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"Our tour guide was amazing. He answered every weird, worried parent question my dad had. He was funny, welcoming and easy to talk to. My dad and I enjoyed our visit thanks to him!"
Dessa Johnston Excelsior Springs, Mo.
“We enjoyed the visit ve ry much and really like t he campus. E veryone was very friendly . It is not of t en that you can go on a campus visit to a public school and be treated like you were on a private sc hool visit (af ter 5 visits2 private sc hools and 3 state schools I feel I can make the c omparison) an that is how d it felt on Fr iday.� Pau la Florey, F ort Dodge, parent of p Iowa rospective student
campus visit options Daily visits (preferred option) ■■ 90-minute walking tour guided by a Northwest Student Ambassador, who shares his or her experience about Northwest and tips for selecting a university.
■■ Destinations include: academic buildings, classrooms and labs, dining facilities, the library, Student Recreation Center and the residence halls.
■■ Each tour will allow time for a question-and-answer session with Admissions representatives to discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options.
■■ If requested, we’ll do our best to arrange an appointment with a faculty member within your major or area of interest.
■■ Explore the rich tradition and history of Northwest.
■■ Daily tours depart every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.
saturday visits ■■ 90-minute walking tour, led by a Student Ambassador who will share his or her experiences and tips for choosing a university.
■■ Destinations include: academic buildings, classrooms, dining facilities, the library and the residence halls.
■■ Explore the rich tradition and history of Northwest.
■■ Academic and athletic appointments are not available.
■■ Saturday visits begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and provide opportunities for a questionand-answer session with Admissions representatives to discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options.
Limited visits ■■ These tours are limited because classes are not in session and many of our students and faculty will be away from campus. In some cases, facilities are also closed for that period of time.
You may not obtain a true picture of campus life as we know it during a limited visit. ■■ Tours depart at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Each tour will allow time for a question-and-answer session with Admissions representatives to discuss admission, scholarships, financial assistance and housing options.
green and white visit days Green and White Visit Days are designed for students who are in the early stages of the college selection process. If you are looking for a general introduction to Northwest, this visit opportunity is right for you.
9-9:25 a.m. Registration 9:25-10:15 a.m. Admissions Overview and Student Panel 10:15-11:30 a.m. Group Tour of Campus (5-6 families in a group)
11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Departmental and Student Services Fair Noon Financial Aid and Scholarship Session
transfer green and white visit days If you’re thinking of transferring to Northwest and are unable to tour during the week, we encourage you to attend one of our Transfer Green and White Visit Days. University staff and students are available to answer your questions about transferring to Northwest.
9-9:25 a.m. Registration 9:25-10:15 a.m. Admissions Overview and Student Panel 10:15-11:30 a.m. Group Tour of Campus (5-6 families in a group)
11:30 a.m.-Noon Transfer Question and Answer Session Noon-12:30 p.m. Departmental and Student Services Fair, Financial Aid and Scholarship
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From Kansas City (2 hours; 1.5 hours from the airport) Go north on Interstate 29 through St. Joseph. Proceed north to Exit 56A to Highway 71. Proceed north 35 miles on Highway 71 to Maryville. Take Business 71 into town; it becomes Main Street. Proceed on Main into the downtown area and turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow the Bearcat Paws to campus. Turn right onto University Drive where Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center is located on the right.
From Des Moines (2 hours, 30 minutes) Go south on Interstate 35 for 65 miles to the Leon, Iowa, Highway 2, exit #12. Turn right and proceed west on Highway 2 for 60 miles to Bedford, Iowa. Turn left on Iowa Highway 148 and proceed south for 20 miles to Maryville. Turn right on Highway CC, and at the intersection of U.S. Highway 71 continue straight on Business 71 and follow it into the downtown area. Turn right on Fourth Street. Follow the Bearcat Paws to campus. Turn right onto University Drive where Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center is located on the right.
