WELCOME TO THE BEARCAT FAMILY!
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 Northwest Network Account username, also known as your S-number, was provided to you in your acceptance letter. This number will allow you to:
■ access and review your financial aid information
■ apply for major-specific scholarships
■ sign up for New Student Orientation
■ apply for housing, if applicable
■ view your room assignment, if applicable
■ view your class schedule
To set your initial password, go to https://www.nwmissouri.edu/login/first-time-login.htm
■ Go to nwmissouri.edu/login/
■ Click on Degree Audit and login with your credentials from Step 1
■ The degree audit will show course requirements for your current major.
If you have questions or concerns about your degree audit and how your credit transferred, email the transfer advisor at transfer@nwmissouri.edu
Transfer and returning students are automatically placed into the current catalog year. Students who have been continuously enrolled at a higher education institution have the option of being placed in the catalog that would have been in effect upon their initial enrollment in higher education beyond high school. For students who have not been continuously enrolled, this is also true if they have 18 months or less of nonattendance in higher education beyond high school. If you would like to change your catalog year, you must complete a form in the Registrar’s Office upon your enrollment.
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■ Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa beginning Jan. 1 (Northwest code: 002496)
■ Review and accept financial aid in CatPAWS when you receive your aid offer.
Orientation and registration are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest!
☐ Register for New Student Orientation and complete the advising intake survey in CatPAWS. See page 4 to get started.
5 HOUSING + CHOOSE YOUR ROOM OR COMMUTER CARD (MORE INFO ON PAGE 5)
Explore housing options or plan to submit your commuter card.
☐ Submit your housing application beginning Nov. 1 for the fall 2024 semester, if applicable.
☐ Students will then be able to choose their room beginning in April for Fall 2024 students and November for Spring 2025 students. Watch your email for details or find more information at nwmissouri.edu/housing/apply.htm
☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1, for Fall 2024, if applicable
☐ Complete and submit your Health History Form
Prior to starting classes at Northwest, students must complete and return a Health History Form. The form can be found in this packet or at nwmissouri.edu/wellness/pdf/healthform.pdf 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.*
*Requirements for other vaccines subject to change based on University policy updates.
☐ Need a special accommodation or study help? Northwest has you covered. See more on page 14.
☐ 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 mid-December for spring students
☐ Contact your roommate to discuss items you will bring, if applicable
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 https://www.nwmissouri.edu/studentsuccess/first-year-experience/index.htm 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.
TRANSFER ADVANTAGE: Aug. 22-25, 2024
A four-day continuation of New Student Orientation designed to acclimate students to campus. For more information about Advantage, visit: nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/advantage
MOVE-IN DAY: Thursday, Aug. 22, 2024
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES: Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
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.
MAKE FRIENDS AND CONNECT WITH OTHER STUDENTS
CONVENIENT AND CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
EVERY ROOM IS FULLY FURNISHED
ON-CAMPUS LIVING INCLUDES SAFETY MEASURES
SUCH AS AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND 24-HOUR SECURITY
WI-FI ACCESS EVERYWHERE FREE LAUNDRY
Watch for emails with information about room and 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 APRIL 1 FOR FALL TRANSFER AND RETURNING STUDENTS
SPRING ROOM SELECTION BEGINS IN NOVEMBER.
PETS ALLOWED WITH PRIOR APPROVAL
TWO-BEDROOM AND FOUR-BEDROOM APARTMENTS BATHROOM (TWO IN FOUR-BEDROOM APARTMENTS)
FREE LAUNDRY FACILITIES IN EACH APARTMENT
APARTMENT LIVING FOR UPPERCLASSMEN AND TRANSFER STUDENTS
“What I love about living in FVA is the feeling of living on my own but still having the community aspect of Northwest!”
LOCATION: North of Garrett-Strong Science Building, The Station and B.D. Owens Library. Guess what.... your pet can live with you, too!
TWO-BEDROOM
SUITE FEATURES
each unit has its own bathroom and living space two buildings with two-bed and four-bed units beds are bunkable and loftable community building with meeting/study space, convenience store, vending, community kitchen and mail service
movable furniture
FOUR-PERSON SUITE
EACH FLOOR INCLUDES:
free laundry kitchenette
balcony or patio lounge study room meeting room
Free WiFi and online movie streaming service (500 movies/ year)
“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.”
TWO-PERSON SUITE
Location: Near the Station, Library and the high-rise halls on the northwest corner of campus
“I love living in South because
of the blended diversities of the populations, with the freshman LLCs as well as the upperclassmen. When we bring the building together for events, the 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.”
four or five rooms grouped in a pod with a private bathroom
free laundry
movable furniture
bunkable beds
recreation room
community kitchen
vending machines
Free WiFi and online movie streaming service (500 movies/ year)
Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union, Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center
two built-in desks with chairs, closets and dressers
central restroom/shower area
Free WiFi and online movie streaming service (500 movies/year) kitchen
free laundry facilities
sand volleyball court coed by floor
study and social lounges recreation room
renovated main lounges and kitchens LOFTABLE
movable furniture
central restroom/shower area
two private bathrooms per floor
study and social lounges
Free WiFi and online movie streaming service (500 movies/year)
kitchen
free laundry facilities
coed by floor
recreation room
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D. Owens Library and Wellness Services
• Limited spaces available.
• 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/housing/high-rises.htm
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 membership. Campus dining is available seven days a week.
We’re actively working to create a variety of meal memberships that meet your individual needs! Whether you want a set number of swipes or unlimited meals, we’ve got you covered.
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.
To view the most up-to-date rates, visit: nwmissouri.edu/studentaccounts/roomcosts.htm.
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
∙ Academic Advisement
∙ Success Coaching
∙ Tutoring
∙ Supplemental Instruction
For more information about services offered, visit nwmissouri.edu/studentsuccess/index.htm.
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/index.htm. You will log in with your Northwest Network Account information provided at the time of your acceptance. 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.
Begin your application for accommodations as early as possible to ensure success.
• 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.
98% PLACEMENT RATE
98% of bachelor’s degree earners secure employment or continue their education within six months of graduation.
Your new home,
Focusing on student success — every student, every day — is Northwest’s mission. Students who live on campus are part of a comprehensive university experience that fosters academic success and personal growth.
FAMILIES! CHECK OUT The Northwest Missouri State University Incoming Class of 2024 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 SOCIAL MEDIA: @NewNWBearcat on Instagram for updates on life at Northwest. Also follow us @NWMOSTATE on TikTok, Snapchat and Twitter.
660.562.1804 transfer@nwmissouri.edu
Student
660.562.1695 studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
Registrar
660.562.1151 registrar@nwmissouri.edu
Cashiering/Student
660.562.1583 cashier@nwmissouri.edu
Accessibility
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
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