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READY TO

BEGIN? At Northwest, we are on the move. With more than 120 academic programs, our students work to be innovative in their field whether its interactive digital media, nanoscale science, education or marketing.

Our more than 150 student organizations energize and connect peers in ways that foster lifelong connections. That’s just the beginning; 95 percent of students gain high quality profession-based learning experiences through faculty-student research, internships, study abroad, service learning and more.

With a winning reputation and network of more than 70,000 successful alumni, Bearcats connect in the classroom, on the field and in their career.

“Northwest has provided me with great opportunities for hands-on learning. Being a science major, one of the things I have gotten to do here in just my short two years is work with many of the scientific instruments in the CIE. It’s very advantageous for me to be in a small classroom environment where I can have these opportunities because they are used every day in the field by real professionals. My hands on experiences at Northwest will aid me in such a competitive field.”

Morgan Shaw Chemistry: Biochemistry Emphasis major Grandview, Mo.

83% 150

MORE THAN

WE WILL

PREPARE YOU STUDENT POPULATION

6,720 FOUNDED IN

undergraduate

37% out-of-state

STATES COUNTRIES

represented by the student body

Average age of students

1905

student organizations

46 32

5,491

of students are involved in one or more organization

MASCOT

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BEARCAT

74% of classes have fewer than 30 students

Textbooks & Laptop INCLUDED Textbook and laptop rental programs save students nearly

$7,200 OVER 4 YEARS

RANKED AS THE TOP

moderately selective regional university in Missouri on U.S. News and World Report’s List of “2016 Best Colleges”

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EXCELLENT PREPARATION THROUGH

PROFESSION-BASED EXPERIENCES =

97%

of undergraduate students secure employment or continue their education within 6 MONTHS OF GRADUATION

School of Computer Science and Information Systems The goal of each major is to provide a focused curriculum and enable students to compete successfully in job markets.

3 +1 Business CATapult Program Go-getters can ramp up the fouryear track and earn their M.B.A. while earning their bachelor’s degree.

Living and Academic Learning Communities Connect, learn, live, interact and socialize with students who have similar academic interests.

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95%

of students gain profession-based experience through faculty-student research, internships and more

ALL CLASSES

are taught by professors

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WHAT IS PROFESSION-BASED

LEARNING? Whatever your passion, we’ve got the faculty and staff members to guide you to succeed in your professional field. Get real teaching time in the Horace Mann Laboratory School or the Phyllis and Richard Leet Center for Children and Families. Pitch your marketing plan for a business in Knacktive or hear yourself on-air at the KZLX radio station. Gain experience in the courtroom through a mock trial or research with area businesses at the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Push yourself to new heights on the MOERA ropes course. Through these experiences and opportunities, you will be prepared for a successful career on your first day.

“I teach and I care, that is my personal classroom mission statement at Northwest. Students need handson, engaging, and high impact classroom activities that challenge them to be creative and innovative in psychological principles and research to improve quality of life in communities and businesses. We are joined in this adventure of learning with one-on-one conversations to prepare them for the future.”

— Dr. Carla Edwards Professor of psychology

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ACTIVE Foster

FITNESS CENTER

Students stay active at the Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center. The 19,490 square-feet of open floor space accommodates state-of-the-art cardio and weight lifting machines, a human performance lab and classroom space. The building also houses a specified area for aerobics, spinning, yoga and various fitness courses. A fitness mezzanine housing cardio equipment with windows providing natural lighting overlooks the facility.

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CONNECT TO OUR

CULTURE

CREATIVE Our inspired environment is one where students get connected and share their musical talents in a variety of vocal and instrumental groups. The Bearcat Marching band performs to more than 50,000 adoring fans annually.

Student artists enrich campus with their artwork, while theatre students perform main stage productions for a packed house in Mary Linn Auditorium.

SOCIAL Bearcats connect with each other through more than 83 percent of students being involved in one or more student clubs.

There are more than 150 student organizations to choose from, ranging from student government and Greek fraternities and sororities to multicultural clubs and academic organizations.

More than half of the student body participates in intramurals including basketball, flag football, racquet sports and many more. Additionally, our students are active in service learning, alternative spring break and leadership development activities throughout the year.

