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ACCEPTANCE GUIDE ACCEPTANCE FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS | 2017-18
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Table of contents 4 Preparing for your new home Student ID number Housing policy Commuting to campus Health History Form 5 Enrollment checklist 6 Steps prior to enrollment 8 Residence halls Residence hall features Safety and security Items to bring Online console gaming Student advice Lofts 10 Freshman halls Freshman Learning Centers Living and Academic Learning Communities Hudson/Perrin Halls High rises 12 Upperclassman halls Roberta Hall, Franken Hall, South Complex, Tower Suites, Forest Village Apartments Married housing Gender-neutral housing 14 Campus dining Meal plans Dining options 16 Student support Residential Life staff University Seminar Accommodations for students with disabilities 18 Northwest living Parking on campus Laptop Computer Program Bearcat Card Dual Credit/AP/CLEP/IB Honors Program CATapult 20 Scholarship renewal information 22 Registration and orientation dates 24 Helpful phone numbers
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LIVE ON CAMPUS
STUDENTS LIVE ON CAMPUS
LIVE-IN residential life staff
University Police staffed
Apartments and suites available for FREE
upperclassmen
WI-FI in all halls
24 hours a day, 365 days a year
Easy access to
fitness center
Housing policy All first-time freshmen must live in the residence halls unless they are married, at least 21 years of age or commuting from their parent’s or legal guardian’s primary residence within 60 miles of Maryville (where they lived during high school). Students who are not first-time freshmen or those who are at least 21 years of age may live in housing of their own choice. The housing agreement is for contracted periods, typically the fall and spring. Thus, release from the agreement at the end of the fall trimester will not be automatic nor should it be assumed.
Commuting to campus
PREPARING FOR YOUR
NEW HOME Congratulations on choosing Northwest Missouri State University! This booklet contains important information you will need to know about becoming a Bearcat – housing or commuter information, health information, checklists, deadlines, registration, orientation and more.
Your student ID number Your student number, also known as your 919 number, was provided to you in your acceptance letter. This very important ninedigit number is your student identification number that you will use throughout your association with Northwest. It’s also your username and it is printed on your Bearcat Card. You’ll use it to: ■■ apply for housing ■■ apply for major-specific scholarships ■■ apply for Summer Orientation, Advisement
and Registration (SOAR) ■■ view your room assignment ■■ view your class schedule ■■ log into your CatPAWS account. 4
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Freshman, transfer and returning students who meet the commuting criteria must complete and return the Commuting to Northwest card on the inside cover of this booklet within two weeks of receipt. Freshmen need to have their card notarized. Apartments and other rental properties in Maryville are limited; therefore, housing should be secured as early as possible before the start of the term. For questions regarding first-time freshman housing requirements and commuting to campus, please contact Residential Life at reslife@nwmissouri.edu, 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1214.
Health History Form Prior to starting classes at Northwest and moving into your residence hall room, students must complete and return a Health History Form. The form can be found stapled in the middle of this booklet or at nwmissouri. edu/wellness/beforenw.htm and should be returned to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin. In addition to completing a Health History Form, students must submit immunization records showing 2 doses of MMR vaccine, and the Meningococcal Vaccine. Per Missouri state law, no student will be allowed to move into the residence halls without Northwest receiving record of the Meningococcal vaccine.
Enrollment checklist for students Last year in high school/college ❑❑ You will 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 nwmissouri.edu or contact us at 800.633.1175.
❑❑ Complete your housing agreement available in
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CatPAWS. Submit $150 prepayment. Room assignment will not be made until the housing agreement and prepayment are both received. Deposits are refundable if canceled by June 1 for fall attendees. OR If applicable, complete and send back the Commuting to Northwest card located inside the front cover of this booklet. Freshmen, don’t 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 Standard Scholarship Application to apply for major-specific awards. The application is available in CatPAWS and may be accessed until the Feb. 1 deadline. Information about all scholarships is available at nwmissouri.edu/finaid.
❑❑ Beginning Oct. 1 or after, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Northwest’s code number is 002496. To apply electronically, go to nwmissouri.edu/finaid/forms.htm.
❑❑ Complete the Health History Form (found stapled
in the middle of this booklet or online at nwmissouri. edu/wellness/beforenw.htm) and return it to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin.
❑❑ In March, create your RoomSync profile to find your ideal roommate. Go to Housing System via the CatPAWS housing tab for Northwest’s RoomSync link.
