Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, the VA and Maryville College will cover 100% of the cost of veterans’ tuition and fees.

To apply for admission, potential students should submit the following:

  • Completed Application for Admission as:
    • First-Year student if you are a spouse or dependent with no previous college experience.
    • Transfer student if you have military or other college experience.
  • You may also elect to download and mail your application.
  • Have your official high school and/or college transcripts sent to Maryville College.
  • Submit a copy of your DD214, a copy of your Certificate of Eligibility, and any military or college transcripts.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

For more information, please contact our Admissions Office at 800-597-2687 and review our Veterans’ Support page.

Students who leave the College for any reason during the academic year or take a leave of absence by staying out for a semester or longer must apply and be accepted for readmission.

To apply for readmission, students should submit the following documents to the Office of the Registrar:

  • Completed Application for Admission. Apply online, or download and mail your application.
  • Official transcript(s) of all work completed since leaving Maryville College.
  • If the withdrawal was for medical reasons, a letter from a treating physician, psychologist or counselor indicating applicant is ready to return to the College.
  • If applicant was employed as a requirement for readmission, a letter from each supervisor indicating applicant’s responsibilities, weeks/hours employed, and level of performance.
  • Any other materials required to fulfill specific expectations established in applicant’s withdrawal from Maryville College.

No action on reinstatement can be taken by the Committee on Advanced Standing until all required materials have been received.

The Maryville admissions process looks at more than academic credentials. We look at the whole person and take into account professional experiences and personal goals. That said, the basic requirements to be considered for admission into the M.A.T. program include:

  • Evidence of having received a baccalaureate degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution of higher education or be in the process of completing a degree prior to start of graduate program.
  • A minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale from a completed undergraduate or graduate degree program or a 3.0 in the last 60 credit hours of a completed undergraduate or graduate degree program.

Use this Checklist to assure your application is complete:

  1. Create a MaryVille Portal (MVP) account
  2. Complete the online application for Graduate Students
    • Our Graduate program requires a $50 non-refundable fee. It will be waived for MC current students who immediately enroll upon completion of their undergraduate degree.
  3. Request 1 official transcript for each institution attended beyond high school, to be sent directly from each institution to the Admissions Office
  4. Request 1 official transcript for any coursework beyond your bachelor’s degree
  5. Submit all transcripts to: Maryville College – Graduate Admissions, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 or by email to admissions@maryvillecollege.edu

Additional information may be requested prior to or following a February screening that will be held in person or virtually.

Students who are working towards their teacher licensure degree and are classified as post-baccalaureate students may be eligible to receive financial assistance.

To apply as post-bacc student, please submit the following:

  • Completed Application for Admission. You may also download and mail your application.
  • Official transcript from EACH college attended.
  • Any additional Forms & Information for Post-Bacc Students

Maryville College welcomes qualified high school juniors and seniors to take college level courses. Students are considered for admission as Highlander Dual Enrollment students if they have a minimum 3.0 grade point average OR a minimum ACT of 21 (SAT of 1060). Students must reapply for each term they wish to dual enroll. There is limited space in many introductory level courses and course enrollment is not guaranteed. We encourage prospective Highlander Dual Enrollment students to submit their application by the priority deadline, May 1 for the Fall semester and November 1 for the Spring semester. After these deadlines, dual enrollment course registration will be granted as space in the course is available.

Before a student’s dual enrollment application can be considered, the applicant must send the following:

  • Completed application including course preference(s)
  • Updated high school transcript or ACT/SAT scores
DUAL ENROLLMENT SECTIONS

Special Dual Enrollment sections of select courses, reserved for only Dual Enrollment students, are available. English 110 Composition and Speech I in the Fall semester and English 120 Composition and Speech II in the Spring semester are examples. Other courses may be offered.

COST & FINANCIAL AID

The cost per Dual Enrollment course is indicated by the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation. Students may apply for the Tennessee Student Assistance Corporation (TSAC) Dual Enrollment Grant. Please note that TSAC has strict deadlines for DEG application submission.

Dual-Enroll Application >

Students who are enrolled and classified as a non-degree seeking students (only taking one or two classes, audit or for-credit) are not eligible for financial assistance.

To apply as non-degree student, please submit the following:

  • Forms & Information for Non-Degree Students
  • Completed Application for Admission. You may also download and mail your application.
  • Official college transcripts or other documentation may be requested.

Begin Non-Degree Application

GED or HiSET exam results are considered in our review for all first-year applicants and transfers with fewer than 30 college-level credits complete since exam completion. To be eligible for admission, applicants must present the following results as part of a complete application:
GED 2014: Minimum 150 in each content area. (165+ is considered the indicator of being “college ready“)
HiSET: Minimum 75 combined score with 15 or better in each content area and at least a 4 out of 6 on the essay.

Official SACSCOC StampMaryville College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and masters degrees. Maryville College also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Maryville College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Maryville College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music to award baccalaureate degrees in music.

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The Maryville College programs in teacher education are approved by the Tennessee Department of Education.

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The Maryville College Program for Nonprofit Leadership is certified by the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance.

 

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admissions@maryvillecollege.edu
Ph: (865) 981-8092
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M-F: 8 am – 5 pm
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Admissions Office

admissions@maryvillecollege.edu
Ph: (865) 981-8092
Fx: (865) 981-8005

Hours:

M-F: 8 am – 5 pm
Most Saturdays: 9 am – Noon