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WINNER OF 28 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS since 2009 across all academic and athletic teams: forensics (17), cheerleading (3), football (3), radio broadcasting (2), agricultural sciences (1), business education (1) and wrestling club (1).

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CHAMPIONS PLAY HERE

At Northwest, we have some of the most driven student-athletes in all of NCAA Division II. We have a proud past and perform strongly against Missouri and national peers. Bearcats connect by filling the stands and supporting our teams. 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.

“Being an athlete at Northwest is like being a part of a big family. The Northwest athletic family is built up of all the athletes and coaches, athletic staff, students and the community. All of these people support the teams and love them unconditionally. My teammates helped me become the person I am today. After being with them every day, working for the same goals, being friends with the same people while also making friends of my own, helping with issues that come up in life, and also being able to share successes with them I found that no matter what, they pushed me to be the best in all aspects of life.”

— Tember Schechinger, Women’s Basketball Ag Business major Manilla, Iowa

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Ames Des Moines Omaha Lincoln

At the heart of it all Located in

Iowa City

Council Bluffs

MARYVILLE

Kansas City Lawrence

Columbia Saint Louis

Maryville, Missouri A community of 12,000

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The city of Maryville is ranked among

"50 Safest College Towns"

by SafeWise

CAMPUS CENTERED

COMMUNITY 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 theatre 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.

• Northwest is home to the Missouri Arboretum, with more than 1,700 trees and more than 130 species.

• Green at heart, Northwest is ranked among the top 10 institutions in the nation for reducing energy usage.

Sip Starbucks while you study for exams at the B.D. Owens Library.

Cheer on the Bearcats at Bearcat Stadium.

Stay fit at the Robert and Virginia Foster Fitness Center.

Explore a unique subject at the home of the School of Health Science and Wellness

THIS IS

NORTHWEST Being at Northwest puts you in the midst of a modern, energetic and diverse environment where you can explore your passions and be a part of something new and exciting.

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TAKE A VIRTUAL TOUR

Find your true love on the Kissing Bridge.

nwmissouri.edu/virtualtour

Grab a bite to eat at Chick-fil-A in the J.W. Jones Student Union.

Begin your tour of Northwest at Mabel Cook.

Build lifelong friendships in Forest Village Apartments.

Live minutes from your classes in the Residence Halls.

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DISCOVER YOUR MAJOR VISIT DAYS Explore majors in a specific discipline, which includes interacting with current Northwest faculty and students

TO SCHEDULE A TOUR:

Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Theatre Oct. 6

Call 1.800.633.1175 visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits or take a virtual tour at nwmissouri.edu/virtualtour

Emergency and Disaster Management Oct. 8 Computer Science & Information Systems TBA Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Art Oct. 14 Department of Fine and Performing Arts: Music Oct. 24, 25 Humanities and Social Sciences Nov. 2 School of Business Nov. 3, 17 & Feb. 16 Department of Behavioral Sciences Nov. 7 School of Agricultural Sciences Nov. 8, 15 & Feb. 23 Mass Media Nov. 14 & Feb. 6 Elementary Education Nov. 16 & Feb. 15 Undecided/Deciding Jan. 26 Department of Natural Sciences March 4

CAMPUS VISIT OPTIONS: HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR VISIT DAYS Nebraska March 9 Iowa March 14 Kansas March 16 St. Joseph March 28 Kansas City April 4

SUMMER PREVIEW DAYS May 18 May 25 May 30 June 8

June 15 July 13 July 20

GREEK LIFE VISIT DAY Oct. 1

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GREEN AND WHITE VISIT DAYS

Designed for students who are in the early stages of the college selection process.

Oct. 1 April 15

VISIT THE NORTHWEST

FAMILY

Our campus has a vibe all its own. Take a tour with us and see what it’s like to be a Bearcat. Our student ambassadors will make you feel right at home as you discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options. Check out our new programs like our Living and Academic Learning Communities where students with similar academic interests connect, learn, interact and socialize.

We have many tour options to best fit your interests from discover your major visit days, high school junior visit days and daily visits. Contact us by phone at 800.633.1175 or online at nwmissouri.edu/admissions to schedule your tour.

