EXPLORE NORTHWESTNORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

As a Northwest student, you will have rigorous academic opportunities offered within a competitive and supportive environment. You will receive a well-rounded education through small classes where the professors know your name and through innovative hands-on learning opportunities.

■■ 124 programs of study are available. The most popular areas of study by enrollment include biology, education, agriculture, psychology, art and broadcasting. Northwest also offers cutting-edge interdisciplinary majors, including interactive digital media and nanoscale science.

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

■■ 95% of Northwest graduates participated in meaningful learning experiences while at Northwest. This includes internships, study abroad programs, student-faculty research and service learning opportunities, among others.

■■ Students gain hands-on experience through Northwest’s on-campus elementary lab school; contributing to the student newspaper, yearbook, magazine, radio or TV stations; conducting lab work on the University farm; coordinating activities for groups at our 315-acre lakefront property or performing in the Freshman/Transfer Theater Showcase.

■■ Northwest offers an honors program where students can conduct research alongside a professor while taking two to three honors classes per trimester and live in housing designated for honor students. www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/honors

■■ Last year, students gave more than 25,000 hours of their time to the community through various volunteer projects.

■■ Students enjoy an average class size of 27, and 72% of classes at Northwest have fewer than 30 students.

■■ Our student-to-faculty ratio allows our faculty to serve as your academic advisor, professor, student organization advisor and colleague.

■■ Our faculty members have posted office hours available for meeting with students.

Be challenged Be noticed

Be successful■■ 95% of Northwest graduates

secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation. More than 50 programs at Northwest boast a 100% placement rate.

■■ Northwest boasts a higher freshman success rate (70%) than other moderately selective universities in Missouri. This means more of our students succeed in the classroom their first year and feel like Northwest was the right fit for them.

■■ Northwest’s graduation rate is 14.3 percent higher than the national average.

RESIDENCE HALLS■■ 88 percent of freshmen live

on campus.

■■ Opened in 2007, the Hudson-Perrin Complex consists of freshman modified suites.

■■ Apartments and suites are available for upperclassmen.

■■ On-campus students have access to free laundry facilities.

www.nwmissouri.edu/reslife

DINING OPTIONS■■ The Aladine meal plans offer

great flexibility, including 24-hour, seven-days-per-week service at the convenience store in The Station.

■■ Use your meal plan dollars to order pizza from Pizza Hut and have it delivered to your residence hall front desk.

■■ Choose from sub sandwiches, home-style cooking, Italian, Mexican and Chinese food, pizza, smoothies, coffee and more.

■■ Your meal plan can be used at the concession stands on campus during athletic events.

■■ Northwest Campus Dining has committed to composting much of the kitchen’s food waste on campus.

ORGANIZATIONS■■ 70% of our students are

involved in one or more student organizations.

■■ There are more than 150 student organizations to choose from, ranging from student government to Greek life, multicultural groups to academic clubs.

ATHLETICS■■ Athletic events, with the

exception of playoff games, are free for all students to attend.

■■ The Bearcats are strong competitors and Northwest’s school spirit will have you seeing green! The Bearcats are part of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association and are NCAA Division II student athletes.

■■ Women’s sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball. Men’s sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis and track and field.

INTRAMURALS AND CLUB SPORTS

■■ More than half of the student body participates in intramural programs and club sports.

■■ Activities include basketball, wrestling, table tennis, flag football, softball, volleyball and racquet sports.

■■ The Student Recreation Center features three basketball courts, racquetball courts and equipment for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and pickle ball. It also includes a suspended jogging track, weight machines and stationary bikes.

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT

■■ Big city attractions frequent campus, including internationally known touring groups, distinguished lecturers, famous musicians and comedians.

■■ Musical groups have included the Goo Goo Dolls, Sean Kingston and Dierks Bentley.

Touring performances have included “Hairspray” and “Grease.” Distinguished lecturers have included Maya Angelou and Shawn Johnson. Comedians have included Jeff Dunham and Seth Meyers.

■■ Student talent is showcased throughout the year in vocal, instrumental and theatrical performances as well as art gallery exhibits.

GREEN CAMPUS■■ Last year, alternative fuels

generated 47% of campus-wide utility needs.

■■ On-campus recycling includes aluminum, plastic, paper and glass containers.

■■ Recycled glass is turned into sand that is used around campus. Recycled paper is processed into pellets for fueling campus.

■■ Northwest is the Missouri Arboretum and home to more than 1,300 trees.

THIS IS THE ‘VILLE■■ Maryville is a great college town

bursting with Bearcat pride.

■■ Maryville is ideally located between Kansas City, Omaha, Neb. and Des Moines, Iowa.

■■ There is always something to do. Choose from many restaurants, go to a movie, go bowling, and participate in any of the outdoor activities at Mozingo Lake.

WELLNESS SERVICES■■ University Wellness Services

provides students with numerous services including clinical outpatient, personal development and counseling.

Be involved

Be a Bearcat!

At Northwest, primary textbooks and a laptop are included in your tuition.

This saves you money and hassle and ensures that you have the tools you need to be successful in the classroom.

■■ On average, the textbook rental program saves students nearly $1,200 per year.

