Transfer Students

This section contains information for international students who have already completed some undergraduate coursework*, either in the United States or abroad and who do  NOT need further English training before entering university level programs. 

*A transfer applicant is a student who has enrolled in a regular session at a college or university following high school. Students who meet this definition cannot disregard their college records and apply as first-year. Neglecting to send complete transcripts—even for courses you don’t want to transfer in—is considered falsifying your academic record and will jeopardize your chance of being admitted.

If you do not yet have results from an English proficiency exam, or you want us to test you, please see information about our conditional admissions process.  

Basic Transfer Admissions Requirements

Students who have completed coursework at another 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 may be transferred and applied toward graduation requirements. College credits will be evaluated upon receipt of an official college transcript. Applicants are provided with an estimate of transfer credit upon request.  Generally, applicants wishing to transfer from other U.S. institutions of higher education should have earned a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5.

Transfer applications from colleges and universities are evaluated under the following guidelines:

  • Applicants with 24+ semester hours or more in college-level academic coursework should have earned a minimum grade point average of 2.50. High school transcripts are not required of students who meet these standards.
  • Applicants who have earned less than 24 semester hours in college-level work should have a minimum grade point average of 2.50 in college-level academic work and present a transcript of high school work, national exams (if applicable) and any standardized test scores that they may have (TOEFL, IELTS, iTE, SAT, ACT, etc.)

Transfer credit will be awarded from institutions of higher education outside the U.S.  on a case-by-case basis.

Have you studied at a US Community College?  Check out our information on Transfer Pathways

How to Apply for Admission

We do not have a deadline for applications, but recommend that you complete the application process at least three (3) months before you wish to begin.  This allows enough time to get your student visa and make travel arrangements.  Our classes begin in mid-August (Fall semester) and early-January (Spring semester).   We have an easy, two-step application process:

Please submit:

  1. Application form (online MVP Portal).
  2. Official/certified copies of University Transcripts 
    – Transcripts in English
    – Don’t forget to submit high school trnascripts and any National Exam Results if you have taken less than 24 credits (less than 1 year on average)
    – Copies should be certified by a school official.
    – We may also ask you to send your records to an outside International Credential Evaluator.
  3. A personal statement or resume that discusses the student’s goals and reasons for choosing to study at Maryville College
  4. Proof of Language Proficiency: This may be done by meeting our language proficiency requirements or through conditional admission.
  5. OPTIONAL: We have a Test Optional Policy for Standardized Tests like ACT/SAT.  Students are not required to submit scores, but you may choose to send SAT or ACT results. (Maryville’s test codes are SAT: 1454, ACT: 3988)

Please send an email to international@maryvillecollege.edu if you have any questions.

We will evaluate applications for admission once all materials have been received.  We also strongly recommend that you submit proof of finances (see second step below) at the time of application.  

Academic Scholarship Information
Average Scholarship Range:
$15,000 – $26,000 per year

Maryville College has a strong scholarship program for international students and all admitted degree-seeking international students receive a scholarship. You will automatically be considered for the highest possible amount if you are admitted to Maryville College. All scholarship funds are credited toward tuition payments.

There is no financial aid to cover living costs, fees, books, and miscellaneous expenses.  For visa purposes, most students need to show approximately $27,417** to $36,417** in available financial support for the first year of their studies.  This includes the fees you will pay Maryville and also general cost of living outside of what you pay to the College.  You should be prepared to show at least $30,000 at the time of application.

If you are accepted, we will send you our acceptance letter. To secure your place and receive the I-20 form which you need for your student visa application at the U.S. embassy or consulate, you will need to send us:
  1. Pay the $300 tuition deposit. The tuition deposit is applied toward your first semester’s bill.  You may receive a refund if return the unused I-20 and inform us that you will not attend by May 1st (August admits) or December 1st (January admits). Some exceptions may be granted if there are visa problems. Pay Here
  2. Copy of your passport (identification pages).
  3. Financial documents (e.g., copies of bank statements dated within the last three months) showing you have the funding needed for your first year of study and living costs. This is required by the U.S. government.  Depending on your scholarship amount, most students need to show from $27,416** to $36,416** in available funding.  Please include a financial statement form with your documentation.

You may choose to send us all items (application, copy of passport, school and test records, personal statement or resume, $300 deposit, financial documents) at the same time, to speed up the process.

*Enrollment Deposit Refund Policy for International Applicants:

  • Refund requests must be made at least 45 days prior to the semester start date. 
  • Refunds to credit cards can only be completed within 180 days from the payment date 
  • Refunds past the 180 days can be made via wire transfer (overseas)or a check (only within the U.S.).
  • Refunds can only be issued within one year from the original payment date.
  • The enrollment deposit can be deferred only once to the following semester.

Documents that may be used to show proof of funding include:
  • Personal funds: Bank statements in your name showing balance of account
  • Loan certificates/letters (must indicate your name and the amount of approved loan
  • Private sponsors, including parents (must show both of the following):
    • Sponsor’s bank or other financial statements
    • Letter indicating the relationship between you and the sponsor(s), the amount of support and length of support.
  • As an alternative to the sponsor letter, you may submit the Guarantee of Financial Support along with the sponsor’s bank statements.
Bank/Financial Statement…
  • DO NOT submit long statements that include transaction history.
  • Showing bank/financial statements from multiple accounts is acceptable
  • The bank statement should be a single page document that meets the following criteria:
    • printed on the bank’s official letterhead
    • state the financial institution’s name
    • indicate the account holder’s name
    • clearly show the account balance and currency
    • be dated within the past 3 months (older statements will not be accepted),
    • be translated into English (especially names) unofficial translations are accepted
    • be from statements that show liquid assets that can be converted to cash
IMPORTANT: The following types of funding are NOT accepted:
  • Documents older than 3 months
  • Income or salary statements
  • Funds that are not immediately accessible
  • Assets that are not in liquidated form (house, car, etc.)
  • Life insurance policy statements
  • Pension funds
  • Tax return forms or documents

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Students from more than 28 countries choose to study at Maryville College each year. Through your classes and our many student experience opportunities, you’ll meet students from across the USA and around the world. Here are some ways for you to connect  with other international students.

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Meet International Students from Around the World

Students from more than 28 countries choose to study at Maryville College each year. Through your classes and our many student experience opportunities, you’ll meet students from across the USA and around the world. Here are some ways for you to connect  with other international students.