Fall 2017 Viewbook

NORTHWEST

MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE Success starts here !

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So you want to stay close to home while you are working on a great academic foundation for a four-year degree… without breaking the bank. Or maybe you are looking for the fast track to getting the technical skills you need for a rewarding career path.

You’re in luck! An amazing, affordable education is just a short distance from home at any of our five area locations or from home with convenient online classes. Success starts at Northwest. Turn the page to see for yourself!

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ALL ACADEMIC, COLLEGE-LEVEL CLASSES WILL TRANSFER TO ANY FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MISSISSIPPI.

TOP TEN Academic Pathways • Accountancy • Business Administration • Elementary Education • Secondary Education • General College Curriculum • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Social Work • Nursing (Associate Degree) • Nursing (BSN Transfer)

TOP TEN Career-Tech Programs • Early Childhood Education Technology • Emergency Medical Technology • Medical Office Technology • Paralegal Technology • Respiratory Therapy • Automotive Technology • Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) • Cosmetology • Practical Nursing • Health Care Assistant

Northwest offers the pre-requisites you need to prepare for an exciting four-year degree at any of Mississippi’s colleges or universities. We also offer more than 30 Career and Technical programs designed to teach students the practical skills needed for a wide variety of jobs in the workforce.

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CHOOSE FROM

Over 100 Pathways and Programs ACADEMIC PATHWAYS

Division of Business Accountancy Business Administration Business and Computer Teacher Education Computer/Management Information Systems Computer Science Health Informatics & Information Management Marketing Communications Office Administration Division of Education Biology Education Communicative Disorders Elementary Education English Education Exercise Science (Non-Teaching) Health & Physical Education HPER/Kinesiology Human Performance (K-12, PE Licensure) Human Performance (Kinesiotherapy) Kinesiology Mathematics Education Recreation Administration/ Therapeutic Recreation Science Education Secondary Education Social Science Education Special Education Sport Coaching Education Sports Management Division of Fine Arts Art Drawing Advertising/Graphic Design Painting Art History Pottery Design

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Music Education Music Performance Music Business/Industry Theatre Division of Languages & Communications Liberal Arts Division of Social Science Criminal Justice General College Psychology Social Work Division of Nursing Associate Degree Program Pre-Nursing Traditional Plan of Study LPN-RN Transition LPN Challenge Nursing (BSN transfer option) Division of Mathematics Engineering Aerospace Engineering Biological Engineering Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering Geological Engineering Industrial Engineering Mechanical Engineering Mathematics Division of Natural Sciences Animal Science Biology (includes Dental, Medical & Optometry) Chemistry Dental Hygiene Forestry General Agriculture Horticulture Medical Lab Sciences

Occupational Therapy Pharmacy Physical Therapy Physics Radiological Sciences Veterinary Medical Technology Veterinary Medicine

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS— SENATOBIA CAMPUS

Agricultural Business & Management Technology Agribusiness or Animal Science * Agricultural Technology/ John Deere Tech.

Automotive Technology * ** MOPAR College Automotive Program Business & Office Technology Administrative Office Tech. * Business Management Tech. * Medical Office Technology * Civil Engineering Technology * Early Childhood Education Technology * Emergency Medical Technology—Paramedic ** Graphic Design Technology * Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Tech. * ** Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology * Information Systems Tech.

