your new home
PREPARING FOR
2 // WELCOME HOME
4
ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
6
ACADEMIC LIVING COMMUNITIES
7
RESIDENTIAL HALLS
15
CAMPUS DINING
17
GENERAL INFORMATION
19
COMMUTING TO CAMPUS
20
CONTACT INFORMATION
GETTING STARTED Congratulations on choosing Northwest Missouri State University! This packet contains important information you need to know about becoming a Bearcat, such as housing or commuter information, Health History Form, checklists, deadlines, registration and orientation.
YOUR USER ID NUMBER Your User ID number, also known as your 919 number, was provided to you in your acceptance letter. This very important nine-digit number is the identification number you will use during your time at Northwest. You will use it to log into CatPAWS where you ■ apply for housing ■ apply for major-specific scholarships ■ register for Summer Orientation, Advisement and
Registration (SOAR)
■ view your room assignment ■ view your class schedule
HOUSING POLICY All first-year students must live in the residence halls unless they are married, at least 21 years of age, commuting from their parent or legal guardian’s primary residence within 60 miles of Maryville (where they lived during high school) or have a child.
istor y
H Health
ATE URI ST
ISSO
EST M
NORTHW
lle, MO
ryvi Ma Drive
64468
being
ces
ss Servi
Wellne
SITY ail: em
2.1585
2.1348
.56 660
on ulations
For m
UNIVER
660.56 fax:
accepted
du
souri.e
nwmis
health@
west!
to North
s. This Congrat lth service services. nal pus hea nutritio all cam hub for lth, and , but rvices disease one’s ter, is the tion, public hea ess Se tion of ss Cen ining Wellne , health promo as preven mainta t of the not only active role in nseling ase visi ng out llness, an spirit. Ple s, operati ment and cou us on we lity and taking vice and y foc Ser elop bod llness al dev care, we ponsibi of mind, sity We , person outpatient sizes self-res integration Univer clinical lity pha an ses as to qua em pas mitted encom osophy the individual ng com life. This phil r aini . side must con re information While remphilosophy of health a ss for mo also as eve true We beli uri.edu/wellne health. wmisso e www.n If you hav vided. vices pro the ser pany for ce an ur rance com Ins n your insu Health to rmatio ity to bill info card abil ce nce the cap insuran Insura vices has wing: r health Health k of you llness Ser do the follo r. provide sity We se t and bac Univer etwork ce, plea the fron an in-n insuran of both vices health e we are : copies Submit make sur g information llness Ser 68 pany to win sity We MO 644 Univer d the follo rance com ryville, your insu pany will nee sity Drive, Ma tact ver Con rance com 800 Uni Your insu W. Wilmes, ald Dr. Ger versity
800 Uni
About
lln rsity We
Unive
ITTED
D SUBM ED AN
MPLET BE CO MUST TES: RDS, N RECOLLOWING DA IZATIO E FO gust 1 BY TH r – Au 1
IMMUN , AND
RM THIS FO
ber meste Decem Fall Tri 1 ster – materials. April Trime issions ster – Spring er Adm r er Trime on you with oth Summ submit g placed
T bein a hold s, DO NO result in ss Service d dates. dates can specifie to Wellne directly by these pleted by the t return rmation contac s com uired info rn all form please blem, this req se retu lth pro to submit ount - plea pus. cant hea acc to cam or signifi ore coming lity abi dis vices bef have a ss Ser If you Wellne
Please Failure
—1—
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 in this packet 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 two doses of MMR vaccine and the Meningococcal vaccine. Per Missouri state law, no student will be allowed to move into residence halls without Northwest receiving record of the Meningococcal vaccine.
NORTHWEST // 3
ENROLLMENT
CHECKLIST SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL CHECKLIST ☐ Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa beginning Oct. 1 (Northwest code: 002496) ☐ Submit your housing application and prepayment beginning Nov. 2 ☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1, if applicable (Freshmen will need to have card notarized) ☐ Review and accept financial aid ☐ Watch for instructions about finding a roommate in January ☐ Submit the Standard Scholarship Application by Feb. 1 ☐ Register for Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR) ☐ Attend the Housing Sneak Peek on Saturday, April 3 ☐ Select your room beginning April 20 ☐ Complete and submit your Health History Form
SUMMER BEFORE ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST ☐ Check your Northwest email frequently ☐ Attend SOAR ☐ Submit final high school and dual credit transcripts to Northwest’s Office of Admissions ☐ Watch for your first billing statement at the end of July ☐ Sign up for a payment plan ☐ Contact your roommate to discuss items you will each bring ☐ Move in to your residence hall Aug. 14 ☐ Attend Advantage Aug. 14-17
BEARCAT TIP
CHECK OUT THE
Northwest Missouri State University Incoming Class of 2021 Facebook group. Join the Facebook Live discussions about topics such as financial assistance, residential life, advisement, your bill and student life. 4 // WELCOME HOME
FINDING A ROOMMATE AND SELECTING A ROOM Focusing on student success — every student, every day — is Northwest’s mission. Students who live on campus are part of a well-rounded university experience that fosters academic success and personal growth. Watch for an email in January with information about roommate selection.
