northwest missouri state university acceptance/housing booklet 1314

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4 YourstudentIDnumber/

housingpolicy

4 DualCredit/AP/CLEP/IB

5 Healthhistoryform

5 Commutingtocampus

5 Stepspriortoenrollment

6 Enrollmentchecklist

7 Stepspriortoenrollment

8 Freshmanhalls

9 Campusdining

9 BearcatCard

10Upperclassmanhalls

12 Residencehallfeatures

12Hallsafety

13Whatsallowedinthehalls

INSIDE 14 Loftinform

ationand

guidelines

16 FreshmanLearningCente

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16 FreshmanSeminar

17 Residencehallstaff

18NewspaperReadership

Program

18HonorsProgram

18 Parkingoncampus

19 LaptopComputerProgram

20 Scholarshiprenewal

informationandcosts

22 Accommodationsfor

studentswithdisabilities

23 Registrationandorientatio

n

dates

24Helpfulphonenumbers

WELCOME TO NORTHWEST

Congratulations on choosing Northwest Missouri State University! This booklet contains important information youll need to know about becoming a Bearcat housing or commuter information, health information, checklists, deadlines, phone numbers and more.

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As you prepare to begin your new life at Northwest, this booklet will have all of the information you need to get off to a good start. Consider this your handy navigation guide to everything from your student ID number to residence hall information to when to register for classes.

YOUR STUDENT ID NUMBER

WhenyourapplicationtoNorthwestwasprocessed,youwereassignedastudentnumber,alsoknownasyour919number.Thisnumberwasprovidedtoyouinyouracceptanceletter.Thisveryimportantnine-digitnumberisyourstudentidentificationnumberthatyouwillusethroughoutyourassociationwithNorthwest.Youlluseittoapplyforhousing;toapplyformajor-specificscholarships;toapplyforSummerOrientation,AdvisementandRegistration;toaccesstheSOARDirectory;forroomassignmentnotification;toviewyourclassschedule;andtologintoyourCatPAWSaccount.Itsalsoyourusername,anditsprintedonyourBearcatCard.Memorizethisnumber.YoullbeaskedforitoftenasyounavigateNorthwest.

DUAL CREDIT/AP/ CLEP/IB

Studentsmayapplycreditearnedviadualcredit,AP,CLEPorIBtoadegreeatNorthwest.Northwestwillaccepttransferandhighschooldualcreditfromregionallyaccreditedinstitutions.CreditmayalsobegrantedforsatisfactoryscoresonCollegeBoardAdvancedPlacementTests(AP),theCollegeLevelExaminationProgram(CLEP)examinations,andtheInternationalBaccalaureate(IB).Inordertoreceivecredit,studentsmusthaveofficialtranscriptsfromthecollegeororiginalscorereportsfromthetestingagencysenttotheOfficeofAdmissions.

NorthwestdoesnotawardcreditforallAP,CLEPorIBexaminations.However,acurrentlistofacceptedcreditmaybefoundatwww.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/academics/dualcredit.htm.

HOUSING POLICY

All first-time freshmen must live in the residence halls unless they are married, are at least 21 years of age or are commuting from their parents or legal guardians primary residence within 60 miles of Maryville (where they lived during high school).Studentswhoarenotfirst-timefreshmenorthosewhoareatleast21yearsofagemayliveinhousingoftheirownchoice.AllstudentsnotlivingintheresidencehallsmustcompletetheCommutingtoNorthwestcardlocatedinsidethefrontcoverofthisbooklet.

Thehousingagreementisforcontractedperiods,typicallythefallandspring.Thus,releasefromtheagreementattheendofthefalltrimesterwillnotbeautomaticnorshoulditbeassumed.

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HEALTH HISTORY FORM

PriortostartingclassesatNorthwest,studentsmustcompleteandreturnahealthhistoryform.Theformcanbefoundstapledinthemiddleofthisbookletoratwww.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/beforenw.htmandshouldbereturnedtoWellnessServicesatleast30daysbeforeclassesbegin.

COMMUTING TO CAMPUS

Freshman,transferandreturningstudentswhomeetthecommutingcriteriamustcompletetheCommuting to Northwestcardontheinsidecoverofthisbooklet.ApartmentsandotherrentalpropertiesinMaryvillearelimited,therefore,housingshouldbesecuredasearlyaspossiblebeforethestartoftheterm.

TheCommuting to Northwestcardshouldbecompletedwithintwoweeksofreceivingthisbooklet.Toreturnthiscard,removeitfromtheinsidecover,detachthetopsection,foldinhalf,sealwithtapeanddropitintothemail.Freshmen,dontforgettohaveyourcardnotarized!

Forquestionsregardingfirst-timefreshmanhousingrequirementsandcommutingtocampus,pleasecallResidentialLifeat800.633.1175or660.562.1214oremailreslife@nwmissouri.edu.


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LAST YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE

Receive notification regarding your admission status and automatic scholarship awards approximately two weeks after all materials have been received. For assistance, see CatPAWS from the resources tab on www.nwmissouri.edu or contact us at 800.633.1175.

Complete the Standard Scholarship Application to apply for major-specific awards. The application is available in CatPAWS and may be accessed until the February 1 deadline. Information on all scholarships is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid.

