Learning for Life: Experience Your Future
Important Dates Early Bird Scholarship Deadline: Oct. 31
Priority Scholarship Deadline: Housing Application Available: 2nd Scholarship Deadline: Financial Aid Deadline:
Dec. 1 Jan. 8 Mar. 1 May 1
LEARNING FOR LIFE: Experience Your Future
Campus Housing Campus Involvement
There’s something for everyone! With over 100 organizations at Northwestern State to choose from, students get involved! The organizations range from religious and service clubs to academic and honor organizations. We also have three Greek councils: College Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, and National Pan-Hellenic Council. Northwestern State’s NCAA Division I athletics program involves nearly 400 student-athletes in 14 sports, many excelling on the national stage. What could you see during your days at NSU? A 2019 graduate who enrolled in 2014 enjoyed the Demons and Lady Demons reaching NCAA postseason play in men’s and women’s basketball, women’s tennis, volleyball, softball and baseball, winning 13 first-team All-American honors in track and field, while six former Demons made the NFL and 7 more went in the Major League Baseball draft. Along with competing at high levels, NSU athletes achieve in the classroom (a composite 3.0 GPA in 2018-19) and complete over 4,000 hours of community service each year. The university also offers intramural and club sports. In addition to the Spirit of Northwestern Marching Band, there are four dynamic spirit groups - NSU Cheerleaders, Demon Dazzler Danceline, Purple Pizzazz Pom Line, and the Demon Heat Colorguard. Students may audition for selection and scholarships for these groups between April and May of their senior year. The state-of-the-art Wellness, Recreation, and Activity Center (WRAC) makes it easy for students to stay physically fit while remaining involved on campus. The facility includes a cardio theater, group exercise room, racquetball courts, and an indoor track. Students can enjoy the recreation complex near campus that includes an eighteen-hole golf course and an Olympic-size swimming pool. The recreation complex is also used frequently for barbecues and crawfish boils.
Northwestern offers three housing complexes that go beyond traditional residence halls and into new and exciting campus living. u University Place – On-campus Apartment Style Residence Hall • Shared and private accommodations available • Kitchenette (microwave, mini-refrigerator, sink) • Furniture provided u University Columns – On-campus Apartment Complex • 4-bedroom, 2-bedroom and efficiency apartments available • Full kitchen in each apartment • Furniture package available u Varnado Hall – Completely renovated in 2017, this Residential College for the Dear School of Creative and Performing Arts provides an atmosphere and infrastructure to help students live, learn and grow as artists. • Shared Accommodations • Furniture provided • Studio and Rehearsal Spaces • Located next to Creative and Performing Arts Complex All of our housing options include laundry facilities and cable. NSU provides specially designed dining options at our full service dining facilities. For more information and to choose a meal plan, check us out on the web at nsuladining.com. The University of Louisiana System requires all students under 21 to live on campus. Students under 21 wishing to live off campus can ask to be exempted from the policy. To reserve a room, complete the housing application and submit the lease for On-Campus Residence along with the $150 non-refundable processing fee. For more information, contact University Place at (318) 214-5400 or check us out online at nsula.edu/campushousing.
Annual Security Report
The annual security report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by Northwestern State University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from campus. The report also includes institutional polices concerning campus security, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a copy of this report by contacting University Police, Northwestern State University, Natchitoches, LA 71497, telephone (318) 357-5431 or by accessing the following web site universitypolice. nsula.edu/annual-security-report.
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is more than a slogan. It represents NSU’s commitment to expanding and enhancing hands-on experiences for all students. All academic programs are currently involved in a process to: • Bridge gaps between classroom theory and application • Prompt students to reflect on their learning • Expand teaching and learning practices • Allow the University to better serve its students and stakeholders • Improve student readiness for a chosen career or advanced study As of spring 2020, all academic programs will have completed this exciting process to help NSU graduates prepare for their future careers. For more information, feel free to discuss with your academic advisor. At Northwestern State University, we are helping YOU, “Experience Your Future!” Find out more about Learning for Life at: https://www.nsula.edu/learningforlife/
“The Governor’s Fellows program has been an eye opening experience. I have truly enjoyed getting an inside look at our state government. I know that the skills and experience I received from Northwestern State have prepared me for this program and have put me on a path to be successful!” 2019-20 SGA President - Jacob Ellis (Athens, LA)
Natchitoches
Northwestern State is the perfect sized university located in the ideal college town of Natchitoches, Louisiana. The community of approximately 20,000 was established in 1714 and is the oldest permanent settlement in the Louisiana Purchase. With one of only two National Historic Landmark Districts in the state, the quaint and lively town has much to discover including shopping, dining, and attractions plus a national historical park, museums, and year round cultural events and festivals. While Natchitoches has a community atmosphere, it is close to larger cities. Shreveport is only an hour away, and Dallas and New Orleans can be reached by interstate in approximately four hours.
Questions?
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