Living on Campus

MOVE-IN INFORMATION

Move-in hours

To help protect the health and safety of the Northwest campus community, the University has put in place measures for the campus based on public health directives from the state of Missouri and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Time slots to move in are limited, so students need to sign up to move in to their residence hall. Students will receive detailed information about move-in day, including sign-up instructions, by email.

Hours include:

Friday, Aug. 14: 6 - 9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 16: 9 a.m. - noon

Cat Crew volunteers will be available to assist families with unloading, and there is no limit to the number of helpers a student can bring. Face coverings are required in all community areas including hallways, elevators, community restrooms and lounges.

BEARCAT TIP

If you are commuting to campus, be sure to complete the Commuting to Northwest card found at nwmissouri.edu/admissions/AcceptForm.

RESIDENTIAL LIFE STAFF Complex and hall directors are professional staff who manage residential buildings and oversee residential staff.

Resident assistant

Each floor has a resident assistant who will acquaint your student with the hall community and University policies. For information about residential hall policies, visit nwmissouri.

edu/reslife/Fine_Print. B.R.I.D.G.E.S.

B.R.I.D.G.E.S. are undergraduate students living in the residence halls who facilitate education about diversity and promote an enriching environment by providing programming and resources to stimulate an active interest in other cultures.

RECEIVING AND SENDING MAIL The University’s Mail and Copy Center delivers U.S. Postal Service mail to each residence hall Monday through Friday. Packages that are sent parcel post (UPS, FedEx, DHL, etc.) are distributed to the residence halls within two business days of arriving on campus. Mailing address: Northwest Missouri State University Student’s name Student’s room number and residence hall 800 University Dr. Maryville, MO 64468

Items in the room (all items must remain in the room)

One twin bed per person

Active Cable TV outlet

Air Conditioner Heater One desk and chair per person

Active computer network outlet for each person

THINGS YOU MAY WANT TO BRING

• TV • Hair dryer • Wrinkle release spray • Umbrella • Dishes, glasses, mugs, silverware • Coffee maker • Loft (Prohibited in Hudson, Perrin, South Complex, and

Tower Suites)

Lofts not provided by the University are only allowed in Dieterich and Milikan Halls • George Foreman grill • Microwave oven (700 watts or less) • Small refrigerator (not to exceed 5 cubic feet with 2.5 amperage) One closet per person

Overhead light

One dresser per person

INSURANCE Students are responsible for insuring the notebook computers that are provided by the University against fire, theft and water damage.

BEARCAT TIP

Don’t let your student bring their whole closet. Encourage your student to talk with their roommate about items to bring for their room. Make sure you don’t bring two microwaves.

RESIDENTIAL DINING AND ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLANS

CAMPUS DINING Campus dining meal plans offer something for each student on campus. Additional meal plans are available for upperclass students. For more information, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/experience/meal-plans.htm.

The following have been implemented to ensure the safety of the campus community: • Staff will wear face coverings • Frequent santization of tables, chairs and other high touch points • Food at all stations will be served by staff

Northwest will implement capacity restrictions at all dining venues. Encourage your student to eat at non-traditional times to avoid large crowds.

Silver Membership

Most popular meal plan

• Unlimited access to Bearcat Commons, seven days a week

Gold Membership

• Unlimited access to

Bearcat Commons, seven days a week • $150 Resident Dollars • Five guest meal passes

Platinum Membership

• Unlimited access to Bearcat

Commons, seven days a week • $300 Resident Dollars • Eight guest meal passes

Weekday Membership

• Unlimited access to

Bearcat Commons,

Monday–Friday