Study in the U.S.A. - Southeast (in English) - ISEP Exchange
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.
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:
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Visual and Performing Arts |
English Language/Literature
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History |
Social Sciences |
Psychology |
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Perspectives in Art |
Composition and Speech |
Early American History 1492-1865 |
American Sign Language |
Child Development |
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Painting and Drawing |
History of the English Language |
Latinos in US History |
Early Western Literary Tradition |
Introduction to Neuroscience |
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Music Composition |
Greek and Roman Mythology |
Appalachian Cultural and Social History |
Research in the Humanities |
Human Thought and Learning |
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Theater Production |
Modern Fantasy and Science Fiction |
Witch Hunts |
Italian/Japanese/Latin/ |
Child Poverty and Inequality |
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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.
Academics
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.
Semester & Prices (based on your filters)
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