Be a
Bearcat NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY
Be
Challenged.
Involved.
Noticed.
Giving.
Spirited. Connected.
Engaged.
Successful. Networked.
Be
involved n 25,000 hours volunteered by students each year
175+
n 1,200 student employment positions available on campus
student
organizations
72
%
of classes have fewer than
30 students Be noticed
n Average class size of 27 n Professors will know your name
Be a
Bear 2
124 major
programs
Be
challenged n Rigorous academics in a supportive environment n Hands-on experience starting your freshman year n Classes taught by professors and instructors, not graduate assistants
Be
successful n Regional and national champions in student organizations, academics and athletics
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Join more than
70,000
alumni and friends who work all around the world.
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Brett Mayekawa After my campus tour, I cancelled 7 other tours and enrolled. #IChoseNorthwest because I felt at home. This is home.
#IChoseNorthwest
We asked our Twitter followers why they
chose Northwest.
Hear directly from them the many reasons they are proud
to be Bearcats. Sam Hovendick #IChoseNorthwest Because of the beautiful campus and the amazing band!!! #whooka #bmb #bandnerdforlife Janessa Smith #IChoseNorthwest for the tradition. I’m a third generation Bearcat. Plus I really liked the community here.
Trisha #IChoseNorthwest for the tradition, beautiful campus, wonderful music department and I’m a fourth generation Bearcat.
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Austin Olson #IChoseNorthwest because the awesome people, the awesome teachers, the squirrels, and my pops is alumni. #LikeFatherLikeSon Paul Mashaney #iChoseNorthwest - it provided me the challenge/competition of a big school setting in a small town/ tight-knit environment.
Brooke Ravenscraft “@huhheather: #IChoseNorthwest because walking on campus for the first time felt like home #CantWait #Fall2013 Joshua Strong #IChoseNorthwest for the simple logic, getting a top of the line education for a great price! #oneononelearning #beautifulcampus
Mallory Peterson #IChoseNorthwest because of the small town feel, great education program and supportive community and faculty. Now, back as a grad student!
@NWMOSTATE
Tiffany Burnes EDUCATION Program! Now I’m a 3 degree graduate from NW & an Elem Principal! #IChoseNorthwest
Krysteena Traver #IChoseNorthwest because they have textbook rentals, laptops are included in tuition and it’s a great sized school. Not too big or too small. Emily Doss #IChoseNorthwest because the minute I was on campus I knew I was home, and this has been an amazing freshman year.
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By the
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50
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of classes are web enhanced Mascot:
Bearcat
$1,200
91% of first-time freshmen receive
financial aid
average
saved per year
Ranked #1
in 10 of 12 areas on
student satisfaction national survey
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with the textbook
rental program
$1,000+ saved
over the course of your education thanks to the laptop
rental program
Grow Your Own experience Agriculture students earn experience with livestock and crops on the 500-acre University Farm, in the community garden and campus agronomy plots as well as the greenhouse, agricultural mechanics and aquaculture laboratories.
Broadcast yourself Broadcasting students can work at a campus and community radio station operated by students, at a National Public Radio affiliate and at Northwest’s cable television station. Students can also work for Bearcat Productions, a semi-independent production company.
See your name in print Northwest students publish awardwinning student publications, including The Northwest Missourian and the Tower yearbook.
Pitch your ideas Knacktive is a marketing communications student agency that presents to real-world clients.
Work alongside growing businesses The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a business incubator on campus with tenants who regularly employ students to conduct research.
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Be
hands-on
Earn Practical classroom experience right on campus The Horace Mann Laboratory School and the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families allow students who are studying education and early childhood education to get real-world experience without leaving campus, a distinct advantage.
Dr. Ben Blackford
Assistant professor of management
Passion for: entrepreneurship, strategy and marketing
Sample class: entrepreneurship Students work as teams and develop business plans that are presented to a panel of judges made up of respected entrepreneurs and business professionals, and the winning team members receive scholarships.
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Be
scholarly
Dr. Mark Corson
Professor of geosciences, chair of Department of Natural Sciences
Passion for: military geography, principles of humanitarian aid
Unique qualifications: 30 years of military service, three deployments
In 2011, he returned from serving as the commanding general of the U.S. Army Reserve’s 103rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command and oversaw the effort to reduce the number of American troops in Iraq. Most recently Dr. Corson served as the senior logistics staff officer (wartime) for U.S. Forces Korea where he gained insights into the political geography of East Asia that will also benefit his courses.
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programs of study.