From Omaha/ Council Bluffs (2 hours) Go south on Interstate 29 to Exit 110, Rock Port, Mo. Turn left onto U.S. Highway 136 (east). Follow U.S. 136 to Highway 71. Turn right onto Highway 71 and proceed south to Maryville, 18 miles. Turn right on Icon Road (look for Northwest Missouri State University directional sign) and proceed south approximately 2 miles to campus. Turn left onto College Avenue. Turn left onto University Drive where Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center is located on the right.
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Mabel Cook From Lincoln (2 hours) Go east on Highway 2 through Sidney, Iowa, for 45 miles to Clarinda, Iowa. Turn right onto Highway 71 and proceed 30 miles to Maryville. Turn right on Icon Road (look for Northwest Missouri State University directional sign) and proceed south approximately 2 miles to campus. Turn left onto College Avenue. Turn left onto University Drive where Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center is located on the right. Interactive maps: www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/ campusvisits/maps.htm
From St. Louis (5 hours, 30 minutes) Go west on Interstate 70 to Kansas City. Exit right onto Interstate 435 North (Des Moines). Exit left onto Interstate 29 North through St. Joseph. Proceed north to Exit #56A to U.S. Highway 71. Proceed north 35 miles on U.S. 71 to Maryville. Take Business 71 into town; it becomes Main Street. Proceed on Main into the downtown area and turn left onto Fourth Street. Follow the Bearcat Paws to campus. Turn right onto University Drive where Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center is located on the right.
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About Northwest ■■Laptops provided to all fulltime
students are equipped with the newest wireless technology which can be used in public areas of all major buildings. Residence Hall rooms support wireless access and high-speed wired access. ■■Ecompanion is used for campusbased, web supplemented courses and for blended courses and online courses. ■■Primary textbooks are included in tuition for all undergraduate students, saving them an average of $900 a year ■■Campus is designated the Missouri Arboretum ■■International Plaza on campus flies flags representing countries of Northwest international students
northwest quality ■■Founded in 1905 with a recognized tradition of quality education ■■The Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship was recognized with the Missouri Southern Growth Policies 2010 Innovator Award for being an outstanding initiative that helps communities recover from the economic downturn. ■■Winner of Missouri Quality Award, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008
■■On a nationwide norm student
satisfaction survey, Northwest juniors ranked our campus the highest in safety and security compared to our peer group ■■Nationally recognized for recycling efforts and alternative fuel usage
vital statistics ■■Enrollment: 7,076 ■■Located in Maryville, Mo.,
a community of 11,000, county seat of Nodaway County (90 miles north of Kansas City, 100 miles south of Omaha) ■■Colors: Forest Green and White ■■Northwest is a state-assisted, four-year regional university ■■President: Dr. John Jasinski ■■Operates on a trimester calendar of fall, spring and summer
By the numbers ■■95% of undergraduates and
96.7% of graduate students find employment or continue their education six months after graduation ■■80% of students receive some financial aid ■■247 full-time faculty ■■95% of all tenure and tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field.
■■More than 180 student organizations
■■9 social fraternities, 8 social sororities
■■Alumni base: 47,157 ■■About 85% of thermal energy
needs are provided by alternative fuels
On the field ■■Mascot: Bobby Bearcat ■■Varsity athletics: Men: football,
basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis; Women: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, tennis and golf ■■NCAA Division II National Football Champions in 1998, 1999 and 2009 ■■Men’s and women’s basketball MIAA tournament champions, 2003, 2008 ■■Athletic affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II; Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, for men and women ■■2010 Cheerleading National Champions
outside the classroom ■■Northwest competes on the
national championship level in these areas: Debate, Soils Judging, Student Publications, Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE)
Financial Aid
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Students with Disabilities 800.633.1175 ada@nwmissouri.edu
Northwest Missouri State University Mabel Cook Recruitment and Visitors Center 800 University Drive Maryville, MO 64468-6001 locally 660.562.1562 fax 660.562.1121 e-mail admissions@nwmissouri.edu
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