❑❑ 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 Orientation and Registration for transfer and returning students. Invitations are mailed early April. See nwmissouri. edu/admissions/fye or pg. 22 of this booklet for more information.
❑❑ By July 1 submit/update chosen roommate preference from RoomSync in Housing System via the CatPAWS housing tab.
Starting in the spring?
Download a spring checklist at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ pdf/SpringChecklist.pdf *Timeline applicable to students starting at Northwest in the summer or fall terms.
Summer before enrollment ❑❑ Attend a one-day SOAR or Orientation and Registration program to receive your fall course schedule and meet with an academic advisor. Submit your Health History Form to Wellness Services. See nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ fye.
❑❑ Room and roommate assignment posted on CatPAWS beginning mid-July.
❑❑ Have official ACT/SAT scores and final transcripts sent if requested.
❑❑ 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 you will bring to Northwest.
❑❑ Beginning Aug. 1, register your car, purchase a parking permit and sign the notebook contract in CatPAWS. (see pg. 18 for details).
❑❑ Complete enrollment verification which becomes available via CatPAWS by the first day of Advantage Week.
❑❑ Attend Advantage Week in Aug. (fall orientation starts Thursday, before classes begin). Information will be mailed in late July. For more Advantage Week information, see nwmissouri. edu/admissions/fye/ advantage
❑❑ Move into your residence hall on Thursday, Aug. 24, before classes begin.
❑❑ Documentation of your meningitis shot must be submitted to Wellness Services. You will not be allowed to move into your room unless your paperwork is on file.
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STEPS PRIOR TO ENROLLMENT ■■ Visit
CatPAWS to access the tools you will need to take the next steps toward enrollment. ■■ Visit nwmissouri.edu, and select the Quick Tools heading of the Resources tab. ■■ Log in using the directions found in your acceptance letter.
Main menu
Complete your housing agreement
*Housing system is used to create/update housing application, access RoomSync, update/ change roommate preferences and update/change meal plans.
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COMPLETE THE STANDARD SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION (available Sept. 1, 2016 to Feb. 1, 2017)
View your financial award package
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RESIDENCE HALLS Student success is Northwest’s 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.
Appliances you may bring ■■ hair dryer, curling iron ■■ iron ■■ TV/DVD player, stereo (there is a TV in a
central area of each hall) ■■ popcorn popper ■■ coffeemaker, hot pot ■■ refrigerator (5 cubic feet or less, 2.5 amps) ■■ microwave oven (700 watts or less)
Residence hall features
■■ a hot plate
Available at front desk of each hall
■■ toaster
■■ vacuum, broom
■■ halogen lamp
■■ games
■■ household
■■ tools
Look at everything that comes standard for each on-campus student. ■■ air-conditioning
■■ electric skillet
■■ coed living, organized by floor in some halls ■■ wireless internet access and email ■■ laptop computers for all students ■■ free laundry facilities ■■ cable TV ■■ social activities ■■ vending machines ■■ lounges and study rooms ■■ personal mailbox ■■ custodial service for restrooms ■■ community kitchens ■■ fitness facilities ■■ smoke-free environment
Safety and security Residential Life works closely with University Police in order to provide students with a safe living environment. All exterior residence hall doors are secured 24/7 with an electronic access system. Resident Assistants (RAs) conduct rounds throughout the building each night to ensure that policies are enforced and the community is safe. University residence halls have an alert system that is directly connected to University Police. Alert systems broadcast emergency alarms and announcements in each hall. The University also has an opt-out emergency text messaging system. 8
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extension cord ■■ any appliance
with an exposed coil, or any that could present a fire hazard
■■ kitchen supplies ■■ lock-out assistance ■■ work orders ■■ pick up packages ■■ mail services,
stamps and more
Online console gaming Students who wish to play online games or utilize console services (such as PlayStation Network or Xbox Live) should purchase DSL service from CenturyLink, an outside vendor.