Most popular areas of study: Biology, education, business, agriculture, psychology and broadcasting. Cutting-edge interdisciplinary majors like nanoscale science, interactive digital media, dietetics and marine biology. Classes taught by full-time professors and instructors, not graduate students. Small class sizes and faculty who are available for one-on-one meetings means you are never lost in a crowd.
Honors Program Two to three honors classes each trimester where students can conduct research alongside a professor Smaller class sizes Designated housing Special topic colloquiums
Experience success Northwest’s Speaking Bearcats are the best college forensics team in the state after claiming the 2013 Missouri Association of Forensic Activities championship Student Media captured four national honors at the Spring National College Media Convention The Northwest Missourian and Tower Yearbook each were named Silver Crown medalists by Columbia Scholastic Press Association Northwest’s agricultural team placed among the top four teams in the nation in eight contest categories at the North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture Judging Conference and Contest
employment opportunities
Northwest Career Services will assist you in selecting a major, finding an internship and landing full-time employment after graduation. A unique Career Pathing program provides professional development opportunities for students.
See the world Expand your career options, gain a broader perspective of the world, network and make international friendships – there are so many reasons to study abroad. Northwest students have opportunities to study throughout the world. Programs range from one week to one year.
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Be
engaged
Dr. Nissa Ingraham
Assistant professor of education, English Language Learners Master of Science in Education/Certification Coordinator
Passion for: international travel (eight
countries and counting!), research on the topics of real-time captioning in the language classroom and professional development for content specific teachers
Unique experience:
Dr. Ingraham recently received a Fulbright Award and traveled to Argentina to gain new perspectives on teaching English Language Learners, on the United States educational system and to brainstorm ideas for new research in the area of international language teaching.
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Be
active
I am forever green because of the leadership opportunities Northwest has provided and the countless memories that I’ve made along the way. Riley Ziemer, business management and marketing major Winchester, Kan. former Student Senate president, Phi Delta Theta fraternity, Blue Key honor society, Order of Omega Greek honor society
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Student organizations More than 70% of our students are involved in one or more groups. There are 175+ organizations to choose from, ranging from student government and Greek fraternities and sororities to multicultural groups and academic clubs.
Intramurals and club sports More than half of the student body participates in intramurals, including basketball, wrestling, table tennis, flag football, softball, volleyball and racquet sports.
The Student Recreation Center features:
Suspended jogging track 3 basketball courts 6 racquetball courts Equipment for tennis, volleyball, table tennis, badminton and pickle ball Weight machines and stationary bikes
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Be
involved Kelli Bilyeu, junior, animal science major
Dannen Merrill,
junior, accounting and comprehensive crisis response majors
Rodeo Club
Cardinal Key, Delta Mu Delta, Order of Omega, Phi Sigma Kappa, Student Senate
Ava High School Ava, Mo.
Maryville High School Maryville, Mo.
Alexis Leggett,
senior, English education major Order of Omega, Panhellenic Council, Phi Mu, Sigma Tau Delta, Student Ambassador Park Hill High School Kansas City, Mo.
Travis Doughty, senior, geology major
Geology Club, Sigma Gamma Epsilon Heartland High School Belton, Mo.
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Emily Chowdhury, junior, business management major
Trey Williams,
senior, journalism major Northwest Missourian (editor-in-chief)
Delta Mu Delta, MORE (Mentors Over Retention and Education), SAC (Student Activities Council) Mercy High School Omaha, Neb.
senior, instrumental music education major
Bearcat Marching Band (drum major), Kappa Kappa Psi, Student Ambassador, Wind Symphony Millard North High School Omaha, Neb.
junior, advertising major Women’s Tennis
Truman High School Independence, Mo.
Brittany Terwey,
Camila Quesada,
Colegio Angleamericano San JosĂŠ, Costa Rica
Matt Brown,
Trevor Adams,
senior, broadcasting major
senior, biology and psychology majors
Bearcat Radio Network, Channel 8, KXCV and KZLX radio stations
Bearcat Football (quarterback), Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Liberty High School Liberty, Mo.
Permian High School Odessa, Texas
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Be
cultured Student artists Northwest features a variety of vocal and instrumental groups for student performers. Student art is exhibited in the student art gallery. Theatre students become involved in their first trimester in studio, second stage and main stage productions. The Studio Theatre features stateof-the-art equipment. Mary Linn Auditorium features a large main stage and seating for more than 1,000.
Be entertained Big-city performances frequent campus. Musical groups have included Chevelle, Mike Posner, Timeflies. Touring performances have included “The Wizard of Oz” and “Hairspray.” Distinguished lecturers and speakers have included Buried Life, Chaz Bono, Frank Warren, Blake Mycoskie. Comic performances have included Bo Burnham, Jeff Dunham and Steve-O.
