Admissions Viewbook 2020-21

NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ORANGE CITY, IOWA

You want to make a difference.

That makes you different.

Success matters–— but you care more about succeeding in ways that matter. <RX ZDQW WR EH FRQƓGHQW DQG SUHSDUHG to lead a life that stands out.

You belong at Northwestern.

We’re Raider Nation.

We lead and serve.

We’re smart and strong.

Courageous and faithful.

We achieve–—not for ourselves, but because excellence honors God and serves others.

OUR PROMISE: You’ll stand out here–— DQG EH HPSRZHUHG WR OHDG D OLIH RI VLJQLƓFDQFH Because you’ll be a Raider.

And Raiders Stand Out.

academics MAJOR CHOICES

YOUR SUCCESS STARTS HERE. As a top-ranked Christian college, Northwestern offers you an exceptional academic experience in a community where you’ll be noticed, accepted and valued. You’ll get great preparation for your career. More WKDQ WKDW <RXōOO EH HPSRZHUHG WR OHDG D OLIH RI VLJQLƓFDQFHŊŋ starting with what you learn and how you’re inspired to make a difference in your chosen profession.

MAJORS and MINORS

Business education Chemistry Christian community development (minor only) Christian mission (minor only) Computer science Computer software engineering Criminal justice Cultural studies (minor only) Developmental psychology (minor only) Economics Educationŋelementary Educationŋsecondary English teaching Entrepreneurship (minor only) Exercise science Health (minor only) History Humanities Journalism (minor only) Mathematics Mathematics teaching (minor only) Medical laboratory science Middle East studies (minor only)

Multimedia (minor only) Music MusicŋPRGLƓHG ZLWK elementary education Musicŋsecondary education Nursing (BSN) Philosophy (minor only) Physical education Physics education Physics (minor only) Political science Psychology Public relations Social work Sociology Spanish Spanish translation and interpretation Sport management Statistics Teaching English as a second language (minor only) Theatre Theatre education Worship arts Youth ministry and Christian education

PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Optometry Pharmacy Physical therapy Physician assistant Veterinary medicine

Neuroscience Sport management Strength and conditioning

Accounting Actuarial science American government (minor only) Applied ethics (minor only) Art Art/graphic design Art therapy Arts administration (minor only) Biblical and theological studies Biochemistry Biology %LRORJ\ŋHFRORJLFDO VFLHQFH Biologyŋgenetics, molecular and cellular Biologyŋhealth professions Biophysics Business administration Businessŋagricultural business BusinessŋƓQDQFH Businessŋinternational business Businessŋmanagement Businessŋmarketing

Athletic training Chiropractic Dentistry Engineering Law Medicine Mortuary science Music therapy Occupational therapy

CAREER CONCENTRATIONS

Christian theatre ministries Computer science Fitness management

GRADUATE PROGRAMS Athletic training Education Physician assistant studies

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T U O D N STA BRILLIANT SCHOLARS. COMMITTED CHRISTIANS. That describes Northwestern’s faculty, which includes Fulbright Scholars and an Iowa Professor of the Year.

They’re Yale and Princeton PhDs, published authors, and H[SHUWV LQ ƓHOGV WKDW UDQJH IURP FDQFHU JHQHWLFV WR XUEDQ economics. Mostly, though, our professors are experts at caring about students. That’s why they’ll invest so much of themselves in you. Your curiosity and questions excite them. Your potential inspires them. To them, you stand out.

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EMPLOYERS VALUE EXPERIENCE. So weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make sure you have plenty of opportunities to get it. Staff in Northwesternâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Compass Center for Career & Calling will help you map a plan that includes research collaboration with professors, volunteer opportunities, practicums, job shadowing and internships. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll guide you as you explore majors and FDUHHUV Ć&#x201C;QG RXW ZKDW \RXĹ?UH JRRG DW DQG ZKDW \RX HQMR\ DQG VWDUW building an attention-getting resume or graduate school application.

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H[SORUH LEARN + SERVE

THE WORLD IS YOUR CLASSROOM …

Our semester study abroad programs in Oman and Romania are listed among “The 50 Best Study Abroad Programs in America.” Interested in somewhere different? Choose a partner program and go wherever your wanderlust takes you.

Don’t want to give up a whole semester? Take a 3-week summer study abroad course taught by a Northwestern professor. … AND YOUR MISSION FIELD Teach English in Ecuador. Serve at a soup kitchen in Dublin. Provide medical care in Ghana. The opportunities to serve are as expansive as the call God has placed on your heart. You can spend spring break on one of a dozen Spring Service Partnership trips with other Northwestern students, or be trained for a Summer of Service mission experience in places like the Amazon, India or Zambia.

VSLULWXDO OLIH COURAGEOUS + FAITHFUL OUR WORLD NEEDS CHRISTIANS who are smart and strong.

Courageous and faithful. Leaders and servants. Preparing Christians with that kind of character is our mission. And it’s why Christianity Today has called Northwestern a “best college for spiritual enrichment.” That said, wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place–—and a purpose–—for you here.

