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‘Meet Maryville’ is April 2

February 21, 2022

High school students, adult learners and college transfer students are all invited to Maryville College’s “Meet Maryville” event on Saturday, April 2, 2022.

Hosted by Maryville College’s Admissions Office, the Meet Maryville preview day event is designed to help students truly get to know the nationally recognized liberal arts college, said Alayne Bowman, the College’s vice president for admissions and financial aid.

“Wondering what life at MC is really like? Don’t take our word for it—come see for yourself,” said Bowman. “At Meet Maryville, you and your family can get to know us better, talk to our professors, hang out with our students, meet our staff, and get a glimpse of all we have to offer. Whether attendees have been regulars at athletic games and music concerts or have never set foot on campus, they’ll learn something new at Meet Maryville.

“In addition to learning about programs of study and campus life, students and parents will have an opportunity to learn about financial aid and scholarships, including the full-tuition Dan and Melanie Mays McGill Scholarship, which is awarded to high-achieving students.”

Check-in for Meet Maryville begins at 8:30 a.m. in the Clayton Center for the Arts (upstairs). A welcome session, where attendees hear from College President, Dr. Bryan Coker, and current students follows at 9 a.m. in the Ronald and Lynda Nutt Theatre.

Faculty and staff representing all academic divisions and numerous programs will be available to answer questions and provide printed information during the “Explore MC” session at 9:15 a.m. inside the William Baxter Lee III Grand Foyer of the Clayton Center.

Following “Explore MC,” students can choose to attend a variety of information sessions ranging from Maryville College Works and Career Preparation to Student Clubs and Organizations.

The event will conclude with attendees connecting with enrollment counselors and admissions staff to learn about financial aid, the admissions process and next steps. Attendees will also have an opportunity to attend a campus tour with current student tour guides.

Other opportunities to visit announced

For students and family members who cannot attend Meet Maryville, Bowman said her office offers several other options to visit campus.

During the academic year (September through May), the Office of Admissions offers tours Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Summer tours (June through August) are offered Monday through Friday at 9:30 a.m. (The College is in the Eastern time zone.)

“Even if they attend a Meet Maryville, we encourage students to schedule an individual visit at a later date, which can be more personalized,” Bowman said. “Visits that allow students to sit in on a class that relates to their area of interest and talk to faculty members who teach in their areas of interest really help prospective students answer that question of ‘fit’ – ‘Am I a good fit for Maryville College?’ ‘Is Maryville a good fit for me?’”

The College’s Admissions Office will offer Saturday tours at 9:30 a.m. eastern time on April 9, 23 and 30.

For more information about “Meet Maryville” or scheduling a campus tour, please call 865.981.8092 or visit maryvillecollege.edu/visit.

Maryville College is a nationally-ranked institution of higher learning and one of America’s oldest colleges. For more than 200 years we’ve educated students to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything — to address any problem, engage with any audience and launch successful careers right away. Located in Maryville, Tennessee, between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College offers nearly 1,200  students from around the world both the beauty of a rural setting and the advantages of an urban center, as well as more than 60 majors, seven pre-professional programs and career preparation from their first day on campus to their last. Today, our 10,000 alumni are living life strong of mind and brave of heart and are prepared, in the words of our Presbyterian founder, to “do good on the largest possible scale.”