Other items you may want to bring Sure, you have to bring items such as clothes, sheets, pillows, bedding, hand and bath towels and toothpaste, but have you thought of everything? Here’s a list compiled by students. ■■ sticky tac ■■ cable cord ■■ power strip ■■ fan ■■ laundry basket ■■ dry-erase board for door ■■ shower bucket ■■ shower shoes (flip-flops) ■■ robe ■■ organizers and crates ■■ small wastebasket ■■ headphones ■■ dishes and silverware
RoomSync RoomSync is a Facebook-based roommate matching app that empowers students to self-select their own roommates. RoomSync will suggest compatible roommates, but you may also search using a variety of tools. Chat with, review profiles and pin potential roommates. Found your match? Click the roommate request button. If the other person accepts, both students then report the match in their Housing Applications on CatPAWS and you are done!
Lofts Dieterich, Franken, Millikan and Phillips hall residents may rent from a metal or wooden loft vendor or construct a loft in the room. When considering a loft, be sure to look at the Loft Guidelines at nwmissouri.edu/reslife/ Residence_Hall_Life/lofts.htm or refer to loft guidelines available at SOAR before you build. We recommend that you do not build your loft until you arrive on campus in the fall. To ease the loft-building process, merchants offer “loft kits” which will be on display during SOAR. Please note: student-constructed lofts can only be installed beginning the first day of move-in and after. No early installation of lofts is allowed unless it is installed by a vendor approved by Northwest. No two rooms are exactly alike, so the measurements supplied are approximate. All furniture must remain in the room, including the bed frame and bed ends. 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. Homemade or wooden lofts are not allowed in South Complex.
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FRESHMAN HALLS Freshman Learning Centers
The halls are divided between freshmen and upperclassmen to meet the needs of incoming students as they transition to Northwest. All freshmen living on campus participate in the Freshman Learning Center (FLC) program. ■■ FLCs provide a staff-resident ratio of 1 to 30, enabling students to connect with positive role
models. ■■ FLC policies are designed to foster positive life choices. Upperclassmen enjoy more autonomous
living experiences. ■■ Academic Resource Consultants in Halls (ARCH) live in Freshman Learning Centers to promote
good study habits and help students with academic resources. ■■ Programs are presented in each hall to enhance students’ educational and social experience.
Living and Academic Learning Communities Northwest Living and Academic Learning Communities (LALC) offer students with similar academic interests the opportunity to connect with one another in a living and learning environment. Those participating in LALC’s live together on a floor where specialized programming and activities are provided that relate to the floor’s academic theme. Students are also enrolled in common courses with others on their LALC floor. LALC’s offered in fall 2017:
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■■ Agricultural Sciences ■■ Business ■■ Natural Sciences ■■ Education ■■ Computer Science and Information Systems
Communities exist to ease the transition to college life and provide support for academic and personal growth that encourages student success. Go to www.nwmissouri.edu/reslife/communities/index. htm for more informaton. Roommates must have majors in the same department to participate in the living and academic learning community. LALC’s will be housed in Tower Suites and South Complex. See page 12 and 13.
Hudson Hall and Perrin Hall This Freshman Learning Center complex opened in fall 2007, 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, vending, recreation room and a gathering space. Each residence hall has wireless internet available on all floors. These halls are located near the J.W. Jones Student Union and Colden Hall.
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Perrin Hall modified suites
Hudson/Perrin Halls ■■ co-ed by floor
Room specifications* ■■ windows: 68” w x 78” h
■■ capacity: 482
■■ ceiling: 9’ h
■■ fully carpeted
■■ door: 36” w x 80” h
■■ movable furniture
■■ mattress: 80” long
■■ mini-blinds ■■ Freshman Learning Center
extra-long twin sheets suggested.
■■ beds are loftable or bunkable
(see pg. 9)
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 a kitchen, free laundry facilities, vending, gathering space and sand volleyball courts. These residence halls also contain Freshman Learning Centers and the buildings are close to The Station, Owens Library and Wellness Services. Beds are bunkable and may be lofted using lofting kit (see pg. 9).
Dieterich Hall
■■ may bring lofts (see pg. 9)
■■ co-ed by floor
■■ kitchen and study lounges
■■ capacity: 297 ■■ kitchen and study lounges
Room specifications* ■■ windows: 37.5” w x 51.5” h
■■ may bring lofts (see pg. 9)
■■ desk: shelf and light: 57” h
■■ recreation room
■■ desk: 30.75” h
Franken Hall
■■ co-ed by floor ■■ capacity: 303 ■■ freshmen and upperclassmen ■■ kitchen and study lounges ■■ may bring lofts (see pg. 9)
■■ ceiling: 8’ 1” h ■■ door: 31.75” w x 84” h
Mattresses ■■ Phillips/Franken: 80” long (extra-long twin sheets suggested) ■■ Dieterich/Millikan: 76” long (regular twin sheets
will fit)
Millikan Hall
■■ co-ed by floor ■■ capacity: 303 ■■ aerobic exercise area ■■ may bring lofts (see pg. 9) ■■ kitchen and study lounges
Phillips Hall
■■ co-ed by floor ■■ capacity: 303 ■■ weight-training equipment
and aerobic exercise area These descriptions are for the 2017-2018 academic year *These are measurements for typical rooms. Your room might vary slightly. All furniture must remain in the room. There is no additional space for storage.