SATURDAY VISITS

90-minute walking tour

Sept. 24 Oct. 8 Nov. 19 Dec. 3

Jan. 21 Feb. 25 March 11

TRANSFER VISIT DAYS

Designed for students who are thinking of transferring to Northwest

Nov. 11 April 7 Ag Transfer Day: March 7

HISPANIC/LATINO VISIT DAY Oct. 12 April 12

AFRICAN AMERICAN VISIT DAY Sept. 1

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A PROFESSION-BASED EDUCATION

An education that is targeted to your profession at a price that is below the national average and below other Missouri universities.

87% OF STUDENTS

RECEIVE SOME FORM OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

Out-of-state students can earn in-state rates

CALCULATE YOUR SAVINGS

AVERAGE

WITH THE COST CALCULATOR AT WWW.NWMISSOURI. EDU/BURSAR/ COSTWORKSHEET.HTM

FRESHMAN AWARD

7,678

$

10,019

$

IN-STATE

OUT-OF-STATE

SCHOLARSHIPS

We help students keep their dreams affordable and offer in-state rates to out-of-state students.

MERIT-BASED FRESHMAN SCHOLARSHIPS

ACT SCORE 19-20

HIGH SCHOOL GPA

2.75-2.99

21-22

23-24

25-26

27-36

Northwest Merit $1,000 University Scholar $1,500

3.00-3.24

Tower Scholar $2,000

3.25-3.49

Academic Excellence $3,000

3.50-3.74

Distinguished Scholar $4,000

3.75-4.00

Out-of-State Awards

ACT

or

Bearcat Advantage*1 23 Green & White Advantage*2 21

Transfer Awards

President’s (competitive) Distinguished Scholarship Transfer Academic Transfer Merit

Out-of-State Transfer#

Bearcat Advantage*1

HOURS

INDEX3

and

140 100

GPA

GPA

AMOUNT

2.00-4.00 $6,320 2.00-4.00 $3,160

AMOUNT

42 3.50-4.00 $8,000 24 3.50-4.00 $2,500 24 3.30-3.49 $1,500 24 3.00-3.29 $1,000 24 3.00-4.00 $6,320

*Estimate based on 30 credit hours per year. President's, Distinguished, Academic Excellence, Tower, University Scholar, and Merit are mutually exclusive awards. | 1 (100% waiver of out-of-state fees) | 2 (50% waiver of out-of-state fees) # students with less than 24 transferable credit hours, follow freshman out-of-state award criteria.

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Calculate your admissions index at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ apply/freshmen/index-calculator.htm

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SCHOLARSHIP QUESTIONS 800.633.1175 locally: 660.562.1363 fax: 660.562.1674 email: finaid@ nwmissouri.edu ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE AT NWMISSOURI.EDU/ FINAID/SCHOLARSHIPS

Undergraduate Majors BY CAREER PATH SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE Agricultural Business Agricultural Education Agricultural Science Agronomy Animal Science Animal Science (Pre-Vet) Horticulture Farm Operation - 2 year Geographic Information Science: Precision Agriculture

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Accounting: Private Industry Public Industry Advertising Business Economics Business Education Business Management Business Meta Major* Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Data Sciences: Business Economics Finance: Corporate Finance Financial Computing Financial Management Financial Services International Business Marketing Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management Business Technology - 2 year

SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION AND MASS MEDIA

Advertising Communication: Interpersonal Communication Organizational Communication Public Relations Rhetoric Interactive Digital Media: New Media Mass Media: Applied Advertising Broadcast and Production Multimedia Journalism Sports Media Media Studies Spanish Spanish Education Speech/Theater Education

SCHOOL OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS/ MATH

Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Networking Computer Science Mobile Computing2 Data Science and Informatics Business Computer Science Geographic Information Science Molecular Biology Geographic Information Science: Civil/Public Data & Technology Earth Technology Emergency Response Management Geographic Precision Agriculture

Interactive Digital Media: Computer Science Management Information Systems Mathematics Data Sciences Mathematics Mathematics Education

SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE AND WELLNESS

Applied Health Science1 Aging Studies Exercise Science Biology: Biomedical Sciences Biology/Psychology Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic Chemistry: Medicinal Clinical Laboratory Sciences Emergency and Disaster Management Food and Nutrition: Dietetics Physical Education Radiologic Sciences** Recreation: Corporate Recreation/Wellness Recreation and Park Management Therapeutic Recreation Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dentistry+ Pre-Medicine Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Osteopathic and Allopathic Medicine Pre-Pharmacy+ Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiology Pre-Respiratory Therapy Pre-Speech Pathology Pre-Veterinary Medicine+

SOCIAL SCIENCES

Criminology Adult System Diversity Juvenile System English English Education Geography History Liberal Arts and Sciences Philosophy Political Science Political Science: Public Administration Criminal Justice Global Affairs Social Science Education University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Pre-Law Writing Creative Writing Professional Writing Publishing

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS Art (Studio): Ceramics Drawing Painting Photography Printmaking Sculpture Art Education Graphic Design Interactive Digital Media: Art: Visual Imaging

Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano Music Speech/Theatre Education Theatre: Performance Technical Theatre and Design Vocal Music Education

PSYCHOLOGY

Biology/Psychology Human Services Industrial Psychology Organizational Behavior/Human Resources Management Psychology

SCIENCES

Biology Biology: Biomedical Sciences Cell/Molecular General Biology Biology Education Biomedical Sciences: Chiropractic Chemistry: Biochemistry General Chemistry Medicinal Chemistry ACS Chemistry Education Clinical Laboratory Sciences Data Sciences: Molecular Biology Geology: Environmental General Marine Biology Nanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale Physics Science Meta Major* Unified Science Education: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Wildlife Ecology and Conservation Pre-Engineering

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION Agricultural Education Art Education Biology Education Business Education Chemistry Education Education Meta Major* Elementary Education English Education Instrumental Music Education: Non-Piano Piano Mathematics Education Middle School Physical Education Social Science Spanish Special Education (not a stand-alone major) Cross Categorical Speech/Theatre Education Unified Science/Education: Biology Chemistry Earth Science Vocal Music

UNDECIDED OR DECIDING

Business Meta Major* Education Meta Major* University Liberal Arts Meta Major* Science Meta Major*

MORE THAN

120 MAJOR PROGRAMS

Check out these sites for Four-Year Course Plans nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/ 4yearplan.htm and What Can I Do With An Interest In... nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/interest.htm

UNSURE OF A MAJOR? You might be interested in attending our UNDECIDED VISIT DAY JAN. 26

Schedule your visit

TODAY!

800.633.1175

SAMPLE LIST OF MINORS • Agricultural Communication • Criminology/Criminal Justice • Precision Agriculture • Sports Management • Sports Psychology A complete list of majors and minors is available at www. nwmissouri.edu/ academics/majors.htm + program falls under Biology: Biomedical Sciences. *Meta majors are designed for students who are still deciding on a major but know their area of interest.**Completion program partnership with St. Luke’s School of Radiologic Technology, Kansas City. 1 Pending Board of Regents & MO CBHE approval. 2 Completion program only available at Northwest - Kansas City

Ames Des Moines Omaha Lincoln

Iowa City

Council Bluffs

MARYVILLE

Kansas City Lawrence

Columbia Saint Louis

If you are ready for a profession-based education in a campus-centered community, close to home, with a culture that values student success, we invite you to come take a tour of Northwest Missouri State University.

Northwest Missouri State University Office of Admissions 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 local: 660.562.1148 | fax: 660.562.1821 admissions@nwmissouri.edu Scholarships and Financial Assistance

Text us: 660.541.1845 /nwmissouri @NWMOSTATE /nwmostate

660.562.1363 | finaid@nwmissouri.edu

/NorthwestVideo

Residential Life

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660.562.1214 | reslife@nwmissouri.edu

Students with Disabilities

/nwmostate

800.633.1175 | ada@nwmissouri.edu

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DISCLAIMER All statements in this publication concerning requirements, programs, dates, rules, fees and policies are subject to constant review and change without notice. The material in this publication is provided for informational purposes and does not constitute a contract. Produced 7/16.