Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance/Housing Booklet 1213

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RESIDENTIAL LIFE-JW JONES STUDENT UNION

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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MARYVILLE MO 64468-9988

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23 Registrationand

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welcome to northwest

Congratulations on choosing northwest missouri state university. this booklet contains important information youll need to know about becoming a Bearcat housing or commuter information, health information, checklists, deadlines, phone numbers and more.

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Living in the residence halls is a great way to stay connected to campus. Students who live in the residence halls are more likely to be involved in clubs and organizations and on average receive better grades than those living off campus. Most students will tell you that living on campus is the quickest way to make friends and get involved. Northwests campus is nice and compact, so everything is close to home parking, classes, entertainment and dining.

YOUR stUdent id nUMBeR

WhenyourapplicationtoNorthwestwasprocessed,youwereassignedastudentnumber,alsoknownasyour919number.Thisnumberwasprovidedtoyouinyouracceptanceletter.Thisveryimportantnine-digitnumberisyourstudentidentificationnumberthatyouwillusethroughoutyourassociationwithNorthwest.Youlluseittoapplyforhousing;toapplyforSummerOrientation,AdvisementandRegistration;toaccesstheSOARDirectory;forroomassignmentnotification;toviewyourclassschedule;andtologintoyourCatPAWSaccount.Itsalsoyourusername,anditsprintedonyourBearcatCard.Memorizethisnumber.YoullbeaskedforitoftenasyounavigateNorthwest.

dUAL CRedit/AP/ CLeP/iB

Studentsmayapplycreditearnedviadualcredit,AP,CLEPorIBtoadegreeatNorthwest.Northwestwillaccepttransferandhighschooldualcreditfromregionallyaccreditedinstitutions.CreditmayalsobegrantedforsatisfactoryscoresonCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementTests(AP),theCollegeLevelExaminationProgram(CLEP)examinations,andtheInternationalBaccalaureate(IB).Inordertoreceivecredit,studentsmusthaveofficialtranscriptsfromthecollegeororiginalscorereportsfromthetestingagencysenttotheOfficeofAdmissions.

NorthwestdoesnotawardcreditforallAP,CLEPorIBexaminations.However,acurrentlistofacceptedcreditmaybefoundatwww.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/academics/dualcredit.htm.

HOUsinG POLiCY

ALL FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN MUST LIVE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS UNLESS THEY ARE MARRIED, ARE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE OR ARE COMMUTING FROM THEIR PARENTS OR LEGAL GUARDIANS PRIMARY RESIDENCE WITHIN 60 MILES OF MARYVILLE (WHERE THEY LIVED DURING HIGH SCHOOL).Studentswhoarenotfirst-timefreshmenorthosewhoareatleast21yearsofagemayliveinhousingoftheirownchoice.Allstudentsnotlivingintheresidencehallsmustcompletethecommutercardlocatedinsidethefrontcoverofthisbooklet.

Thehousingagreementisforcontractedperiods,typicallythefallandspring.Thus,releasefromtheagreementattheendofthefalltrimesterwillnotbeautomaticnorshoulditbeassumed.

nuts and bolts

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HeALtH HistORY FORM

PriortostartingclassesatNorthwest,studentsmustcompleteandreturnaHEALTHHISTORYFORM.Theformcanbefoundatwww.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/beforenw.htmandshouldbereturnedtoWellnessServicesatleast30daysbeforeclassesbegin.

COMMUtinG tO CAMPUs

Freshmen,transferandreturningstudentswhomeetthecommutingcriteriamustcompletetheCOMMUTING TO NORTHWESTcardontheinsidecoverofthisbooklet.ApartmentsandotherrentalpropertiesinMaryvillearelimited,therefore,housingshouldbesecuredasearlyaspossiblebeforethestartoftheterm.

TheCOMMUTING TO NORTHWESTcardshouldbecompletedwithintwoweeksofreceivingthisbooklet.Toreturnthiscard,removeitfromtheinsidecover,detachthetopsection,foldinhalf,sealwithtapeanddropitintothemail.Freshmen,dontforgettohaveyourcardnotarized!

Forquestionsregardingfirst-timefreshmanhousingrequirementsandcommutingtocampus,pleasecallResidentialLifeat800.633.1175or660.562.1214oremailreslife@nwmissouri.edu.

tell us your housing plans.

Complete the HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT (found in the envelope stapled in the middle of this booklet OR go online to CatPAWS to complete and submit a housing agreement). Send $150 prepayment and the housing agreement in the envelope provided or online through CatPAWS. Room assignment will not be made until the housing agreement AND prepayment are received.

ORComplete and send back the COMMUTER CARD located inside the front cover of this booklet (freshmen, dont forget to have it notarized).

apply for sCholarships and finanCial aid.

Many of our incoming scholarships are automatic, based on your admission information, but have a priority deadline of May 1. Information on other scholarships is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid.

Apply as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2012, using

the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).

suBmit the student health history form.

Complete the HEALTH HISTORY FORM (found at www.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/beforenw.htm) and return it to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin. Please be sure to complete all necessary sections, as instructed on the form.

International students must also carry adequate medical insurance. Northwest offers an insurance plan if students do not have their own insurance. Please contact the Intercultural and International Center for more information about this requirement.

attend orientation/registration sessions.

Dates for each session are listed on page 23 of this booklet.

Watch your mail for a special invitation to register for your orientation/registration program.

steps prior to enrollment


hudson/perrin hallsOPENED FALL 2007

coedbyfloorcapacity:450fullycarpetedmovablefurnituremini-blindsFreshmanLearningCenterbedsareloftableorbunkable(seepg.11)

room speCifiCations*Windows:68wx78hCeiling:9hDoor:36wx80hMattress:80long

dieteriCh hallcoedbyfloorcapacity:306kitchenmaybringlofts(seepg.11)recreationroom

franKen hallcoedbyfloorfreshmenandupperclassmenkitchenandstudyloungesmaybringlofts(seepg.11)recreationroom

*These are measurements for typical rooms. Your room might vary slightly. All furniture must remain in the room. There is not additional space for storage.

