International Students
The Center for Global Education at Maryville University sends a warm welcome to all new International Students! We are excited to meet you soon! The Center for Global Education is responsible for providing support and guidance to International Students studying at Maryville University. Our office will be able to provide advice about personal, financial, academic and immigration matters during your studies.
Attend the International Student Orientation
All new F-1 and J-1 International Students are required to attend the mandatory International Student orientation session listed below. Students will learn about academic resources, find their way around campus and learn about immigration regulations regarding work, full-time study and travel.
Transportation from the St. Louis Lambert Airport to the Maryville campus provided on August 18, 2013.
Undergraduate International Students: Orientation week is August 19 to 23, 2013.
Graduate and Transfer International Students: Orientation session is August 20, 2013.
International Student Statistics
During Fall 2012, there were 91 international students studying at Maryville University from the following 29 countries:
Albania |
Mongolia |
Brazil |
Morocco |
P.R. China |
Nepal |
D.R. Congo |
Nigeria |
France |
Pakistan |
Germany |
Philippines |
Ghana |
Poland |
Great Britain |
Saint Kitts & Nevis |
India |
Saudi Arabia |
Japan |
Senegal |
Kenya |
Sweden |
S. Korea |
Thailand |
Malawi |
Vietnam |
Mexico |
Zambia |
- 85% of international students at Maryville study at the undergraduate level and 15% study at the graduate level.
- 57% of international students are female and 43% are male.
iPal (International Buddy Program)
The iPal program is designed to connect international and American students/faculty/staff at Maryville University. The program helps international students adjust to a new cultural environment and allows them to gain confidence in English while learning about U.S. culture and building friendships through meetings with American students/faculty/staff. Fill out your International Buddy Application on the following page:http://blogs.maryville.edu/centerforglobaleducation/ipal/
For assistance, please contact the Center for Global Education by phone 1.314.529.9503, emailstudyabroad@maryville.edu or visit us in Gander Hall, Room 101.