ROOM SELECTION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS BEGINS APRIL 20 HOUSING PREPAYMENT DATE
SELECT YOUR ROOM
Nov. 2, 2020 Nov. 3 - Dec. 15, 2020 Dec. 16, 2020 - Feb. 15, 2021 Feb. 16, 2021 and beyond
April April April April
20, 2021 21, 2021 22, 2021 23, 2021
Submit your housing prepayment beginning Nov. 2 to be one of the first to select their room for the fall! NORTHWEST // 5
ACADEMIC LIVING COMMUNITIES
ACADEMIC
LIVING COMMUNITIES
Academic Living Communities (ALCs) offer students with similar academic interests the opportunity to connect and learn with one another in a living and learning environment. The communities are designed to ease the transition to college life and provide support for personal and academic growth that encourages our mission of student success. Beginning Nov. 2, you can apply for an Academic Living Community at the same time you complete your housing application in CatPAWS.
7 REASONS TO JOIN AN ALC • ALC students enroll in similar courses • Connect with faculty • Network with employers early • Socialize with people who have similar interests and goals • Learn about career opportunities early • Accessibility to peer mentors in your major
STUDENTS LIVING IN AN ACADEMIC LIVING COMMUNITY RETAIN AT HIGHER RATES THAN THE OVERALL CAMPUS.
• Study groups
“The Natural Sciences living community was exactly what I was looking for.
I made connections easily my first year and had help available from peers and faculty relevant to my major and classes.” PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE ACADEMIC LIVING COMMUNITIES
Agricultural sciences 6 // WELCOME HOME
BUSINESS
COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
Computer Science Elementary and information EDUCATION AND systems SPECIAL EDUCATION
HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
Natural Sciences/ HONORS PROGRAM mathematics and statistics
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
WINDOW WARDROBE
WINDOW
WINDOW BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
DESK
Location: Near the high-rise halls on the northwest corner of campus
TABLE
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
beds are bunkable and loftable
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WARDROBE
community building with meeting/study space, convenience store, vending, community kitchen and mail service
WINDOW
DESK
two buildings with two-bed and four-bed units
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
each unit has its own bathroom and living space
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
SUITE FEATURES
WINDOW
DESK
TOWER SUITES
FOUR-PERSON SUITE
TWO-PERSON SUITE
movable furniture
WINDOW
TABLE
EACH FLOOR INCLUDES: free laundry
ACADEMIC
LIVING COMMUNITIES
balcony or patio
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WiFi
Agricultural sciences
“What I love about living in Tower Suites is the strong sense of community that takes place on every floor with the staff and residents.”
Natural Sciences
mathematics and statistics
WARDROBE
meeting room
DESK
study room
DESK
WARDROBE
lounge
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
kitchenette
*ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$5,114
$10,228
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$5,264
$10,528
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy
$5,414
$10,828
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021. NORTHWEST // 7
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
SOUTH COMPLEX
Location: Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union, Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center
TWO-PERSON ROOM
FEATURES
four or five rooms grouped in a pod with a private bathroom
WINDOWS
ACADEMIC
LIVING COMMUNITIES
free laundry movable furniture bunkable beds recreation room community kitchen
HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS
Elementary Computer science EDUCATION AND SPECIAL and information EDUCATION systems
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
vending machines WiFi HONORS PROGRAM
COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA
BUSINESS
“I love living in South because
of the blended diversities of the populations, with the freshman ALCs as well as the upperclassmen. When we bring the building together for events, the communities mix together, and it’s really cool to see. South also has the best location on campus as it is equal distance to most of the academic buildings.”
*ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$4,927
$9,854
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$5,077
$10,154
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy $5,227
$10,454
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
8 // WELCOME HOME
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
HUDSON & PERRIN Newest residence halls on campus. Location: East side of campus near the Student Union and academic buildings
FEATURES
HUDSON/PERRIN A
WINDOW
pod-style bathrooms shared by five or six rooms coed by floor/pod accordingly study and social lounges on each floor kitchen free laundry
HUDSON/PERRIN B
WINDOW DESK
NIGHT STAND
NIGHT STAND
DESK
DRESSER
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
DRESSER
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
DRESSER
DRESSER
recreation room networked laser printer
NIGHT STAND
NIGHT STAND
sand volleyball court WiFi *ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$5,192
$10,384
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$5,342
$10,684
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy
$5,492
$10,984
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021. NORTHWEST // 9
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
DIETERICH & MILLIKAN Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services
FEATURES
TWO-PERSON ROOM WINDOW
two built-in desks with chairs, closets and dressers
WINDOW
HEATER BUILT-IN DESK
BUILT-IN DESK
central restroom/shower area WiFi kitchen
LOFTABLE OR SINGLE BED
LOFTABLE OR SINGLE BED
free laundry facilities sand volleyball court by Millikan coed by floor study and social lounges recreation room
DRESSER
renovated main lounges and kitchens *ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$4,635
$9,270
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$4,785
$9,570
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy
$4,935
$9,870
10 // WELCOME HOME
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
DRESSER
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
FRANKEN
(renovated in 2017)
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services
FEATURES
TWO-PERSON ROOM
moveable furniture
WINDOW
WINDOW
HEATER DESK
DESK
central restroom/shower area two private bathrooms per floor study and social lounges kitchen free laundry facilities coed by floor recreation room
DRESSER
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
DRESSER
WiFi BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
NIGHT STAND
NIGHT STAND
*ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$4,927
$9,854
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$5,077
$10,154
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy
$5,227
$10,454
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
NORTHWEST // 11
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
NORTH COMPLEX
(low-cost housing and meal plan option for students)
Location: Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union, Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center *ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
SEMESTER
YEARLY
Silver Membership Double Occupancy
$3,925
$7,850
Gold Membership Double Occupancy
$4,075
$8,150
Platinum Membership Double Occupancy
$4,225
$8,450
Cooperative community housing comes with very different expectations and offerings than any other residence hall. •
30 spaces offered.
•
To assist each student’s ability to pay the majority of their room and board fees, a student employment job placement effort will be made by Northwest. On-campus jobs will be available, but not guaranteed for all applicants. Employment is not required to live in this hall.
For more information and eligibility requirements, visit nwmissouri.edu/reslife/RS/nccchsng.htm.
12 // WELCOME HOME
RESIDENTIAL LIFE
FOREST VILLAGE
(apartment-style living for upper-class students)
Location: North of Garrett-Strong Science Building, The Station and B.D. Owens Library Guess what.... your pet can live with you, too!
FEATURES
TWO BEDROOM
individual bedrooms fully furnished movable furniture (bedroom and living room)
WINDOW
feeling of living on my own but still having the community aspect of Northwest!”
WARDROBE
pool table
WINDOW WINDOW
DESK
gathering space
“What I love about living in FVA is the
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
community kitchen
TABLE
two- and four-bedroom apartments
LIVING ROOM AREA
WINDOW
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
full kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, range and refrigerator)
WARDROBE
DESK
KITCHEN AREA
free laundry facilities in each apartment bathroom (two in the four-bed units)
FOUR BEDROOM
DESK
TABLE
LIVING ROOM AREA
WINDOW
WINDOW
WINDOW DESK
Rent $648 per month per bed (utilities included)
DESK
SEMESTER
WARDROBE
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WINDOW
WiFi
50 Block
$300
75 Block
$400
*Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED KITCHEN AREA
WARDROBE
$170
DESK
25 Block
WARDROBE
MEAL PLAN OPTIONS:
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
*ROOM AND MEAL PLAN
WINDOW
WINDOW
sand volleyball court
WARDROBE
pets allowed with prior approval
NORTHWEST // 13
SAFETY AND SECURITY
Residential Life works closely with University Police to provide students with a safe living environment. All exterior residence hall doors are secured 24/7 with an electronic access system. Resident assistants conduct rounds throughout the building each night to ensure that policies are enforced and the community is safe.
GENDER-NEUTRAL HOUSING
Northwest offers upper-class students the option to live in gender-neutral housing. Students of different genders may live together in Tower Suites, Forest Village Apartments, the first floor lofts of South Complex and the sixth and seventh floors of Franken Hall. For more information, contact Residential Life at 660.562.1214 or reslife@nwmissouri.edu.
14 // WELCOME HOME
CAMPUS DINING
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 plan can consist of unlimited swipes, a set number of swipes, Dining Dollars or an inclining balance.
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
Choose from four all-inclusive memberships with varying levels of spending power. Each plan consists of unlimited access or “swipes” to Bearcat Commons. The Silver, Gold and Platinum memberships each include one meal per week at Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Zen or Mooyah.
SILVER MEMBERSHIP
GOLD MEMBERSHIP
PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP
Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week
• Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week
• Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week
*
$1,925 per semester
*
$2,075 per semester
*
$2,225 per semester
• $150 Dining Dollars
• $300 Dining Dollars
• Five guest meal passes
• Eight guest meal passes
At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan. *Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
If you are a commuter student, see page 19 for meal plan options.
