2023-2024 DAY NORTHWESTONE. MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY JOIN THE BEARCAT FAMILY,
Students, alumni, faculty and staff gather for a Peace Brunch on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The brunch is a chance for people to gather and get to know one another from all areas of campus. Students in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts display their talents at the annual Yuletide Feaste. The Renaissance-themed dinner and show helps usher in the holiday spirit.
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Students get in free to regular season Bearcat games and cheer on our national championship teams.
The full university experience,
Incoming students learn the "B-E-AR-C-A-T-S" chant and the "All my life" chant. Orientation leaders prepare them for life as Northwest students.
DAY ONE. | 3 ONE. Each fall the new class is welcomed with a march through the tower, and first-year students ring the Bell of ’48. BEARCAT TRADITIONS
4 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITYDAY Career Ready, THE RIGHT SIZE: 7,800+ STUDENTS 96% OF FIRST-YEAR RECEIVE AN INSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARSHIP
DAY ONE. | 5 ONE. FIRST-YEARSCHOLARSHIPSTUDENTSORGRANT NEARLY $ 22 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS & GRANTS AWARDED ANNUALLY
6 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY A charming town located in the middle of Omaha, Des Moines and Kansas City. Maryville offers restaurants, shopping, entertainment, community events and Mozingo Lake Recreation Park. MIDDLE EVERYWHEREOF
DAY ONE. | 7 FIND UR MAJOR BASEDPROFESSION-LEARNING MORE THAN 160 PROGRAMSMAJOR LAPTOP INCLUDEDTEXTBOOKSAND FOR STUDENTSON-CAMPUS NWMISSOURI.EDU/ADMISSIONS/LAPTOP 98%PLACEMENTRATE 98% of bachelor’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation. APPLY TODAY! • No application fee • No essay • A quick decisionadmission • Early scholarship notification at the time of acceptance • Optional test-score for qualified applicants ENVIRONMENTLEARNINGSUPPORTIVE Northwest faculty and staff support students inside and outside of the classroom and connect students to campus resources that aid in student success. We're here for you, DAY ONE.
8 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY a Be involved in a mainstage production YOUR FIRST MONTH SHELBY THEIS STUDIO ART WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PAINTING MAJOR "I feel really empowered about the work that I am doing and the stuff that I am accomplishing. I have gained a sense of confidence in myself that I didn't have before." Engage and immerse yourself in an environment that prepares you for a successful career and as a leader in a diverse world through art, music and theatre. Coupled with hands-on experiences such as mainstage productions, art shows, and vocal and instrumental performances, you gain skills to ensure you graduate career ready. For more information, visit nwmissouri.edu/finearts/programs. DEPARTMENT OF FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS 94.1%PLACEMENTRATE after graduation in the Department of Fine and Performing Arts
DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES MISSOURI
Programs in the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences are broad, open-ended and conceptual, allowing you to gain skills to be a productive member of society. Your future is up to you. All of our programs are designed to be programs of discovery in that the courses are shaped to facilitate a student's discovery of what it has meant and continues to mean to be human living in a complex world. Whether you are participating in the Criminal Justice Club or traveling the world with a faculty-led study abroad program, faculty are by your side, guiding you to success. For more information about our majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/socialsciences/programs. GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES HOPE Emergency response field training exercise – an intensive emergency and disaster simulationLUCAS FANSLER POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR “There are amazing professors here that really give you guidance and I’ve been able to participate in several organizations that have really prepared me for law school.”