FREE
laundry facilities in the residence halls
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LIVING AND ACADEMIC LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LALCs)
UPPERCLASSMAN HALLS
Roberta Hall
Franken Hall
South Complex
At Northwest, sorority women have the opportunity to live together in Roberta Hall. Each sorority is assigned a designated living space. ■■ sorority members only
■■ suites
This high-rise is located near Owens Library, The Station and the Bearcat Baseball Field. It houses both freshmen and upperclassmen. Depending on availability, some upperclassmen and transfer students may have private rooms in the building. ■■ co-ed on each upperclass floor
South Complex is centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union and the Fitness and Student Rec Centers. Four or five rooms are grouped in a pod with a private bathroom. ■■ upperclassmen, freshman Honors Program and Living and Academic Learning Communities
■■ close to classroom
■■ recreation room
■■ co-ed by pod with a private
■■ upperclassmen ■■ 24-hour visitation policy ■■ movable furniture
buildings ■■ beds are bunkable and
loftable ■■ study lounges ■■ fully carpeted ■■ community kitchen ■■ free laundry ■■ vending ■■ gathering spaces
■■ study lounges ■■ may bring lofts (see pg. 9) ■■ bunkable beds ■■ fully carpeted ■■ community kitchen ■■ vending ■■ gathering spaces
bathroom ■■ 24-hour visitation policy
(for upperclassmen) ■■ weight and aerobics room ■■ movable furniture ■■ bunkable beds ■■ recreation room ■■ only metal lofts allowed
(see pg. 9) ■■ mattress 80” long ■■ fully carpeted ■■ community kitchen ■■ vending ■■ gathering spaces
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Tower Suites
Married housing
These residence halls provide advanced housing options to LALCs and upperclassmen, located near the high-rise halls on the northwest corner of campus.
Northwest provides the option for married students to live on campus in the Forest Village Apartments. At least one person living in the apartment must be a Northwest student to live on campus. Two-bedroom apartments are available that include one restroom, a full kitchen with full-size refrigerator, dishwasher, garbage disposal, stove and microwave, washer and dryer and fully furnished living room and bedrooms. If interested, contact Residential Life at 660.562.1214 or reslife@nwmissouri. edu.
Suite features: ■■ two buildings with two-bed and four-bed units ■■ beds are bunkable and loftable ■■ each unit has its own bathroom and
living space ■■ community building with meeting/study
space, Papa John’s, convenience store, vending, community kitchen and mail service ■■ movable furniture
Each floor includes: ■■ free laundry room ■■ kitchenette ■■ balcony or patio ■■ lounge ■■ study room ■■ meeting room ■■ gathering space
Gender-neutral housing Northwest offers upperclassmen the option to live in gender-neutral housing. Students of mixed genders may live together in Tower Suites or the Forest Village Apartments. If interested, contact Residential Life at 660.562.1214 or reslife@nwmissouri.edu.
Tower Suites
Forest Village Apartments Forest Village Apartments, located north of the Garrett-Strong Science Building, are two-and four-bedroom apartments for juniors, seniors and graduate students. The apartments’ Community Building houses a convenience store, community kitchen, gathering space and mail service. Each apartment includes: ■■ individual bedrooms ■■ fully furnished — movable furniture (bedroom
and living room) ■■ full kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, garbage
disposal, range and refrigerator) ■■ washer and dryer ■■ bathroom (two in the four-bed units)
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CAMPUS DINING Whether you eat every meal on campus or just grab a bite now and then, you will love the value, variety and convenience of your meal plan. Campus dining is available seven days a week.
Meal plans How do they work?