Complete the housing agreement (found stapled in the middle of this booklet or go online to CatPAWS to complete and submit a housing agreement). Send $150 prepayment and the housing agreement in the envelope provided or online through CatPAWS. Room assignment will not be made until the housing agreement and prepayment are both received. (refundable if canceled by June 1 for fall attendees and Dec. 1 for spring attendees)

OR Complete and send back the Commuting to Northwest card located inside the front cover of this booklet (freshmen, dont forget to have it notarized).

Receive a postcard from the Residential Life Office acknowledging receipt of your prepayment and confirming your reservation for a space on campus.

Complete the health history form (found stapled in the middle of this booklet or online at www.nwmissouri.edu/wellness/beforenw.htm) and return it to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin.

International students must carry adequate medical insurance. Northwest offers an insurance plan if students do not have their own insurance. Please contact the Intercultural and International Center for more information about this requirement.

Beginning Jan. 1 or after, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Northwests code number is 002496. To apply electronically, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/forms.htm.

Select a meal plan (go online to CatPAWS) when the options are released Feb. 1.

Receive a financial aid award package for your review and acceptance. Awards are mailed beginning April 1.

Respond to invitation for SOAR (Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration) for freshmen or Preregistration for transfer and

returning students. Invitations are mailed early April. See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation or page 23 of this booklet for more information.

SUMMER BEFORE ENROLLMENT

Attend a one-day SOAR or Preregistration program to receive your fall course schedule and meet with an academic advisor. See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation.

Room and roommate assignment posted on CatPAWS beginning mid-July.

Receive your billing statement at the end of July. First quarterly installment or full payment is due Aug. 15.

Before classes begin, contact your roommate. Get to know each other and discuss what youll bring to Northwest. If you need to change rooms, you may do so beginning one week after the first day of classes.

Beginning Aug. 1 register your car and purchase a parking permit. (see page 18 for details)

Attend Advantage in August (fall orientation starts Thursday, before classes begin). Information will be mailed in late July. For more Advantage information, see www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation/advantage.htm.

Move into your residence hall on Thursday, before classes begin.

ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST

STEPS PRIOR TO ENROLLMENTManyofyournextstepswillbedonethroughCatPAWS.ToaccessCatPAWS,gotowww.nwmissouri.eduandclickResourcesatthetopofthepage.UndertheQuickToolsmenu,selectCatPAWS.Usingthedirectionsfoundinyouracceptanceletter,login.OnceinCatPAWS,youllhaveaccesstothetoolsyouneedtotakethenextstepstowardenrollment.

Sign up for the residence halls*

*Spring applicants must complete the paper application provided in this booklet.

Complete the major-specific scholarship application (available September 1, 2012 to February 1, 2013)

Register for SOAR, Northwests

Summer Orientation and Registration, in April

View your aid package in the spring



HUDSON/PERRIN HALLS coedbyfloor capacity:450 fullycarpeted movablefurniture mini-blinds FreshmanLearningCenter bedsareloftableorbunkable(seepg.15)

ROOM SPECIFICATIONS* Windows:68wx78h Ceiling:9h Door:36wx80h Mattress:80long(Extra-longtwinsheetssuggested.)

DIETERICH HALL coedbyfloor capacity:306 kitchenandstudylounges maybringlofts(seepg.15) recreationroom

FRANKEN HALL coedbyfloor freshmenandupperclassmen kitchenandstudylounges maybringlofts(seepg.15) recreationroom

*These are measurements for typical rooms. Your room might vary slightly. All furniture must remain in the room. There is not additional space for storage.

EAST SIDE: Hudson Hall and Perrin Hall, joined by the Hudson-Perrin Community Building, opened in fall 2007. This Freshman Learning Center complex, with its modified suite-style rooms, has five or six rooms grouped together in a pod with a private bathroom. The Community Building area features a front desk, kitchen, free laundry facilities, recreation room and a gathering place. Each residence hall has wireless internet available on all floors. These halls are located near the J.W. Jones Student Union and Colden Hall.

HIGH RISES: These seven-story buildings are on the northwest corner of campus. Each traditional standard room has two built-in desks, closets and dressers, along with two movable chairs and beds. The rooms and hallways are carpeted. There is a central restroom/shower area and lounge on each floor. Each high-rise residence hall has a front desk and wireless internet available. Residents also have access to fitness equipment, a kitchen, free laundry facilities and sand volleyball courts. Each residence hall also contains Freshman Learning Centers and the buildings are close to the Station and Wellness Services.

The following descriptions are for the 2013-2014 academic year:

MILLIKAN HALL coedbyfloor capacity:306 aerobicexercisearea maybringlofts(seepg.15) kitchenandstudylounges

PHILLIPS HALL coedbyfloor capacity:306 weight-trainingequipmentandaerobicexercisearea maybringlofts(seepg.15) kitchenandstudylounges

ROOM SPECIFICATIONS* Windows:37.5wx51.5h Desk:shelfandlight:57h Desk:30.75h Ceiling:81h Door:31.75wx84h

MATTRESSES: Phillips/Franken:80long(Extra-longtwinsheetssuggested.) Dieterich/Millikan:76long(Regulartwinsheetswillfit.)

FRESHMAN HALLS

FREE LAUNDRY IN ALL HALLS

Perrin Hall modified suites


CAMPUS DINING

MEAL PLANS

StudentswillbegivenmoredetailedinformationaboutmealplansstartingFeb.1.YouwillsignuponlinethroughCatPAWSfortheplanyouwishtoselectforthe2013-2014academicyear.

