New and Returning Student Orientation and Registration 2018-19

YOU’RE INVITED TO

NEW AND RETURNING STUDENT

ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION 2018-2019

NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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NEW STUDENT ORIENTAT YOUR NEXT STEPS TO

BECOMING A BEARCAT The New Student Orientation and Registration program is designed to help transfer and returning students acclimate to Northwest and register for classes. Learn about the Student Success Center to aid in your academic success, register for classes and be one step closer to becoming a Bearcat.

SIGN UP ONLINE

FOR ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION

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Pick a Date

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Go To: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ fye/orientation/signup.htm

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Fill out the registration form online

Receive your confirmation with details for the day

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Attend and Register for classes

It’s important to register ahead of time so we can set up an academic advisement appointment.

TION AND REGISTRATION WHAT TO EXPECT SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 9 a.m.

Optional campus tour

10 –10:30 a.m.

Check in

10:30 – Noon

All about Northwest ■■ Support services ■■ Campus life ■■ Transfer credit ■■ Degree audit • If Northwest has received your official transcript, you can view your degree audit ahead of time in CatPAWS

12 – 3 p.m.

Lunch

Advising and class registration • Advising times vary, based on advisor availability. Specific advisement times are provided upon check in on your orientation day.

3 p.m.

Visit with other offices ■■ Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance ■■ Bursar’s Office ■■ Transfer Services ■■ Admissions Office

DURING THE DAY, YOU WILL: ■■ Receive a copy of your degree audit and a general

overview to prepare you for your advising appointment ■■ Take a photo for your Bearcat card (student ID)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? • Health History Form (found in acceptance book) • List of classes you are currently enrolled in

WHAT IF I’M STILL DECIDING ON MY MAJOR OR I CHANGED MY MAJOR? Contact the Office of Orientation at 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1695 or email studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu Visit https://www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/majors.htm for a complete list of our major programs

If you need special accommodations, please contact us in advance at studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu, 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1951.

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Northwest Missouri State University Office of Orientation 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1951 ota@nwmissouri.edu

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