EAST SIDE: Hudson Hall and Perrin Hall, joined by the Hudson-Perrin Community Building, opened in fall 2007. This complex, with its modified suite-style rooms, has five or six rooms grouped together in a pod with a private bathroom. The Community Building area features a front desk, kitchen, free laundry facilities, recreation room and a gathering place. Each residence hall has wireless internet available on all floors.These halls are located near the J.W. Jones Student Union and Colden Hall.

HIGH RISES: These seven-story buildings are on the northwest corner of campus. Each traditional standard room has two built-in desks, closets and dressers, along with two movable chairs and beds. The rooms and hallways are carpeted. There is a central restroom/shower area and lounge on each floor. Each high-rise residence hall has a front desk and wireless internet available. Residents also have access to fitness equipment, a kitchen, free laundry facilities and sand volleyball courts. Each residence hall also contains Freshman Learning Centers and the buildings are close to the Station and Wellness Services.

The following descriptions are for the 2012-2013 academic year:

milliKan hallcoedbyfloorcapacity:306aerobicexerciseareamaybringlofts(seepg.11)kitchenandstudylounges

phillips hallcoedbyfloorcapacity:306weight-trainingequipmentandaerobicexerciseareamaybringlofts(seepg.11)kitchenandstudylounges

room speCifiCations*Dieterich,Franken,MillikanandPhillipsWindows:37.5wx51.5hDesk:shelfandlight:57hDesk:30.75hCeiling:81hDoor:31.75wx84h

mattresses: Phillips/Franken:80long(Extra-longtwinsheetssuggested.)Dieterich/Millikan:76long(Regulartwinsheetswillfit.)

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last year in high sChool/College

Receive notification regarding your admission status and automatic scholarship awards approximately two weeks after all materials have been received. For assistance, see CatPAWS from the Resources tab on the homepage or contact us at 800.633.1175.

Review and apply for Northwests competitive scholarships. Information available online at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/freshman.htm.

Submit your housing agreement along with a $150 prepayment (refundable if canceled by June 1, Dec. 1 for spring attendees). See www.nwmissouri.edu/reslife.

Receive a postcard from the Residential Life Office acknowledging receipt of your prepayment and confirming your reservation for a space on campus.

Complete the Health History Form which is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/

beforenw.htm and return it to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin.

Beginning Jan. 1 or after, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Northwests code number is 002496. To apply electronically, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/forms.htm.

Receive a financial aid award package for your review and acceptance. Awards are mailed beginning April 1.

Respond to SOAR (Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration) for freshmen or Preregistration for transfer and returning students. Invitations are mailed early April. See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation.

summer Before enrollment

Attend a one-day SOAR or Preregistration program to receive your fall course schedule and meet with an academic advisor. See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation.

Room and roommate assignment posted on CatPAWS beginning mid-July.

Receive your billing statement at the end of July. First quarterly installment or full payment is due Aug. 15.

Before classes begin, contact your roommate. Get to know each other and discuss what youll bring to Northwest. If you need to change rooms, you may do so beginning one week after the first day of classes.

Beginning Aug. 1 register your car and purchase a parking permit. (see page 16 for details)

Move into your residence hall on the Thursday before classes begin.

Attend Advantage in August (fall orientation starts Thursday before classes begin). Information will be mailed in late July. For more Advantage information, see www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation/advantage.htm.

enrollment checklist



ROBeRtA HALL

Unlikeotheruniversities,sororitywomenatNorthwestdonothavehousesinthecommunity.Instead,eachsororityhasadesignatedareainRobertaHall.Forthisreason,freshmencannotchooseRobertaastheirhallselection.

sororitymembersonlyupperclassmensuitesclosetoclassroombuildingsbedsarebunkableandloftable

FRAnKen HALL

Thishigh-riseislocatednearOwensLibrary,theStationandtheBearcatBaseballField.Ithousesbothfreshmenandupperclassmen.Dependingonspaceeachyear,someupperclassmenandtransferstudentsmayhaveprivateroomsinthebuilding.

coedoneachupperclassfloorrecroomstudyloungesmaybringlofts(seepg.11)

upperClassman halls

sOUtH COMPLeX

SouthComplexiscentrallylocatedtoacademicbuildings,Universityoffices,StudentUnion,StudentRecCenterandtheswimmingpool.Fourorfiveroomsaregroupedinapodwithaprivatebathroom.

HealthyLivingandLeadershipfloorsupperclassmenandHonorsProgram(includesfreshmen)coedbypod24-hourvisitationpolicyweightandaerobicsroommovablefurniturebunkablebedsrecroomonlymetalloftsallowed(seepg.11)


Roberta Hall


MARRied HOUsinG

NorthwestnowprovidestheoptionformarriedstudentstoliveoncampusinForestVillageApartments.AtleastonepersonlivingintheapartmentmustbeaNorthweststudenttoliveoncampus.Twobedroomapartmentsareavailablethatincludeonerestroom,afullkitchenwithfull-sizerefrigerator,dishwasher,stoveandmicrowave,washeranddryer,andfullyfurnishedlivingroomandbedrooms.Ifinterested,[email protected].

siBLinG HOUsinG

UpperclassmensiblingsofdifferentgendermaylivetogethereitherintheForestVillageApartments,orTowerSuites.Ifinterested,[email protected].

