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Safe Rides FREE transportation service for student within the city limits of Maryville
Attend an athletic event at Bearcat Stadium 2
Build life-long friendships living on campus
Stay fit at the Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center.
Career Services is here to help you become career ready day one
Celebrate Northwest’s diversity and raise your country’s flag at the International Flag Plaza
Sip Starbucks while you study in the B.D. Owens Library
Work alongside faculty producing original research in Colden Hall
Stop by and visit your home away from home, the International Involvement Center
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NORTHWEST WAS RANKED THE TOP MODERATELY SELECTIVE REGIONAL UNIVERSITY IN MISSOURI BY U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT IN 2015 AND 2016
YOUR PLACE TO A place of your own
STUDENT POPULATION
6,530
Thrive
College is about you. Your education. Your experiences. Your future. Northwest provides the tools and resources for you to succeed in your career while having fun and making an impact. Take a journey with us – allow us to show you
your place.
John found His Place
John Oluwajobi | Home country: Nigeria Major: Agriculture
Doory found Her Place
Doory Dan | Home country: South Korea Major: Chemistry ACS
“Northwest offers me the opportunity to spend an extended period of time immersed in a culture other than my own. The entire university puts a lot of effort to make internationals feel safe and belong to this community through numerous activities that we can participate in.”
See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwestmsu
of graduate students and
97%
of undergraduate students secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation
“I chose to study at Northwest Missouri State University because they have outstanding programs in Agriculture, which is the area of my study.”
FOUNDED IN
1905 NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 3
Football
Winner of six national championships
Tennis 43 combined men’s and women’s MIAA titles
YOUR PLACE TO
be active
Building Better Bearcats
Located in a beautiful, rural community, Northwest offers many opportunities to stay healthy, enjoy the outdoors and get involved. You can also stay active and healthy by taking advantage of the Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center, The Student Recreation Center, intramural sports or group exercise classes.
Intramural Sports
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Tournaments: ■■ Tennis singles ■■ Disc golf ■■ Cricket ■■ Floor hockey ■■ Table tennis ■■ Spikeball ■■ Punt pass kick ■■ Racquetball singles ■■ Badminton singles ■■ 1-2 Video game tournaments
Leagues: ■■ 3 on 3 basketball ■■ 7 on 7 flag football ■■ Kickball ■■ 4 on 4 bubble soccer ■■ 6 on 6 dodgeball
Basketball
2017
national champions
Hughes Fieldhouse Opening fall 2018, the 137,250 square-foot facility includes a 90-yard practice turf and 300-meter indoor competition track.
Recreation facilities are
FREE for students!
Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center 19,490 square foot with state-ofthe-art facility such as: cardio and weight lifting machines a human performance lab classroom space
MASCOT
BEARCAT
Lorena found Her Place
Lorena Rivas | Home country: Mexico Major: Foods and Nutrition: Dietetics Student-Athlete | Tennis
“The University made me feel like a Bearcat the day I arrived! Everyone is nice and thoughtful. I highly recommend Northwest. It’s a school where international students matter. It was easy to fit in as a student and make friends.”
See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwestmsu NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 5
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Maryville
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“ The Ville”
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THE CENTER OF YOUR WORLD
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YOUR PLACE TO
Kansas City Nashville
At the heart of it all
Los Angeles
Houston
You’re not just a Bearcat – you’re a member of the Maryville community. The cityMiami of Maryville is ranked among “Safest College Towns” by SafeWise for three consecutive years. The “Ville” is a friendly, welcoming town with nearly 12,000 residents. We know you’ll feel at home!
Airport pickup
included with orientation fee on designated arrival days
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YOUR PLACE TO Colden Pond Study in the fresh air
Named
best college for getting a job
Career Ready. Day One.
