Perfectly situated between the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the city of Knoxville, Maryville College provides a comprehensive and time-tested curriculum that enables students to study everything, so that they are prepared for anything — to address any problem, to engage with any audience and, thanks to a commitment to integrate career readiness throughout their four years, to launch successful careers right away. Simply put, our goal is the same today as it was at our founding more than 200 years ago: produce graduates who possess a sense of purpose, to be giving citizens and gifted leaders, who do good on the largest possible scale.
Visit Maryville College and see why we’re considered one of the South’s best liberal arts colleges. Our students, faculty, and staff welcome your and your family to our campus!
Office Hours
The Office of Admissions is open from 8:00am – 5:00pm EST, Monday – Friday, and on most Saturdays during the Academic Year (September-April) from 9:00am to 12:00pm EST.
Campus Tours
Campus tours, conducted by current students who are members of our Maryville College Ambassador program, occur two times a day, Monday through Friday at 9:30 am and 1:30 pm during the Academic Year (September – April). Summer tours (May – August) are offered at 9:30 am Monday through Friday, and 5:30 pm (Thursdays only). Saturday visits are accommodated through a series of Open House programs or campus tours offered on select Saturdays during the Academic Year (at 10:30 am); check on the Schedule a Visit page for available dates and times.
Interested in green initiatives and sustainability? Sign up to take our Green Action Tour to learn about energy-efficient and environmentally friendly initiatives and facilities at Maryville College.
Not able to visit campus? Not a problem! Take a tour of campus via our self-guided 360 campus tour.
Off Campus Chat
Calling all prospective students! Can’t make it to campus? Already toured but eager to talk more about MC? Maybe you’re just looking for when MC reps are visiting near you? Enrollment Counselors schedule time at coffeeshops during their travels, and MC students and staff occasionally offer times at local coffeeshops during the school year. Check out our regularly updating calendar to schedule a conversation.
2021-2022 Saturday Visits
Fall
September 11
September 18
September 25 – Open House
October 2
October 9
October 16
October 23 – Homecoming Tailgate
October 30 – Open House
November 6
November 13
November 20 – Open House
December 4
December 11
December 18
Spring
January 15
January 22
February 5
February 12 – Scholar Interviews
February 19 – Scholar Interviews
February 26
March 5
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2 – Open House
April 9
April 23
April 30
We encourage you to register for one of our fall Meet Maryville dates or an alternative visit option.
Map & Directions
Map your trip and get driving directions to Maryville College from our Google campus map, or choose Driving Directions below to view our list of driving instructions.
If you would like to view or download a campus map they are available here: Campus Map – for print (4 MB)
NORTH FROM CHATTANOOGA/ ATLANTA
Take I-75N toward Knoxville. Exit at Lenoir City, Highway 321 (just before getting to Knoxville) and turn right off the exit. Continue on 321 for approximately 20 miles (through Lenoir City) and you will come into Maryville. Continue straight and the college will be on the right (you will go under a “bridge” with Maryville College written on it; the campus is the second right turn).
EAST FROM NASHVILLE
Take I-40E toward Knoxville. Exit at Oak Ridge, Highway 321 (before I-75) and turn right off the exit. Continue on 321 for approximately 25 miles (through Lenoir City) and you will come into Maryville. Continue straight and the college will be on the right (you will go under a “bridge” with Maryville College written on it; the campus is the second right turn).
SOUTH FROM TRI-CITIES
Take I-81S toward Knoxville. At the Asheville/Knoxville split, take I-40W toward Knoxville. As you come into Knoxville stay on I -40W until you take the Smoky Mountain/Alcoa Hwy exit, Hwy 129S. As you exit the road will split; bear to the left, following the airport signs. After you pass the airport, bear to the left at fork and follow the MC signs through Alcoa. Continue straight through six traffic lights. At the seventh light you will see the campus; turn right onto 321S (Lamar Alexander Parkway). Turn immediately left into the college.
SOUTH FROM KENTUCKY
Take I-75S toward Knoxville. After exit 108 (Merchants Road) in Knoxville, I-75 splits into I-75/I-640 (to Chattanooga) and I-275 (to Knoxville). Take I-275S to Knoxville. I-275 ends after approximately 3 miles. Take I-40W for about one mile. From I-40, look for the Smoky Mountain/Alcoa Hwy exit, Hwy 129S. Continue on 129S past McGhee-Tyson airport (approximately 20 miles). When the highway splits after the airport, stay to the left, continuing through six traffic lights. At the seventh light, you will see the campus; turn right onto 321S (Lamar Alexander Parkway). Turn immediately left into the college.
WEST FROM NORTH CAROLINA
Take I-40W toward Knoxville. As you come into Knoxville stay on I-40W until you take the Smoky Mountain/Alcoa Hwy. Exit. Hwy 129S. As you exit the road will split; bear to the left, following the airport signs. Continue on 129S past McGhee-Tyson airport (approximately 20 miles). When the highway splits after the airport, stay to the left, continuing through six traffic lights. At the seventh light you will see the campus; turn right onto 321S (Lamar Alexander Parkway). Turn immediately left into the college.
Accommodations
Find out about on-campus dining. Have lunch on us – just ask!
View this list of accommodations, dining, and services in and around Maryville.
Surrounding Area Info
Maryville & Blount County
- Foothills Mall: shops, restaurants, and services.
- Food: restaurants such as Aubrey’s, Ruby Tuesday, Subs & Such, Los Amigos, and Lemon Grass Thai Cuisine & Sushi Bar.
- Jazz/Blues: at Brackins.
- Vienna Coffee House: coffeehouse and specialty drinks.
- The Palace Theatre: café and espresso bar, movies, acoustic concerts.
- Downtown Maryville: shops and cafés.
- McGhee Tyson Airport: Knoxville’s airport serving all of East Tennessee and offering daily flights by eight major airlines.
- Townsend: nearby community known as “The Peaceful Side of the Smokies,” boasting mountain resorts, bed and breakfast inns, and quaint restaurants.
- Blount Chamber
- Great Smoky Mtn. Nat. Park
- Local weather
Knoxville
- Downtown Knoxville: restaurants, nightclubs, and shops.
- Old City Historic District: restaurants, nightclubs, and shops.
- Volunteer Landing: a one-mile paved riverwalk with fountains, waterfalls, picnic areas and restaurants.
- Tennessee Riverboat: a two-hour excursion on the Tennessee River.
- Knoxville Museum of Art: exhibitions from around the world.
- Knoxville Zoological Gardens: home to more than 800 animals.
- Two major malls: hundreds of specialty stores.
- Professional sports: minor league baseball and hockey.
- Knoxville.org