CampusdiningatNorthwestisnotthestereotypicalcafeteriafood.Theselectionissovaried,youmightfindyourselfhavingtroublechoosing.

Youwillhaveavarietyofmealplanstochoosefrom,soyoucanchoosetheplanthatbestfitsyourappetite.

Youwillenjoychoiceslikesubsandwiches,home-stylecooking,Italian,MexicanandChinesefood,pizza,smoothies,coffeeandmuchmore.

Northwestcampusdiningiscommittedtosustainabilitybycompostingthekitchensfoodwasteoncampus,encouragingstudentparticipation,recycling,offeringreusabletake-outcontainersandothernewprograms.

BEARCAT CARD

YourstudentIDisalotmorethanjustapieceofpersonalizedplastic.HereswhereandhowyoucanuseyourBearcatCard:

To gain access: OwensLibrary TextbookServices Interlibraryloans FitnessCenter StudentRecCenter Homeathleticevents Copymachines

To buy what you need BuyfoodintheUnionorStation Purchasesaredeductedfromyourmealplan Shopintheon-campusconveniencestores Vendingmachines ConcessionstandsatBearcatgames BearcatBookstore(chargedtoyourstudentaccount)

Aa a banking card AccessyourU.S.BankstudentcheckingaccountwithyourBearcatCardfromanyATM(applicationsareavailableatallorientationprograms) Useitasadebitcardatmerchantsnationwide Tolearnmoreaboutthisoption,callNorthwestsAuxiliaryServicesOfficeat660.562.1430

Northwest offers an incredibly wide variety of dining options, from sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go lunches. The best part is that everything is deducted from your Bearcat Card, the most important thing youll carry with you at Northwest.


ROBERTA HALL

Unlikemanyotheruniversities,sororitywomenatNorthwestdonothavehousesinthecommunity.Instead,eachsororityhasadesignatedareainRobertaHall.Forthisreason,freshmencannotchooseRobertaastheirhallselection. sororitymembersonly upperclassmen 24-hourvisitationpolicy movablefurniture suites closetoclassroombuildings bedsarebunkableandloftable studylounges

FRANKEN HALL

Thishigh-riseislocatednearOwensLibrary,theStationandtheBearcatBaseballField.Ithousesbothfreshmenandupperclassmen.Dependingonspaceeachyear,someupperclassmenandtransferstudentsmayhaveprivateroomsinthebuilding. coedoneachupperclassfloor recreationroom studylounges maybringlofts(seepg.15)

UPPERCLASSMAN HALLS

SOUTH COMPLEX

SouthComplexiscentrallylocatedtoacademicbuildings,Universityoffices,thestudentunionandtheStudentRecCenter.Fourorfiveroomsaregroupedinapodwithaprivatebathroom. HealthyLivingandLeadershipfloors upperclassmenandHonorsProgram(includesfreshmen) coedbypod 24-hourvisitationpolicy weightandaerobicsroom movablefurniture bunkablebeds recreationroom onlymetalloftsallowed(seepg.15)


Roberta Hall


MARRIED HOUSING

NorthwestnowprovidestheoptionformarriedstudentstoliveoncampusintheForestVillageApartments.AtleastonepersonlivingintheapartmentmustbeaNorthweststudenttoliveoncampus.Two-bedroomapartmentsareavailablethatincludeonerestroom,afullkitchenwithfull-sizerefrigerator,dishwasher,stoveandmicrowave,washeranddryer,andfullyfurnishedlivingroomandbedrooms.Ifinterested,[email protected].

GENDER-NEUTRAL HOUSING

Northwestoffersupperclassmentheoptiontoliveingender-neutralhousing.StudentsofmixedgendersmaylivetogetherinTowerSuitesortheForestVillageApartmentsafterunderstandingthetermsofagreement.StudentsinterestedinthisoptionmaycontactResidentialLifeat660.562.1214orreslife@nwmissouri.edu.

TOWER SUITES

Theseresidencehallsprovideupperclassmenwithadvancedhousingoptions,locatednearthehigh-risehallsonthenorthwestcornerofcampus.TheTowerSuitesmailservicesarelocatedinTheStation.

SUITE FEATURES:

twobuildingswithtwo-bedandfour-bedunits bedsarebunkableandloftable eachunithasitsownbathroomandalivingspace communitybuildingwithmeeting/studyspace,coffeeshopandconveniencestore movablefurniture

EACH SUITE FLOOR INCLUDES:

laundryroom kitchenette balconyorpatio lounge studyroom meetingroom

FOREST VILLAGE APARTMENTS

Juniors,seniorsandgraduatestudentscanliveintheForestVillageApartments,locatednorthoftheGarrett-StrongScienceBuilding.Therearetwo-andfour-bedroomapartments.MailserviceislocatedintheapartmentsCommunityBuildingandconveniencestore.

EACH APARTMENT INCLUDES:

individual/privatebedrooms movablefurniture(bedroomandlivingroom) fullkitchen(dishwasher,microwave,garbagedisposal,range,refrigerator) washeranddryer bathroom(twointhefour-bedunits)

Tower Suites


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The residential life

staff strives to provide

opportunities for you to

grow as a person and

meet new friends.

