CONGRATS!
YOU’RE IN WELCOME TO THE BEARCAT FAMILY!
your new home
PREPARING FOR
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ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES RESIDENCE HALLS HOUSING COST AND AMENITIES CAMPUS DINING GENERAL INFORMATION COMMUTING TO CAMPUS CONTACT INFORMATION IN-STATE STUDENTS average undergraduate award:
$3,588
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS average undergraduate award:
$9,804
WHAT DO YOU WANT TO DO? MORE THAN 120 MAJOR PROGRAMS
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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 forms, 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.
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ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL CHECKLIST ☐ Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa beginning Oct. 1 (Northwest code: 002496) ☐ Submit your housing application and prepayment beginning Nov. 1 ☐ 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 in April ☐ Select your room beginning April 19 ☐ Complete and submit your Health History Form ☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1, if applicable (Freshmen will need to have card notarized)
SUMMER BEFORE ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐ ☐
Check your Northwest email frequently Review and accept financial aid 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 Contact your roommate to discuss items you will each bring Move in to your residence hall Aug. 13 Attend Advantage Aug. 13-16
BEARCAT TIP FAMILIES CHECK OUT THE: Northwest Missouri State University Incoming Class of
2022 Facebook group.
Watch the Facebook group for information on topics such as financial assistance, residential life, advisement, your bill, and student life.
STUDENTS FOLLOW US ON IG: @NewNWBearcat for updates on life at Northwest and upcoming announcements.
NEARLY
$25 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED ANNUALLY
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CAMPUS HOUSING, YOUR NEW HOME!
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.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN LIVING ON-CAMPUS HAD A 3.07 GPA VS A 2.65 GPA FOR THOSE LIVING OFF-CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS LIVING INCLUDES SAFETY MEASURES SUCH AS AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND 24-HOUR SECURITY MAKE FRIENDS AND CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS
CONVENIENT AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
EVERY ROOM IS FULLY FURNISHED
WI-FI ACCESS EVERYWHERE
FREE LAUNDRY
Watch for an email in January with information about roommate selection.
ROOM SELECTION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS BEGINS APRIL 19 HOUSING PREPAYMENT DATE
SELECT YOUR ROOM
Nov. 1, 2021 Nov. 2 - Dec. 15, 2021 Dec. 16, 2021 - Feb. 15, 2022 Feb. 16, 2022 and beyond
April April April April
19, 2022 20, 2022 21, 2022 22, 2022
Submit your housing prepayment beginning Nov. 1 to be one of the first to select their room for the fall! NORTHWEST // 5
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) offer students with similar 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.
LIVING
LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Beginning Nov. 1, you can apply for a Living Learning Community at the same time you complete your housing application in CatPAWS.
STUDY GROUPS
LLC STUDENTS ENROLL IN SIMILAR COURSES
CONNECT WITH FACULTY
SOCIALIZE WITH PEOPLE WHO HAVE SIMILAR INTERESTS
TAKE ADVANTAGE OF EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES ONLY FOR LLC STUDENTS
STUDENTS LIVING IN A LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY RETAIN AT HIGHER RATES THAN THE OVERALL CAMPUS. PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
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BUSINESS
STEM
Elementary EDUCATION AND SPECIAL EDUCATION
HONORS PROGRAM
esports
TOWER SUITES
FOUR-PERSON SUITE WINDOW
WINDOW
WINDOW BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
DESK
TABLE
WARDROBE
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WINDOW
BALCONY OR PATIO
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FREE LAUNDRY
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BEDS ARE BUNKABLE AND LOFTABLE
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WARDROBE
WINDOW
DESK
TWO BUILDINGS WITH TWO-BED AND FOUR-BED SUITES
WARDROBE
EACH UNIT HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM
WARDROBE
TWO-PERSON SUITE TABLE
WINDOW
“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.”