Succeed
At Northwest, students have access to the Career Services office to ensure they are prepared for job interviews and successful careers. ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■
Internships Mock interviews Resume and cover letter writing Hands-on classroom experiences Faculty-led research Service learning Learning labs Field experience
Faculty-led research Learn and develop along side faculty in state-of-the-art facilities
in Missouri
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A student-led, full-service ad agency that combines talents from five Schools and Departments on campus.
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Provisions on Demand Grab snacks on the go between classes
YOUR PLACE TO First-year experience
High-Rises
FREE WI-FI
Located near The Station, these residence halls include a kitchen, lounge area, recreation room and FREE cable TV.
FREE LAUNDRY
campus wide and for all residence hall occupants
Call home
Your address has officially changed. Join the 91 percent of freshmen who live on campus and proudly claim your status as a Bearcat resident. International Cuisine
Six convenient locations on campus for a between-class snack or meal.
Bearcat Commons serves Indian food every Thursday and features other countries on other days.
Campus dining options Bearcat Commons is the perfect all-you-care-to-eat restaurant. It Includes a Mediterranean kitchen offering hearth baked pizza and zesty pasta dishes, produce market and deli, an all-American grill, Tex-Mex cuisine, an entree station offering home-style meals, exhibition station and Mongolian grill as well as a fresh bakery. 8
Gurinder found His Place
Gurinder Singh Brar | Home country: India Major: Computer Science
83%
of students are involved in one or more organization
“At Northwest I’ve had the most amazing experience in my life! The entire staff and instructors are committed to student success. Located in a safe and calm place, at Northwest I can focus on my studies and learn in an engaging environment.”
See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwestmsu
International Coffee hour enjoy coffee, cookies and good company every other Wednesday!
Find your Northwest Family Northwest is a place where you can feel supported to be yourself. It’s in our Bearcat nature to connect with each other through student organizations like Greek Life, Student Senate, multicultural groups and more. The Student Activities Council also plans and administers concerts, lectures, movies and comedians that will keep you entertained and engaged on campus.
YOUR PLACE TO
Connect
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 9
Textbooks and Laptop included SAVES YOU
AN EDUCATION YOU CAN AFFORD
$7,300
At Northwest, we offer an education that is targeted to your profession at a price that is below the national average and below other Missouri universities.
OVER 4 YEARS
YOUR PLACE TO WE’RE HERE TO HELP
Save
Textbooks and laptop included* Like any major employer, we provide you the tools and technology you need to be successful. A savings of more than $7,300!
Undergraduate scholarships Northwest International Achievement Scholarship (NIAS) pays 100 percent of the difference between in-state and out-of-state tuition. You may also be eligible for merit-based scholarships.
Graduate scholarships In-state tuition available to students with 3.30 GPA after first semester. 10
*Primary textbooks not included in graduate programs
5,848
$
AVERAGE UNDERGRAD INTERNATIONAL AWARD
FIND SCHOLARSHIPS ONLINE nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/international/finaid.htm
APPLY ONLINE NWMISSOURI-INFO.ORG/INTERNATIONAL/ Requirements: ■■ Online App, $75 fee, English proficiency score, official transcript, passport, bank statement and letter of support
Application deadlines: ■■ 1 July (fall) ■■ 15 November (spring)
CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS
AND VIEW A BREAKDOWN OF COSTS AT nwmissouri.edu/admissions/education/value.htm
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International Flag Plaza MORE THAN
150
student organizations including: • • • • • •
African Student Organization ALIANZA Indian Student Association International Student Organization Korean Student Association Nepalese Student Association
NOW, CHECK OUT
Raise your country’s flag during our fall Homecoming celebration
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CONTACT INFO nwmissouri.edu
TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR
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Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: +1 660.562.1149 | fax: +1 660.562.1821 intladm@nwmissouri.edu Text us: +1 660.541.5263 Graduate Office
+1 660.562.1144 | gradsch@nwmissouri.edu
Scholarships and Financial Assistance +1 660.562.1363 | finaid@nwmissouri.edu
Residential Life
74%
of classes have fewer than 30 students
International Involvement Center 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 +1 660.562.1367 intlprog@nwmissouri.edu
+1 660.562.1214 | reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Students with Disabilities
+1 660.562.1013 | ada@nwmissouri.edu
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY 11
YOUR PLACE TO AGRICULTURE Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet)
Horticulture Farm Operation - 2 year Geographic Information Science: Precision Agriculture