■■ By graduation, you will have saved $4,700 on textbooks alone!

■■ The laptop program saves students about $1,000.

■■ Laptops come loaded with all of the basic software you need.

■■ Laptops can be serviced on campus at no cost to you.

TUITION AND FEES PER YEAR (14 credit hours/trimester •) In-State $7,204.68 Out-of-State $12,906.04

ROOM AND BOARD PER YEAR Hudson/Perrin $8,614 Traditional Living $7,830 Modified Suites $8,318 Tower Suites $8,670 Apartments $560/month

+ utilities

TOTAL INVESTMENT PER YEAR In-State $15,958.68+

Out-of-State $21,660.04+

To view the cost worksheet, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/costworksheet.htm

SCHOLARSHIPS

The University awards scholarships to students based on academic ability, family need and a combination of the two. For more information on how to qualify for these awards and more, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid. Northwest’s goal is to make higher education accessible to all students who desire to continue learning, which is why 85 percent of students at Northwest receive some type of financial aid. This is also the foundation of the American Dream Grant, a program that pays the cost of room, board, books, tuition and the use of a computer for qualified students during their first two years at Northwest.

ACADEMIC AWARDS (freshmen)

President’s (competitive) $5,000 Distinguished Scholars $3,500 Academic Excellence $3,000 Tower Scholarship $2,500 A+ Scholarship $1,500 Freshman Merit $500

(transfers) President’s (competitive) $5,000 Distinguished Scholars $2,500 Academic $1,500 Transfer Merit $500

OUT-OF-STATE AWARDS (freshmenandtransfers)

Midwest Student Exchange $3,054.30** Out-of-State Award $3,054.30** Legacy Award $3,054.30** Nonresident Award $6,108.60**

NEED-BASED AWARDS American Dream Grant varies* Bearcat Grant varies* Northwest Grant varies* Adopt-a-Bearcat Scholarship $500

A SMART INVESTMENTNorthwestisasolidinvestmentinyourfuture.Theexperience,educationandrésuméyouwillbuildatNorthwestarepriceless.

•Northwest offers three equal semesters: fall, spring and summer.+Based on 14 credit hours per two trimesters, (Hudson/Perrin rate) double occupancy room and Standard Aladine meal plan and new student fee.

*based upon need and academic criteria, evaluated on an individual basis

**estimate based on 30 credit hours per year.

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TEXTBOOKS AND LAPTOP INCLUDED!

ContactNorthwest:800.633.1175www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions

CAMPUS VISIT CALENDAR 2012-2013

DailyVisitsconsistofa90-minutewalkingtourguidedbyaNorthwestStudentAmbassadorwhowillsharehisorherexperiencesatNorthwest. Destinations include academic buildings, classrooms and labs, dining facilities, the library, the Student Recreation Center, a student’s room and, if requested we will do our best to arrange an appointment with a faculty member within your area of interest.

Daily tours are offered every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

DAILYVISITS (preferred option) GREEN AND WHITEVISITDAYS

GreenandWhiteVisitDaysaredesignedforstudentswhoareintheearlystagesofthecollegeselectionprocess.If you are looking for a general introduction to Northwest, this visit opportunity is right for you.

9–9:30 a.m. Registration and academic fair9:30–9:40 a.m. Northwest Welcome9:40–10 a.m. Experience Northwest10–10:15 a.m. Student panel10:15–11 a.m. Academic showcase11 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Walking tour of campus (5-6 families per group)12:30–1 p.m. Financial aid session1–2 p.m. Optional lunch in Bearcat Food Court (50% off coupon provided)

SATURDAYVISITS

SaturdayVisitsareagreatoptionifyouareunabletovisitduringtheweek. Take the 90-minute walking tour and check out a classroom, dining facilities, the library and a student’s room. Academic and athletic appointments are not available.

Saturday visits begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

CAMPUS VISIT OPTIONS

Daily Visits Saturday Visits Green and White Visit Days/Transfer Student Visit Days Limited Visits

Checkoutlivevideosatwww.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/videos.

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everyregionoftheU.S.andaroundtheworld,representing44statesand30

countries.Northwestiscomprisedofmorethan6,200undergraduatestudents,

1,000graduatestudents,morethan185giftedacademystudentsandnearly

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averageACTscoreis22,and79%ofNorthweststudentsrankedintheupperhalf

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UNDERGRADUATE MAJORS AND DEGREE PROGRAMS

+ program falls under Pre-Professional Zoology

* RN to BSN completion program** completion program partnership

with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City

UndecidedBachelor of ArtsBachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor of Music EducationBachelor of ScienceBachelor of Clinical Lab. SciencesBachelor of TechnologyTwo-Year Certificate ProgramBachelor of Science in EducationDeficiencies for Graduate ProgramNCATE Certification: available at all educational levels

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MINORS

TWO-YEAR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

TEACHING/EDUCATION MAJORS - B.S. ED, B.M.E.

MAJORS - B.A., B.F.A., B.S.

TEACHING/EDUCATION MINORS

Check out these sites for Four-Year Course Plans www.nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/4yearplan.htm and What Can I Do With An Interest In... www.nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm.

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

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