The Maryville College athletics program has a strong reputation for competitive play, but in recent years, the teams have given everyone something to cheer about. Last season, the Scots’ USA South Athletic Conference winning percentage of nearly 70 percent was the best since joining the league in 2012. Add to that statistic conference championships, NCAA tournament play and numerous individual accolades, and we can agree that this is an exciting time, indeed!
This academic year, we welcome (or welcome back) to campus more than 350 student-athletes. These young adults are eager, focused, relentless and hungry to compete! The halls of Cooper Athletic Center are already full of battle cries, ice bags and shouts of elation. Yes, there also are times of doubt, disappointment and frustration, but one of the beautiful things that athletics teaches is how to pick yourself up, dust yourself off and get back to work.
Someone just recently asked me an important question, “How do you know when the Scots are successful?” We are more than wins and losses. Winning should be the by-product of hard work, selfless play, good sportsmanship, being prepared, grit and sometimes luck. Our athletes are training hard in their craft, completing hundreds of hours in community service, competing at the top tier of the conference all while striving for excellence in the classroom.
The season is now underway. I hope you will join us for a very exciting year. Everyone is encouraged to cheer for the Scots in person, but for those who cannot, almost 100 events will be live streamed. With 10,000 daily followers, the Scots’ social media presence is ranked No. 5 in Division III athletics. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @MCScots.
Opportunities for new students to get involved on campus and settle into their studies are plentiful this month. The Opportunities of a Lifetime Fair is scheduled for Sept. 6, and “Meet the Majors” is Sept. 19. Encourage your student to attend these and other start-of-school events!
Family Weekend
Enjoy musical performances by faculty members and science experiments by STEMFest organizers. Cheer the Scots to victory in football and cross country! Family Weekend 2018, planned for Sept. 28-30, will provide an opportunity for parents and families of MC students to participate in the life of the campus. Visit the MC website to see the schedule and register!
New faculty
Six new educators joined the MC faculty this fall. They will be teaching in four different academic divisions. Visit the MC website to learn more about them.
Fall Break
The College’s Fall Break is scheduled for Oct. 4-7. Classes are cancelled Thursday and Friday, and the dining hall will be closed until dinner on Oct. 7. Residence halls and campus offices will be open.
FAFSA available Oct. 1
The 2019-20 FAFSA will become available Oct. 1, 2018 using your 2017 tax information. This date applies to both freshmen and returning students. Be sure to complete the application before Jan. 16, 2019 to receive the maximum amount of state and institutional aid. If you have any additional questions, please contact the Financial Aid Office at 865.981.8100 or visit the Department of Education’s website.
McGill Scholarship
Know an academically gifted high school senior who should enroll at Maryville College? Tell them about the McGill Scholarship Program and encourage them to apply before Nov. 10! Beginning in fall 2019, the program will make available full-tuition scholarship and generous fellowships. Visit the MC website to learn more.
Business Office: Paying through Tuition Management Systems
If you created a Tuition Management Systems (TMS) contract, be sure to make timely payments to avoid late fees and/or contract termination. As a reminder, if your contract becomes two months delinquent, TMS will terminate your contract and your full balance will be immediately payable to the College. Questions? Please email Kay Pritchett or call 865.981.8249.
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