As educators, we take seriously the goal of partnering with families to provide the best environment for students to grow and develop. The opportunity to look at the process from the viewpoint of a parent has given me a renewed commitment to this idea of partnership. A student's time here at Maryville College is just the latest step in a journey that began at birth and will continue after the student graduates. I have spent my career enjoying the chance to see students challenge themselves as they discover their potential and begin to achieve it. This can be difficult both for them and for their family, as sometimes they find their vocation to be different than originally anticipated.
Our daughter is now a junior in college and is seriously considering what comes after graduation. Her discipline is one in which she has the option of going directly into the workforce or directly into graduate school, and she is applying for internship opportunities for next summer both for their own sake and in the hope of discerning the best way forward. At Maryville College, we ask every student to complete a significant practical experience so that they are both well prepared for the next step and confident that the next step is the right one for them. I am grateful for the many people helping her, and I am proud to be part of a caring community that helps the students here.
Thank you for sharing your student with Maryville College. I look forward to congratulating you at Commencement and through the years ahead, and encourage you to continue to work together with us in partnership. May this be a blessed holiday season for you.
December 8 - Classes End 11-14 - Final Exams 14 - Residence Halls Close for Winter Break 15 - Winter Break Begins
January 7 - Residence Halls Re-open for J-Term 8 - J-Term Classes Begin 15 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day (altered class schedule) 26 - J-Term Classes End 27 - J-Term Snow Make-Up Day 28 - Residence Halls Re-open for Spring Term 29 - Enrollment Confirmation 31 - Spring Semester Classes Begin
Business Office: 1098-T Tuition Statement
Maryville College has partnered with Heartland ECSI, offering students the opportunity to receive their 1098-T Tuition Statement electronically this year. If you and your student would like to receive the 1098-T form electronically, please have your student give his or her consent by following the link provided below and following the step-by-step instructions. 1098-Ts will be provided by the end of January 2018. If electronic consent is not received by Jan. 1, 2018, the 1098-T will be mailed to the current address on file. Please have your student check Self-Service to ensure your mailing address is correct. Corrections must be made before Dec. 31, 2017. Please note, 1098-Ts cannot be forwarded.
Provides access to the form 1098-T earlier than the traditional mailing process.
Online access eliminates the chance that the 1098-T will get lost, misdirected or delayed during delivery, or misplaced once the student receives it.
Signing up for online access is easy and secure.
Students can access their 1098-T form while traveling or away from their home address.
It's that easy!
If you have any questions, please visit the ECSI website for information regarding your tax documents and to obtain contact information for Heartland ECSI.
To give consent to receive your 1098-T form electronically, visit this page and follow the simple instructions to sign up! Follow the step-by-step instructions on the web form. Check the box and click submit.
Academics: Dean's List
Consideration for the Dean’s List is open to full-time students who have a grade point average of at least a 3.6 in all coursework and no grade below a “C.” The fall 2017 Dean’s List will be announced in January, so watch the MC website!
Arts & Culture Calendar
Check out Maryville College’s Arts & Culture Calendar for information about upcoming holiday events, concerts, student recitals, theatre productions, art exhibits and more!
Business Office: Important Reminders
Billing statements for spring 2018 will be available for viewing and paying via each student’s Self-Service account on Tues.,Dec. 5, 2017. Statements are not mailed, so you may need to work with your student to access Self-Service. Payment in full is due by Fri., Jan. 5, 2018.
Check our website for other helpful information, including payment plans and answers to your most frequently asked questions.
The College will be closed from Dec. 22, 2017 through Jan. 1, 2018 for the Christmas holiday, so take advantage of the easy online payment options through Self-Service.
Failure to pay by this date will result in an $80 late fee and will jeopardize your student’s class schedule and access to residence halls and dining services for J-Term and the spring semester.
Questions? Call Kay Pritchett at 865.981.8249 or Melanie Croft at 865.981.8147.