RESIDENCE HALL FEATURES

Lookateverythingthatcomesstandardforeachon-campusstudent. air-conditioned coedliving,organizedbyfloorinsomehalls wirelessinternetaccessandemail laptopcomputersforallstudents freelaundryfacilities basiccableTV convenientaccesstootherbuildings socialactivities vendingmachines loungesandstudyrooms yourownmailbox custodialserviceforrestrooms communitykitchens fitnessfacilities academicassistance helpfulandfriendlystaff

LIVING IN A SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT

Northwestsresidencehallsaresmokefree.Withthemanyhealthrisks,includingtheeffectsofsecond-handsmoke,itisourresponsibilitytoprovideahealthyenvironmentandencourageandchallengeourresidentstomakehealthylifestylechoices.Otherreasonsincludedamagetofacilities,firesafety,consistencywithourdrugandalcoholpolicyandworkconditionsforstaff.Northwestscampusissmoke-free,also,meaningnosmokingisallowedoncampusgrounds.

HALL SAFETY

Wetakestudentsafetyseriously.TheNorthwestUniversityPoliceDepartment,whoemploystate-commissionedpoliceofficers,isstaffed24hoursaday,365daysayear.ResidentialLifeworkscloselywithUniversityPoliceinordertoprovidestudentswithasafelivingenvironment.

Allexteriorresidencehalldoorsaresecured24/7withanelectronicaccesssystem.ResidentAssistants(RAs)conductroundsthroughoutthebuildingeachnight.Duringrounds,RAsensurethatpoliciesareenforcedandthecommunityissafe.

UniversityresidencehallshaveanalertsystemthatisdirectlyconnectedtoUniversityPolice.Alertsystemsbroadcastemergencyalarmsandannouncementsineachhall.TheUniversityalsohasanopt-outemergencytextmessagingsystem.

RESIDENCE HALL LIVING: MAKING FRIENDS 101

Agreatthingaboutlivingoncampusisthatyouregoingtomeetalotofpeople.Thefriendshipsyoumakewhilelivingoncampuswilllastalifetime.Anotheristhefantasticopportunitytogetinvolved.About150campusclubsandorganizationsarerighthereoncampusjustwaitingforyou.Makefriends.Getinvolved.

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APPLIANCES I MAY BRING

hairdryer,curlingiron iron TV/DVDplayer,stereo(or,thereisaTVinacentralareaofeachhall) popcornpopper coffeemaker,hotpot refrigerator(5cubicfeetorless,2.5amps) microwaveoven(700wattsorless)

DO NOT BRING electricskillet ahotplate toaster halogenlamp householdextensioncord anyappliancewithanexposedcoil,oranyappliancethatcouldpresentafirehazard

WHERES THAT KITCHEN SINK?

Sure,youhavetobringitemssuchasclothes,sheets,pillows,bedding,handandbathtowelsandtoothpaste,buthaveyouthoughtofeverything?Heresalistcompiledbystudents. umbrella stickytac cablecord alarmclock powerstrip fan biglaundrybasket wipe-offboardfordoor showerbucket showershoes(flip-flops) robe(thatcoversyouup) organizers,crates,shoeracks,etc. smallwastebasket headphones(ifyoulikeloudmusic) dishes,glasses,mugs,silverware

STUDENT ADVICE

Itshardtoknowwhattobringbecauseyouneedmanythings,butspaceislimited.Hereswhatourcurrentresidencehallstudentsadvise: Bringonlythethingsyouneedthemost. Lessisbettertostartoutbecauseeverytimeyougohomeyoutendtobringstuffback,andbytheendoftheyear,packingisalmostimpossible. Bringthingsthatwillhelpmakeyoufeelathome. Ifyoureorganized,yourroomwilllookbigger. Talktoyourroommateaheadoftimesoyoudontbringduplicateitems. Bringfoodyouwillwantsnacksforlatenightstudying. Buyingallyourroomaccessoriestomatchyourroommateslooksgoodforawhile,butwhenyoumoveoutitsnotascool. Theweathercanchangequickly,sorememberaraincoat,umbrella,gloves,hats,earmuffs,aheavycoat,bootsandanicescraper.

RESIDENCE HALLS


LOFTY IDEASYoure going to be living in a 12-foot x 15-foot room with another person, so youll need to get creative on maximizing that space. Students have a lot of innovative ways of making their rooms their own. Building a loft is just one way you can gain space. Some of the most interesting, space-saving, efficient rooms on campus are those with lofts. The lofts raise your bed up and out of the way to provide more living space.


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Oneofthebiggestchangesyoullexperiencewhengoingtocollegeislivingoncampus.Thisisanexciting,funtimeandachanceforpersonalgrowth.Theopportunitytomeetotherpeopleandsharethecommonfreshmanexperiencecanbeapowerfullearningopportunity.Whetheryouchooseyourroommateormeetforthefirsttimewhenyouarrive,settingupyourroomwillbeanearlypriority.

Youregoingtobelivingina12-footx15-footroomwithanotherperson,sobecreativeinmaximizingthatspace.Manystudentschoosetoonlybringessentialsatfirstinordertogetafeelforwhattheywillneedandwhatcanwait.OtherstudentsbringtheirentirewinterwardrobeinAugust.

