Maryville College affirms the continuing values of a broad range of study in the humanities, the sciences, and the arts through its curriculum. As an ISEP student, you can build your program by choosing your courses from a variety of fields. We offer 60 different fields of study.  

Maryville College has a long history of welcoming a diverse student body, Highlights of the Maryville College academic experience include: 

- small class sizes

- strong faculty-student relationships

- experiential learning inside and outside the classroom

- student-centered learning environments

- an academic advisor for each new student

- possibility of credit-bearing internship/volunteer experiences for full-year students

HOUSING

Students will be asked to fill out a housing preference form prior to arrival. Most ISEP students are typically placed in either Lloyd Hall or Gibson Hall

Both Gibson and Lloyd Halls are broken down into four-story buildings, where each suite houses four people. The suites have carpeted rooms, a love seat, chair, coffee table, dining table with chairs, double- or single-occupancy rooms, and two bathrooms per suite. Each floor of the building has a lounge with a television and kitchen and a study room where students can gather.

Students should either bring bed linens [Extra Long (XL) Twin size] or be prepared to purchase them upon arrival. They can also be purchased online and sent to Maryville College care of the Center for International Education.

The Residence Life FAQ has lists of what is recommended to bring versus not to bring to campus.

Students may remain in residence halls during  Spring break at no extra cost.

MEALS

The maximum meal plan is 230 meals/semester, but ISEP students' accounts may be supplemented up to the equivalent of 285 meals/semester as needed.

Starting Fall 2025 – Students will be given the Platinum Meal Plan, which is 19 meals/swipes per week along with $50 flex dollars. 

During Spring Break, the cafeteria will be closed.

Students will be responsible for their own meals when food services are closed. A stipend for meals will be provided during fall and/or spring breaks if all food services are closed and students remain on campus. We will take students shopping before breaks.

Program Website

Course Description

Maryville welcomes students who want to take courses across multiple fields of study. Most students at Maryville College are studying 2-3 courses in their field of study combined with courses from other areas.

The fields of study that have the MOST courses available on average each semester are business, psychology/Neuroscience, Sociology, International Studies, Art, English (high language proficiency students), and Biology. We strongly recommend some of the unique fields of study offered here, including Fermentation Science, Hospitality & Regional Identity, and Appalachian Studies. All courses available to ISEP students are taught in English at the Undergraduate level.

Credits Earned

Students who complete the program in good standing can expect to earn 12-15 US credits. Students typically enroll in 4-5 courses per term. A term runs for about 15 weeks. To determine how these credits convert at your home institution, please contact your home university coordinator.  

If you use financial assistance, please speak with your home coordinator to understand your academic obligations and the requirements for using financial assistance. 

Sample Classes Available:

Visual and Performing Arts 

 

English Language/Literature 

 

History 

Social Sciences 

Psychology 

Perspectives in Art 

Composition and Speech 

Early American History 1492-1865 

American Sign Language 

Child Development 

Painting and Drawing 

History of the English Language 

Latinos in US History 

Early Western Literary Tradition 

Introduction to Neuroscience 

Music Composition 

Greek and Roman Mythology 

Appalachian Cultural and Social History 

Research in the Humanities 

Human Thought and Learning 

Theater Production 

Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction 

Witch Hunts 

Italian/Japanese/Latin/
Spanish Language courses
 

Child Poverty and Inequality 

Acting in Shakespeare  

Children’s Literature  

American Social History Through Cookbooks 

Social Inequality 

Sensation and Perception

 

For detailed instructions on how to search for all available courses, please click on the "other academic conditions" dropdown link below.  

Website for Course Availability

ISEP STUDENT SERVICES OFFICER Olivia Cordero 703-504-9980 | Ocordero@isep.org Thank you for your interest in ISEP Study Abroad! I’m your Student Services Officer and main point of contact here at ISEP. As you search for programs, I’ll be available to answer any questions you might have. Feel free to contact me at any point in your search process for help, tips or advice.

Academics

Undergraduate
(in English)

*This program is OK for Sophomores

Fields of Study

  • Area Studies:

    Asian Studies Latin American Studies Regional Studies (U.S., Canada, Foreign) United States Studies Women’s Studies

  • Biology: Recommended!

    Anatomy Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Microbiology and Immunology Neuroscience Physiology

  • Business: Recommended!

    Accounting Business Management Economics Finance Human Resources Management International Business/Trade/Commerce Marketing Organizational Behavior Studies

  • Communication:

    Digital Communication and Media Journalism Publishing Speech Communication and Rhetoric

  • Computer and Information Sciences

  • Education:

    Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Secondary Education Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language

  • English Language and Literature: Recommended!