tOWeR sUites

Theseresidencehallsprovideupperclassmenwithadvancedhousingoptions,locatednearthehigh-risehallsonthenorthwestcornerofcampus.TheTowerSuitesmailservicesarelocatedinTheStation.suite features:

twobuildingswithtwo-bedandfour-bedunitsbedsarebunkableandloftableeachunithasitsownbathroomandalivingspacecommunitybuildingwithmeeting/studyspace,coffeeshopandconveniencestoremovablefurniture

eaCh suite floor inCludes:

laundryroomkitchenettebalconyorpatioloungestudyroommeetingroom

FORest ViLLAGe APARtMents

Juniors,seniorsandgraduatestudentscantakeadvantageoftheForestVillageApartments,locatednorthoftheGarrett-StrongScienceBuilding.Therearetwoandfourbedroomapartments.eaCh apartment inCludes:

individual/privatebedroomsmovablefurniture(bedroomandlivingroom)fullkitchen(dishwasher,microwave,garbagedisposal,range,refrigerator)washeranddryerbathroom(twointhefour-bedunits) Tower Suites



lofty ideasYoure going to be living in a 12-foot x 15-foot room with another person, so youll need to get creative on maximizing that space. Students have a lot of innovative ways of making their rooms their own. Building a loft is just one way you can gain space. Some of the most interesting, space-saving, efficient rooms on campus are those with lofts. The lofts raise your bed up and out of the way to provide more living space.


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Oneofthebiggestchangesyoullexperiencewhengoingtocollegeislivingoncampus.Thisisanexciting,funtimeandachanceforpersonalgrowth.Theopportunitytomeetotherpeopleandsharethecommonfreshmanexperiencecanbeapowerfullearningopportunity.Whetheryouchooseyourroommateormeetforthefirsttimewhenyouarrive,settingupyourroomwillbeanearlypriority.

Youregoingtobelivingina12-footx15-footroomwithanotherperson,sobecreativeinmaximizingthatspace.Manystudentschoosetoonlybringessentialsatfirstinordertogetafeelforwhattheywillneedandwhatcanwait.OtherstudentsbringtheirentirewinterwardrobeinAugust.

Someofthemostinteresting,space-saving,efficientroomsoncampusarethosewithlofts.Theloftsraiseyourbedtoprovidemorelivingspace.Studentsmakeloftsofvariousheights.Somearedesignedtoincreasestorageandraisethebedonlyafewfeet.Otherstudents

buildloftsthataretothelimit(2feetfromtheceiling)andputcouches,TVsandrefrigeratorsundertheloft.Therearemanyoptionstocreatethespacethatworksforyouandyourroommate.

Whenconsideringaloft,besuretolookattheLoftGuidelineslistedontheResidentialLifewebpageatwww.nwmissouri.edu/reslife/Residence_Hall_Life/lofts.htm.Also,loftguidelineswillbeavailableatSOAR.Besuretoreadtherequirementsbeforeyoubuild.Itwillsaveaheadachelaterifyouchoosetobuildaloft.Werecommendthatyounotbuildyourloftuntilyouarriveoncampusinthefall.Pleasenote:student-constructedloftscanonlybeinstalledbeginningthefirstdayofmove-inandafter.NoearlyinstallationofloftsisallowedunlessitisinstalledbyavendorapprovedbyNorthwest.Notworoomsareexactlyalike,sothemeasurementssuppliedareapproximate.Waitinguntilyouarrivewillsavetimeandfrustration.Allfurnituremustremainintheroomincludingthebed

frame,sopleaseconsiderthiswhenconstructingtheloft.

Merchantsofferloftkitstoeasetheloft-buildingprocess.DuringSOAR,vendorswillhaveloftkitsondisplayforyoutoview,alongwithpricinginformation.

Manyresidencehallsoncampusallowstudentstoeitherloftorbunkthebedsintheirroom.InDieterich,Franken,MillikanandPhillipshalls,youhavetorentfromametalloftvendororconstructtheloftinyourroomifthisisthestyleofbedyouwant.Roberta, Hudson, Perrin and Tower Suites have bed components that allow students to bunk or loft their beds. For this reason, no homemade lofts are allowed in these buildings. Students living in South Complex have the option of bunking beds or renting from the metal loft vendor. Homemade lofts are not allowed in South Complex rooms.Bunkbedsaresinglebedsplacedoneontopoftheother.

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the residential

life staff strives

to provide personal

growth opportunities

for you to enhance your

interpersonal skills.

ResidenCe HALL FeAtURes

Lookateverythingthatcomesstandardforeachon-campusstudent.

air-conditionedcoedliving,organizedbyfloorinsomehallswirelessinternetaccessandemaillaptopcomputersforallfull-timestudentsfreelaundryfacilitiesbasiccableTVconvenientaccesstootherbuildingssocialactivitiesvendingmachinesloungesandstudyroomsyourownmailboxcustodialserviceforrestroomscommunitykitchensfitnessfacilitiesacademicassistancehelpfulandfriendlystaff

L.i.F.e. LiVinG in A sMOKe-FRee enViROnMent

Northwestsresidencehallsaresmokefree.Withthemanyhealthrisks,includingtheeffectsofsecond-handsmoke,itisourresponsibilitytoprovideahealthyenvironmentandencourageandchallengeourresidentstomakehealthylifestylechoices.Otherreasonsincludedamagetofacilities,firesafety,consistencywithourdrugandalcoholpolicyandworkconditionsforstaff.Northwestscampusissmoke-free,also,meaningnosmokingisallowedoncampusgrounds.

HALL sAFetY

Wetakestudentsafetyseriously.TheNorthwestUniversityPolice,whoemploystate-certifiedcommissionedpoliceofficers,isstaffed24hoursaday,365daysayear.ResidentialLifeworkscloselywithUniversityPoliceinordertoprovidestudentswithasafelivingenvironment.

Allexteriorresidencehalldoorsaresecured24/7withanelectronicaccesssystem.ResidentAssistants(RAs)conductroundsthroughoutthebuildingeachnight.Duringrounds,RAsensurethatpoliciesareenforcedandthecommunityissafe.

UniversityresidencehallshaveanalertsystemthatisdirectlyconnectedtoUniversityPolice.Alertsystemsbroadcastemergencyalarmsandannouncementsineachhall.TheUniversityalsohasanopt-inemergencytextmessagingsystem.