Computer Networking * or Computer Programming * Manufacturing Technology * Paralegal Technology * Pre-Paralegal Studies (Ole Miss 2+2 Option) Precision Manufacturing & Machining Technology *

CAREER PROGRAMS— SENATOBIA CAMPUS

Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology ** Nail Technician Option/ Instructor Trainee Option Emergency Medical Technology–Basic ** Health Care Assistant Practical Nursing ** Welding and Cutting

CAREER PROGRAMS— ASHLAND OFF-CAMPUS SITE

Cosmetology ** Practical Nursing **

DESOTO CENTER— SOUTHAVEN

Academic Pathways Two-Plus-Two Program Technical Programs Business & Office Technology Administrative Office Tech. * Business Management Tech. * Medical Office Technology * Business & Marketing Management Technology Cardiovascular Technology Funeral Service Technology ** Hotel & Restaurant Management Technology * Respiratory Therapy ** Career Programs Emergency Medical Technology—Basic ** Practical Nursing **

DESOTO CENTER— OLIVE BRANCH OFF-CAMPUS SITE

Aviation Maintenance Technology ** Commercial Truck Driving

LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA TECHNICAL CENTER— OXFORD

Academic Pathways Technical Programs Business & Office Technology Administrative Office Tech. * Business Management Tech. * Medical Office Technology * Paralegal Technology * Surgical Technology * Career Programs Cosmetology ** Health Care Assistant Practical Nursing **

* Career Certificate available ** Industry accreditation

PER YEAR

$3,000

$7,500

$15,000

NWCC

Avg. 4-year MS University

Local Technical College

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TUITION & FEES

Commuting Students In-State

Commuting Students Out-of-State

Resident Students In-State

Resident Students Out-of-State

General $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00 Out-of-State $1,200.00 $1,200.00 Base Room Rent $525.00 $525.00 Board (Meal Plan) $875.00 $1,000.00

SEMESTER TOTAL

$1,500.00

$2,700.00

$2,900.00

$4,225.00

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NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, YOU CAN FIND A CAMPUS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR YOU!

Senatobia LOCATION: Senatobia, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 2,570 UNIQUE FACTS • On-campus housing available • Over 20 campus clubs and organizations • Intramural & intercollegiate sports

De Soto Center LOCATIONS: Southaven & Olive Branch, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 2,376 UNIQUE FACTS • Commuter-style campus • Many evening classes offered • 2+2 option with the University of Mississippi • All of your classes are in one building

Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center LOCATION: Oxford, MS

STUDENT POPULATION: 1,023

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UNIQUE FACTS • Commuter-style campus • Blocks away from the University of Mississippi • Many evening classes offered • All of your classes are in one building

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DeSoto Benton Marshall Tate Tunica

Panola

Lafayette

Quitman

Yalobusha Tallahatchie

Calhoun

UNIQUE PROGRAMS SENATOBIA-MAIN CAMPUS Ag Business and Management Technology Agricultural Technology/John Deere Tech Automotive Technology Civil Engineering Technology Early Childhood Education Technology EMT-Paramedic, EMT-Basic Graphic Design Technology HVAC Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology Information Systems Technology Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology Collision Repair Technology Welding and Cutting

BENTON COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER Practical Nursing Cosmetology

DESOTO CENTER-OLIVE BRANCH Aviation Maintenance Technology Commercial Truck Driving

DESOTO CENTER-SOUTHAVEN

OXFORD CENTER

Cardiovascular Technology Respiratory Therapy Funeral Service Technology Hotel and Restaurant Mgmt. Technology Business and Marketing Mgmt. Technology

Surgical Technology

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Fully Online Degrees ACADEMIC PATHWAYS-ASSOCIATE OF ARTS

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Accountancy Business Administration Marketing Communications Office Administration Criminal Justice General College Psychology Social Work Secondary Education Elementary Education Business and Computer Teacher Education

TECHNICAL PROGRAMS-ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

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Medical Office Technology Administrative Office Technology Paralegal Technology Business Management Technology

Busy schedule?

No worries. We offer 24/7 access & support.

COLLEGE on your own

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Get class notifications the way you want them.

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Working full-time? Have a hectic schedule, children at home or live too far of a distance to make it to a Northwest campus? Don’t worry! Our Division of eLearning offers more than 200 Academic AND Career-Technical classes online.