Someofthemostinteresting,space-saving,efficientroomsoncampusarethosewithlofts.Theloftsraiseyourbedtoprovidemorelivingspace.Studentsmakeloftsofvariousheights.Somearedesigned

toincreasestorageandraisethebedonlyafewfeet.Otherstudentsbuildloftsthataretothelimit(2feetfromtheceiling)andputcouches,TVsandrefrigeratorsundertheloft.Therearemanyoptionstocreatethespacethatworksforyouandyourroommate.

Whenconsideringaloft,besuretolookattheLoftGuidelineslistedontheResidentialLifewebpageatwww.nwmissouri.edu/reslife/Residence_Hall_Life/lofts.htm.Also,loftguidelineswillbeavailableatSOAR.Besuretoreadtherequirementsbeforeyoubuild.Itwillsaveaheadachelaterifyouchoosetobuildaloft.Werecommendthatyounotbuildyourloftuntilyouarriveoncampusinthefall.Pleasenote:student-constructedloftscanonlybeinstalledbeginningthefirstdayofmove-inandafter.NoearlyinstallationofloftsisallowedunlessitisinstalledbyavendorapprovedbyNorthwest.Notworoomsareexactlyalike,sothemeasurementssuppliedareapproximate.Waiting

untilyouarrivewillsavetimeandfrustration.Allfurnituremustremainintheroom,includingthebedframe,sopleaseconsiderthiswhenconstructingtheloft.

Merchantsofferloftkitstoeasetheloft-buildingprocess.DuringSOAR,vendorswillhaveloftkitsondisplayforyoutoview,alongwithpricinginformation.

InDieterich,Franken,MillikanandPhillipshalls,youcanrentfromametalorwoodenloftvendororconstructtheloftinyourroomifthisisthestyleofbedyouwant.Roberta, Hudson, Perrin and Tower Suites have bed components that allow students to bunk or loft their beds. For this reason, no homemade lofts are allowed in these buildings. Students living in South Complex have the option of bunking beds or renting from the metal loft vendor. Homemade or wooden lofts are not allowed in South Complex rooms.


FRESHMAN LEARNING CENTERS

OurhallsaredividedbetweenfreshmenandupperclassmentomeettheneedsofincomingstudentsastheytransitiontoNorthwest.AllfreshmenlivingoncampusparticipateintheFreshmanLearningCenter(FLC)program.

FLCsprovideastaff-residentratioof1to30,enablingstudentstoconnectwithpositiverolemodels.

FLCpoliciesaredesignedtofosterpositivelifechoices.Upperclassmenenjoymoreautonomouslivingexperiences.

AcademicResourceConsultantsinHalls(ARCH)liveinFreshmanLearningCenterstopromotegoodstudyhabitsandtohelpstudentswithacademicresources.

NorthwestparticipatesintheUSA TodayReadershipProgram.Seepage16fordetails.

Programsarepresentedineachhalltoenhancestudentseducationalandsocialexperience.

FRESHMAN SEMINAR

YoullgetyourfirsttasteofFreshmanSeminarclassduringAdvantageWeek.Ifyouhavedeclaredamajor,youwillbeassignedanadvisorwhowillhelpyounavigateyourschedule.Ifyoudontdeclareamajor,thisisthetimetofindyourpath,andyouwillbeledbyanadvisorwhowillopendoorstomanypossibilities.EveryFreshmanSeminarclassalsohasapeer advisor,anupperclassmanwhocangiveadviceonwhatcoursestotakeorhowtofindyourplaceatNorthwest.

Aspartofthisclass,youllparticipateinfun,educationaleventsatyourresidencehallanditcountsforclasscredit.ProgramtopicsrangefromDoingLaundryWhenMomsNotHeretoMakingResponsibleChoices.Eachprogramisdesignedtohelpyourecognizeyourpersonalresponsibilityandtransitiontoyournewhome.

STUDENT SUPPORT



BRIDGEs(BuildingRelationshipsandIntegratingDiverseGrowthExperiences)worktofacilitatediversityeducationandpromoteanenrichingenvironmentbyprovidingprogrammingandresourcesforstudents.BRIDGEsworkcollaborativelywiththeInterculturalandInternationalCentertoprovideactivitiesandeducationthatstimulateanactiveinterestinothercultures.

Inaddition,thefrontdeskstaffcomprisedofDesk Assistants(DAs)andaDesk Manager(DMs)arereadytohelp.Thefrontdeskprovidessuchservicesasequipmentcheckoutforsports,gamesandcookingtoprovidingchangeforvendingareas,packagepickupandansweringlotsofquestions.

TheAssistant Complex Directors(ACDs)aresophomores,juniorsorseniorswhohaveexperienceinResidentialLife.Theyassistprofessionalstaffincreatingadynamiclearningenvironment.ACDsareinFranken,Hudson-Perrin,MillikanandTowerSuites.

TheClientComputingTechnology Support Assistants(TSAs)arestudentswhoarededicatedtoprovidingfreeofchargein-personsupporttostudentsfortheirUniversity-providednotebookcomputerandwithconnectivitytotheNorthwestnetwork.TheTSAsworkinconjunctionwiththeInformationSystemsprofessionalstaffattheJonT.RickmanElectronicCampusSupportCenter.

STUDENT STAFF

YourResident Assistant(RA)islikelyoneofthefirstpeopleyouwillmeetwhenyouarriveatNorthwest.EachfloorhasanRAwhohasbeentrainedtoassistyouwithmanyquestions,fromWheresthelaundryroom?toHowcanIchangemymajor?TheRAissupervisedbyaResidenceHallDirector,afull-timeprofessionalwholivesinyourowncommunity.