ResidenCe HALL LiVinG: MAKinG FRiends 101

Agreatthingaboutlivingoncampusisthatyouregoingtomeetalotofpeople.Thefriendshipsyoumakewhilelivingoncampuswilllastalifetime.Anotheristhefantasticopportunitytogetinvolved.Morethan180campusclubsandorganizationsarerighthereoncampusjustwaitingforyou.Makefriends.Getinvolved.

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APPLiAnCes i MAY BRinG

hairdryer,curlingironironTV/DVDplayer,stereo(or,thereisaTVinacentralareaofeachhall)popcornpoppercoffeemaker,hotpotrefrigerator(5cubicfeetorless,2.5amps)microwaveoven(700wattsorless)

dO nOt BRinGelectricskilletahotplatetoasterhalogenlamphouseholdextensioncordAnyappliancewithanexposedcoil,oranyappliancethatcouldpresentafirehazard.

WHeRes tHAt KitCHen sinK?

Sure,youhavetobringstufflikeclothes,sheets,pillows,bedding,handandbathtowelsandtoothpaste,buthaveyouthoughtofeverything?Heresalistcompiledbystudents.

umbrellastickytaccablecordalarmclockpowerstripfanbiglaundrybasketwipe-offboardfordoorshowerbucketshowershoes(flip-flops)robe(thatcoversyouup)organizers,crates,shoeracks,etc.smallwastebasketheadphones(ifyoulikeloudmusic)dishes,glasses,mugs,silverware

stUdent AdViCe

Itshardtoknowwhattobringbecauseyouneedmanythings,butspaceislimited.Hereswhatourcurrentresidencehallstudentsadvise:

Bringonlythethingsyouneedthemost.Lessisbettertostartoutbecauseeverytimeyougohomeyoutendtobringstuffback,andbytheendoftheyear,packingisalmostimpossible.Bringthingsthatwillhelpmakeyoufeelathome.Ifyoureorganized,yourroomwilllookbigger.Talktoyourroommateaheadoftimesoyoudontbringduplicateitems.Bringfoodyouwillwantsnacksforlatenightstudying.Buyingallyourroomaccessoriestomatchyourroommateslooksgoodforawhile,butwhenyoumoveoutitsnotascool.Theweathercanchangequickly,sorememberaraincoat,umbrella,gloves,hats,earmuffs,aheavycoat,bootsandanicescraper.

residenCe halls


FResHMAn LeARninG CenteRs

OurhallsaredividedbetweenfreshmenandupperclassmentomeettheneedsofincomingstudentsastheytransitiontoNorthwest.AllfreshmenlivingoncampusparticipateintheFreshmanLearningCenter(FLC)program.

FLCsprovideastaff-residentratioof1to30,enablingstudentstoconnectwithpositiverolemodels.

FLCpoliciesaredesignedtofosterpositivelifechoices.Upperclassmenenjoymoreautonomouslivingexperiences.

AcademicResourceConsultantsinHalls(ARCH)liveinFreshmanLearningCenterstopromotegoodstudyhabitsandtohelpstudentswithacademicresources.

ComputingassistanceisavailableinthefreshmenhallsfromthePeerEducatorsinResidenceforTechnology(PERTs).

Northwestparticipatesinthe USA TodayReadershipProgram.Seepage16fordetails.

Programsarepresentedineachhalltoenhancestudentseducationalandsocialexperience.

FResHMAn seMinAR

YoullgetyourfirsttasteofthisclassduringAdvantageWeek.Ifyouhavedeclaredamajor,youwillbeassignedanadvisorwhowillhelpyounavigateyourschedule.Ifyoudontdeclareamajor,thisisthetimetofindyourpath,andyouwillbeledbyanadvisorwhowillopendoorstomanypossibilities.EveryFreshmanSeminarclassalsohasapeer advisor,anupperclassmanwhocangiveadviceonwhatcoursestotakeorhowtofindyourplaceatNorthwest.

Aspartofthisclass,youllparticipateinfun,educationaleventsatyourresidencehallanditcountsforclasscredit.ProgramtopicsrangefromDoingLaundryWhenMomsNotHeretoMakingResponsibleChoices.Eachprogramisdesignedtohelpyourecognizeyourpersonalresponsibilityandtransitiontoyournewhome.

student support



stUdent stAFF

Yourresident assistant(RA)islikelyoneofthefirstpeopleyouwillmeetwhenyouarriveatNorthwest.EachfloorhasanRAwhohasbeentrainedtoassistyouwithmanyquestions,fromWheresthelaundryroom?toHowcanIchangemymajor?TheRAissupervisedbyaResidenceHallDirector,afull-timeprofessionalwholivesinyourowncommunity.

Thereisaspecialpersonknownasanacademic resource consultant in hall(ARCH)assignedtoyourFreshmanLearningCenter.Thisisanundergraduatestudenttrainedinassistingstudentsinachievingacademicsuccess.Theyplanprograms,offertutoringreferralsandprovideinformationtohelpyoubethebestyoucanbe.

Bridges(BuildingRelationshipsandIntegratingDiverseGrowthExperiences)worktofacilitatediversityeducationandpromoteanenrichingenvironmentbyprovidingprogrammingandresourcesforstudents.BRIDGEsworkcollaborativelywiththeInterculturalandInternationalCentertoprovideactivitiesandeducationthatstimulateanactiveinterestinothercultures.

Inaddition,thefrontdeskstaffcomprisedofdesk assistants(DAs)andadesk manager(DMs)arereadytohelp.Thefrontdeskprovidessuchservicesasequipmentcheckoutforsports,gamesandcookingtoprovidingchangeforvendingareas,packagepickupandansweringlotsofquestions.

