Pre-Arrival Guide for Global Scots
New Scots – visit our Pre-Arrival Portal! The link is in your MVP portal under International Student Documentation.
- What to do before leaving
- Visa Information
- Arrival Information
- Course Selection
- Housing Information
- Housing & Meal Costs
- International Student Orientation
- Medical Information (see health insurance info below as well)
- Important Dates
- Finances
- Contact Information
- Sharing Your Culture
- International Student Handbook
NEW International Student Move In
New undergraduate international students who will live on campus are scheduled to move into their residence halls on:
Fall: August 9-10, 2025 (estimated)
Spring: January 11, 2026
[Fall move-out for Winter break: Dec 11 | departure date to return home: May 7]
Please note the date and instructions for international student move-in are different from other undergraduate students to allow for your attendance at special events, including International Student Orientation, and additional time to adjust to campus.
International Student Orientation will take place upon arrival
International Health Insurance Policy
If you are a Maryville College student, you will be required to carry medical health insurance for the full duration of your program, including summers. Maryville College provides students and dependents with mandatory health insurance. Please pay attention to the following rules to determine what applies to you:
- ISEP, and World Learning students, since you have a different J-visa sponsor, you will need to have their insurance. StudyUSA you need to have insurance approved through British Council.
- F-1 (or other visa-type) students may may not opt out of our insurance plan, unless your family has US-based insurance through their employer.