Meal plans are geared specifically to make your life easier. Depending on whether you live on or off campus and which meal plan you choose, your meal plan will consist of: unlimited swipes, a set number of swipes, Resident Dollars, Flex Dollars and/or an inclining balance. Swipes give you access to Bearcat Commons, the all-you-care-to-eat residential restaurant on the first floor of the Student Union. Just swipe and eat whatever you like! Resident Dollars, for on-campus students may be used at any dining location on campus, as well as vending machines, concession stands, NW Tailgates and for on-campus pizza delivery from Papa John’s. Flex Dollars, for commuting students may be used at the same locations as Resident Dollars as well as for delivery from Domino’s and Pizza Hut. With inclining balance, your Bearcat Card becomes a credit card that you can use for food purchases that will be billed to your University account.
What are my meal plan choices?
Our meal plans provide you with many options. Select a plan that fits your status (resident or commuter) and your lifestyle. Resident Plans Traditional residents can choose from four all-access plans with varying levels of spending power. Each plan is made up of unlimited swipes to Bearcat Commons. Silver Base Plan: Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week Gold Base Plan: Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week, $150 Resident Dollars and five guest meal passes Platinum Base Plan: Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week, $300 Resident Dollars and eight guest meal passes 5-Day Plan: Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, Monday–Friday You can add Resident Dollars to your plan anytime in increments of $25 or use inclining balance for purchases at any location.
Commuter Plans As a commuter student, you do not have to do a thing. All registered, commuter students are automatically able to use inclining balance to charge their food purchases to their University account. If you are worried about controlling your spending on inclining, you can choose from an All-Access Plan or Block Plans. Block Plans offer a set number of all-you-care-to-eat meals to use anytime throughout the trimester in Bearcat Commons. Inclining Balance: Inclining works like a credit card allowing you to charge all your purchases to your University account. All-Access Meal Plans: Commuters have the option of signing up for any of the All-Access meal plans available to residents. Block Plans: A Block Plan is perfect for commuters who wish to visit Bearcat Commons at their convenience throughout the trimester. Choose from a set number of swipes from 75, 50 or 25 all-you-care-to-eat meals. Add Flex Dollars: If you don’t want a full plan but still want to pre-pay, you can add Flex Dollars to your card in any increment of $25.
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Get to know your dining options Bearcat Commons
The all-you-care-to-eat restaurant is the perfect place to meet up with friends and is open daily from, 7 a.m.–1 a.m. This residential location offers a Mediterranean kitchen with hearthbaked pizza and zesty pasta dishes, produce market and deli, an all-American grill, Tex-Mex cuisine, fresh bakery and exhibition stations as well as a Mongolian grill.
The Jones
This location features Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros., Zen and Provisions on Demand (P.O.D.). These new concepts bring a full suite of dining choices to The Jones.
Starbucks
Starbucks Coffee offers brewed coffee and specialty drinks, gourmet bakery items, parfaits, sandwiches and more. Starbucks is conveniently located in the Novel Grounds area of the library, the perfect place to get work done on your laptop or enjoy great conversation.
The Station
Papa John’s offers pizza by the slice and on campus delivery. The Station also houses an on-campus convenience market, P.O.D., offering coffee service and a wide range of grab-and-go items.
Essentials at Forest Village
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STUDENT SUPPORT Residential Life staff Resident Assistant (RA) is likely one of the first people you will meet when you arrive at Northwest. Each floor has an RA who has been trained to assist you with any questions and help you adjust to your new home.
Desk Assistants (DAs) are ready to answer any questions and provide rental equipment for cooking, games and sports. Assistant Complex Directors (ACDs) are sophomores, juniors or seniors who assist professional staff in creating a dynamic learning environment.
Academic Resource Consultant in Hall (ARCH) is an undergraduate student trained in assisting students in achieving academic success.
Technology Support Assistants (TSAs) are students who are dedicated to providing free support for University-provided laptops and the Northwest network.
BRIDGEs (Building Relationships and Integrating Diverse Growth Experiences) facilitate diversity education and promote an enriching environment by providing cultural programming and resources for students.
Hall/Complex Directors are full-time live-in staff who help develop community in the building and help students with issues or problems.
University Seminar University Seminar is a one-credit hour academic course designed to introduce students to the Northwest community and collegiate environment. Each student develops a personal plan to understand and assume responsibility for their own university experience. Course content includes: ■■ adjustment to university life ■■ skills necessary to make the most of the university experience ■■ general education requirements ■■ academic programs and advisement ■■ career exploration ■■ campus and community resources ■■ taking advantage of cultural and extracurricular events ■■ options for themed sections: Community Engagement,
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Accommodations for students with disabilities Northwest is committed to providing quality support services to all students.
