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Application Procedures

How to Apply

  1. Create a MaryVille Portal (MVP) account at maryvillecollege.edu/apply/
  2. Complete the online application for Graduate Students in chosen program
  3. Submit $50 non-refundable application fee
  4. Request 1 official transcript for each institution attended beyond high school, to be sent directly from each institution to the Admissions Office
  5. Request 1 official transcript for any coursework beyond your bachelor’s degree
  6. Submit all transcripts to: Maryville College - Graduate Admissions, 502 E. Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37804 or by email to admissions@maryvillecollege.edu
  7. Passing scores on the appropriate state-mandated subject matter exams(s) within five years
  8. Statement of Purpose, outlining your professional and educational goals
  9. Three recommendations (academic, employment, and character reference)
  10. Professional Resume
  11. Submission of a writing sample of high quality
  12. TBI BACKGROUND RECORDS CHECK submitted directly to Maryville College EPP: no second-party background checks are accepted
  13. Completed successful Entrance Screening for M.A.T. program.

When to Apply

The master’s program will operate under a cohort model. Prospective graduate students should apply for admission no later than November 1 for Early Action consideration and March 1 for Regular Decision consideration to be eligible to begin the program beginning in May. Current Maryville College undergraduate students must apply by the January 15 deadline.

Please note that this master’s program is designed to be completed in one year (e.g., May – April). Students will be expected to enroll in courses each term including the summer session.

Readmit Policy

Students who leave the College for any reason during the academic year must apply and be accepted for readmission.

To apply for readmission, students should submit the following to the Office of the Registrar:

  • Application for readmission
  • Official transcript from EACH college attended since leaving Maryville College

Notification of Admission

Students who have applied and submitted required documents will be notified in writing of the Graduate Admissions Committee’s decision. An enrollment deposit of $300 must be submitted to secure a position in the program.