International Student Orientation Schedule

The international student orientation program is designed to facilitate new students adjustment to the Maryville campus and community. Some of the events are just for fun and include great opportunities to meet new people, others are meant to provide crucial information. The orientation includes information on registration, student services, library services, health services, campus, computers, telephones, banking, immigration, cultural adjustment, and an English Placement Exam. Students will also be placed in the general 1 credit orientation class (ORN 110 or 120), required of all students.

Here is the list of subjects and activities that will be covered in the orientation. Please note that this list is NOT final and is subject to changes.

  • English Language Placement Test
  • Math Placement Test
  • America 101
  • In the Classroom: American / Maryville Academic System
  • Campus Tour
  • Campus Services
  • Cultural Adjustment
  • Course Registration & Advising
  • Shopping Trip
  • Immigration Information
  • Student Panel on Life outside the Classroom
  • Computing Information and Library Orientation
  • Mountain Challenge Activity
  • Banking

IMPORTANT DATES

First term/semester (Fall)

 Arrival: August 17-18, 2012

Orientation: August 19 – 28, 2012

 Registration: August 27, 2012

 Classes Begin: August 29, 2012

 Classes End: December 7, 2012

 Examination Period: December 10-13, 2012

 Vacation Period(s): November 21-25, 2012 and December 14 - January 6, 2013

Second-term/semester (Spring)

 Arrival: January 24, 2013

 Orientation: January 25-29, 2013

 Registration: January 28, 2013

 Classes Begin: January 30, 2013

 Classes End: May 10, 2013

 Examination Period: May 13-16, 2013

 Vacation Period(s): March 16-24, 2013

January-term/semester

 

 Registration: January 7, 2013

 Classes Begin: January 7, 2013

 Classes End: January 25, 2013

 Examination Period: N/A experiential education courses

 Vacation Period(s): N/A

**January-term is included in fall/spring tuition for students studying for a full academic year.  You must be taking a January-term classes to reside on campus during this term.