ThereisaspecialpersonknownasanAcademic Resource Consultant in Hall(ARCH)assignedtoyourFreshmanLearningCenter.Thisisanundergraduatestudenttrainedinassistingstudentsinachievingacademicsuccess.Theyplanprograms,offertutoringreferralsandprovideinformationtohelpyoubethebestyoucanbe.

Cooperative learning

environment programs allow

you to move beyond just a

residence and move toward

a home. These programs

allow you to meet others

with similar interests.


NEWSPAPER READERSHIP PROGRAM

TheNewspaperReadershipProgramismanagedbyUSA Today.Itprovidesstudentswithfreeaccesstoadailyassortmentofnewspapersintheresidencehalllobbiesaswellasaroundcampus.USA Today,The Kansas City StarandThe St. Joseph News-Pressareavailableeachweekdaymorning.Thebenefitsofthisprogramincludeanincreasedawarenessofcommunity,nationalandworldevents;anenhancementofclassroomdiscussion,bringingtheorytoreality;andhelpingresidentsdevelopalifelong,dailynewspaperreadershiphabit.

HONORS PROGRAM

HonorsProgramparticipantsmayliveinHonorsHousinginSouthComplex.Eachresidentonthehonorswing,includingroommates,mustbeintheHonorsProgram.Thehonorswingprovidesastudiouslearningenvironmentwhileservingasavenueforspeakers,discussions,socialsandothereventsthatwillsupportparticipants.Thisenablesstudentstointeractwitheachother,facultyandgueststomakeavibrantliving-learningenvironment.TobeeligiblefortheHonorsProgram,studentsmusthaveatleasta26ACTanda3.50grade-pointaverage.Pleaseindicateinthehousingcontractifyouareinterestedinlivingonthehonorswing.Spaceislimitedandwillbeassignedonafirst-come,first-servedbasis.

PARKING ON CAMPUS

Allstudentsareallowedtohaveavehicle,motorcycleandscootersoncampus.Ifyoubringanyofthesevehiclestocampus,remembertobuyaparkingpermit.Permitsaregoodforoneyear,fromAugustthroughJuly,andcost$90/vehicle,$50/motorcycleorscooterforthe2012-2013schoolyear.

GotoyourCatPAWSaccountandregisteryourvehicleanytimeafterAug.1forFall2013Summer2014.TheParkingPermitRegistrationlinkisunderthePersonalInformationsection.Thefollowinginformationisrequiredtocompletetheregistration:licenseplatenumber,state,vehiclemake,model,colorandyear.

Onceregistered,gototheStudentServicesCenterintheAdministrationBuildingwithyourNorthwestIDandpickupyourparkingpermit.

Pleasenote,youmustregisteronlinebeforepickingupyourpermitattheStudentServicesCenter.PermitswillbeavailablewhenyouarriveforAdvantageWeekinAugust.


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LAPTOP COMPUTER PROGRAM

Allstudentsareissuedapersonallaptopcomputer.EachlaptopcomeswithanACadaptor,cableandconnectors.

AllNorthwestresidencehallsandclassroombuildingssupportwirelessconnectionstotheweb.WirelessaccessisavailableintheB.D.OwensLibraryandJ.W.JonesStudentUnionaswell.

Printersareavailableatthefrontdeskofeachhallandincomputerlabs.Printingcosts$1/pageforcolorand10/pageforblackandwhite.ChargesareappliedtoyourUniversitybill.YoualsomaychoosetobringyourownprinterwithaUSBconnection.

NorthwestComputingServicesprovidesmaintenanceandrepairforUniversityissuedlaptopsatnocosttothestudent.Repairsarecommonlydonebyswappingcomputers.Serviceandrepairsarenotprovidedonmachinesstudentschoosetobringtocampus.

Studentsareencouragedtobringanexternalstoragedevice(flashdriveorUSBharddrive)tomaintainabackupoftheirfilesstoredonthecomputersharddrive.AdditionalstorageisavailableutilizingtheUniversitysnetworkstoragesystem.

Studentsmayloadtheirownlegalsoftwareandprogramsontotheircomputers.ThelaptopscomepreloadedwithMicrosoftWindows7businessoperatingsystem,MicrosoftOffice2010professional(Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Access),InternetExplorer8andantivirussoftware.

Studentspre-enrolledforthefollowingfalltermcankeepthelaptopduringthesummerfor$50.

Ifdesired,privateinsuranceforyourlaptopisavailablethroughoutsidevendors.

Student success is Northwests mission, and residential life is a proud partner in this endeavor. Students who live on campus are part of a well-rounded university experience that fosters academic success and personal growth. Northwests living-learning options include staying connected through the use of a networked laptop computer, a wing for participants in the Honors Program, and the Newspaper Readership Program that keeps you informed about the world around you.

Your acceptance letter will tell you

what automatic scholarships you have

received. Youll find the renewal requirements for these awards on page 21. Dont forget to apply for the other

scholarships Northwest offers.

SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL INFORMATION & COSTS

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR FEES FOR THE 2012-2013 SCHOOL YEAR

+ Costsarefor2012-2013andaresubjecttochange.Standardtuitionandfeesincludetuition/incidentalfee,tuition/designatedfee,primarytextbookusagefee,wellnessfee,activityfeeandtechnologyfeechargedpercredithour.Doesnotincludesupplementaltextbooks.Basedon14credithourspertrimesterforundergraduates.

