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High school students, adult learners and community college students who are planning to transfer to a four-year institution are invited to "Meet Maryville" on Saturday.

The event begins with registration at 8:30 a.m. in Bartlett Hall. Students will be divided into groups at 9 a.m. for the college's "Alterna-tour." Prospective students visit residence halls, campus hangouts and dining facilities, but also learn about classroom buildings, library resources and historic landmarks. The tour ends with a welcome session at 10:05 a.m. at Isaac's Café, which is located in the Bartlett Hall Student Center.

The main information sessions -- collectively titled "Learning 24/7" -- include information on academic programs from each academic division, the Maryville curriculum and the college's distinctive "learning by experience" programs such as Mountain Challenge and the Center for Calling & Career. They will be held at various locations around campus beginning at 10:35 a.m. and will be led by MC faculty and staff members.

A lunch in Pearsons Hall is scheduled for 12:15 p.m. that will be followed by a session with current MC students.

A wrap-up is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. in the Alumni Gymnasium which will include a performance by Off-Kilter, an auditioned ensemble of between 8 and 12 singers.

Student-athletes are invited to Lawson Auditorium at 2 p.m. to ask questions about the college's sports teams.

A question-and-answer session will also be offered at 2 p.m. in the Bartlett Hall Atrium for students interested in majoring in the fine arts. A tour of the new $47-million Clayton Center for the Arts currently under construction is also scheduled.