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Professors, not graduate assistants, do the actual teaching.

BearcatAt Northwest Missouri State University, we know choosing a college is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. An education at Northwest is a sound investment in your student’s future. From incredible academic support, to a diverse offering of campus activities to a friendly, safe atmosphere, your student will have access to the tools needed to be successful.

72%

of classes have fewer than

30 students

90%

of freshmen return for

their second trimester

95% of all tenure and tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field

$1,200 average saved per year

with the textbook rental program

$1,000+ saved over the course

of your education thanks to the laptop

rental program

■■ The Talent Development Center offers a variety of free academic support services to students, including tutoring.

■■ An Early Alert System is in place for faculty concerned about student academic progress.

■■ Northwest’s Supplemental Instruction program uses student facilitators to assist other students enrolled in difficult courses.

■■ The Writing Center, a branch of the English Department, helps students become better writers.

■■ The Math Lab is staffed with tutoring services for all levels of math courses.

■■ The Advisement Assistance and Orientation Office assists students with academic questions and informs them of additional resources.

■■ Student Support Services is a program designed to assist first generation college students or those who have special needs.

■■ Academic Resource Consultant in Hall (ARCH) works with one Freshman

Learning Center to facilitate academic progress and promote an environment of intellectual inquiry by providing programming and resources for students and staff.

■■ The Student-Athlete Success Program (SASP) provides Northwest student-athletes with academic advising, academic progress reports, mentoring and career development.

■■ Technology Support Assistants (TSAs) are students who provide free of charge in-person support for University-provided notebook computers and with connectivity to the Northwest network.

Northwest offers numerous free services to help your student be successful in an academically challenging environment.

Northwest offers a variety of online

courses each trimester. This gives students added convenience

with the same quality instruction education

of our traditional offerings.

Academic supportBe engaged

nwmissouri.edu/admissions/parents 800.633.1175

Northwest Career Services provides many resources, events and opportunities for students, parents, employers, faculty, staff and alumni, all with the goal of bringing talent and opportunity together.

Career counseling/assessment

Résumé critiques

Internship participation

Interview skills

“Mock” Interview Days

career goalsMeeting your

Career Days

On-Campus Interviews

Education Expo

Presentations

Northwest post-graduation statistics

nwmissouri.edu/careerserv

student safetyWe take student safety seriously. Northwest University Police employ state-certified commissioned police officers and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

During the evening hours, visitors and members of the campus community may request an escort to their vehicle or back to their residence hall.

Northwest has innovative alert systems, including a Simplex System, which broadcasts emergency announcements in campus buildings, and the optional emergency text-message alert program.

All exterior residence hall doors are secured 24/7 with an electronic access system. Resident Assistants conduct rounds throughout the building each night.

First Year ExperienceNorthwest provides many tools to help your student be successful in their new home.

During Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration (SOAR) students and their parents visit campus to receive course schedules, meet current and new students, and receive information about all the resources available to them.

In August, students arrive early on campus for Advantage Week, four days prior to classes beginning. Students will be introduced to the campus and its services, participate in group sessions, and meet with their Freshman Seminar class, a one credit hour course designed to help your student acclimate to a university setting.

Textbook / Laptop computer rental programRental of primary textbooks is included in tuition and fees and is a $6 per credit hour charge, saving an average of nearly $1,200 a year.

All students are provided a laptop computer preloaded with Windows 7 and Office 2010 professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access). All residence halls, classroom buildings, and many other campus buildings support wireless internet access. Northwest Computing Services provides maintenance and repair for University issued laptops at no cost to the student.

Financial informationCollege is no small investment, but you can do this. We offer many sources of aid and scholarships. During the 2012-2013 academic year, more than 89% of Northwest’s students received nearly $72 million in financial aid and scholarships.

■ Average Undergraduate Aid Package: $11,613

■ Northwest offers a competitive tuition rate.

■ Nearly 900 Northwest students are employed each trimester at the University.

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Wellness ServicesUniversity Wellness Services encompasses medical, personal development and counseling, health education/promotion, public health, emergency management and response, and nutrition services.

Staff consists of a physician, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse practitioners, mental health professionals and health promotion professionals.

Designated fees paid by all Northwest students enrolled in classes each trimester fund the many services and initiatives that Wellness Services offers. Please visit nwmissouri.edu/wellness/fees.htm to see how Wellness Services benefit Northwest students and the campus.

home away from homeMaryville is a safe, friendly and relaxed college town bursting with Bearcat pride.

Choose from a variety of restaurants, ranging from fast food to family dining.

The movie theater in a replicated airplane hangar is a must see, plus there’s a bowling alley and lots of outdoor activities at Mozingo Lake.

Maryville is ideally located, an easy drive to Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.

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Call 800.633.1175 with questions for Admissions, Residential Life, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, the Cashiering Office or Computing Services.