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love being a student in the language, literature and writing department because of the relationships I've made. I am constantly motivated and inspired by my peers in the classroom as well as my professors and instructors. Something valuable I have learned in my time at Northwest is how much everyone on campus cares. It is OK to ask questions! People here want to help, and there are so many resources made available to us! I truly can't imagine being anywhere else.” Are you an innovative thinker, clear and effective writer, or someone who is seeking a degree that focuses on the liberal arts? Learn more about the Department of Language, Literature and Writing at nwmissouri.edu/llw/programs. DEPARTMENT OF LANGUAGE, LITERATURE AND WRITING 14 STUDENTS SERVE ASSISTANTSEDITORIALINTERNSASOR AT THE REVIEW,LAUREL A NATIONAL LITERARY MAGAZINE PUBLISHED BY NORTHWEST. 81.1% PLACEMENT RATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF WRITINGLITERATURELANGUAGE,AND
DAY ONE. | 11 The Department of Mathematics and Statistics offers students the opportunity to see and explore the beauty and utility of mathematics while equipping them with tools to creatively address problems in a variety of settings. To view a list of degree programs, visit nwmissouri.edu/math/programs. MALACHI MCBEE SECONDARY MATHEMATICS EDUCATION MAJOR "I have learned so much from my time at Northwest that will help me succeed as a math teacher in the future. Group work in classes has helped me learn how to work well with others to solve a variety of problems. The professors' willingness to answer questions and help their students has helped me to see just how important it is for me to care for my future students!" DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS 80.0%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS =14CLASSAVERAGESIZEstudents Bearcats enrolled in Seminar getMathematicsintoworkonaprojectwith Pro FocusFootball(PFF) . Students presentationsmaketoPFFattheendofthetermandtwomembersgetchosento present findings at MATHFEST Philadelphia.in MATH OPPORTUNITIES.HAVEMAJORSACCESSTOMANYHANDS-ON
KAMRYN GILLESPIE BIOLOGY MAJOR
12 | NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY LAB EXPERIENCE DURING YOUR FIRST YEAR DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES If you are passionate about biology, chemistry, geology or physics, the Department of Natural Sciences is your new home. As a freshman, you receive profession-based experiences in the Garrett-Strong Science Building as well as the Dean L. Hubbard Center for Innovation, which features labs with state-of-the-art instruments and technology and field experience. For more information about majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/naturalsciences/programs. Northwest is THE place for undergraduate science. 98.0%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES
"My favorite part of being a Bearcat is how accepted I feel here. It’s the perfect learning environment and everyone is friendly!"so
DAY ONE. | 13 98.5%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES KASSIDY MILLER SOIL SCIENCE MAJOR "My favorite part about being a Bearcat is the connections I’ve made on campus. Without my advisor's help, I would have never received the opportunity to gain my internship! Because of that internship, I will have a full-time position after college. The agriculture department is amazing at Northwest!" SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES If you are interested in learning about the importance of agriculture and food systems and drawing linkages between producers and consumers, you’ve come to the right place. Get hands-on experience at the R.T. Wright Farm, the Horticultural Complex and the Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory, to name a few. View majors in the School of Agricultural Sciences at nwmissouri.edu/ag/programs. 448-ACREFARM WITH BEEF, SWINE, DAIRY, SHEEP AND CROP OPERATIONS
The Melvin D. & Valorie G. Booth School of Business offers multiple hands-on opportunities to ensure you graduate career ready, day one. In addition to their chosen major, students in the Booth School of Business are provided an excellent general business foundation, preparing them to engage in critical thinking and working across functional areas. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/business/programs.
KNACKTIVE: A STUDENTONE-OF-A-KINDRUN,FULL-SERVICEMARKETINGAGENCY GRADUATION FROM THE BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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KEILON HUNTER BUSINESS MANAGEMENT & MARKETING MAJOR
“The thing I like most about being a student in the business department and Northwest in general is the smaller class sizes. This allows professors to know my name, which I know would not had been the case if I had went to other universities. The Booth School of Business does a really good job at presenting unique real-world opportunities. I learned valuable lessons in how to manage a small group for an entire semester in a class called Knacktive. This was challenging, yet so fulfilling because being a manager within a company is one of the goals that I have for myself in the near future.”