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Cheer on the Bearcats! We see green at Northwest, and you will too as you cheer on the Bearcats, some of the most competitive student-athletes in all of NCAA Division II. ■■ Athletic
events (with the exception of playoff games) are free for all students to attend. Fill the stands and show your Bearcat pride!
■■ Women’s
NCAA sports include basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field and volleyball.
■■ Men’s
NCAA sports include baseball, basketball, cross country, football, tennis and track and field.
Be
spirited
I love that there’s al ways a hello, a smile and a friendly wave from fellow student-athletes, regardless of the sport they play. And academically, our coach makes sure we get the proper study hours and arranges extra help if we need it. We take pride in our accomplishments not only on the court, but in the classroom as well . Maggie Marnin, women’s basketball organizational communication major Stuart, Iowa
64% athlete grad rate 3.06
student
National average 54%
average
GPA
Be
comfortable
FREE
laundry facilities in the residence halls
Get your grub on Daily meals are at the new all-you-care-to-eat Bearcat Commons Papa John’s, Chick-fil-A, Einstein Bros., Red Mango and Starbucks are also available
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Your home away from home 88% of freshmen live on campus Students who live on campus earn higher grades. Apartments and suites are available for upperclassmen.
About
2,000 students live on campus
Living on campus has helped a lot in my transition to college. I’m close to all of my classes and to the library for any tutoring I may need, and The Station is nearby so I can easily grab a bite to eat. Living in a residence hall has allowed me to get a real feel for college, and I think the friends I’ve made there are ones I’ll keep for a long time. Michael Levasseur, sophomore Lived in Dieterich Hall freshman year Las Vegas, Nev.
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Located in
Maryville, Mo. a community of
12,000
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Be a part of the
community 6,800
students
Campus safety
5,800 undergraduate 1,000 graduate
Northwest takes campus safety seriously. University Police Department employs statecommissioned police officers and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Bearcat Alert is an opt-out emergency text messaging system.
Green campus Alternative fuels generate 47% of Northwest’s total campus-wide utility needs. Northwest recycles aluminum, plastic, paper and glass. Northwest is home to the Missouri Arboretum, with more than 1,300 trees and more than 125 species.
Welcome to the ‘Ville Maryville is a safe, friendly and relaxed college town bursting with Bearcat pride. Choose from a variety of restaurants, ranging from fast food to family dining. The movie theater in a replicated airplane hangar is a must see, plus there’s a bowling alley and lots of outdoor activities at Mozingo Lake. Maryville is ideally located, an easy drive to Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.
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Be
savvy
A quality education you can afford
Scholarships Scholarships are awarded to students based on academic ability, family need and a combination of the two. For more information, go to nwmissouri.edu/ finaid. Northwest’s goal is to make higher education accessible to all students. Academic Awards (freshmen) President’s (competitive) Distinguished Scholars Tower Scholarship A+ Scholarship Freshman Merit
$5,000 $3,500 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000
(transfers) President’s (competitive) Distinguished Scholars Academic Transfer Merit
$5,000 $2,500 $1,500 $1,000
Out-of-State Awards (freshmen and transfers) Bearcat Advantage¹ Green and White Advantage²
$6,252* $3,126*
Need-Based Awards American Dream Grant Bearcat Grant Northwest Grant Adopt-a-Bearcat Scholarship
varies** varies** varies** $500
Textbook rental
program saves students nearly per year
$1,200
Laptops provided to all students
* estimate based on 30 credit hours per year ¹ (100% waiver of out-of-state fees) ² (50% waiver of out-of-state fees) ** based upon need and academic criteria, evaluated on an individual basis
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1,200 student employment positions available on campus 85% of students receive some form of financial assistance About $72 million awarded in financial aid and scholarship yearly
Tuition and Fees per year
(14 credit hours/trimester •)
In-State Out-of-State
$7,455.00 $13,289.92
Room and Board Per Year Hudson/Perrin $8,896 Traditional Living $7,986 Modified Suites $8,484 Tower Suites $8,842 Apartments $560/month + utilities Total Investment Per Year In-State $16,491.00+ Out-of-State $22,325.92+ View the cost worksheet at nwmissouri. edu/bursar/costworksheet.htm •Northwest offers three equal semesters: fall, spring and summer. Based on 14 credit hours per two trimesters, (Hudson/Perrin rate) double occupancy room, Silver meal plan and new student fee. +
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With broadcasting, it’s so important to get hands-on experience. I knew that going to Northwest I could get that hands-on experience, and the only way I could become good was to work and become good myself. Steve Serrano, 2007 Northwest graduate co-host of KCWE (Kansas City’s CW-affiliated television station) and Mix 93.3 on-air personality 28
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Hear the at home football games, marvel at the floats in the Homecoming parade, take a romantic stroll on the
Kissing Bridge
and
enjoy the freedom of
Walk Out Day. These traditions bind you to other
Bearcats
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home
Fo High Rises
Tower Suites
South Complex
Olive DeLuce Fine Arts
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J.W. Jones Student Union
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I live more than six hours away, but I now consider Maryville and Northwest my home. I really feel comfortable at Northwest, and this is where I belong. Northwest provides a welcoming environment and it’s easy to get involved and meet people. My professors all know me by name, and my academic advisor not only helps me with choosing classes, but also is serving as a reference for job interviews and graduate school . Andi Pearson, senior wildlife ecology and conservation major Deer Creek, Ill.
