Residence Life FAQ

Maryville College is a residential college and thus most of our students live on campus. Each year, we accommodate around 850-900 students in our on-campus housing, representing approximately three-fourths of our student body. The remaining one-fourth either commute from their parents’ homes or are non-traditional students.

All students are required to complete either a On-Campus Housing Application or a Commuter Application. Incoming students will apply through their MVP portal and Returning Students will visit the Highlander Hub Residence Life Page.

The timing of your assignment depends on when your application was submitted. The first round for first-year students will be released in mid-June, with subsequent assignments continuing biweekly until all students are assigned. Housing and roommate information will be sent to your Maryville College email.

Your assignment information will include your residence hall name, room number, roommate’s name, and roommate’s email.

We encourage you to email your roommate to exchange phone numbers, then call, video chat, or meet in person to get to know each other. This approach promotes more direct and meaningful communication. Contacting your roommate more directly helps build a stronger and more personal connection, reducing the chances of misunderstandings that can arise from written messages via text or social media.

Refer to Residence Life’s “Important Dates” page for comprehensive details regarding residence hall opening and closing dates, as well as check-in dates and residence hall breaks.

Please be aware that Maryville College Residence Halls close during Thanksgiving Break, Winter Break, and Spring Break. Students are not permitted to remain on campus during these periods unless they have received prior approval from Residence Life. Residence Halls remain open during Fall Break.

Each student will have a Resident Assistant (RA) who lives on their floor and oversees 20-30 residents. RAs are exemplary upper-level students selected, hired, and trained to assist our residents. They help students adjust to campus life, address concerns or conflicts, and organize events and activities. RAs also provide academic support and encourage campus involvement.

Each residence hall also has a Resident Director (RD), a professional staff member who lives on campus and supervises the RAs. RDs manage the residence hall, handle serious issues, and mentor the RAs, ensuring a safe and positive living environment. The combination of RAs and RDs provides comprehensive support for students living on campus.

The RDs serve on a rotational on-call schedule called Staff Member on Duty (SMOD) and offer emergency support during weekends and holidays when students are on campus. There is always a professional staff member on call to help with emergency concerns. Non-emergency resident concerns should be taken to an RA, who will escalate to their RD if needed.

Yes, all residential students are required to have a meal plan. We offer a variety of meal plan options for our students. Prices and additional information are available on our website here.

Students who wish to change their meal plans before the semester starts can do so on the Highlander Hub Residence Life Page.

Students should familiarize themselves with the Student Handbook/Code of Conduct before arriving to campus. These documents contain detailed information on expected conduct and community standards, serving as indispensable references for fostering a positive and respectful environment within the Maryville College Community.

You can find our Residence Hall policies and procedures here.

It’s important for all students to review and understand these policies, as they are in effect throughout the entire school year.

Resident Assistants will cover these polices during hall/floor meetings at the beginning of the year and will provide reminders throughout the year.

Residence Halls also feature a “policy wall” with posters reminding students of the policies and procedures.

Two computer connections are located in each residence hall room for those wishing to connect to the internet using an Ethernet cable.

Maryville College is a wireless campus, so any device that has wi-fi capabilities will also work.

Overnight, between 8 pm and 8 am, please call the residence hall duty phone to reach a resident assistant who can assist you in obtaining a key to access your room.

• Carnegie/Beeson: (865) 755-1465
• Copeland Hall: (865) 755-1484
• Davis Hall: (865) 755-1571
• Gamble Hall: (865) 755-1494
• Gibson Hall: (865) 755-1622
• Pearsons Hall: (865) 755-1582
• Lloyd Hall: (865) 755-1457

During the daytime hours of 8 am and 8 pm, please call Security at 865-981-8112.

Residential students will incur a $10 fine for each instance of being locked out of their room, as Resident Assistants, Resident Directors, Security, or SMOD must respond to provide access.

While our college’s mailing address is 502 East Lamar Alexander Parkway, Maryville, TN 37804 and should be used for any and all packages, it will send your food delivery straight to the center of campus, not to your residence hall.

To make sure your food gets to the right place, use the specific address for your residence hall below. Don’t forget to meet your delivery driver outside, as they are not permitted to enter the building without a host. Meeting them in person will also prevent your food from being left outside and possibly going missing!

IMPORTANT: DO NOT use the residence hall addresses below for shipping packages. They will not work, and your package will likely not arrive.

Food Delivery Addresses for Campus Residence Halls:

• Beeson Village: 550 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Carnegie Hall: 534 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Copeland Hall: 712 Howee Ave. Maryville, TN 37804
• Davis Hall: 425 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Gamble Hall: 327 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Gibson Hall: 321 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Lloyd Hall: 319 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804
• Pearsons Hall: 433 Maryville College Circle Dr. Maryville, TN 37804

Remember: These addresses are for food delivery only. Do not use them for shipping packages!

Laundry facilities in all residence halls are provided at no extra cost. Students are required to bring their own liquid or pod detergent, as powder detergent may cause issues with the machines.

In Copeland, Gamble, Davis, and Carnegie Halls, washers and dryers can be found on the ground/basement level.

Gibson and Lloyd Halls feature two laundry rooms on each floor, each equipped with a washer and dryer.

In Beeson Village, a laundry room is situated on the ground floor of Memorial Hall (building A), facing Court Street, below apartment A1.

Please note that only residential students are permitted to use the laundry machines within the residence halls.

Submit all residential maintenance requests using the Residential Maintenance Request Form.

Please refrain from submitting multiple maintenance requests for the same issue in your room, as it does not expedite the resolution process.

Additionally, if you encounter a high urgency maintenance need such as Flooding or Severe Water Leak, Electrical Hazard, Bio-Hazard, Broken Window or Door, Elevator Malfunction, o No Heating or Cooling in Extreme Weather, please contact Security and/or Staff Member on Duty (SMOD) immediately. This ensures that urgent situations are addressed promptly.

Conflict is an unavoidable aspect of life. While becoming close friends with your roommate is desirable, it’s often unrealistic. We recognize that differences may arise, and we’re here to support you in navigating those challenges.

To minimize roommate conflicts, establish clear boundaries together early on. We suggest creating a roommate agreement together, outlining shared expectations regarding noise levels, guests, cleaning schedules, shared food or other items, and other relevant aspects. This agreement should reflect your personal preferences while also adhering to college policies, such as quiet hours.

If conflicts persist:

1. Initiate an in-person conversation with your roommate, focusing on expressing your feelings without blaming. Use I statements such as “I feel”
2. If not already done, draft a comprehensive roommate agreement to clarify expectations and boundaries of the room.
3. Seek assistance from your Resident Assistant (RA), who can mediate discussions and provide guidance. They can also help facilitate your roommate agreement.
4. If issues persist, your Resident Assistant will involve your Resident Director (RD) for further assistance and potential room mediation.

Remember, any desire to change living arrangements within the residence halls requires adherence to established procedures:

1. Consult your RA to discuss the situation and to help mediate.
2. Meet with your Resident Director to address the situation and explore potential solutions.
3. Finally, consult the Housing Coordinator to plan and implement any approved room changes.

Exceptions to this process will be considered on a case-by-case basis by Residence Hall staff, in consultation with the Director of Residence Life.

Maryville College does not offer storage for personal belongings over the summer.

We highly encourage students to take advantage of a number of affordable commercial storage facilities located in and around Maryville.