* Freshmenarerequiredtoliveoncampus.Therateincludesdoubleoccupancyroom,mealplanandcableservice.

++Basedon14credithourspertrimester,(Hudson/Perrinrate)doubleoccupancyroomandstandardmealplanandnewstudent.

The2013-2014FinancialAidBudgetwillbeavailableinspringof2013.Calculateyourcostofattendanceatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/costworksheet.htm

MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $257.31percredithour NON-MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $460.93percredithour

TUITION+ 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

Missouriresident $3,602.34 $7,204.68

Nonresident $6,453.02 $12,906.04

ROOM AND BOARD RATES* 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

Hudson/Perrinstandard $4,307.00 $8,614.00

Traditionalstandard $3,915.00 $7,830.00

Modifiedsuitesstandard $4,159.00 $8,318.00

Towersuitesstandard $4,335.00 $8,670.00

Apartmentbasic $560plusutilitiespermonth(w/oboard)findadditionalroomandboardoptionsatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/roomcosts.htm

REQUIRED FEENewStudentFee $140one-timefee

OPTIONAL FEESParkingPermitperyear $90FitnessCenterperyear $125Supplementaltextbooks $85estimatedpertrimesterOnlinecourses $35percredithour additionaltostandardrates

TOTAL YEARLY COSTMissouriResident $15,958.68++

Nonresident $21,660.04++


FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.AWARD:$5,000

DISTINGUISHED SCHOLAR

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.IfGPAislessthan3.50,studentwillfollowNorthwestScholar,TowerScholarandAcademicExcellenceScholarrequirements.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$3,500

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLAR, TOWER SCHOLAR AND NORTHWEST SCHOLAR

StudentsmayfloatbetweenlevelsdependingonNorthwestcumulativeGPA.Allrequirecompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandthefollowingNorthwestcumulativeGPA:AcademicExcellence:3.50$1,500TowerScholar:3.40$1,000NorthwestScholar:3.30$750

Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.

FRESHMAN MERIT AWARD

RenewstoUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandminimum3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPA.Maximumof2trimestersofMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$3,054.30).

OUT-OF-STATE AWARD

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$3,054.30).

NONRESIDENT AWARD

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:100%waiverofout-of-statefeescomposedof50%MidwestStudentExchangeProgramorOut-of-StateAwardand50%NonresidentAward(estimate:$6,108.60).

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMentorsOverRetentionandEducationprogram.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.RENEWALAMOUNT:$1,000

AMERICAN DREAM GRANT

RenewableforoneyearastuitiononlyscholarshipwithreapplicationofFAFSA,continuedmeetingqualificationguidelinesandcompletionof24Northwestcredithoursata2.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA.

A+ SCHOLARSHIP

Renewableforoneyearwith3.30cumulativeNorthwestGPAandcompletionof24credithours.AWARD:$1,500

TRANSFER SCHOLARSHIPS

PRESIDENTS SCHOLARSHIP

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$5,000

TRANSFER DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARSHIP

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$2,500

TRANSFER ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP

3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$1,500

TRANSFER MERIT

RenewstotheUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandaNorthwestcumulativeGPAof3.30.Maximum2consecutivetrimestersofTransferMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

CULTURAL ENRICHMENT SCHOLARSHIP

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMentorsOverRetentionandEducationprogram.Maximumof6trimesters.AWARD:$1,000

OUT-OF-STATE AWARD

SeeFreshmanScholarships.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).

MIDWEST STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAM


NONRESIDENT AWARD


ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Northwestiscommittedtoprovidingqualitysupportservicestoallstudents.

IfyouhaveadocumenteddisabilityyoumustmakeyourneedsknownbyrequestingaccommodationsthroughamemberoftheLearningAssistanceProviders/Services(LAP/S)Committee.

TheprocessforrequestingaccommodationsisoutlinedonourServicesforStudentswithDisabilitieswebsiteatwww.nwmissouri.edu/swd.

Youarestronglyencouragedtoinitiatethisprocessasfarinadvanceofyourarrivaloncampusaspossible.

Anexcellenttransitionresourceforstudentswithdisabilitiesisavailableatwww.moahead.org/guidebook/guidebook.html.

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND COUNSELING CENTERDr.TimCrowley 660.562.1220

STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICESBrendaJohnson 660.562.1259

WELLNESS SERVICESJudyFrueh 660.562.1348

TALENT DEVELOPMENT CENTERLindaStanderford 660.562.1726

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICESDr.ShirleySteffens 660.562.1443

ADA/504 COORDINATORDr.LeslieGalbreath 660.562.1726


DETAILS, DETAILS


FALL 2013 (FOR FRESHMEN)

SOARDeadline to register for all dates: June 1 Friday,June14 Saturday,June15 Tuesday,June18 Wednesday,June19 Friday,June21 Saturday,June22 Tuesday,June25 Wednesday,June26

InvitationsaresentinearlyApril.

ADVANTAGE:Aug.22-25

MOVE-IN DAY:Aug.22

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES:Aug.26

FALL 2013 (FOR TRANSFER STUDENTS)

PREREGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION: Friday,April26 Deadline: April 12 Friday,May17 Deadline: May 3 Thursday,July11 Deadline: June 28 Friday,July12Deadline: June 28

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Marchoruponacceptance.