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Campus visit General information about tours Each tour will allow time for a question-and-answer session with an Admissions representative to discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options. Receive a free T-shirt, and all weekday tours receive complimentary lunch in Bearcat Commons.
Daily Visits 90-minute walking tour guided by a Northwest Student Ambassador Students can request faculty appointments Monday through Friday
Saturday Visits 10:30 and 11:30 a.m 90-minute walking tour guided by a Northwest Student Ambassador
Limited Visits Tours begin at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday All classes are not in session and there is limited access to faculty and facilities
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Undergraduate majors and degree programs Four-Year Course Plans: nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/4yearplan.htm What Can I Do With An Interest In: nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm
Degrees Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Fine Arts Bachelor of Music Education Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Clinical Lab. Sciences Bachelor of Technology Two-Year Certificate Program Bachelor of Science in Education
Deficiencies for Graduate Program NCATE Certification: available at all educational levels
Majors B.A., B.F.A., B.S. Accounting: Private Industry Public Advertising Agriculture: Agricultural Business Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Art: Graphic Design Specialization Studio Specialization Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Biology: Botany Cellular-Molecular Ecology
Environmental Science General Biology Marine Biology Psychology Zoology Business Economics Business Management Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Chemistry ACS Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations
* RN to BSN completion program
Rhetoric Comprehensive Crisis Response Computer Science Economics English Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Mgmt. Financial Services Foods & Nutrition: Dietetics Geographic Info. Science: Civic/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Geography Geology: Environmental General History
Industrial Psychology Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging Computer Science New Media International Business Management Info. Systems Marketing Mathematics Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast & Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Music Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Nursing*
Philosophy Political Science Pre-Professional Zoology Psychology Psychology/ Sociology Public Administration Radiologic Sciences** Recreation: Corporate Rec./ Wellness Recreation & Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Spanish Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre & Design Undecided Wildlife Ecology & Conservation
** completion program partnership with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City
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Teaching/Education Majors B.S. Ed., B.M.E. Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano
Mathematics Education Middle School Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Education: Cross Categorical
Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music
Pre-Professional Programs Pre-Chiropractic+ Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Engineering Pre-Forestry Pre-Law Pre-Medicine+ Pre-Mortuary Science
Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic & Allopathic Therapy Pre-Pharmacy+
Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+
+ program falls under Pre-Professional Zoology
Two-Year Certificate Programs Farm Operation Information Systems Business Technology
Teaching/ Education Minors Art Elementary Art Secondary Biology Business Chemistry Early Childhood Earth Science English Health
Marketing & Cooperative Education Mathematics Middle School Science Physics Spanish Speech/Theatre
Minors Accounting Information Systems Advertising Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Art Biochemistry Biology Broadcasting Chemistry Child & Family Studies Coaching
Commercial Agriculture Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Comprehensive Crisis Response Computer Applications Computer Networking Computer Science Criminal Justice
Data Management Deaf Studies Economics English English: Writing Environmental Science Food Service General Business Geographic Information Systems Geography Geology Gerontology History
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Horticulture Humanities Individualized Language Interactive Digital Media International Studies Journalism Mathematical Sciences Military Science Music Nutrition Philosophy Physics Political Science
Precision Agriculture Psychology Public Administration Public History Recreation Sociology Spanish Sport Psychology Systems Management Theatre Writing
Scholarships and Financial Assistance 660.562.1363 finaid@nwmissouri.edu
Residential Life
660.562.1214 reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Students with Disabilities 800.633.1175 ada@nwmissouri.edu
/nwmissouriadmissions
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