TOP 50 Rated in the top 50 two-year, public online colleges in the U.S. by accreditedonlinecolleges.org

2+2 Option

Take your first two years at Northwest and finish at the University of Mississippi, all in one convenient location! The associate degree is offered by Northwest, and the bachelor’s degree is offered by Ole Miss in a variety of programs through the 2+2 Program at the DeSoto Center in Southaven. Master’s degree programs are also available.

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Programs • Accountancy • Business (General Business, Management– Human Resources, Managerial Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems) • Criminal Justice (Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement) • Education (Elementary Education) • General Studies • Journalism (Integrated Marketing Communications) • Liberal Studies • Paralegal Studies • Social Work 11

Life at Northwest is so much more than classes and studying. Intramurals, intercollegiate athletics, clubs and organizations and campus activities give Northwest students a chance to unwind from classes and get involved on campus and in the community.

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STUDENT ACTIVITIES In the last year alone, students have enjoyed for FREE: • Northwest Idol talent competition • Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales • Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances • Halloween dance • Spring Carnival • Health and fitness programming • Ranger Rodeo • Movie Night • Meet the Rangers 12

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Work hard. Play hard.

INTRAMURAL SPORTS

Interested in sports? If you aren’t playing intercollegiate sports but want to stay active, try one of our intramural activities on one of the courts at the Ranger Outdoor Complex or intramural fields. The Ranger Outdoor Complex includes eight tennis courts, four basketball courts and two volleyball courts with exterior lighting for play after dark.

Northwest also has 35 different clubs and organizations you can join, and the list grows larger each year! Professional, religious and special interest organizations give our students a great way to meet other students, network for future jobs and fouryear colleges, give back to the community and just have fun.

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Flag football Tennis Basketball Sand Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee

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Co-ed Softball Kickball Dodgeball Billiards Ping Pong

Join the club CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Baptist Student Union Environmental Science Organization Rocketeer yearbook Les Fauves (art club) Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) Phi Theta Kappa (honor society) Northwest Players Club (theatre) Student Executive Council Student Government Association Northwest Student Recruiters Northwest Education Association Ranger Book Club Professional organizations (by pathway/program)

MODERNIZED LIVING • • • • •

Wireless Internet access Cable TV with a campus channel Security features Live-in supervisors Coin-operated laundry area

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Bunkable/ built-in twin bed Sofa & loveseat Television lounge Built-in closet/chest Kitchenette Lobby Carpeting Microwave

RESIDENCE HALLS Co-Ed Residence Halls • DeSoto - apartment • Marshall - apartment Male Residence Halls • Gainey - suite • Quitman - traditional • Tallahatchie - apartment

Female Residence Halls • Benton - apartment • Bobo - suite • Panola - suite • Taylor - traditional

With just over 1,000 beds available on our Senatobia campus, our residence halls offer a variety of housing options in close proximity to campus social and athletic events as well as the convenience to classrooms.

RESIDENCE HALL TYPES • Traditional-style residence halls (double, triple and quad occupancy) • Suite-style residence halls • Apartment-style residence halls (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms)

HOUSING TIPS • Get your Housing application in as early as possible.

• Visit www.northwestms.edu/housing to see what you need to bring, additional photos of inside the residence hall rooms, pricing and FAQ. • Contact the Housing Office at 662-562-3305 for any questions.

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S S S T R I O ACADEMIC PROGRAM • • • • •

Free tutoring in most subjects Career, academic & personal counseling Cultural field trips Academic workshops Campus visits to four-year universities

STUDENT DEVELOPMENT CENTER Northwest offers the total college experience to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.

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Career and college counseling Individual and group counseling Outreach and consultation Crisis intervention Testing Disability Support Services

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Library and Learning Resource Center Career-Technical Education Support Services Math Lab Writing Center Work-Based Learning Police and public safety Help Desk (for all of your computer needs!)

Here’s a quick guide to making sense of financial aid. Be sure to pick up your in-depth guide to financial aid at Northwest from the Financial Aid Office after you apply for admission or visit northwestms.edu/financialaid.