Incaseyouneedhelpwithyourcomputerequipment,studentsknownas peer educators in residence for technology(PERTs)areavailable.TheyworkprimarilyintheFreshmanLearningCentersandassistwithcomputerandprintersetup,networkservices,troubleshootingandsponsoringprogramsforstudentstolearnmoreaboutcomputingoncampus.Afewextensiveservicesdohaveafeeassociated,andstudentswillbenotifiedpriortoanycostbeingincurred.

Theassistant complex directors(ACDs)aresophomores,juniorsorseniorswhohaveexperienceinResidentialLife.Theyassistprofessionalstaffincreatingadynamiclearningenvironment.ACDsareinFranken,Hudson-Perrin,MillikanandTowerSuites.

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residence and move toward

a home. these programs

allow you to meet others

with similar interests.


neWsPAPeR ReAdeRsHiP PROGRAM

TheNewspaperReadershipProgramismanagedbyUSA Today.Itprovidesstudentswithfreeaccesstoadailyassortmentofnewspapersintheresidencehalllobbiesaswellasaroundcampus.USA Today,The Kansas City StarandThe St. Joseph News-Pressareavailableeachweekdaymorning.Thebenefitsofthisprogramincludeanincreasedawarenessofcommunity,nationalandworldevents;anenhancementofclassroomdiscussion,bringingtheorytoreality;andhelpingresidentsdevelopalifelong,dailynewspaperreadershiphabit.

HOnORs PROGRAM

HonorsProgramparticipantsmayliveinHonorsHousinginSouthComplex.Eachresidentonthehonorswing,includingroommates,mustbeintheHonorsProgram.Thehonorswingprovidesastudiouslearningenvironmentwhileservingasavenueforspeakers,discussions,socialsandothereventsthatwillsupportparticipants.Thisenablesthemtointeractwitheachother,facultyandgueststomakeavibrantliving-learningenvironment.TobeeligiblefortheHonorsProgram,studentsmusthaveatleasta26ACTanda3.50grade-pointaverage.Pleaseindicateonthehousingcontractifyouareinterestedinlivingonthehonorswing.Spaceislimitedandwillbeassignedonafirst-come,first-servebasis.

PARKinG On CAMPUs

Allstudentsareallowedtohaveavehicleoncampus.Ifyoubringavehicletocampus,remembertobuyaparkingpermit.Permitsaregoodforoneyear,fromAugustthroughJuly,andcost$90forthe2011-2012schoolyear.

GotoyourCatPAWSaccountandregisteryourvehicleanytimeafterAug.1forFall2012Summer2013.TheParkingPermitRegistrationlinkisunderthePersonalInformationsection.Thefollowinginformationisrequiredtocompletetheregistration:licenseplatenumber,state,vehiclemake,model,colorandyear.

Onceregistered,gototheStudentServicesCenterintheAdministrationBuildingwithyourNorthwestIDandpickupyourparkingpermit.

Pleasenote,youmustregisteronlinebeforepickingupyourpermitattheStudentServicesCenter.Inaddition,scooterandmotorcycleregistrationisnotavailableonlineandmustbecompletedattheStudentServicesCenter.PermitswillbeavailablewhenyouarriveforAdvantageWeekinAugust.


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LAPtOP COMPUteR PROGRAM

Allfull-timestudentsareissuedapersonallaptopcomputer.EachlaptopcomeswithanACadaptor,cableandconnectors.

AllNorthwestresidencehallsandclassroombuildingssupportwirelessconnectionstotheweb.WirelessaccessisavailableintheB.D.OwensLibraryandJ.W.JonesStudentUnionaswell.

Printersareavailableatthefrontdeskofeachhallandincomputerlabs.Printingcosts$1/pageforcolorand10/pageforblackandwhite.ChargesareappliedtoyourUniversitybill.YoualsomaychoosetobringyourownprinterwithaUSBconnection.

NorthwestComputingServicesprovidesmaintenanceandrepairforUniversityissuedlaptopsatnocosttothestudent.Repairsarecommonlydonebyswappingcomputers.Serviceandrepairsarenotprovidedonmachinesstudentschoosetobringtocampus.

Studentsareencouragedtobringanexternalstoragedevice(FlashdriveorUSBharddrive)tomaintainabackupoftheirfilesstoredonthecomputersharddrive.AdditionalstorageisavailableutilizingtheUniversitysnetworkstoragesystem.

Studentsmayloadtheirownlegalsoftwareandprogramsontotheircomputers.ThelaptopscomepreloadedwithMicrosoftWindows7businessoperatingsystem,MicrosoftOffice2010professional(Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Access),InternetExplorer8andantivirussoftware.

Studentspre-enrolledforthefollowingfalltermcankeepthelaptopduringthesummerfor$50.

Ifdesired,privateinsuranceforyourlaptopisavailablethroughoutsidevendors.

student learning is northwests mission, and residential life is a proud partner in this endeavor. students who live on campus are part of a well-rounded university experience that fosters academic success and personal growth. northwests living-learning options include staying connected through the use of a networked laptop computer, a wing for participants in the honors program, and the newspaper readership program that keeps you informed about the world around you.


Campus dining

MeAL PLAns

Northwestoffersthreemealplans:Aladine,AladineSuperandAladineLite(apartmentresidentshaveadditionaloptions).Ineachplan,youhavethefreedomtoeatatanyoftheCampusDininglocations.FoodservicesintheUnioninclude:

FoodCourt,featuring Good4U, Noodles, Quiznos Sub, Twisted Cactus, Salad Garden, W.O.K. Wus Oriental Kitchen, Cranberry Farms, Grille Works, Kettle Classic Soup, Tmmy. Ymmys., Grab & Go Express sandwiches and snacks.

The Runt: FeaturesPapaJohnspizza,FreshensBrandfrozentreats,candyandconvenienceitems.

JWs Grille: JWsoffersafullmenuincludingsteaks,grilledchicken,sandwiches,salads,appetizersanddesserts.

