International Viewbook 2019

INTERNATIONAL VIEWBOOK

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MARYVILLE

“ The Ville”

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S T A T E

U N I V E R S I T Y

THE CENTER OF YOUR WORLD

Washington D.C.

Denver

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Denver

St. Louis

Maryville is at the heart of it all. You’re not just a Bearcat – you’re a member of the Maryville community. The city of Maryville, also known as “the Ville,” is a friendly, welcoming town with nearly 12,000 residents. You are welcome Miami here.

Kansas City Nashville Los Angeles

Houston

Airport pickup

included with orientation fee on designated arrival days

Houston

Monterrey

Miami

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Monterrey

Mexico City

Mexico City

Bearcats connect

With more than 200 organizations and opportunities to get involved, you are sure to find your fit!

• Student Senate • International Student Organizations • Honor Societies • Greek Life • Intramural Sports • Major-Specific Clubs

For a complete list of student organizations, visit nwmissouri.edu/getinvolved

“Due to the small class sizes, faculty have much emphasis on helping students in their academics. I am proud to say that I am a Bearcat.”

Valentine Osakwe | Home country: Nigeria Major program: Computer Science See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwest-missouri-state-university/

Safe Ride

Campus Map

Free transportation

service for students within the city limits of Maryville

High rises

Franken, Dieterich, Millikan and Tower Suites are located near The Station, these residence halls include a kitchen, lounge area, recreation room, free cable TV, WiFi and laundry.

For more information about residence halls, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/experience/living.

• Free to students.

• Cardio and weight lifting machines

Hughes Fieldhouse • Free to students.

Campus dining

• Indoor 90-yard practice turf and 300-meter completion track

Dining options:

Located in the Student Union All-you-care-to-eat dining facility • Mediterranean Station • Produce Market and Deli

• Tex-Mex

• Exhibition station and Mongolian Grill

• American Grill

• True Balance: Allergen Solutions

• Bakery

Use your Resident Dollars at:

Foster Fitness Center

• Comfort Station • Vegan Station

International Flag Plaza Celebrate Northwest’s diversity and raise your country’s flag during the annual International Flag Raising Ceremony.

Career Services is here to help you become career ready, day one.

Visit your “home away from home” at the International Involvement Center located in the B.D. Owens Library.

Attend an athletic event at Bearcat Stadium.

“Northwest – as I love to call it – is my safe haven. From the loving, generous and diverse supportive staff and students, to the extended community members who are affiliated with Northwest, I feel right at home.”

Eldaneka Rolle | Home country: Bahamas Major program: Communications: Public Relations See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwest-missouri-state-university/

“Northwest Missouri State University has a great biology program. Plus it is a small university, which made is easier for me to connect with my professors.”

Akira Sato | Home country: Japan Major program: Biology See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwest-missouri-state-university/

Named best college in missouri for getting a job via zippia.com

Average aid for international undergrads

$5,848

Number of countries represented

37

97%

of students continue their education or find a job within

Maryville Average Temperatures

six months of graduating

Spring average:

Summer average:

Apply for one of the more than

16° C

on-campus jobs

Safety

1,200

Number of international students

468

Profession-based learning Students experience real-world, hands-on opportunities in the the classroom, and through internships and field experiences ensuring they graduate career ready, day one!

29° C

Fall average:

18° C

University Police work to maintain a safe campus environment and discourage inappropriate activity.

The city of Maryville is also ranked among the “Safest College Towns” by SafeWise.

Academic experiences

Below are some examples of hands-on learning at Northwest Computer science

• Majors in the School of Computer

Science and Information Systems are designed for students to be trained with cutting-edge technology in a fast-paced industry and make an impact in the world.

Knacktive

• A capstone program that is designed to simulate a full-service marketing agency and combines talents from five schools and departments on campus.

Graphic design

• Create powerful, compelling design by working closely with faculty and industry professionals.

Emergency and Disaster Management

• A multidisciplinary, customizable

Agriculture

• As the need for feeding an ever-

growing population continues to expand, the School of Agricultural Sciences offers hands-on training at the R.T. Wright Farm, the Horticultural Complex and the Agricultural Mechanics Laboratory, to name a few.

program that focuses on three core areas: emergency management, humanitarian relief in conjunction with homeland security and defense.

Nanoscale science

• The nanoscale science program

prepares students for success in a high-growth, high-tech career field through courses and labs that provide an in-depth understanding of nanoscale phenomena, while offering hands-on experience and access to state-of-the-art instrumentation and computer simulations.

Communication and Mass Media

• Get hands-on experiences in the

School of Communication and Mass Media with two radio stations, a television station, converged print and online newspaper, yearbook, and audio recording studios for students to use.

For a complete list of majors, visit: nwmissouri.edu/academics/majors

Friends of International Students

Friends of International Students (FIS) is a community-based organization established to match families with international students at Northwest. The program provides support to students as they adjust to their new home, and promote friendship and understanding between people of different nationalities.

Career Services

Career Services offers a variety of assistance to Northwest students and alumni. Stop by their office for resume and cover letter assistance, internship and job searches, interview preparation, and more.

“At Northwest, everyone is friendly and there for each other. Northwest gives us the opportunity to be as one in a diverse community. There is truly something about the campus, the vibe, the fall colors, the football game and most of all, being a Bearcat.”

Sruthi Palpandian | Home country: India Master’s program: M.S., Applied Computer Science See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwest-missouri-state-university/

Contact Info Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 Local: +1 660.562.1149 Fax: +1 660.562.1821 intladm@nwmissouri.edu International Involvement Center + 1.660.562.1367 intlprog@nwmissouri.edu Graduate Office + 1.660.562.1144 gradsch@nwmissouri.edu

APPLY ONLINE

nwmissouri.edu/international/apply Requirements: ■■ Online application fee: $75 ■■ English proficiency score ■■ Official transcript ■■ Passport ■■ Bank statement ■■ Statement of Support For additional information, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/ international/criteria.htm.

Application deadlines: Which semester are you enrolling?

Fall (August) Semester Spring (January) Semester

Application deadline

Document deadline

June 15

July 1

Nov. 1

Nov. 15

Scholarship and Financial Assistance + 1.660.562.1363 finaid@nwmissouri.edu Residential Life + 1.660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.ed Northwest Campus Dining (660) 562-2555 aranw@nwmissouri.edu Students with Disabilities + 1.660.562.1013 ada@nwmissouri.edu

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