WARDROBE
DESK
WARDROBE
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
Location: Near the high-rise halls on the northwest corner of campus
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SOUTH COMPLEX
COMMUNITY KITCHEN
FOUR OR FIVE ROOMS GROUPED IN A POD WITH A PRIVATE BATHROOM
RECREATION ROOM
FREE LAUNDRY
BALCONY OR PATIO
TWO-PERSON ROOM WINDOWS
Location: Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union, Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center 8 // WELCOME HOME
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
HUDSON-PERRIN
FIVE OR SIX ROOMS GROUPED IN A POD WITH A PRIVATE BATHROOM
RECREATION ROOM
FREE LAUNDRY
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT
STUDY AND SOCIAL LOUNGES ON EACH FLOOR HUDSON-PERRIN WINDOW DESK
DESK
DRESSER
DRESSER
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
NIGHT STAND
NIGHT STAND
Location: East side of campus near the Student Union and academic buildings NORTHWEST // 9
DIETERICH & MILLIKAN
TWO-PERSON ROOM WINDOW
WINDOW
HEATER
CENTRAL RESTROOM/ SHOWER AREA
STUDY AND SOCIAL LOUNGES ON EACH FLOOR
BUILT-IN DESK
BUILT-IN DESK
LOFTABLE OR SINGLE BED
LOFTABLE OR SINGLE BED
FREE LAUNDRY
SAND VOLLEYBALL COURT DRESSER
DRESSER
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services 10 // WELCOME HOME
FRANKEN
WINDOW
HEATER
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
NIGHT STAND
DRESSER
DESK
DESK
FREE LAUNDRY
RECREATION ROOM
TWO-PERSON ROOM WINDOW
DRESSER
STUDY AND SOCIAL LOUNGES ON EACH FLOOR
MOVEABLE FURNITURE
CENTRAL RESTROOM/ SHOWER AREA + 2 PRIVATE RESTROOMS ON EACH FLOOR
BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
NIGHT STAND
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services
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LOW- CO ST H O U S I N G O PT I O N
COOPERATIVE COMMUNITY HOUSING
AVAILABILITY BASED ON FINANCIAL NEED
CAMPUS JOB OPPORTUNITY POTENTIALLY AVAILABLE TO HELP OFFSET LIVING COST
REDUCED MEAL PLAN COST
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.
NORTHWEST LISTED AMONG THE 23% OF
MOST AFFORDABLE 4-YEAR UNIVERSITIES OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS
SOURCE: NATIONAL COLLEGE ATTAINMENT NETWORK (2014-2019 DATA)
View a full list of scholarships at
nwmissouri.edu/finaid/scholarships
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Calculate your net price at nwmissouri.edu/finaid/calculator
RESIDENTIAL LIVING EXPERIENCE COST AND AMENITIES Residential Hall
Room Rates
(based on Double Occupancy Rooms) 1 Semester 2 Semesters Fall Fall & Spring
Meal Plan Rates (based on Silver Plan) 1 Semester 2 Semesters Fall Fall & Spring
Hudson
$3,365
$6,730
$1,983
$3,966
Perrin
$3,365
$6,730
$1,983
$3,966
Dieterich
$2,791
$5,582
$1,983
$3,966
Millikan
$2,791
$5,582
$1,983
$3,966
South Complex
$3,092
$6,184
$1,983
$3,966
Tower Suites
$3,285
$6,570
$1,983
$3,966
Low-Cost Housing
$2,000
$4,000
$1,983
$3,966
Franken
$3,092
$6,139
$1,983
$3,966
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*Rates based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
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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.
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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?
WHAT IS ALL ACCESS? Students can go into the Bearcat Commons unlimited times throughout the day to grab a snack, a drink or a meal. The Commons has later hours to accommodate a student’s busy schedule.
Our meal plans provide you with many options. Select a plan that fits your status (resident or commuter) and your lifestyle.
RESIDENTIAL 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
*
$1,983 per semester
*
$2,133 per semester
*
$2,283 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 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
If you are a commuter student, see page 19 for meal plan options.
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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. - 11 p.m. Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. OPEN Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. LATE Sunday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. 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
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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/.
DUAL CREDIT/AP/CLEP/IB
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.
BEARCAT TIP BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION FOR ACCOMMODATIONS AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
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
Complete 30 Develop a plan with your advisor to complete 30 credit hours each academic year to achieve timely degree completion.
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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
Sign up for SOAR to meet with an advisor and get your initial class schedule. For the list of SOAR dates and registration information, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar
ADVANTAGE
Aug. 13-16, 2022 A four-day continuation of SOAR designed to acclimate students to campus. For more information about Advantage, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/advantage
UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
Course designed to assist first-year students through their first semester.
Move-in Day:
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022
First day of classes:
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022 For students starting classes in spring 2023, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar for orientation information.
BEARCAT STUDENTS RATE THEIR SATISFACTION WITH NORTHWEST HIGHER THAN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PEERS. 18 // WELCOME HOME
COMMUTING TO CAMPUS
First-year students meeting the commuting criteria must complete the Commuting to Northwest card, have the card notarized, and return it. 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 *$175 • 50 meals per semester *$305 • 75 meals per semester *$405
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 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
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CONTACT INFO
MORE THAN 7,800 STUDENTS
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
75+%
FIRST-YEAR RETENTION RATE
Residential Life
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Campus Dining
660.562.2555 aranw@nwmissouri.edu
96%
PLACEMENT RATE 96% of bachelor’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation.
Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1148 admissions@nwmissouri.edu
nwmissouri.edu 800.633.1175
NAMED SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUS IN MISSOURI BY YOUR LOCAL SECURITY
SEE YOU SOON,
BEARCAT! SEPTEMBER 2021
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.