Residence Life: Residence Hall Closures/Procedures for Winter Break
During the winter holidays, the residence halls on campus close, and we ask our students who live on campus to head home. For winter break, we ask that all students depart within 24 hours of their last final exam or, at the latest, by the Thursday of finals week at 9 p.m.
Staff will enter students’ rooms at break to conduct health and safety inspections. Please review the closing procedures on the MC website.
For students who need to stay past the deadline, applications to stay can be found online. For the winter break, we ask these be completed by Nov. 29.
Financial Aid: 2018-19 FAFSA Now Available!
The 2018-19 FAFSA is now available to be completed at fafsa.ed.gov. This application will be based on your 2016 income. The deadline to have it completed in order to receive Tennessee state grant funds is Jan. 16, 2018. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Financial Aid at 865.981.8100.
Wildlife Photography Calendars
Looking for the perfect Christmas gift? Calendars featuring MC student photography are still available! The 2018 calendar features beautiful photos taken by students in Dr. Drew Crain’s Wildlife Photography course. The calendar lists holidays, as well as important MC-specific dates. Visit the MC website for more details.
Post Office: Reminder About Winter Break
If you are sending items to your student at MC, please remember that your student will be leaving MC during Exam Week (Dec. 11-14). Student departure dates differ, depending on when your student’s last exam is scheduled. The MC Post Office is open until Dec. 21.
Please send packages/letters to arrive before your student leaves for the winter break. Some items cannot be forwarded, so they are just left sitting in the MC Post Office or returned to sender. Please do not let this happen to you or your student!
If we can be of any help, feel free to contact the MC Post Office at 865.981.8082.
Information Technology: Self-Service Accounts & Final Grades
Having your own Self-Service account allows you to update your permanent address and phone numbers. This ensures that you receive communications and information from Maryville College regarding your student, especially in the case of an emergency.
Additionally, students may choose (but are not required) to share portions of their information with individuals who are designated as relatives in Self-Service. If grades have been shared, you will be able to view Final Grades as they are posted in December.
Students should contact the Registrar’s Office at (865) 981-8212 or registrar@maryvillecollege.edu to request relative information be added.
AmazonSmile
Support Maryville College while you shop this holiday season! Buy your gifts and holiday essentials at smile.amazon.com, and Amazon will donate part of your purchase to MC, at no cost to you. AmazonSmile offers the same products, prices and shopping features as Amazon.com. On your first visit to smile.amazon.com, select “Maryville College” to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. AmazonSmile will remember your selection, and every purchase you make through smile.amazon.com will result in a donation to MC!
Basketball season is in full swing – be sure to follow the men’s and women’s teams!
Career Center: Planning & Applying for Summer Opportunities
December marks a transition time for students to apply for internships, jobs and graduate school. Encourage your student get serious about planning and applying for summer opportunities. Direct your student to the Maryville College Career Center website to explore career advising appointments, resume and cover letter assistance, job and internship search strategies and a database of internship opportunities.
In the event that classes are cancelled or delayed due to adverse weather conditions, students are advised to check the Maryville College website for detailed information. MC is equipped with an emergency communications system that emails, texts and calls students, faculty and staff in case of a campus emergency or closure. Additionally, area radio and TV stations will be notified by 7 a.m. on the day in question. Because we are a residential campus, essential staff will still report to work, so certain services, including dining services, will not close or cease operations. As for rehearsals, performances, practices, games, etc., students should check with faculty and staff in charge of those areas. More information can be found on the MC website.
Advancement: Year-End Giving
You have the power to make a positive impact on the life of a student at MC. Ninety seven percent of MC students receive financial assistance, and almost two-thirds of our students are the first in their family to attend college. This means that when you make a gift to the Maryville Fund, you make receiving a college degree a reality for a student who might otherwise not be able to attend college at all. For this holiday season, give the gift of an education. Make a safe, secure online donation before Dec. 31 and see it make a difference in the lives of our students come spring.
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