    American Literature (United States) English Literature (British and Commonwealth) General Literature Professional/Technical Writing Rhetoric and Composition Writing

  • Foreign Languages and Literatures:

    Comparative Literature French Language and Literature German Language and Literature Japanese Language and Literature Latin Language and Literature Linguistics Sign Language Interpretation and Translation Spanish Language and Literature

  • Health Sciences

    Athletic Training

  • History:

    American History (United States) Ancient Studies/Civilizations Asian History European History History, Other

  • Hospitality and Tourism Recommended!

    Tourism Management

  • International/Global Studies

    International Relations and Affairs

  • Law/Criminal Justice:

    Business Law Criminology International Business, Trade, and Tax Law International Law

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences

    Humanities

  • Mathematics

    Statistics

  • Natural Resources/Conservation:

    Environmental Science Sustainability Studies

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies:

    Biblical Studies Christian Studies Ethics Islamic Studies Philosophy Religious Studies

  • Physical Sciences:

    Chemistry Physics

  • Psychology: Recommended!

    Behavioral Sciences Biopsychology Clinical Psychology Cognitive Psychology and Psycholinguistics Counseling Psychology Developmental and Child Psychology Educational Psychology

  • Social Sciences: Recommended!

    Family and Consumer Sciences Human Development and Family Studies Political Science and Government Sociology Work and Family Studies

  • Sports Studies:

    Kinesiology and Exercise Science Sports Studies

  • Visual and Performing Arts: Recommended!

    Acting Art Studies Ceramics Design and Visual Communications Directing and Theatrical Production Drama and Theatre Arts Drawing Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other Graphic Design Music Performance Music Theory and Composition Painting Photography Studio Arts Voice and Opera

Academic Requirements

  • TOEFL iBT Score: 80
  • TOEFL Writing Score: 18
  • TOEFL Reading Score: 18
  • TOEFL Listening Score: 18
  • TOEFL Speaking Score: 18
  • Institutional TOEFL Score: 525
  • IELTS Score: 6.5
  • Duolingo Total: 110
  • Duolingo Conversation: 90
  • Duolingo Comprehension: 90
  • Duolingo Production: 90
  • Duolingo Literacy: 90
  • LPR accepted as alternate to TOEFL or IELTS
  • LPR Writing Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Reading Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Listening Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
  • LPR Speaking Score: B2 - Intermediate High-Advanced
LPR = ISEP Language Proficiency Report

Special Application Instructions

Course Prerequisite

For all areas of study, some courses may have prerequisites that must be completed prior to enrollment in a course. Course prerequisites can be found by going to the Academic Catalog, selecting Programs of Study, then the desired field of study, and open the drop-down menu under the desired course.

Portfolio Requirements

Music courses have additional fees, require an audition, and require you to have your own instrument, except for piano.

Music courses require portfolio submission.

Internal Application

For housing, students will be asked to fill out a housing preference form which will be sent to them by the host coordinator after acceptance.

At the end of the semester, students should fill out the Maryville College withdrawal form, available at the Center for Global Engagement (International House) in order to release their transcript.

Accommodation Needs

Maryville College has certain services available to students with reasonable accommodation requests. In general, mobility, visual, hearing, speech, mental health, and learning accommodations can be arranged. Students should speak with their ISEP Student Services Officer in advance to request if specific accommodations can be arranged. 

Special Needs Support

  • Mental Health
  • Mobility
  • Hearing
  • Visual
  • Speech
  • Learning

Other Academic Conditions

Academics

How to search for courses:

Option 1

1. Go to the Schedule of Courses page and select the most recent Academic Schedule for your expected term.

2. Navigate to the page with your expected term abroad, or the most recent term if that one has not been posted yet.

3. Look for your desired courses and compare the times available to ensure they do not overlap.

Option 2

1. Go to Academics and Open the Academic Catalog

2. Select Programs of Study - Quick Links to Required Courses

3. Select the field of study (major) of interest and scroll down to see the courses related to that field.

4. Select individual courses to see how many credits the course is worth, the course description, the terms it is offered, and any prerequisites required to take the class.

Not all courses are offered every semester, so check here to see if the courses you need are offered the semester you want to come.

Academic Limitations:

Students interested in studying English/literature need to have strong English language skills.

Education courses are open only to education majors.

Academic Calendar

Typical Fall Schedule: August through December

Courses Start: Mid-August

Courses End: Early-December

Exams: Mid-December

Typical Spring Schedule: January through May

Courses Start: Early-January

Courses End: Late-April or Early-May

Exams: Early-May

Departure Notes

Students are responsible for staying until the end of the semester and may not leave before the final date of their semester exams. Neither ISEP nor Maryville College can guarantee an early departure; leaving early may result in a failing exam grade and/or forfeit of credit.  

PASSPORT: All students must have a valid passport to participate in this program. If you do not have a valid passport, we suggest you start the application process as soon as possible.

VISA: All non-U.S. citizens will be required to obtain a visa. For more information on the process and estimated cost, please review the ISEP Country Handbook here.

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