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Meet your SOAR Leaders
If you have not created your Roomsync Profile, log on to CatPAWS to find your ideal roommate. Room assignments will be posted on CatPAWS starting in July, as well as the contact information for your new roommate so you can plan for the fall.
If you plan to apply for financial aid and you have not already done so, please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form online www.fafsa.ed.gov. List Northwest’s school code (002496) to give us access to your record for processing.
During SOAR you will be teamed up with a SOAR leader and a small group of 10 to 15 new students who share similar interests. Your Soar leader will lead you through the day’s activities and help you become acquainted with Northwest. SOAR Leaders are upperclassmen who have been on campus and know the ins and outs of life at Northwest. You will also get to know other first-time students in your SOAR group and others. You may even find your future roommate!
Living and Academic Learning Communities (LALC) are offered to the majors of Agricultural Sciences, Business and Natural Sciences. If you are interested in a LALC, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/reslife/Communities for more information.
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A sample loft will be on display with vendor contact information on each SOAR date.
Choose your Meal plan Whether you are a residential or commuter student, there is a meal plan to fit your needs. If you have not already done so, you can log onto Catpaws to choose which meal plan best suits you. For more information, go to http://www.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/ NorthwestMissouri/MealPlans/MealPlansHome.htm.
Soar Questions? Call:
800.633.1175 or 660.562.1951
SOAR
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SUMMER ORIENTATION ADVISEMENT & REGISTRATION
N O RT H W E S T M I S S O U R I S TAT E U N I V E R S I T Y
You will need to send final high school transcripts as well as transcripts for any college credit you have earned from the institution granting the credit.
Tower yearbook If you enroll in at least 12 credit hours, you will be automatically billed for Northwest’s yearbook. If you do not want the yearbook, forms to remove the charge will be sent to you in late July with your bill.
Planning to spend the night for SOAR?
Allie Dirks Omaha, Neb. Professional Education
There are several hotel options in Maryville. In addition, Northwest Residential Life will be offering a limited number of rooms on campus for families seeking accommodations during their SOAR stay. For more information on hotels and the option and cost of staying on campus, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ campusvisits/lodging.htm.
Email: OTA@nwmissouri.edu
Joe Hietpas Fairfield, Iowa Honors
Brooke Kirby Slater, Mo. Agriculture
starts with a great first year
Lacy Larsen o. Rock Port, M ucation Ed al on si es Prof
Matt Tohl St. Louis, Mo. Natural Sciences
Jessica Feltner Grimes, Iowa Deciding/University Studies Katie Mitzlaff Omaha, Neb. Natural Sciences
Kali Fujinam i St. Joseph, M o. Math & Compu ter Scienc
e Zachary Nielsen Omaha, Neb. Business
Follow us on twitter | @SOARNorthwest For updates on SOAR throughout the summer.
Freshman directory A freshman directory is available on CatPAWS through Sept. 15. This directory includes your name, hometown, high school, major, SOAR date and, later, your Northwest email. It is set up to help you connect with other students in your area and major at SOAR and is only accessible to other new freshmen. So check it out and see who’s coming from your hometown.
Matt Peacher Gladstone, Mo. Fine Arts, Comm unications & Mass Media
Max Malldorf Koenigswinter, Ge rmany Natural Sciences Tiara Weaver St. Louis, Mo. Health Science and Wellness
Student success
Ty Franklin St. Joseph, Mo. Humanities, Social Sciences, Language, Literature, and Writing
10:10–10:30 a.m.
Advisement and registration overview
10:30–10:40 a.m. Break
All about Northwest College life skits Northwest student panel
12:15–1:30 p.m.
Lunch Student Union Ballroom
1:30–3:30 p.m.
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For Tuesday and Wednesday SOAR dates, we will have a pasta bar of marinara, meat sauce, alfredo sauce, pasta, tossed salad, breadsticks, cookies and beverages. For Friday and Saturday SOAR dates, we will have sandwiches, soup, salad, cookies and beverages. If you have special dietary needs, please let us know in advance by calling 800.633.1175 (or 562.1951 locally) or emailing us at ota@nwmissouri.edu.