Java City at the Student Union: Featuresspecialtycoffee,cappuccino,espresso,frozenJavalanches,Italiansodas,upscalepastriesandsandwiches.

C 3 at the Station:Afulllineofconvenienceitems,groceries,grab-n-goitemsandJavaCity.

Dominos and Pizza Hut: UseyourBearcatcardtoorderpizzadeliveryonoroffcampus.

C 3 Express:LocatedatGarrett-Strong.Bottledbeverages,brewedJavaCitybrandcoffee,grab-n-gosandwiches,saladsandsnacks.

FUnd distRiBUtiOn

TheAladinemealplansarethemostflexibleplanspossibleforyouandyourschedule.Aladineisadecliningbalanceplan.Thatis,youhaveabalanceonyourBearcatCardformeals,andthebalancedeclinesasyouuseyourfunds.

Allmealplansareonause-it-or-lose-itbasis.Thatis,oncemoneyisallottedtoastudentsdiningaccount,unusedmoneyisnotrefundedattheendoftheacademicyear.

CampusDiningwillsendaweeklyemailtoallstudentswithaccountbalanceinformationtohelpguidespendingallowances.Also,eachweekinallthedininglocations,aninformationsheetispostedlistinghowmuchyoushouldhaveremainingonyourmealplan.Shouldyouneedtohaveaninstallmentappliedearly,goonlinetowww.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/NorthwestMissouri.Thereisnofeeforputtinganinstallmentonearly.

EachtimeyouuseyourAladineplan,thecostiselectronicallydeductedfromyouraccount.Thecashierwilltellyouyourbalanceeachtimeyouuseyourcard.Youalsocanaskthecashiertotellyouyourbalancewithoutmakingapurchase.Youmaypurchase$25increments(tax-free)onlineattheurllistedaboveifyourunoutofAladinemoney.Allon-campusstudentsmusthaveamealplan.Youalsomayeatinanyofthediningareasbypayingcash.

northwest offers an incredibly wide variety of dining options, from sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go lunches. the best part is that everything is deducted from your bearcat card, the most important thing youll carry with you at northwest.



CHOiCes

Amongcurrentstudents,65percenthavetheAladineplan,27percenthaveAladineLiteand8percentchooseAladineSuper.

aladine superDesignedforthosewhowanttotakeadvantageofeverythingCampusDininghastooffer.

aladineThisplanisforthosewhohaveamoderateappetite.Studentsonthisplanmaydinefrequentlyoncampus,butwillspendwiselywhenitcomestoextrassuchaspizzadeliveryandtheconveniencestore.

aladine liteLikealltheotherAladineplans,AladineLitestillgivesyoutheabilitytouseyourdecliningbalancedollarsatanyCampusDininglocation.However,duetotheloweramountofmoneyavailabletospend,AladineLiteistheperfectplanforthosewithsmallerappetitesorforthosewhospendmostoftheirweekendsoffcampus.

inClining BalanCeForcommutersorstudentslivinginForestVillageApartments,thisplanistheultimatechoicewhenitcomestoconvenientdining.Signuponceayearandyouneverhavetoworryaboutitagain.Onceontheplan,yourBearcatCardworkslikeacreditcard,allowingyoutoaccumulatechargesthroughoutthemonthforpurchases.ChargesarethenbilledtoyourUniversityaccount.YouwillalsoreceiveastatementfromCampusDiningeachmonthoutliningyourpurchases,soyourealwaysincontrolofyourspending.Nolimits.

Commuter meal planThisgivesyou$375indecliningbalancedollarstospendthroughoutthetrimester.Abonusofthisplanisthatonceyousignup,allyourpurchasesbecometaxexempt.

BeARCAt CARd

YourstudentIDisalotmorethanjustapieceofpersonalizedplastic.Hereswhereandhowyoucanuseyourcard:

as an identifiCation Card:OwensLibraryTextbookServicesInterlibraryloansFitnessCenterStudentRecCenterBearcatBookstoreshopping(chargedtoyourstudentaccount)HomeathleticeventsPickupstudentpaychecksCopymachines

as a meal CardBuyfoodintheUnionorStationPurchasesaredeductedfromyourAladinemealplanShopintheon-campusconveniencestoresVendingmachinesConcessionstandsatBearcatgames10%ofyourmealplanmaygotoDominosorPizzaHutpizzaorderswithadditionalchargesgoingautomaticallytoanincliningbalance

as a BanKing CardAccessyourU.S.BankstudentcheckingaccountwithyourBearcatCardfromanyATM(applicationsareavailableatallorientationprograms)UseitasadebitcardatmerchantsnationwideTolearnmoreaboutthisoption,callNorthwestsAuxiliaryServicesOfficeat660.562.1430

your acceptance letter will tell you

what automatic scholarships you have

received. youll find the renewal requirements for

these awards on page 21. and dont forget to

apply for the other scholarships northwest offers.

sCholarship renewal information & costs

undergraduate aCademiC year fees for the 2011-2012 sChool year

+ Costsarefor2011-2012andaresubjecttochange.Standardtuitionandfeesincludestuition/incidentalfee,tuition/designatedfee,primarytextbookusagefee,wellnessfee,activityfeeandtechnologyfeechargedpercredithour.Doesnotincludesupplementaltextbooks.Basedon14credithourspertrimesterforundergraduates.

* Freshmenarerequiredtoliveoncampus.Therateincludesdoubleoccupancyroom,mealplanandcableservice.

++Basedon14credithourspertrimester,(Hudson/Perrinrate)doubleoccupancyroomandStandardAladinemealplanandnewstudent.

