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YOU’RE IN!
preparing for your 4 Enrollment Checklist 6 Residence Halls 11 Campus Dining 13 Student Services 14 Orientation and Registration 15 Commuting to Campus 16 Contact Information
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new home
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, your 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 will: ■ apply for housing ■ apply for major-specific scholarships ■ register for orientation ■ view your room assignment ■ view your class schedule
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.
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ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
Enrollment checklist for transfer students ☐ Apply for FAFSA (Northwest code: 002496) ☐ Submit your housing application and prepayment beginning Nov. 4 for fall 2020 semester, if applicable ☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1 for fall 2020 semester, if applicable ☐ Review and accept financial aid ☐ Students starting in the fall, watch for instructions about selecting a roommate in January ☐ Register for New Student Orientation ☐ Attend the optional Housing Sneak Peek on Saturday, April 4 ☐ Select your room, if applicable ☐ Complete and submit your Health History Form ☐ Check your Northwest email frequently ☐ Submit final transcripts from all colleges attended to Northwest’s Office of Admissions ☐ Watch for your first billing statement at the end of July for fall students and at the end of January for spring students ☐ Sign up for a payment plan, if needed ☐ Contact your roommate to discuss items you will each bring, if applicable
Check out the Northwest Missouri State University Class of 2024 Facebook group. Join the Facebook Live discussions about topics such as financial assistance, residential life, advisement, your bill and student life.
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R O O M M AT E S E L E C T I O N
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. If enrolling for the fall semester, watch for an email in January with information about roommate selection. If you already know your roommate for the upcoming semester, you can add them when you submit your housing application.
Fall room selection for transfer students begins March 2 for fall 2020 students Room Deposit Date
Select Your Room
Nov. 4, 2019 Nov. 5, 2019 - Dec. 15, 2019 Dec. 16, 2019 - Feb. 15, 2020 Feb. 16, 2020 and beyond
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RESIDENCE HALLS
Forest Village
upperclassmen only
Location: Apartment-style living located 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
two- and four-bedroom apartments
individual bedrooms fully furnished movable furniture (bedroom and living room)
DESK
WARDROBE
pool table
“What I love about living in FVA is the feeling of living on my own but still having the community aspect of Northwest!”
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gathering space
WINDOW WINDOW
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
community kitchen
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
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LIVING ROOM AREA
WARDROBE
WINDOW
WINDOW
50 Block
$295
75 Block
$395
*Rates based on 2019-2020 academic year. Rates for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted in spring 2020.
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED KITCHEN AREA
WARDROBE
$165
DESK
25 Block
WARDROBE
Meal plan options:
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WINDOW
DESK
Rent $630 per month per bed (utilities included)
DESK
SEMESTER
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
Room and Meal Plan
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WINDOW
WiFi *
WINDOW
WINDOW
sand volleyball court
WARDROBE
pets allowed with pre approval
RESIDENCE HALLS WARDROBE
WINDOW
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
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BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
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community building with meeting/study space, Mooyah, 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
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Tower Suites
Four-Person Suite
Two-person suite
movable furniture
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Each floor includes: free laundry kitchenette balcony or patio
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
meeting room WiFi
“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
study room
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WARDROBE
lounge
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Room and Meal Plan
semester
Yearly
Silver Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$4,977
$9,954
Gold Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$5,127
$10,254
Platinum Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$5,277
$10,554
*Rates based on 2019-2020 academic year. Rates for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted in spring 2020.
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RESIDENCE HALLS
South Complex
Location: Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union, Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center
“I love living in South because of the blended diversities of the populations, with the freshmen ALCs as well as the upperclassmen. When we bring the building together for events, the
Two-person room WINDOWS
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.”
features
four or five rooms grouped in a pod with a private bathroom
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WARDROBE
WARDROBE
free laundry movable furniture bunkable beds recreation room community kitchen vending machines WiFi
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Room and Meal Plan
semester
Yearly
Silver Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$4,795
$9,590
Gold Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$4,945
$9,890
Platinum Meal Plan Double Occupancy
$5,095
$10,190
*Rates based on 2019-2020 academic year. Rates for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted in spring 2020.
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RESIDENCE HALLS
north Complex
Low-cost housing and meal plan option for students. Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union and B.D. Owens Library. Cooperative community housing comes with very different expectations and offerings than any other residence hall.
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30 spaces offered.
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Room Costs: $2,000 per semester.
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Dining Costs: $685 per semester.
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100 swipes at Bearcat Commons $75 Dining Dollars
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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.
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RESIDENTIAL LIFE
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 upperclassmen 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 meal plan can consist of unlimited swipes, a set number of swipes, Dining Dollars, Flex 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-access plans with varying levels of spending power. Each plan is made up of unlimited swipes at Bearcat Commons. The Silver, Gold and Platinum Plans each include one meal per week at Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Zen or Mooyah.
