Back to School Fall 2022


Sunday, August 21

 This move in date and other important Residence Life dates can be found at https://www.maryvillecollege.edu/campus-life/reslife/dates/

Wondering when you can move back to campus?  You should plan to arrive between 9:00am and 12noon. 

Questions about housing - you can find their contact information on the MC Website
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Help with International Student Arrivals & Orientation


If you are already here and want to help with international student arrivals and orientation between August 15-18, please reach out to kirsten.sheppard@maryvillecollege.edu 
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All International Student Meeting
Tuesday, August 23th 
4:00 - 5:00pm 
BH 101



Please join Kirsten Sheppard, Nick McIntyre, & Will Doran for an ALL International Student Meeting!

We will be providing snacks and would love to connect with you all as we start a new academic year.  

We have changes in staff, and want your input on the upcoming year!
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Important Immigration Reminders

  1. You must do your immigration enrollment confirmation form within 10 days of move-in. This is how we collect updated room/address information and any updates to majors/minors to be able to register you in SEVIS  Deadline: September 1
  2. Be sure you are in a minimum of 12 credits each semester to maintain your immigration status.
  3. You must have permission from the Center for Global Engagement (CGE) before starting any type of work, internship or practicum  (you will get a permission letter from us and you will get a new I-20)
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Health Insurance


You are automatically enrolled in MC international student insurance.  We have updated our International Student Health Information on the Google Site we created for international students.  
 
NEW: We will give a quick overview of health insurance at the ALL INTERNATIONAL STUDENT MEETING.  It will provide you information you should know about your insurance and how to get care.
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Billing


You can find your Fall 2022 bill in Self-Service. You should have already received notification that it is there from the Business Office.  Note the following:
  1. I don't have access to your bills.  You should direct any questions to businessoffice@maryvillecollege.edu (Melanie Croft)
  2. If your bill is not paid by the start of classes, you will likely be dropped from classes and administratively withdrawn from the college.  It is important to talk to the BUSINESS OFFICE as soon as you can if your payment will be delayed.  They will not guarantee deferrals because we have had students who have not paid their balance.  
Method of Payment
 
Full payment is expected by August 23th.  (You should have paid by August 2nd - so there will be a late fee if you have not yet paid).  If you are planning to pay by any method other than credit card, you will need to make arrangements prior to your departure.
 
Maryville College accepts the following forms of payment:
  • Credit Card: be sure that you contact your bank to allow for the entire amount owing to be charged at one time.
  • Wire Transfer: You are responsible for all wire transfer related fees.  Be sure that your name is in the notes on the wire transfer.  Contact the Business Office for wire transfer information.
  • Money Order / Bank Check / Travelers Checks (in US dollars)
  • Check from US Bank account
 
For F-1 degree-seeking students, it may be possible to make monthly payments towards your tuition and fees.  For more information visit:
 http://www.maryvillecollege.edu/admissions/finaid/types-of-aid/private-sources/payment-plan/

Not included in your 
bill: bank transfer fees if payment is wired, books.
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New Staff



Come meet our new staff member, Will Doran at the All International Student Meeting.  Curious?  Check out his profile on our website.

Dr. Lori Schmied (Professor Emerita) will also be located in International House this year (upstairs in room 308)

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"Global Scholars" Office


We are excited to welcome all of our global student leaders back to International House in a new office space (across from Nick's office). All of the below groups will have access to this space during office hours.

GCO

Advisor: Kirsten Sheppard (until new International Student Advisor starts in September) 

GCO will be back this year with World Cup Coffee.  Mark these dates on your calendar:

GCO World Cup Coffee 
                                            (Bartlett Hall 101, Tuesdays  3:30 – 4:30pm 
                                               
        September 13 & 27       
October 11 & 25
November 8 & 22
December 6
January 10 & 17
February 14 & 28
March 7 & 21
April 4 & 18


Scan the QR code to join the GroupMe to stay in the loop! Contact Kirsten if you want to join the leadership team.


Study Abroad Ambassadors

Advisor: Nick McIntyre

Study Abroad Ambassadors are happy to relaunch this year :)  Please contact Nick if you are interested in joining the leadership team.  This will be a good way to gain marketing and event planning experience while creating a culture of travel on campus.

Diversity Scholars

Advisor: Will Doran

We are excited to add a new diversity scholar  this year (Rukhshona Isomova). Watch for more information from Will about scheduling office hours and meeting times this semester.

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Upcoming Events

Global Welcome 



Please come meet the new international students at an outdoor Welcome event hosted by the CGE, GCO, Study Abroad Ambassadors and iMentors on Tuesday, September 6 at 3:30pm on the lawn by Anderson Hall. All students & friends are welcome!

We have approximately 10 new international college students starting this year!

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Fall 2022 Events


International Student Forum

August 23

4:00 – 5:00pm

 

Bartlett Hall 101 (BH 101)

 

 

Local Shopping

Sign up by 12noon

 

August 16

September 29

October 20

November 17

December 15

 

6:30 – 8:00pm

3:30 – 5:00pm

3:30 – 5:00pm

3:30 – 5:00pm

3:30 – 5:00pm

 

 

Meet @ International House (I-House)

 

Global Welcome Event

 

 

September 6

 

3:30 – 4:30pm

 

Anderson/Sutton Lawn

 

 

Global Connections Host Family Dessert Party

Students with host families only. I-House Lawn  

 

 

September 22

                                                           

 

6:00 -8:00pm

 

 

PDR

 

GCO World Cup Coffee

 

September 13 & 27

October 11 & 25

November 8 & 22

 

 

3:30 – 4:30pm

 

BH 101

 

SAA Global Homecoming Potluck

 

 

October 22

 

6:00 – 8:00pm

 

I-House

 

Halloween Pumpkin Carving

 

 

October 26

 

3:30pm – 4:30pm

 

Crawford House
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GCO Halloween Party  

 

October 29

 

7:00 – 9:00pm

 

I-House

 

Global Connections Thanksgiving Dinner

 

Open to ALL International Students!

 

 

November 12

 

6:00 – 8:00pm

 

Proffitt Dining Room (PDR), Pearson’s Hall

 

Global Christmas Party

 

December 3

 

5:00 – 7:00pm

 

Chilhowee Club

 

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 Important Resources

International Student Google Site:    https://sites.google.com/my.maryvillecollege.edu/maryville-global/  

International Student WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FeeBgL0ueBn2OsagR6Wkr4