The2012-2013FinancialAidBudgetwillbeavailableinspringof2012.Calculateyourcostofattendanceatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/costworksheet.htm

MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $247.80percredithour NON-MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $443.23percredithour

tuition+ 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

MissouriResident $3,469.20 $6,938.40

Nonresident $6,205.22 $12,410.44

room and Board rates* 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

Hudson/PerrinStandard $4,136.00 $8,272.00

TraditionalStandard $3,783.00 $7,566.00

ModifiedSuitesStandard$4,018.00 $8,036.00

TowerSuitesStandard $4,188.00 $8,376.00

ApartmentBasic $544plusutilitiespermonth(w/oboard)findadditionalroomandboardoptionsatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/roomcosts.htm

required feeNewStudentFee $140onetimefee

optional feesParkingPermitperyear $90FitnessCenterperyear $125SupplementalTextbooks $85estimatedpertrimesterOnlineCourses $35percredithour additionaltostandardrates

total yearly CostMissouriResident $15,350.40++

Nonresident $20,822.44++


freshman sCholarships

presidents sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.AWARD:$5,000

distinguished sCholar

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.IfGPAislessthan3.50,studentwillfollowNorthwestScholar,TowerScholarandAcademicExcellenceScholarrequirements.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$2,500

aCademiC exCellenCe sCholar, tower sCholar and northwest sCholar

StudentsmayFLOATbetweenlevelsdependingonNorthwestcumulativeGPA.Allrequirecompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandthefollowingNorthwestcumulativeGPA:AcademicExcellence:3.50$1,500TowerScholar:3.40$1,000NorthwestScholar:3.30$750Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.

freshman merit award

RenewstoUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandminimum3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPA.Maximumof2trimestersofMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

midwest student exChange program

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof132TOTALcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$2,931.60).

out-of-state award

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$2,931.60).

nonresident award

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132total

credithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:100%waiverofout-of-statefeescomposedof50%MSEPorOut-of-StateAwardand50%NonresidentAward(estimate:$5,863.20).

Cultural enriChment sCholarship

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMOREprogram.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.RENEWALAMOUNT:$1,000

ameriCan dream grant

RenewableforoneyearastuitiononlyscholarshipwithreapplicationofFAFSA,continuedmeetingqualificationguidelinesandcompletionof24Northwestcredithoursata2.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA.

show-me sCholars sCholarship

Forfirst-timefreshmenwhoparticipatedinShow-MeScholarsinitiative,acceptedforadmissionbyMay1.ReturncontractasproofofcompletionbyJune1.AWARD:$500(nonrenewable)

a+ sCholarship

Forfirst-timefreshmenwhoattendanA+eligibleMissourihighschoolandindicateA+onAdmissionapplication;acceptedforadmissionbyApril1.Students admitted into Enhanced Freshman Seminar are NOT eligible for the A+ Scholarship.ActualawardmadeuponconfirmationofcompletedA+requirementsonfinaltranscript.Renewableforoneyearwith3.30cumulativeNorthwestGPAandcompletionof24credithours.AWARD:$1,500

international BaCCalaureate (iB) diploma sCholarship

Forfirst-timefreshmenwhoareacceptedforadmissionbyMay1.ScholarshipwillonlybeawardedafterconfirmationthattheIBDiplomahasbeenearned,sendinahardcopyofyourIBdiplomaorelectronicallyfromIBO.AWARD:$1,000(nonrenewable).

missouri Boys/girls state sCholarship

Forfirst-timeincomingfreshmenwhoparticipatedinMissouriBoys/GirlsState.ApplyforadmissionbyFeb.1,indicateonadmissionapplication.SubmitlistofactivitiesandleadershippositionsheldduringBoys/GirlsStatetoNorthwestsOfficeofFinancialAssistance.AWARD:Five$1,000awardseachforBoysStateandGirlsState(nonrenewable).

alumni sCholarship

Awardedtofirst-timestudentwhoisason,daughterorspouseofNorthwestalumnus.PleaseprovidealumnusspersonalinformationonAdmissionsapplication.AWARD:$500(nonrenewable)

transfer sCholarships

presidents sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$5,000

transfer distinguished sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$2,500

transfer aCademiC sCholarship

3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$1,500

transfer merit

RenewstotheUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandaNorthwestcumulativeGPAof3.30.Maximum2consecutivetrimestersofTransferMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

Cultural enriChment sCholarship

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMOREprogram.Maximumof6trimesters.AWARD:$1,000

out-of-state award

SeeFreshmanScholarships.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).

midwest student exChange program


nonresident award


alumni sCholarship

SeeFreshmanScholarships.

ACCOMMOdAtiOns FOR stUdents WitH disABiLities

Northwestiscommittedtoprovidingqualitysupportservicestoallstudents.

IfyouhaveadocumenteddisabilityyoumustmakeyourneedsknownbyrequestingaccommodationsthroughamemberoftheLearningAssistanceProviders/Services(LAP/S)Committee.

TheprocessforrequestingaccommodationsisoutlinedonourServicesforStudentswithDisabilitieswebsiteatwww.nwmissouri.edu/swd.

Youarestronglyencouragedtoinitiatethisprocessasfarinadvanceofyourarrivaloncampusaspossible.

Anexcellenttransitionresourceforstudentswithdisabilitiesisavailableat:www.moahead.org/guidebook/guidebook.html.

personal development and Counseling CenterDr.TimCrowley 660.562.1220

student support serviCesBrendaJohnson 660.562.1259

wellness serviCesJudhFrueh 660.562.1348

talent development CenterLindaStanderford 660.562.1726

College of eduCation and human serviCesDr.ShirleySteffens 660.562.1443

ada/504 CoordinatorDr.LeslieGalbreath 660.562.1726


details, details


fall 2012 (for freshmen)

soar(SummerOrientation,AdvisementandRegistration)Deadline to register for all dates: June 1

Friday,June15Saturday,June16Tuesday,June19Wednesday,June20Friday,June22Saturday,June23Tuesday,June26Wednesday,June27

InvitationsaresentinearlyApril.

advantage:Aug.23-26

move-in day:Aug.23

first day of Classes:Aug.27

fall 2012 (for transfer students)

preregistration and orientation:Friday,April20 Deadline: April 6Friday,May18 Deadline: May 4Thursday,July12 Deadline: June 29Friday,July13Deadline: June 29

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Marchoruponacceptance.

general registration and orientation:Aug.25

first day of Classes:Aug.27

ReGistRAtiOn And ORientAtiOn dAtesOrientationandPreregistrationarethefirststepstobeginningyourcareeratNorthwest.