Personal Development and Counseling Center
If you have a documented disability you must make your needs known by requesting accommodations through a member of the Learning Assistance Providers/Services (LAP/S) Committee.
Kristen Peltz
The process for requesting accommodations is outlined on our Services for Students with Disabilities website at nwmissouri.edu/swd.
Judy Frueh
You are strongly encouraged to initiate this process as far in advance of your arrival on campus as possible. An excellent transition resource for students with disabilities is available at moahead.org/ guidebook/guidebook.html.
Student Support Services Kimberlee Ward
Wellness Services
660.562.1348 660.562.1259 660.562.1348
Talent Development Center Kirk Skoglund
660.562.1726
College of Education and Human Services Dr. Shirley Steffens
ADA/504 Coordinator Rebecca Lawrence
660.562.1443 660.562.1013
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Parking on campus Students are allowed to have a vehicle on campus with the purchase of a parking permit. Permits are good for one year, from August through July, and cost $90/vehicle, $50/ motorcycle or scooter for the school year. Go to your CatPAWS account and register your vehicle anytime after Aug. 1 for fall 2017– summer 2018. The parking permit registration link is under the Personal Information section. Once registered, visit the Cashiering Office in the Administration Building with your Bearcat Card to pick up your parking permit when you arrive for Advantage Week in August.
Laptop computer program All students are issued a personal laptop computer. Each laptop comes with an AC adaptor and an ethernet cable is available by request. All residence halls and classroom buildings support wireless internet access. Wireless access is also available in the B.D. Owens Library and J.W. Jones Student Union.
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Printers are available at the front desk of each hall and in computer labs. Printing costs $1/ page for color and 10¢/page for black and white. Charges are applied to your University bill. You may bring your own printer with a USB connection. Northwest Computing Services provides maintenance and repair for University issued laptops at no cost to the student. Repairs are commonly done by swapping computers. Service and repairs are not provided on machines students choose to bring to campus. Students are encouraged to bring an external storage device (flashdrive or USB hard drive) to maintain a backup of their files stored on the computer’s hard drive. Additional storage is available utilizing the University’s network storage system. Students may load their own legal software and programs onto their computers. Laptops are preloaded with Microsoft Windows 7 business operating system, Microsoft Office 2013 professional (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Internet Explorer 8 and antivirus software. Students pre-enrolled for the following fall term may keep the laptop during the summer for $50.
If desired, private insurance for your laptop is available through outside vendors.
Bearcat Card Your student ID is a lot more than just a piece of personalized plastic. Here’s where and how you can use your Bearcat Card: To gain access: ■■ B.D. Owens Library ■■ Textbook Services ■■ Interlibrary loans ■■ Foster Fitness Center ■■ Student Rec Center ■■ Home athletic events ■■ Copy machines
To buy what you need: ■■ Buy food at the Union, The Station or Forest Village Apartments Community Building ■■ Purchases are deducted from your meal
plan or charged to your student account ■■ Shop in the on-campus convenience stores ■■ Vending machines ■■ Concession stands at Bearcat games ■■ Bearcat Bookstore (charged to your student
account) (opt-in partnership) As a banking card: ■■ Access your optional U.S. Bank student checking account with your Bearcat Card from any ATM (applications are available at all orientation programs)
AP, CLEP or IB examinations. However, a current list of accepted credit may be found at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/ freshmen/dualcredit.htm.
Honors Program Honors Program participants may live in Honors Housing in South Complex. Each resident on the honors wing, including roommates, must be in the Honors Program. The honors wing provides a studious learning environment while serving as a venue for speakers, discussions, socials and other events that will support participants. To be eligible for the Honors Program, students must have at least a 26 ACT and a 3.50 grade-point average. Eligible students are sent an invitation to apply in the spring. Please indicate in the housing contract if you are interested in living on the honors wing. Space is limited and will be assigned on a first-come, first-served basis.
CATapult CATapult is an accelerated program designed for high-achieving freshmen to complete a bachelor’s degree and a Master of Business Administration in four years. The bachelor’s degree can be any discipline within the School of Business. Students learn the same content as the traditional courses, but at a quicker pace. Visit www.nwmissouri.edu/business/ catapult for more information.