When you signed up for SOAR you either confirmed your major or if you are still deciding, your meta major. If you need more information on choosing a major or would like to explore your options, you can find more information at http://www.nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/ deciding.htm. If you find you need to change your major, call the SOAR team at 800.633.1175 (or 562.1951 locally) or email us at ota@nwmissouri.edu. Don’t be afraid to try a course in something you’ve never studied. This is a chance to expand your interests. Many students find these new subjects are their favorites.
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Bring ’em! We have orientation for them, too. They’ll have the chance to learn about Northwest, get their questions answered and have some fun in the process. In the past, parents have said they really enjoyed their day, so encourage them to attend. We also have special “Proud Parent” t-shirts they can purchase.
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Students must attend the entire day, which will finish around 3 or 3:30 p.m, so please plan accordingly. Some students may choose to do English Placement between 3 and 4 p.m., if needed.
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All Northwest students are required to submit a completed Health History form which includes a Tuberculosis English Placement – If your ACT English subscore is a 1 Screening Questionnaire that is required by law—students to 18, you will be placed in English 10-110, Introduction should plan to turn these in to Wellness Services at to College Writing, to prepare you for college-level writing SOAR. All students are also required to submit proof that courses. All students are required to complete 10-111 they’ve received two doses of the Measles-Mumps-Rubella and 10-112 as a graduation requirement for Northwest. (MMR) Vaccine. In addition, it is Missouri State Law that If you think your ACT English subscore does not reflect all students residing in on-campus housing must provide your writing ability, you may challenge your placement in proof they have been vaccinated against Meningococcal English 10-110 by taking the Writing Challenge at SOAR or Disease (a.k.a. Meningitis). Per CDC guidelines, Northwest Advantage. This is the only placement test offered at SOAR. requires that this vaccine, or a booster dose, be received after the age of 16. Wellness Services will be present at Math Placement – If your degree requires General SOAR and can provide Meningococcal Disease vaccinations Statistics, Concepts of Math, College Algebra or to students who will be living on campus. This vaccine Fundamentals of Math, you can move directly into those courses, with no additional requirements, provided you have at SOAR costs $161—Wellness Services can file these charges with your insurance, apply the charges to the a 22 ACT Math subscore or 3.0 overall high school GPA. If student’s account, or accept cash/check payment at SOAR. you do not meet these requirements, you will be required Please note: some insurance carriers have preferred to take a support course as a co-requisite with your college guidelines for immunization filing. We recommend you level Math course. contact your insurance company to determine if the If your degree requires Pre-Calculus, you must have a 24 immunization will be covered at our SOAR event. If you ACT Math subscore or a 3.8 overall high school GPA. If have additional questions, please contact Wellness Services you do not meet these requirements, you will be required at 660.562.1348. to take a support course as a co-requisite with your PreAgain, the following documents should be turned in at Calculus course. SOAR, and are REQUIRED to be completed by August 1: If your degree requires Calculus, you must have a 27 ACT • Completed Health History Form, including TB Screening Math subscore or successfully complete precalculus. Questionnaire (required of all students). Language Placement – Students who have had significant experience in Spanish, French, American Sign Language, or • Proof of two doses of the MMR Vaccine (required of all Russian may be able to move on to advanced coursework or students). test out of a language class for credit. Students may do this • Proof of the Meningococcal Disease vaccination after the at Advantage. age of 16 (required of students living on campus).
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Northwest uses ACT subscores for English and Math placement. Your ACT Math and English scores may require you to take remedial coursework.
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We have taken all the guesswork out of registering for classes by preparing for your visit before you even get here. Each department has developed an optimal class schedule for each of its majors, including each deciding meta major. Your SOAR leader and your faculty/staff advisor develop an individual schedule that they think will best suit you based on personal information, such as classes you have taken for dual credit, your ACT score, whether you’re a studentathlete and other interest areas indicated on your SOAR card. At 1:30 p.m. on SOAR days, students begin meeting with advisors. At that time you will review your schedule with your SOAR leader and/or advisor to see if it meets your needs. Modifications can be made at this time, and you will have a copy of your schedule when you leave.
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The enclosed confirmation letter verifies your SOAR date. On that day you should arrive between 8 and 8:45 a.m. at the Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts. (It is not necessary to arrive before 8 a.m.)
Health History Form, Immunization, and TB Screening Requirements
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Where do I go...and when?
Administration Building
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Your SOAR day