GENERAL REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION:Aug.24

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES:Aug.26

REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION DATES

OrientationandPreregistrationarethefirststepstobeginningyourcareeratNorthwest.

Afreshman studentsorientationtakesathree-partapproach.Inthesummer,studentsattendSOARwheretheyreceiveinformationaboutservices,resourcesandopportunitiesoncampus,meetothernewfreshmenandmeetwithanadvisortoreceivetheirfallschedule.Beforeschoolstarts,studentsattendAdvantage,arrivingfourdaysaheadtogetacclimatedtocampus,easeintoaroutineandactuallystartmeetingwiththeirFreshmanSeminarclass.Andfinally,Freshman Seminarhelpsguidestudentsthroughthefirst10weeksofthetrimester.

Transfer and returningstudentsattendaPreregistrationdaythathelpsacquaintthemwithcampusandNorthwestsstudentservices.Theyalsowillmeetwithafacultyadvisortoenrollinclasses.StudentswhocannotattendoneofthePreregistrationdaysareinvitedtoattendGeneralRegistrationacoupleofdaysbeforeschoolstartseachtrimester.Transferstudentsareinvited,butnotrequired,toattendAdvantage,afour-dayorientationheldrightbeforeclassesbegininthefall.Theycanmoveintotheirresidencehallroom/apartment/suite,getacclimatedtocampus,makenewfriendsbeforeclassesbeginandchoosefromavarietyofactivitiestoattend.

SPRING 2014

PREREGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION: Friday,Dec.6,2013Deadline: Nov. 22

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Octoberoruponacceptance.

GENERAL REGISTRATION AND ORIENTATION:Jan.10

FIRST DAY OF CLASSES:Jan.13

SUMMER 2014

GENERAL REGISTRATION AND FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: May12 June9 July7 Aug.4

Graduationratesavailableuponrequest.

RETENTION AT NORTHWEST

The national freshman-to-sophomore retention rate for public, master level, 4-year universities is 71.1%. Source:ACT,Inc.2010

2001 1,185 90% 71% 61% 54%

2002 1,141 88% 71% 59% 55%

2003 1,180 90% 72% 59% 56%

2004 1,166 92% 70% 61% 55%

2005 1,263 92% 71% 59% 55%

2006 1,175 93% 75% 63% 57%

2007 1,434 88% 70% 59% 54%

2008 1418 89% 72% 59% 54%

2009 1454 90% 70% 58% 53%

2010 1373 88% 71% 59%

2011 1480 90% 69%

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QUESTIONS?

Call the Admissions Office toll-free at 800.633.1175 or contact the following offices at these numbers:

Laptops provided to all students are equipped with the newest wireless technology that can be used in public areas of all major buildings. Residence hall rooms support wireless access and high-speed wired access. eCompanion is used for campus-based, web-supplemented courses and for blended courses and online courses. Primary undergraduate textbooks are included in tuition for all undergraduate students, saving them an average of $1,200 per year. Northwest is designated as the Missouri Arboretum. The International Plaza on campus flies flags representing countries of Northwest international students and alumni.

NORTHWEST QUALITY Northwest was founded in 1905 and has a recognized tradition of quality education. The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was recognized with the Missouri Southern Growth Policies 2010 Innovator Award for being an outstanding initiative that helps communities recover from the economic downturn. On a nationwide student satisfaction survey, Northwest juniors ranked our campus the highest in safety and security compared to our peer group.

ABOUT NORTHWESTVITAL STATISTICS Enrollment: more than 7,200 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (www.ncahlc.org) Located in Maryville, Mo., a community of 11,000, county seat of Nodaway County (90 miles north of Kansas City, 100 miles south of Omaha, Neb.) Colors: Forest green and white Northwest is a state-assisted, four-year regional university. President: Dr. John Jasinski Operates on a trimester calendar of fall, spring and summer

BY THE NUMBERS 95% of undergraduates and 97.1% of graduate students find employment or continue their education six months after graduation 247 full-time faculty 80% of students receive some form of financial aid 95% of all tenure and tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field More than 150 student organizations 9 fraternities, 8 sororities More than 70,000 alumni and friends About 85% of thermal energy needs are provided by alternative fuels Northwest is nationally recognized for recycling efforts and alternative fuel usage

ON THE FIELD Mascot: Bobby Bearcat Varsity athletics: Mens: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis; Womens: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf 2011 Womens Basketball NCAA Division II Final Four appearance 2011 NCWA Division II National Champion wrestling club 2010 and 2012 Universal Cheerleading Association National Champions 1998, 1999 and 2009 NCAA Division II National Football Champions Athletic affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II; Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association

OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM Northwest competes on the national level in areas such as dairy judging, debate, forensics, mock trial, soils judging, student publications and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)

Northwest Missouri State UniversityOffice of Admissions800UniversityDrive

Maryville,MO64468-6001660.562.1148

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Admissions 660.562.1148

Advisement Assistance 660.562.1695

Financial Assistance 660.562.1363

Wellness Services 660.562.1348

Housing/Residential Life 660.562.1214

Orientation 660.562.1951

Registrar 660.562.1151

Transfer Affairs 660.562.1951

Treasurer (billing) 660.562.1583

Student Services Center 660.562.1212 (for general information and for numbers not listed)

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