CONGRATULATIONS
YOU’RE IN
Welcome to the Bearcat family!
your new home
PREPARING FOR
4 ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST 5 HOUSING 6 RESIDENCE HALLS 12 HOUSING COST AND AMENITIES 13 CAMPUS DINING 15 COMMUTER MEAL PLANS 18 GENERAL INFORMATION 20 CONTACT INFORMATION
NEARLY
$25 MILLION IN SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS AWARDED ANNUALLY
TEXTBOOKS & LAPTOP INCLUDED
SAVES STUDENTS MORE THAN
$3,400
OVER TWO YEARS
NWMISSOURI.EDU/ADMISSIONS/LAPTOP *NORTHWEST ONLINE PROGRAMS EXCLUDED
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
STUDENTS FROM ANY STATE CAN EARN IN-STATE RATES WITH BEARCAT ADVANTAGE
■ access and review your financial aid information ■ apply for major-specific scholarships
BEARCAT ADVANTAGE $7,584 ANNUALLY
■ sign up for New Student Orientation ■ apply for housing, if applicable
Estimate based on 30 credit hours per year. Award available up to 132 hours.
■ view your room assignment, if applicable ■ view your class schedule
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SUPPORTIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Northwest faculty and staff support students inside and outside of the classroom and connect students to campus resources that aid in student success.
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ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST FOR TRANSFER AND RETURNING STUDENTS ☐ Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa beginning Oct. 1 (Northwest code: 002496) ☐ Submit your housing application and prepayment beginning Nov. 1 for the fall 2022 semester, if applicable. ☐ Review and accept financial aid ☐ Register for New Student Orientation and complete the advising intake survey ☐ Select your Residence Hall room, if applicable ☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1, for Fall 2022, 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 ☐ Students starting in the fall, watch for instructions about finding a roommate in January ☐ Watch for your first billing statement at the end of July for fall students and mid-December for spring students ☐ Contact your roommate to discuss items you will bring, if applicable
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.
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HOUSING OPTIONS TO FIT YOUR NEEDS
Transfer students have the choice to live on-campus or off-campus. Northwest encourages new transfer students to consider the well-rounded university experience that comes from living on-campus, fostering academic success and personal growth.
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
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.
ROOM SELECTION BEGINS MARCH 1 FOR FALL TRANSFER AND RETURNING STUDENTS. NORTHWEST // 5
FOREST VILLAGE
TWO-BEDROOM WINDOW WINDOW
WINDOW
DESK
LIVING ROOM AREA
WINDOW
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
KITCHEN AREA
WARDROBE
DESK
APARTMENT LIVING FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
LOCATION: North of Garrett-Strong Science Building, The Station and B.D. Owens Library Guess what.... your pet can live with you, too!
WARDROBE
FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES IN EACH APARTMENT
of living on my own but still having the community aspect of Northwest!”
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR APPROVAL
BATHROOM (TWO IN FOUR-BEDROOM APARTMENTS)
“What I love about living in FVA is the feeling
TABLE
TWO-BEDROOM AND FOUR-BEDROOM APARTMENTS
FOUR-BEDROOM WINDOW
WINDOW
WARDROBE
DESK
WINDOW
TABLE
LIVING ROOM AREA
WARDROBE
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WINDOW
WINDOW
DESK
WINDOW
WARDROBE
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
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WARDROBE
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
KITCHEN AREA
TOWER SUITES
FOUR-PERSON SUITE WINDOW
WINDOW
WINDOW BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
DESK
TABLE
WARDROBE
DESK
BUNKABLE OR SINGLE BED
WINDOW
BALCONY OR PATIO
DESK
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
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 9 // WELCOME HOME
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FRANKEN
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DRESSER
DESK BUNKABLE, LOFTABLE, OR SINGLE BED
NIGHT STAND
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services
WINDOW
HEATER 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
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.
GENDER-NEUTRAL HOUSING
Upper-class students have 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.
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
Calculate your net price at
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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
Low-Cost Housing
$2,000
$4,000
$1,983
$3,966
Dieterich
$2,791
$5,582
$1,983
$3,966
Millikan
$2,791
$5,582
$1,983
$3,966
Franken
$3,092
$6,139
$1,983
$3,966
South Complex
$3,092
$6,184
$1,983
$3,966
Tower Suites
$3,285
$6,570
$1,983
$3,966
Forest Village Apts.
$3,335
$6,670
block plan
block plan
$405
$810
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(75 meals per semester) (75 meals per semester)
*Rates based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
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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 three 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.
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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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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.
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 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.
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
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BEARCATS ARE... BEARCAT STUDENTS RATE THEIR SATISFACTION WITH NORTHWEST HIGHER THAN THE REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PEERS.
BEARCATS CONNECT TRANSFERRING CREDIT IS EASY DEDICATED TRANSFER ADVISOR TO HELP EASE YOUR TRANSITION.
BEARCATS LEARN 150+ STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 16 // WELCOME HOME
BEARCATS CARE
CAREER READY, DAY ONE. CAREER EVENTS AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
BEARCATS PRACTICE CIVILITY 80,000 GRADUATES FROM OUR CONNECTED
NETWORK OF NORTHWEST ALUMNI
BEARCATS SHOW PRIDE
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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/.
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.
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ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION Enrolling in classes and participating in orientation are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest. There are several options to fit your needs, including both on-campus and virtual content. Either way, you will work with an advisor to enroll and learn about campus resources and services to set you up for a successful transfer. Steps to get started: 1. Visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/index. to view your options to enroll in classes and participate in orientation. 2. Navigate to the Orientation tab in CatPAWS to complete the advising intake questions and select an orientation option. 3. Watch your email for more information about enrolling in classes and orientation. Just prior to transferring in the fall and spring, Northwest offers Advantage and Winter Welcome extended orientation programming. You will receive more information by email about these programs closer to the start of the semester. Transfer students are not required to attend, but it’s a great opportunity to meet people, get acclimated to your new home and take care of campus business.
PET FRIENDLY HOUSING
Residential Life, through its Forest Village Apartments, is pleased to welcome our furry friends onto campus! Pets are permitted in Hawthorn and Sycamore only.
NAMED SAFEST COLLEGE CAMPUS IN MISSOURI BY YOUR LOCAL SECURITY
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CONTACT INFO 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
Residential Life
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Campus Dining
660.562.2555 aranw@nwmissouri.edu
3.38 AVERAGE GPA FOR
STUDENTS INVOLVED IN AT LEAST ONE ORGANIZATION
Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1148 admissions@nwmissouri.edu
nwmissouri.edu 800.633.1175
MORE THAN 7,200+ STUDENTS
SEE YOU SOON,
BEARCAT! OCTOBER 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.