MELVIN D. & VALORIE G. BOOTH SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
DAY ONE. | 15 ANNALIESE PUNT COMMUNICATION WITH AN EMPHASIS IN PUBLIC RELATIONS MAJOR "My PR classes have given me insight on how to not only sell a product or brand but to communicate with a purpose. Working with real clients has given me skills such as problem solving, critical thinking, strategic writing and content design. My professors made me feel confident in my expertise in this area, and I know I will be a heavy competitor when applying for jobs post-grad." SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA As a student interested in communication and mass media, you want as many hands-on experiences as possible. The School of Communication and Mass Media has two radio stations, a television station, a converged print and online newspaper, a yearbook and an online arts and entertainment magazine as well as audio recording studios for students to use and be confident they are ready for a successful career after graduation. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/communications/programs MISSOURIAN:NORTHWESTTHE AWARD-WINNING, STUDENT-RUN, PRINTED AND ONLINE NEWSPAPER 93.9%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
“I really appreciate the ability to expand my knowledge in areas of computing I wouldn’t have originally thought were important. I also believe that this program has some of the best professors as they’re extremely helpful and ensure that everyone understands their material. Finally, the program offers the best networking opportunities to make sure you’re career ready, day one." OF COMPUTER
SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
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97.7%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Northwest’s School of Computer Science and Information Systems is committed to the personal and social development of its students by providing opportunities for students to build their professional skills and interact with others in a successful, ethical way. We are focused on providing students who will meet the needs of the local, regional and national IT workforce. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/csis/programs.
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DAY ONE. | 17 98.2%PLACEMENTRATE AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION JENNA LEE-JOHNSON ELEMENTARY EDUCATION MAJOR “At Northwest we have the unique opportunity to get hands-on experience at Horace Mann Laboratory School. This exposure to classroom settings early on in our college career helps kick-start our teacher education journeys and fuel our passion for teaching. When paired with the collaboration and community of the entire School of Education faculty, staff, and students, Northwest really goes above and beyond.” SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Your strong desire to teach makes Northwest’s School of Education a perfect fit for you. Get real-world experience at birth-to-preschool and kindergarten-through-sixth-grade schools on campus. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/education/programs. NEW! CENTERINFANT/TODDLERPROGRAMCHILDHOODEARLYEDUCATIONWITHANONCAMPUS.
If you are interested in a career that focuses on ensuring the health and well-being of others, Northwest’s School of Health Science and Wellness is your place. We offer programs in psychology and human services for those who are passionate about the behavioral aspect of wellness. You can also select from a variety of health and healthcare focused programs that prepare students for careers in nutrition, athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, therapeutic recreation, cardiac rehabilitation, sport management, recreation management, strength and conditioning, health, physical education and coaching. For a list of majors, visit nwmissouri.edu/health/programs.
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“At Northwest, I have had the opportunity to develop many quality relationships with classmates and faculty within the School of Health Science and Wellness. These positive connections have allowed me to have a greater sense of belonging to Northwest, which I believe has enhanced my academic success. The Health Science and Wellness professors are passionate about their teaching and are always encouraging students to embrace who they are and what they have learned, which guides students on how to carry themselves through life as well as in their career.”
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AFTER GRADUATION FROM THE SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS.
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PRECIOUS STARLIN APPLIED HEALTH: EXERCISE SCIENCE MAJOR
DAY ONE. | 19 Contact us by phone at 800.633.1175 or at nwmissouri.edu/admissions. Can’t make it to campus? Take advantage of one of our Virtual Visit Day options at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits. THE NORTHWEST CAMPUS IS HOME TO THE MISSOURI ARBORETUM More than 1,800 trees and 170 different species including champion trees. nwmissouri.edu | Northwest Missouri State University | Office of Admissions | 800 University Drive | Maryville, MO 64468-6001 admissions@nwmissouri.edu | Text us: 660.218.1551 CAMPUSDAILYTOURSEE YOURSELFFOR Walking campus tours are offered Monday through Friday and on select weekends. To schedule your campus visit, go to VIRTUALCAMPUSTOURYOURDISCOVERMAJORVISITDAYS WEEKENDCAMPUSTOUR nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS 800 UNIVERSITY DRIVE MARYVILLE, MISSOURI 64468 NWMISSOURI.EDU DAY ONE. JOIN THE BEARCAT FAMILY, nwmissouri.edu/admissions