■■ Use it as a debit card at merchants
nationwide ■■ To learn more about this option, call
Northwest’s Residential and Auxiliary Services at 660.562.1430
Dual Credit/AP/CLEP/IB Northwest will accept transfer and high school dual credit from regionally accredited institutions. Credit may also be granted for satisfactory scores on College Board Advanced Placement Tests (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP) examinations, and the International Baccalaureate (IB). In order to receive credit, students must have official transcripts from the college or original score reports from the testing agency sent to the Office of Admissions.
Student graduation and placement rates at Northwest Go to www.nwmissouri.edu/facts/ consumerinfo.htm to see our retention, graduation rates, placement and more.
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SCHOLARSHIP RENEWAL
INFORMATION
Your acceptance letter will tell you the automatic scholarships you have received. Do not forget to apply for the other scholarships Northwest offers.
Freshman scholarships President’s Scholarship 3.5 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $8,000 Distinguished Scholar 3.5 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $4,000 Academic Excellence 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $3,000 Tower Scholar 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $2,000 University Scholar 2.75 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $1,500 Northwest Merit 2.75 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $1,000 Bearcat Advantage 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours). Award: 100 percent waiver of out-ofstate tuition (estimate: $6,320 – based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters). 20
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Northwest International Achievement Scholarship 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours). Award: 100 percent waiver of out-ofstate tuition (estimate: $6,320 – based on 30 credit hours for fall/spring trimesters). Cultural Enrichment Scholarship 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA, completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and acceptable participation in Mentors Over Retention and Education program. Maximum award of eight trimesters within consecutive academic years. Renewal amount: $1,000 American Dream Grant Renewable for four years as a tuition only scholarship with reapplication of the FAFSA by Feb. 1, Pell Grant eligible and completion of 24 Northwest credit hours with a 2.0 Northwest cumulative GPA for Missouri residents or 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA for non-Missouri residents. A+ Scholarship Renewable for one year with a 3.3 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours. Award: $1,500
Transfer Scholarships President’s Scholarship 3.5 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of six trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $8,000 Transfer Distinguished Scholarship 3.5 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of six trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $2,500 Transfer Academic Scholarship 3.3 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of six trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $1,500
Transfer Merit 3.3 Northwest cumulative GPA and completion of 24 credit hours per academic year. Maximum award of six trimesters within consecutive academic years. Award: $1,000 Cultural Enrichment Scholarship 3.0 Northwest cumulative GPA, completion of 24 credit hours per academic year and acceptable participation in Mentors Over Retention and Education program. Maximum award of six trimesters. Award: $1,000 Bearcat Advantage/ Northwest International Achievement Scholarship See Freshman Scholarships. Maximum award of 132 total credit hours earned (including dual credit and transfer hours).
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REGISTRATION AND
ORIENTATION DATES Orientation and registration are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest! Freshman orientation is comprised of three parts, Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR), Advantage and University Seminar. SOAR is a one-day event held during the summer months at which incoming freshmen meet with a faculty advisor and receive their fall schedules as well as information about services, resources and opportunities that Northwest offers. They also have the opportunity to connect with other new freshmen at this time. SOAR registration begins in April. Prior to the beginning of the school year, students attend Advantage, a four-day continuation of summer orientation. Advantage provides an opportunity for new students to become familiar with the campus and ease into a routine. University Seminar is a course that is designed to assist students through the first 10 weeks of the trimester. The first session of University Seminar is held during Advantage. Transfer and returning students attend an Orientation and Registration day that allows them to meet with a faculty advisor, enroll in classes and receive information to familiarize them with campus and the services Northwest offers. Invitations will be sent beginning in March. Transfer students are also invited, but not required, to attend Advantage (refer to freshman section above for information about the Advantage program.) 22
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Fall 2017 (for freshmen) SOAR (Summer Orientation and Registration) Deadline to register for all dates: June 2 ■■ Friday, June 16 ■■ Saturday, June 17 ■■ Tuesday, June 20 ■■ Wednesday, June 21 ■■ Friday, June 23 ■■ Saturday, June 24 ■■ Tuesday, June 27 ■■ Wednesday, June 28
Invitations are sent in early April.
