The Satellite Campus of The American College is located 15 km from Madurai on the Madurai–Natham Highway at Chatrappati. Spread across 66 acres, the campus is situated at the foothills of a hillock that forms part of the Alagar Hills in the Western Ghats. The campus has been developed in an eco-centric and environmentally friendly manner, ensuring minimal disturbance to the rich flora and fauna in and around the area. The serene atmosphere is enhanced by abundant native trees and shrubs, along with natural ponds within the campus. Designed on the principles of sustainable development, the campus continues to incorporate eco-friendly initiatives. The buildings have been designed by Mr. Julian Smith, an internationally renowned Canadian architect.

In keeping with the rural surroundings, the buildings reflect a traditional architectural style, featuring verandas and courtyards that ensure ample natural ventilation and lighting in the spacious classrooms. The campus is equipped with well-designed classrooms, computer laboratories, and a Multipurpose Resource Centre for seminars and conferences. It offers students a unique opportunity to pursue education in a sylvan and serene environment, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the city.

As part of its social extension programme, the College, in its path towards academic extension and integration, has also established many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes now in its Satellite Campus, to cater to students of the rural sections as well, in support of the underprivileged who are unable to pursue higher education due to various constraints. Furthering its commitment to social responsibility, the College had also introduced partial/complete fee waivers to underprivileged students and first-generation women students in certain disciplines of undergraduate programmes to better serve students from both rural and urban areas in an equitable manner. This initiative is particularly beneficial to rural students who prefer access to quality education within their own communities, while also attracting students from Madurai and other cities who seek a tranquil and enriching learning environment. Transport facilities are available for students, with bus services operating between various parts of the city/rural areas and the satellite campus for a nominal fee. Details regarding fee waivers and transport amenities can be obtained from the campus office.

• Well-ventilated and spacious classrooms
• Fully equipped laboratories
• Experienced faculty
• Sylvan and serene surroundings
• Bus facility from various parts of the city/rural areas

Eva M. Swift Hall, an academic block at the satellite campus, is named after the first woman missionary of the American Madura Mission, who arrived in Madurai in 1884. The three-storied building houses sixteen classrooms, staff rooms for the undergraduate departments of Computer Applications, Physics, Computer Science, Data Science, undergraduate and postgraduate departments of Bio-technology, two Physics laboratories, two bio-tech laboratories, a computer lab, a meeting hall, a conference hall with a seating capacity of 100, an amphi-theatre, the office of the Additional Controller of Examinations and other annexed amenities such as the canteen.

John J. Banninga Hall

John J. Banninga Hall is named after a missionary of the American Madura Mission. The four-storied building houses classrooms, staff rooms, laboratories, conference hall and examination hall for the undergraduate departments of History, Costume Designing & Fashion, Commerce, English, Tamil and Computer Science with Artificial Intelligence.

MBA Block

The MBA or the Administrative Block houses classrooms, faculty rooms, Library, the administrative offices, computer lab, a multipurpose hall, canteen, dining hall and the Director’s office predominantly for the MBA Department, sharing its annexe with the departments of Mathematics and Commerce with Computer Applications.

Community Block

The Community Block houses classrooms, faculty rooms and other annexed amenities for the departments of BBA and BBA Maritime Logistics. The block also accommodates residential complexes for the in-house warden/administrative staff and guest rooms in its first floor.

Telfer Mook Hall serves as the residential facility for male students at the satellite campus. The two-storeyed building comprises 22 rooms and can accommodate approximately 200 students. The Hall is Wifi-enabled and provides recreational facilities such as television, mini-gym, prayer hall and outdoor sport infrastructure.

In addition, the main campus at Goripalayam has four hostels for men—Washburn Hall, Dudley Hall, Wallace Hall, and Zumbro Hall—and two hostels for women—Women’s Hall and Noyes Garden. Separate application forms for hostel admission are available at the Bursar’s Office. The hostel mess operates on a dividing system, with boarding charges averaging around Rs. 3,000 per month. At the end of each month, the actual expenses are calculated and shared among the residents, and the amount is collected before the 10th of the succeeding month.

CHAPEL

The Bishop Christopher Asir Memorial Chapel right at the entrance to the Campus provides for the spiritual nourishment and growth of the campus community. The Chapel provides amenities and infrastructure for the every-day morning-devotions, Christian studies, prayer cells, activities of the Student Christian Movement, students/faculty retreats and other special worship services that are conducted. Morning devotions are conducted between 8:30 and 8;40 AM on all working days.

         B.A. English

         B.Com

         B.Com (CA)

         B.A. History

       M.Sc. Bio – Technology

        MBA

The conduct of academic programmes is governed by the rules and regulations of The American College, Madurai Kamaraj University, UGC and the AICTE. Due care has been taken to ensure the exactitude of information. The American College reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to amend/change the terms, conditions and fee structure.