GROW IN YOUR FAITH THROUGH …

Chapel worship (offered weekly) Discipleship Groups (in every residence hall) Justice & Service ministry teams “Ngage” discussions on relevant topics Short-term mission trips Spiritual retreats (every fall) Sunday Night Praise & Worship Worship leadership teams (music and more)

arts PERFORM

RAIDERS CREATE. They sing, play, act and design. They get applause and win awards. The arts enrich our whole campus community because whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re on stage or in the audience, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a chance to celebrate creativityâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;â&#x20AC;&#x201D;and *RG ZKR FUHDWHG DOO WKDW EHDXW\ LQ WKH Ć&#x201C;UVW SODFH 0XVLF and theatre opportunities (and scholarships) are open by audition to any student, regardless of major.

A cappella Choir Black V improv Chamber ensembles (brass, percussion, strings, woodwind) Drama Ministries Ensemble (touring theatre) Heritage Singers (mixed chamber choir) Jazz Band Orchestra Red Raider Athletic Band Symphonic Band Theatre Production Ensemble (cast + crew) Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choir

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RED RAIDER ATHLETES SET RECORDS AND TAKE HOME TROPHIES. We like to win. But more than that, we care about coaching student-athletes WR GHYHORS FKDUDFWHU FRQÆ&#x201C;GHQFH SHUVHYHUDQFH DQG resilience. We want to help you be the kind of person ZKR VDFULÆ&#x201C;FHV IRU WKH VDNH RI \RXU WHDPÅ&#x160;Å&#x2039;HYHQ DIWHU you hang up your red-and-white uniform.

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RAIDER: ?UÃ&#x192; G r\ n (1882): one who is fearless, FRQÆ&#x201C;GHQW DQG SUHSDUHG WR Æ&#x201C;QLVK WKH WDVN WKURXJK GLVFLSOLQH VDFULÆ&#x201C;FH DQG WKH UHOHQWOHVV pursuit of excellence

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VARSITY SPORTS Baseball Basketball (m+w) Cheer Cross Country (m+w) Dance Esports (coed) Football

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Golf (m+w) Soccer (m+w) Softball Tennis (m+w) Track & Field (m+w) Volleyball Wrestling

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COLLEGE IS A 24/7 EDUCATION, and a lot of it takes place outside the classroom. Sure, your classes take a few hours each day. And homework, of course, is an important way to spend your WLPH 6OHHS WRR %XW WKDW VWLOO OHDYHV D ORW RI WLPH IRU IULHQGV IXQ Æ&#x201C;WQHVV DQG RWKHU DFWLYLWLHV WKDW PDNH FROOHJH JUHDW SUHSDUDWLRQ not just for a career, but for life.

Opportunities to get involved (and grow as a leader) are as diverse as our students. In addition to campus ministries, music, theatre and Raider athletics, there are multiple intramural competitions every season and more than 50 student clubs DQG RUJDQL]DWLRQVÅ&#x160;Å&#x2039;LQFOXGLQJ RQHV IRFXVHG RQ FDUHHU LQWHUHVWV gaming, multiculturalism, politics and social justice.

residence life HOME NORTHWESTERN’S COMMUNITY IS EXCEPTIONAL. And that starts at KRPHŊŋLQ \RXU UHVLGHQFH KDOO 8QOLNH other colleges, where freshmenonly dorms are the norm, here upperclassmen leaders choose to live in the residence halls. They stay to hang out with you. To mentor you. To maybe become a friend for life.

Orange City (pop. 6,000) has been called one of the nation’s “Top 10 Christian College Towns.” It’s also known for friendliness, cleanliness, safety and its charming downtown.

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Dining options include the DeWitt Cafeteria, the Hub Raider Grille and Common Grounds coffee bar.

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COLLEGE IS THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE because when you live with your friends, there’s always someone to be with and something to do. Head to dances, sporting events, concerts, plays and campuswide competitions like the Clash of the Classes. Or suit up for beloved traditions like Hospers Hall’s cardboard-and-duct-tape battle or Fern Smith Hall’s pajama bowling.

Our student satisfaction scores outrank competitors’ for personal attention, academic reputation, school spirit, and belonging.

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LEADING A LIFE OF SIGNIFICANCE STARTS HERE. When you graduate, you’ll be in demand because employers and graduate schools know NWC alumni are smart and hard-working. They’re creative and have strong character. When you graduate, you’ll also know what it means to OHDG D OLIH RI VLJQLƓFDQFHŊŋE\ VWDQGLQJ RXW LQ ways that honor God and serve others. Because you’re a Raider.

And Raiders stand out.

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of alums who pursue advanced degrees report NWC prepared them well or even very well for graduate or professional school.

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of Northwestern alumni report salaries of $80,000+ (by comparison, 49% of alumni from other Christian colleges and universities report the same or higher salary levels).

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