Afreshman studentsorientationtakesathree-partapproach.Inthesummer,studentsattendsoar(SummerOrientationAdvisementandRegistration)wheretheyreceiveinformationaboutservices,resourcesandopportunitiesoncampus,meetothernewfreshmenandmeetwithanadvisortoreceivetheirfallschedule.Beforeschoolstarts,studentsattendadvantage,arrivingfourdaysaheadtogetacclimatedtocampus,easeintoaroutineandactuallystartmeetingwiththeirFreshmanSeminarclass.Andfinally,freshman seminarhelpsguidestudentsthroughthefirst10weeksofthetrimester.

transfer and returningstudentsattendapreregistrationdaythathelpsacquaintthemwithcampusandNorthwestsstudentservices.Theyalsowillmeetwithafacultyadvisortoenrollinclasses.StudentswhocannotattendoneofthePreregistrationdaysareinvitedtoattendGeneralRegistrationacoupleofdaysbeforeschoolstartseachtrimester.Transferstudentsareinvited,butnotrequired,toattendadvantage,afour-dayorientationheldrightbeforeclassesbegininthefall.Theycanmoveintotheirresidencehallroom/apartment/suite,getacclimatedtocampus,makenewfriendsbeforeclassesbeginandchoosefromavarietyofactivitiestoattend.

spring 2013

preregistration and orientation:Friday,Dec.7,2012Deadline: Nov. 23

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Oct.oruponacceptance.

general registration and orientation:Jan.11

first day of Classes:Jan.14

summer 2013

general registration and first day of Classes:

May13June10July8Aug.5

Graduationratesavailableuponrequest.

retention at northwest

The national freshman-to-sophomore retention rate for public, master level, 4-year universities is 71.1%. Source:ACT,Inc.2010

2000 1,210 90% 72% 64% 59%

2001 1,185 90% 71% 61% 54%

2002 1,141 88% 71% 59% 55%

2003 1,180 90% 72% 59% 56%

2004 1,166 92% 70% 61% 55%

2005 1,263 92% 71% 59% 55%

2006 1,175 93% 75% 63% 57%

2007 1,434 88% 70% 59% 54%

2008 1418 89% 72% 59%

2009 1454 90% 70%

2010 1373 88% 71%

EnteringYear

#ofFreshmen

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Northwest Missouri State UniversityOffice of Admissions800UniversityDrive

Maryville,MO64468-6001locally660.562.1562fax660.562.1121

[email protected]

Residential Life660.562.1214660.562.1439faxreslife@nwmissouri.eduwww.nwmissouri.edu/reslife

Wellness Services660.562.1348660.562.1857faxhealth@nwmissouri.eduwww.nwmissouri.edu/wellness

questions?

Call the Admissions Office toll-free at 800.633.1175 or contact the following offices at these numbers:

Laptops provided to all full-time students are equipped with the newest wireless technology which can be used in public areas of all major buildings. Residence hall rooms support wireless access and high-speed wired access.eCompanion is used for campus-based, web supplemented courses and for blended courses and online courses.Primary undergraduate textbooks are included in tuition for all undergraduate students, saving them an average of $900 per year.Northwest is designated as the Missouri Arboretum.International Plaza on campus flies flags representing countries of Northwest international students.

northwest qualityFounded in 1905 with a recognized tradition of quality education.The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was recognized with the Missouri Southern Growth Policies 2010 Innovator Award for being an outstanding initiative that helps communities recover from the economic downturn.On a nationwide norm student satisfaction survey, Northwest juniors ranked our campus the highest in safety and security compared to our peer group.Nationally recognized for recycling efforts and alternative fuel usage.

aBout northwestvital statistiCs

Enrollment: 7,200Located in Maryville, Mo., a community of 11,000, county seat of Nodaway County (90 miles north of Kansas City, 100 miles south of Omaha).Colors: Forest Green and WhiteNorthwest is a state-assisted, four-year regional university.President: Dr. John JasinskiOperates on a trimester calendar of fall, spring and summer.

By the numBers93% of undergraduates and 94.4% of graduate students find employment or continue their education six months after graduation247 full-time faculty80% of students receive some financial aid95% of all tenure and tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field.More than 180 student organizations9 social fraternities, 8 social sororitiesAlumni base: 47,775About 85% of thermal energy needs are provided by alternative fuels.

on the fieldMascot: Bobby BearcatVarsity athletics: Men: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis; Women: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf

2011 Womens Basketball Final Four appearance2011 NCWA Division II National Champion wrestling club2010 Universal Cheerleading Association National ChampionsNCAA Division II National Football Champions in 1998, 1999 and 2009Mens and womens basketball MIAA tournament champions, 2003, 2008Athletic affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II; Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, for men and women

outside the ClassroomNorthwest competes on the national championship level in these areas: Debate, Forensics, Soils Judging, Student Publications and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Financial [email protected]

Students with [email protected]

www.nwmissouri.edu800.633.1175

www.facebook.com/nwmissouriadmissions

www.youtube.com/user/NorthwestVideo

Admissions 660.562.1148

Advisement Assistance 660.562.1695

Financial Assistance 660.562.1363

Wellness Services 660.562.1348

Housing/Residential Life 660.562.1214

Orientation 660.562.1951

Registrar 660.562.1151

Transfer Affairs 660.562.1951

Treasurer (billing) 660.562.1583

Student Services Center 660.562.1212 (for general information and for numbers not listed)

Documents

Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance/Housing Booklet 1213