Fall Semester FAQs

General/Academics

• Will classes be held on-campus in the fall? NEW

  Yes, we are anticipating a normal fall semester. On-campus and online courses will be available. Maryville offers a number of different course formats. Talk to your Life Coach or faculty advisor about your schedule.

• Will I need to wear a mask on campus and social distance? NEW

  While we don’t anticipate the need to social distance in classrooms this fall, the University has not made a determination yet on overall campus mitigation strategies for fall, such as face covering requirements. We are optimistic that with increased vaccinations and improved public health, we will be able have a near normal fall semester. We will continue to follow the guidelines set by the St. Louis County Health Department and CDC. Maryville will communicate any changes to policies and protocols prior to the start of the fall semester.

• Do I still need to fill out the Daily Health Survey? NEW

  The university has not made a decision yet regarding the continuation of the daily health survey. We are monitoring the public health situation to inform this decision. Maryville will communicate any changes and protocols prior to the start of the fall semester.

• Will the Pass/No Pass policy remain for the fall semester? NEW

  Yes, the Pass/No Pass policy remains unchanged for summer. Refer to our Pass/No Pass instructions for detailed information.

• Have any significant dates changed (i.e., add/drop and start date)? NEW

  There have not been any significant changes to the 2021-2022 academic calendar. You can refer to it here.

• Are there any changes to nursing clinical requirements for the fall semester? NEW

  There are no changes to nursing clinical requirements for the fall. Please contact your instructor if you have questions regarding clinical rotations.

• How will internships work in the fall? NEW

  Programmatic internship requirements will remain. Individual programs will work with students to design on-ground, remote and alternative experiences as necessary.

Housing

• Will University housing open for the 2021-2022 school year? NEW

  Maryville will be at full capacity this fall with all residence halls and apartment buildings open. We will no longer house students in nearby hotels.

• Will I have a roommate? NEW

  All students will either have a roommate or suitemates depending on the facility.

• When will University housing open for the fall? NEW

  The fall move-in date has not been determined yet, but we typically open housing a few days before the first day of classes. Once move-in dates are established, the Residential Life team will communicate the date and move-in instructions to students.

• Will students be tested for COVID-19 before moving into University housing? NEW

  The University has not made a decision about move-in testing yet. Once a decision has been made, Maryville will update residential students.

• Am I allowed to have guests in my residential space? NEW

  Residential students will be able to have guests in their University housing. Students will be expected to follow residential facility guidelines regarding guest hours.

• Will the residence halls be holding in-person events in the fall? NEW

  Residential Life will have in-person programming and events in the residence halls.

• Are housing costs increasing? NEW

  Housing and meal plan costs have been frozen and will not increase for the 2021-2022 school year. You can find the pricing information on our tuition and fees page.

• Can I stay on campus over the winter break? NEW

  Residential students may remain on-campus over winter break for an additional fee. Contact the Residential Life team at reslife@maryville.edu or 314-529-9552 if you’re interested.

• If I have questions about requesting a housing accommodation when returning to campus, who should I contact? NEW

  Please contact the Residential Life team at reslife@maryville.edu or 314-529-9552.

• I have housing questions. Who should I contact? NEW

  You can contact the Residential Life team at reslife@maryville.edu or 314-529-9552.