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Congratulations on choosing Maryville College!

We are so excited to welcome you to campus as you begin your college journey. New Scots Orientation will ensure that you get to know your classmates, learn about college resources and opportunities, and start the semester confident, prepared, and excited for what’s to come.

First-Time College Student Pathways

Most first-time students:

  • Summer SOAR
  • New Scots Orientation (earns 1 credit hour to be used when needed)
  • First Year Seminar (3-credit fall semester course)

First-time students over the age of 21, veterans, student parents, and other non-traditional students:

  • Summer SOAR
  • Choose:
    • New Scots Orientation (earns 1 credit hour to be used when needed)
    • NSO Fast Track
  • First Year Seminar (3-credit fall semester course)

Transfer Student Pathways

Transfer students with less than 12 college credit hours:

  • Summer SOAR
  • New Scots Orientation (earns 1 credit hour to be used when needed)
  • First Year Seminar (3-credit fall semester course)

Transfer students with at least 12 college credit hours:

  • Summer SOAR
  • Choose:
    • New Scots Orientation (earns 1 credit hour to be used when needed)
    • NSO Fast Track plus Transfer Orientation 120 (1-credit fall semester course)