Silver (Base Plan)
Gold Plan
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
• $150 Dining Dollars
• $300 Dining Dollars
• Five guest meal passes
• Eight guest meal passes
$1,875 per semester
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$2,025 per semester
North Complex Plan *$685 per semester Block 100 (swipes with Bearcat card in commons) with $75 Dining Dollars *Must live in North Complex to select the North Complex Plan
Platinum Plan *
$2,175 per semester
Meal Kit Meal Plan *$540 per semester Block 30 (swipes with Bearcat card in commons) $180 Dining Dollars $120 voucher toward Home Chef (about 24 meals)
At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan. *Rates based on 2019-2020 academic year. Rates for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted in spring 2020.
If you are a commuter student, see page 15 for meal plan options. Planning to live in the Forest Village Apartments? See page 6 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. - midnight Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday: 9 a.m. - midnight • 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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STUDENT SERVICES
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 student 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 providing quality support services to all students. • Contact the accessibility coordinator at 660.562.1639 or pjp@nwmissouri.edu • Submit request for accommodation to the accessibility coordinator • Contact accessibility coordinator as far in advance of your arrival to campus as possible An excellent transition resource for students with disabilities is available at moahead.org/guidebook/ guidebook.html.
Transfer Credit Transferring credits is easy! Log into CatPAWS to see how your credit transfers to Northwest and remaining classes for graduation. Students may also view how other credits transfer by using The Transfer Equivalence System (TES) found nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/tes.htm. A transfer advisor is available to answer all your questions such as, why a class transferred a certain way. Email transfer@nwmissouri.edu or call 660-853-1695.
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STUDENT SERVICES
Orientation and Registration Orientation and registration are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest. New Student Orientation is a one-day program that allows students to meet with a faculty advisor, enroll in classes and receive information to familiarize them with campus resources and services. Invitations to sign up for New Student Orientation will be sent by mail. If you cannot attend one of the listed dates, please contact the Office of Orientation at ota@nwmissouri.edu for an alternate orientation option. Transfer and returning students are also encouraged to attend Transfer Advantage (fall) or Transfer Winter Welcome (spring) to become acquainted with campus, connect with resources and meet fellow students.
Orientation dates Fall 2020
Spring 2021
Students who have completed more than 45 credit hours
Students who have completed more than 45 credit hours
• April 10, 2020 Deadline: March 27, 2020
• Nov. 6, 2020 Deadline: Oct. 23, 2020
All transfer students
All transfer students
• April 24, 2020 Deadline: April 10, 2020
• Dec. 4, 2020* Deadline: Nov. 20, 2020
• May 15, 2020 Deadline: May 1, 2020
Transfer Winter Welcome
• July 31, 2020 Deadline: July 17, 2020 First day of classes: Aug. 19, 2020 *Transfer Advantage: Aug. 15-18, 2020
• Jan. 11-12, 2021 Watch your email for a schedule. First day of classes: • Jan. 13, 2021
Summer 2021 Registration begins mid-March. First day of classes:
*Watch email for Transfer Advantage schedule.
• May 11, 2021 Session I
*Visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/orientation/ for the most up-to-date information
• June 7, 2021 Session II
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• July 6, 2021 Session III
Students planning to live off campus should complete and return the Commuting to Northwest card located on the inside back cover.
Commuter meal plans Whether you want the flexibility that Dining Dollars offer, are looking for a set amount of meals or would like to come and go as you please, there are several meal plan options available to fit your lifestyle as a commuter. Enrolling in a meal plan is not required for commuter students, but it is an option through the Campus Dining website at nwcampusdining.com.
All-Access Meal Plans • Eat at Bearcat Commons at any time during the semester. For details, see page 12.
Block Plans Select 25, 50, 75 all-you-care-to-eat meals • 25 meals per semester *$165 • 50 meals per semester *$295 • 75 meals per semester *$395
Dining Dollars • At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan.
Need a location to relax or hang out on campus between classes?
COMMUTING TO CAMPUS
Commuting to campus
• B.D. Owens Library (Starbucks) • The Station (open 24 hours) • J.W. Jones Student Union • Student Success Center • Hughes Fieldhouse
*Rates based on 2019-2020 academic year. Rates for the 2020-2021 academic year will be posted in spring 2020.
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contact info Transfer Advising
660.562.1695 transfer@nwmissouri.edu
Student Success Center
660.562.1695 studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
Registrar’s Office
660.562.1151 registrar@nwmissouri.edu
Cashiering/Bursar Office
76%
RETENTION RATE
*compared to 71% national average
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660.562.1583 cashier@nwmissouri.edu
Students with Disabilities 660.562.1639 pjp@nwmissouri.edu
Residential Life
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Northwest Campus Dining 660.562.2555 aranw@nwmissouri.edu
Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1428 fax: 660.562.1821 admissions@nwmissouri.edu
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.