NORTHWEST // 15
CAMPUS DINING
WHAT IS THE
BEARCAT COMMONS? • Located in the Student Union
• All-you-care-to-eat dining facility • Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - midnight Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - midnight Food stations include • Mediterranean • Produce Market and Deli • Mongolian Grill • True Balance: Allergen Solutions Station • Tex-Mex • Comfort Station • American Grill • Vegan Station • Bakery
USE YOUR DINING DOLLARS HERE THE JONES
grab-and-go items
THE STATION on-campus convenience market
B.D. OWENS LIBRARY
16 // WELCOME HOME
GENERAL INFO
STUDENT SUCCESS
The Student Success Center supports student learning and contributes to growth and development from orientation to graduation. Included in tuition and fees, students receive support through: ∙ New Student Orientation ∙ University Seminar ∙ Academic Advisement ∙ Success Coaching ∙ Tutoring ∙ Supplemental Instruction For more information about services offered, visit nwmissouri.edu/studentsuccess/.
ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES Northwest is committed to student success, and we will provide reasonable living and learning accommodations to assist with education goals. • Complete a Northwest accommodations application at nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/ application.htm and provide supporting documentation from your health professional to ada@nwmissouri.edu. High school IEP or 504 plans are not accepted at the college level. • We recommend you request accommodations for a disability from Northwest Accessibility and Accommodations well in advance of your arrival. • Questions about accommodations can be sent to ada@nwmissouri.edu. Additional information and resources for students about accommodations is available at nwmissouri.edu/ titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm.
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. Northwest does not award credit for all AP, CLEP or IB examinations. However, a list of accepted credit may be found at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/equivalencies.htm.
COMPLETE 30 Develop a plan with your advisor to complete 30 credit hours each academic year to achieve timely degree completion. NORTHWEST // 17
GENERAL INFO
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION
Orientation and registration are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest! Freshman orientation is comprised of three parts: Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR), Advantage and University Seminar.
SOAR
For the list of SOAR dates and registration information, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar/index.htm.
ADVANTAGE
Aug. 14 - 17, 2021 A four-day continuation of SOAR designed to acclimate students to campus. For more information about Advantage, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/advantage/index.htm.
UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
Course designed to assist first-year students through their first semester.
Move-in Day:
Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021
First day of classes:
Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021 For students starting classes in spring 2022, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar/index.htm for orientation information.
BEARCAT STUDENTS RATE THEIR SATISFACTION WITH NORTHWEST HIGHER THAN THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PEERS. 18 // WELCOME HOME
COMMUTING TO CAMPUS
First-year students meeting the commuting criteria must complete and return the Commuting to Northwest card located on the inside back cover. Freshmen need to have their card notarized. For questions regarding first-year student housing requirements and commuting to campus, contact Residential Life at reslife@nwmissouri.edu, 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1214.
COMMUTER MEAL PLANS Whether you want the flexibility that Dining Dollars offer, are looking for a set amount of meals or wanting to come and go as you please, there are several meal plan options available to fit your lifestyle. As a commuter, you do not have to enroll in a meal plan, but have the option through the Campus Dining website nwcampusdining.com.
ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLANS • Eat at Bearcat Commons at any time during the semester. For details, see page 16.
BLOCK PLANS Select 25, 50 or 75 all-you-care-to-eat meals • 25 meals per semester *$170 • 50 meals per semester *$300 • 75 meals per semester *$400
DINING DOLLARS
Need a location to relax or hang out on campus between classes? • B.D. Owens Library (Starbucks) • The Station (open 24 hours) • J.W. Jones Student Union • Student Success Center • Hughes Fieldhouse
• At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan. *Rates based on the 2020-2021 academic year. Rates for the 2021-2022 academic year will be posted spring 2021.
NORTHWEST // 19
CONTACT INFO Student Success Center
660.562.1695 studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
Registrar Office
660.562.1151 registrar@nwmissouri.edu
Cashiering/Student Account Services 660.562.1583 cashier@nwmissouri.edu
Accessibility & Accommodations
660.562.1639 ada@nwmissouri.edu
Residential Life
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
76%
RETENTION RATE *COMPARED TO 71% NATIONAL AVERAGE
Campus Dining
660.562.2555 aranw@nwmissouri.edu
Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1148 admissions@nwmissouri.edu
NAMED SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUS IN MISSOURI BY YOUR LOCAL SECURITY
nwmissouri.edu 800.633.1175
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, contact a representative of the University Police Department at the Support Service Buildings, 800 University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or by phone at 660.562.1254.
