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CONNECT At 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 in a friendly, safe atmosphere, your student will have access to the tools needed to be successful.

97%

of undergraduate students

secure employment or

continue their education within

6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

95%

of students gain

profession-based experience through

faculty-student research, internships and more

95% of ALL TENURE and

Textbook and laptop rental programs save students nearly

tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field

100% of classes are taught by 253 full-time faculty

$7,200

74%

OVER 4 YEARS

of classes have fewer than 30 students

MASCOT

BEARCAT

Academic

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

■■ 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.

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 studentathletes with academic advising, academic progress reports, mentoring and career development.

■■ Technology Support

Assistants (TSAs) are students who provide free of charge, inperson support for University-provided notebook computers and with connectivity to the Northwest network.

■■ Living and

Academic Learning Communities for select majors where students can live amongst peers with similar major interests.

■■ 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

Northwest offers a variety of online courses each trimester.

This gives students added convenience with the same quality instruction education of our traditional offerings.

Meeting your

career goals nwmissouri.edu/careerserv

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

Career Days

Résumé critiques

On-Campus Interviews

Internship opportunities

Education Expo

Interview skills

Presentations

“Mock” Interview Days

Northwest post-graduation statistics

nwmissouri.edu/admissions/parents 800.633.1175

First Year Experience Northwest 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 University Seminar class, a one credit hour course designed to help your student acclimate to a university setting.

Textbook/Laptop

computer rental program Rental 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 information College is no small investment, but you can do this. We offer many sources of aid and scholarships. During the 20142015 academic year, more than 86% of Northwest’s students received more than $61 million in financial aid and scholarships. n Average Undergraduate Aid Package: $12,008 n Northwest offers a competitive tuition rate. n Nearly 950 Northwest students are employed each trimester at the University.

Student safety We 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.

Named one of the 50

safest college towns

in America

by SafeWise

Wellness Services University 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, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, 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 benefits Northwest students and the campus.

home away from home Maryville 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 conveniently located between Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.

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Office of Admissions

800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

QUESTIONS?

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

Access and Accommodations Wellness Services Men’s Athletics Women’s Athletics Student Involvement

660.562.1726 660.562.1348 660.562.1713 660.562.1297 660.562.1242

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660.562.1363 finaid@nwmissouri.edu

Residential Life

660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu

Students with Disabilities 800.633.1175 ada@nwmissouri.edu

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