Welcome to Advantage 2020!

During the next couple days, you will connect with other new Bearcats, become acclimated to campus and have some fun!

Advantage 2020 Checklist:

☐ Visit the Bearcat ID Office to get your Bearcat card, if you haven’t already.

☐ Verify your enrollment in CatPAWS between Aug. 14-19.

☐ Pick up your textbooks at The Station (verify your enrollment first and take your Bearcat Card with you).

☐ Complete your parking permit registration in CatPAWS, if you plan to have a car on campus. Then, pick up your parking permit in the Cashiering Office in the Administration Building.

☐ Sign the Laptop Agreement in CatPAWS and pick up your laptop at Information Technology (take your Bearcat Card with you).

☐ Check your Northwest email account daily. Your email username and password can be found in CatPAWS under “Personal Information.”

☐ Attend your University Seminar class: Sunday: 2 p.m. Monday: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tuesday: 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Find your class location on your schedule in CatPAWS.

QUESTIONS?Contact the Student Success Center:

2nd floor B.D. Owens LibraryPhone: 660.562.1726

Email: studentsuccess@nwmissouri.eduText: 660.570.8508

ADVANTAGE 2020

Office HoursOffices across campus are open Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Additional Advantage office hours are listed below.Friday, Aug. 14 Open Close

Bearcat ID Office 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Residential Life 6 p.m. 9 p.m.B.D. Owens Library 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Student Success Center 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Textbook Services 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Student Account Services/Cashiering 6 p.m. 9 p.m.IT: Laptop Pickup 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Admissions 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Financial Assistance 6 p.m. 9 p.m.Bearcat Bookstore 9 a.m. 4 p.m.Wellness Services 6 p.m. 9 p.m

Saturday, Aug. 15

Bearcat ID Office 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Residential Life 8 a.m. 5 p.m.B.D. Owens Library 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Student Success Center 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Textbook Services 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Student Account Services/Cashiering 8 a.m. 5 p.m.IT: Laptop Pickup 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Admissions 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Financial Assistance 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Bearcat Bookstore 8 a.m. 5 p.m.Wellness Services 8 a.m. 5 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 16

Bearcat ID Office 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.Residential Life 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.B.D. Owens Library 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.Student Success Center 8:30 a.m. 2 p.m.Textbook Services 10 a.m. 2 p.m.Student Account Services/Cashiering 10 a.m. 2 p.m.IT: Laptop Pickup 10 a.m. 2 p.m.Admissions 10 a.m. 2 p.m.Financial Assistance 10 a.m. 2 p.m.Wellness Services 10 a.m. 2 p.m.

2020 Advantage ScheduleFriday, Aug. 14

9–11 p.m. Late Night Snow Cones Hosted by SACLocation: Memorial Bell Tower

Saturday, Aug. 15

9–9:30 a.m. First-year Commuter Student Meeting (Commuter students required to attend one of two scheduled Commuter Student Meetings) Zoom - you will receive link by email

9–11 p.m. Welcome to Northwest DIY Crafts Stop by and grab some DIY crafts to decorate your residence hall room Hosted by SAC

Location: J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom

Sunday, Aug. 1610 a.m.–Noon Interdenominational Worship Service

and Meet Campus Ministries Location: Raymond J. Courter College Park Pavilion

2–2:50 p.m. University Seminar Class Seminar classroom- see class schedule in CatPAWS

3:30–4 p.m. Advisor Touch Base Zoom- you will receive link by email

6:30–8 p.m. Residence Hall Orientation Location: Your residence hall

8:30–9:45 p.m. Playfair Zoom - you will receive link by email

10–Midnight Outdoor Movie: Jumanji Location: Centennial Garden Be sure to bring a blanket or something to sit on!

Monday, Aug. 17

8:30–9:50 a.m. University Seminar Class Location: Seminar classroom

Monday, Aug. 17 continued10–11 a.m. School/Department Meeting

(With participating schools/depts) Zoom - Check your email to see if your School or Department will be participating

Noon–5 p.m. Helping Bearcats Succeed (Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class) Location: Hughes Fieldhouse

2–5 p.m. Mask Up with the Greeks sponsored by Greek Life Location: Pavilion

6:30–8 p.m. Can I Kiss You Location: University Seminar classroom

8:15 p.m.–Midnight Outdoor Movie: Double Feature: Shrek and Shrek 2 Location: Centennial Garden Be sure to bring a blanket or something to sit on!

Tuesday, Aug. 18

9 a.m.–1 p.m. Helping Bearcats Succeed (Your assigned time will be announced in your University Seminar class) Location: Hughes Fieldhouse

1–3 p.m. General Registration (Students not yet enrolled) Location: 3rd Floor Administration Building

2–2:50 p.m. University Seminar Class Location: Seminar classroom

3–3:30 p.m. Military Resources Session Location: J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom

3–5 p.m. Rec Center Bash Hosted by Campus Recreation Center Location: Student Recreation Center

3:30–4 p.m. Navigating NW Online (Transfer students) Location: J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom

4–5 p.m. Transfer Student Q&A Stop in to visit with the transfer advisor and ask any questions you have! Location: J.W. Jones Student Union Ballroom

Tuesday, Aug. 18 continued

7 p.m. University Seminar Class Location: Seminar classroom

7:30–8:15 p.m. Convocation (You will attend with your University Seminar class) Location: Bearcat Stadium

8:30–9:30 p.m. Fireworks Sponsored by SAC Location: Practice Fields

Wednesday, Aug. 19

Happy first day of classes, Bearcats!1–3 p.m. Balloon Artist

Sponsored by SAC (Celebrate the first day of class with a balloon animal or fun balloon item.) Location: Memorial Bell Tower

Wednesday, Aug. 2610 a.m.–2 p.m. Organization Fair

Location: Memorial Bell Tower

Indicates required events

Transfer students are encouraged to attend Advantage sessions, but it is not required.

Bearcat Tips:· Your meal plan is active at 10:30a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 15!

· Your advisor will email you during Advantage and include their office location(s) and walk-in hours. This is a great time to stop and say hello, ask questions or make schedule changes.

· All Advantage events will require a face covering and social distancing. Stay up-to-date on Northwest’s Covid-19 guidelines at: nwmissouri.edu/alert/coronavirus/index.htm.

· If you don’t have one already, create a free Zoom account at zoom.us/ so you’re ready for the virtual sessions throughout Advantage.

OR 4–4:30 p.m.