Student Testing, Advising, Registration and Transition Program(START)

What is START?

What is START? Student Testing, Advising, Registration and Transition (START) is designed as the beginning of your transition to Maryville University. This program will introduce you to the unique educational experiences that Maryville offers.

At START – You Will Experience

  • Math placement test (if needed)
  • Meet and interact with your future classmates, deans and faculty and meet and interact with your future classmates
  • Receive your Maryville University student I.D.
  • One-on-one academic advising and class registration
  • Financial aid information
  • Sessions to help you prepare for your first semester on campus

Before you Attend START

  • Send your college and Advanced Placement (AP) credits to the Office of Admissions. We will need the institution, exact course prefix, title, course number and credits earned (e.g., Maryville University, MATH 116: Intermediate Algebra, 3.0)
  • Pay your $150 enrollment deposit ($450 for students living on campus)
  • Fill out your Parking Pass Permit Application to bring with you.
  • Click here for a campus map.

2013 START Dates:

Space is limited; register early to attend one of the following dates:

Saturday, April 13, 2013 (No more space available)
Overnight option on April 13th
 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.*
Friday, May 17, 2013
Overnight option on May 17th		 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.**
Thursday, June 13, 2013
Overnight option on June 13th leading into FYE Excursions on June 14th		 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.**
Monday, July 22, 2013
Overnight option on July 22nd		 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.**

*An overnight experience will be available for deposited students from out of the area.
** An overnight option will be available for all deposited students.

Here is a list of suggested items to bring with you if you are staying overnight:

  • Linens (pillows, bedding, towels, etc.)
  • Alarm clock
  • Comfortable Clothing
  • Tennis Shoes
  • Toiletry items (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.)

Registration:

You must pay your enrollment deposit before your START date can be reserved. Call 314.529.9360 to pay that deposit ($150 for commuters and $450 for residents). Registration is now open:  Log in to your Saints Nation page:  Saints Nation page

Do I need to take the Math Placement Exam?

Students take the math placement test if they have an ACT math subscore between 20-25 (SAT math score between 480-599) and have not earned college credit in a Math course.

Interested in the Bascom Honors Program?

First-year students entering Maryville with a minimum ACT score of 27 and a high school GPA of 3.5 and above are invited to apply to the Bascom Honors Program. The mission of the Bascom Honors Program is to enrich the intellectual life of able and highly motivated undergraduate students, to create a community of students and faculty who love learning, to enhance the University’s intellectual climate, and to further the integration of liberal and professional learning.


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