HOW DO I GET FINANCIAL AID? You must FIRST fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.gov to receive any type of aid.

WHAT NEXT?

Financial Aid

There are four different ways you can receive funds to help pay for your education. They are listed here, so find which one best meets your needs and qualifications!

SCHOLARSHIPS Northwest offers three types of scholarships—academic, service and Foundation. Academic scholarships (such as Presidential, June S. Gardner and Leadership) are awarded based on ACT score, class standing and strong academic abilities. Service scholarships include athletic, band, cheer, art, performance and student publications and are awarded to students demonstrating excellence in those areas through tryouts or directly from each department. Foundation scholarships are awarded by the Foundation Office according to the specific criteria for each scholarship (see the Northwest Bulletin for a list of scholarships). The deadline for all scholarship applications is April 1, and forms may be found on the Northwest website under Financial Aid. All scholarship recipients must also file the FAFSA.

WORK-STUDY The work-study program provides on-campus jobs for students with financial need, allowing them to earn money to help pay for educational expenses. Positions are available in many locations on campus. For more information, such as how to apply and what jobs are available, visit our Work-Study tab on our website (under the Future Students tab then click on Financial Aid) where you will find the documents needed to start your new on-campus job.

GRANTS

LOANS

By filling out the FAFSA, you have already applied for Federal Pell Grant. Then go to www.ihl.state.ms.us to fill out the application for the two grants available to Mississippians.

Students who still need assistance covering their cost of attendance while in school can apply for Federal Direct Loans that they must pay back after graduation.

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Softball Basketball Rodeo Soccer

For more information about how you can become a Northwest athlete, visit nwccrangers.com and fill out a prospective athlete form.

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Northwest is known for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports nationwide, claiming four national championships, 41 conference championships and 37 region titles. Since 2000, over 400 student-athletes have gone on to continue their careers at the four-year level all across the country, with over 25 percent of those inking at major Division I colleges/universities.

Football Basketball Baseball Rodeo Soccer

Follow Ranger Athletics on: @NWCC_RANGERS GET NEWS, STATS AND SCHEDULES AT WWW.NWCCRANGERS.COM

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Although Northwest has an "open door" admissions policy, there are procedures all students must follow in order to receive a Certificate of Admission.

The following must be on file in the Office of Admissions & Records before registration:

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APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION www.northwestms.edu/apply

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OFFICIAL ACT OR SAT SCORES ACT required for Mississippi residents

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TRANSCRIPTS An official copy of a transcript from an accredited high school that includes a graduation date; OR an official copy of GED scores; OR an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended.

STAY

You can connect with Northwest anytime through any of our social media networks.

We’re always here to answer your questions or help you find the information you need!

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DOWNLOAD

THE NW BULLETIN Have the latest edition of the Northwest Bulletin at your fingertips!

The Bulletin (or college catalog) contains full details of pathways and programs, financial information, academic and campus regulations, and general information and also includes the college’s Annual Security Report.

Visit northwestms.edu/bulletin or scan the QR code with any QR scanner app and get a PDF of the latest Bulletin update on your mobile device.

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MAIN CAMPUS Senatobia 4975 Highway 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-3200

DESOTO CENTER Southaven/Olive Branch 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway Southaven, MS 38671 (662) 342-1570

LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA TECHNICAL CENTER 1310 Belk Drive Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-2023

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IMPORTANT NUMBERS:

Recruiting

662-562-3222

Band

662-562-3336

Financial Aid

662-562-3271

Theatre

662-562-3329

Registrar (Admissions)

662-562-3219

Choral Music

662-562-3337

Foundation

662-560-1103

Art

662-562-3399

Housing

662-562-3305

Career-Tech

662-562-3361

Athletics

662-562-3416

Nursing

662-562-3283

Business Office

662-562-3216

eLearning

662-560-5230

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