Spring 2018
(for freshmen and transfer students) Orientation and Registration: ■■ Friday, Dec. 8, 2017 Deadline: Nov. 24 Invitations are sent beginning mid-October or upon acceptance. General registration and orientation: Jan. 5 First day of classes: Jan. 8
Summer 2018
Move-In Day: Aug. 24
General registration and first day of classes: ■■ May 7
First day of classes: Aug. 28
■■ June 4
Advantage: Aug. 24-27
Fall 2017 (for transfer students)
■■ July 2 ■■ July 30
Orientation and Registration: ■■ Friday, April 21 Deadline: April 7 ■■ Friday, May 19
Deadline: May 5 ■■ Thursday, July 13
Deadline: June 30 ■■ Friday, July 14
Deadline: June 30 Invitations are sent beginning mid-March or upon acceptance. General registration and orientation: Aug. 26 First day of classes: Aug. 28 NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
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97%
of undergraduate students secure employment or continue their education within 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION The city of Maryville is ranked no. 28 in nation in the
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CRIME RATE DISCLOSURE Northwest is committed to assisting all members of the Northwest community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus security, personal safety and fire safety including topics such as crime prevention, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime statistics for the most recent three year period and disciplinary procedures is available on the University Police department website at nwmissouri.edu/police. If you would like a paper copy containing this information, you can contact a representative of the University Police Department at the Support Service Building, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or by phone at 660.562.1254.
The Following Forms should be completed and returned to Northwest immediately. 1. Housing agreement (available in CatPAWS)
2. Wellness Services requirements and health form (stapled in the middle of the booklet)
OR
COMMUTERS
complete and return 1. Postcard below 2. Wellness Services requirements and health form (stapled in the middle of the booklet)
detach card before mailing
Commuting to Northwest Missouri State University
University policy states all first-time freshmen are required to live in the residence halls unless they are 21, married or commuting from their parent/legal guardian’s primary residence within 60 miles of Maryville. Owning or purchasing a secondary property within the 60-mile radius does not satisfy the requirement. Permission is not granted for students to live with older siblings, aunts, uncles or grandparents unless they have legal guardianship. Freshmen commuting from home must complete this form. Providing false information to Northwest Missouri State University violates the Student Code of Conduct and may subject the student to disciplinary sanctions. Transfer and returning students who plan to live off campus are asked to return this card to let us know your plans. This card should be completed within two weeks of when it is received. Artwork for User Defined (4" x 6") Layout: sample BRM Env with IMB.lyt October 5, 2010
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TO RETURN THIS CARD, FOLD IN HALF, SEAL WITH TAPE AND DROP INTO THE MAIL.
Questions? Call Residential Life at 660.562.1214 or email reslife@nwmissouri.edu.
RESIDENTIAL LIFE-JW JONES STUDENT UNION NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 800 UNIVERSITY DR MARYVILLE MO 64468-9988 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO. 9 MARYVILLE, MO
BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
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________________________________________________________________________________________ Student’s last name First name Middle initial 919______________________________________ Student ID #
(_________)_________________________________ Home phone number
________________________________________________________________________________________ Home address ________________________________________________________________________________________ City State ZIP ________________________________________________________________________________________ Email address Section A—to be completed by transfer and returning students ❑ I plan to attend Northwest and commute from a local residence or my parent’s residence. Section B—to be completed by freshmen CRITERIA TO BE RELEASED FROM THE FRESHMAN RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT: (check one)
❑ 21 years of age (must provide copy of birth certificate) Date of birth _______/_______/________ ❑ Married (must provide copy of marriage certificate) ❑ Commuting from parent’s or legal guardian’s primary residence. This card must be notarized and submitted from the parent(s) or legal guardian(s) stating that the student will be living at home. _______________________________________________________ (_________)______________________ Parent’s or legal guardian’s name Phone number ________________________________________________________________________________________ Street City State ZIP TRIMESTER ATTENDING:
Fall 20______
Spring 20______
Summer 20______
I understand that this is only an application for release and that I must wait for an official notification of approval or denial before taking further action. I certify that the information provided above is true in all respects and that related documents have not been falsified. __________________________________________________ Signature of student Date __________________________________________________ Signature of parent or legal guardian Date FOR OFFICE USE ONLY
Approved
Denied
Pending
Sworn and subscribed before me this ___________ day of ____________________, 20______.
______________________________________ Signature _____________________________________ Title
_____________ Effective date
_________________________________ Notary
_________________________________ My commission expires