BUSINESS Accounting:
Private Industry Public Industry
Advertising Business Economics Business Education Business Management Business Meta Major* Business Technology:
Interactive Digital Media Management Networking
Data Sciences: Business
Economics Finance:
Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Management Financial Services
International Business Marketing Organizational Behavior/ Human Resources Management Business Technology 2 year
COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA Advertising
Learn
Communication:
Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric
Interactive Digital Media: New Media
Mass Media:
Applied Advertising Broadcast and Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media
Media Studies Spanish - 1 year3 Spanish Education Speech/Theater Education
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS Business Technology:
Interactive Digital Media Management Networking
Computer Science
Mobile Computing2
Cyber Security Data Science and Informatics
Business Computer Science Geographic Information Science Molecular Biology
Geographic Information Science: Civil/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Precision Agriculture
Interactive Digital Media: Computer Science
Management Information Systems Physics
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Mathematics
Criminology
Data Sciences
Mathematics Mathematics Education
HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS Applied Health Science
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Aging Studies Exercise Science
Biology:
Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Psychology Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic
Chemistry:
Medicinal
Clinical Laboratory Sciences Emergency and Disaster Management Food and Nutrition: Dietetics
Physical Education Radiologic Sciences** Recreation:
Corporate Recreation/ Wellness Recreation and Park Management Therapeutic Recreation
Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic and Allopathic Medicine
Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+
Adult System Diversity Juvenile System
English English Education Geography History Liberal Arts and Sciences Philosophy Political Science Political Science: Public Administration Criminal Justice Global Affairs
Social Science Education University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Pre-Law Writing Creative Writing Professional Writing Publishing
FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Art (Studio):
Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Art Education
Graphic Design Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging
Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano
Music Speech/Theatre Education Theatre:
Performance Technical Theatre and Design
Vocal Music Education
PSYCHOLOGY Biology/Psychology Human Services Industrial Psychology Organizational Behavior/ Human Resources Management Psychology
SCIENCES Biology Biology:
Biomedical Sciences Cell/Molecular General Biology
Biology Education Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic
Chemistry:
Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal
Chemistry ACS Chemistry Education Clinical Laboratory Sciences Data Sciences: Molecular Biology
Geology:
Environmental General
Marine Biology Nanoscale Science:
Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics
Science Meta Major* Unified Science Education: Biology Chemistry Earth Science
Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Pre-Engineering
His Place
Ramon Abaitua Vazquez | Home country: Spain Major: Master in Business Administration
“I was looking for a friendly place with high education standards, where I could achieve a master’s degree, and Northwest gave me all of these.”
Non-Piano Piano
Mathematics Education Middle School Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Education3 Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science/ Education:
See more international student testimonials at whystudyhere.com/northwestmsu Check out a full list of majors and minors at: nwmissouri.edu/academics/majors.htm
GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Arts – M.A.:
Biology Chemistry Earth Science
English English (Speech Emphasis)
Vocal Music
Master of Business Administration – M.B.A.:
UNDECIDED OR DECIDING
Agricultural Economics General Management Human Resource Management Marketing
Business Meta Major* Education Meta Major* University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Science Meta Major*
12 + program falls under Biology: Biomedical Sciences. *Meta majors are designed for students who are still deciding on a major but know their area of interest.**Completion program partnership with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City. 3 www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/disclosure completed with another major
Ramon found
EDUCATION Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Early Childhood Education Education Meta Major* Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education:
1
Master of Science:
Applied Computer Science Applied Health and Sports Science Information Systems Mathematics Recreation
MS in Education:
Guidance and Counseling
Completion program only available at Northwest - Kansas City 3Not a stand-alone program; must be