YOU’RE INVITED TO
NEW AND RETURNING STUDENT
ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION 2018-2019
NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
#BEARCATSCONNECT
NEW STUDENT ORIENTAT YOUR NEXT STEPS TO
BECOMING A BEARCAT The New Student Orientation and Registration program is designed to help transfer and returning students acclimate to Northwest and register for classes. Learn about the Student Success Center to aid in your academic success, register for classes and be one step closer to becoming a Bearcat.
SIGN UP ONLINE
FOR ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION
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Pick a Date
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Go To: https://www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ fye/orientation/signup.htm
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Fill out the registration form online
Receive your confirmation with details for the day
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Attend and Register for classes
It’s important to register ahead of time so we can set up an academic advisement appointment.
TION AND REGISTRATION WHAT TO EXPECT SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY 9 a.m. Optional campus tour
10 –10:30 a.m. Check in
10:30 – Noon
All about Northwest ■■ Support services ■■ Campus life ■■ Transfer credit ■■ Degree audit • If Northwest has received your official transcript, you can view your degree audit ahead of time in CatPAWS
12 – 3 p.m. Lunch
Advising and class registration • Advising times vary, based on advisor availability. Specific advisement times are provided upon check in on your orientation day.
3 p.m.
Visit with other offices ■■ Office of Scholarships and Financial Assistance ■■ Bursar’s Office ■■ Transfer Services ■■ Admissions Office
DURING THE DAY, YOU WILL: ■■ Receive a copy of your degree audit and a general
overview to prepare you for your advising appointment ■■ Take a photo for your Bearcat card (student ID)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING WITH ME? • Health History Form (found in acceptance book) • List of classes you are currently enrolled in
WHAT IF I’M STILL DECIDING ON MY MAJOR OR I CHANGED MY MAJOR? Contact the Office of Orientation at 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1695 or email studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu Visit https://www.nwmissouri.edu/academics/majors.htm for a complete list of our major programs
If you need special accommodations, please contact us in advance at studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu, 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1951.
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Northwest Missouri State University Office of Orientation 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1951 ota@nwmissouri.edu
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