2014-15 Student Viewbook

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So you want to stay close to home while you are working on a great academic foundation for a four-year degree… without breaking the bank. Or maybe you are looking for the fast track to getting the technical skills you need for a rewarding career path. You’re in luck! An amazing, affordable education is just a short distance from home at any of our five area locations or from home with convenient online classes.  

Success starts at Northwest. Turn the page to see for yourself!

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Northwest graduates earn up to 3x more money than

those who only have a high school diploma.

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All academic, college-level classes will transfer to any four-year college

or university in Mississippi.

Programs of Study

Northwest offers the pre-requisites you need to prepare for an exciting four-year

degree at any of Mississippi’s colleges or universities. We also offer nearly 40 Career and Technical programs designed to teach

students the practical skills needed for a wide variety of jobs in the workforce.

• Accountancy• Business Administration• Elementary Education• Secondary Education• General College Curriculum • Criminal Justice• Psychology• Social Work• Nursing (Associate)• Pre-Nursing (BSN)

top 10 academic Majors

top 10 career-tech Majors• Early Childhood Education

Technology• Emergency Medical Technology• Health-care Data Technology• Paralegal Technology • Respiratory Therapy• Automotive Technology• Heating, Air Conditioning and

Refrigeration Technology (HVAC)• Cosmetology• Practical Nursing• Health Care Assistant

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chooSe FroM oVer 100 MajorS. ACADEMIC CLASSESDivision of BusinessAccountancyBusiness AdministrationBusiness and Computer Teacher EducationComputer/Management Information SystemsComputer ScienceMarketing Communications/ Public Relations ManagementOffice Administration

Division of EducationElementary EducationExercise ScienceHealth and Physical Education Pre-Communicative DisordersRecreationSecondary Education

Division of Fine ArtsArt Drawing Advertising/Graphic Design Painting Art History Pottery DesignMusic, Music Education, Music PerformanceMusic Business/IndustryTheatre

Division of Languages & CommunicationsCommunications Broadcasting Journalism Public Relations Liberal Arts English Foreign Language History Sociology

Division of Social ScienceCriminal JusticeGeneral CollegePsychologySocial Work

Division of NursingAssociate Degree Program

Division of MathematicsMathematicsPre-ArchitecturePre-EngineeringPre-Landscape Architecture

Division of Natural SciencesAnimal ScienceBiology ChemistryForestryGeneral AgricultureGeneral ScienceHealth Professions Pre-Medical Laboratory Sciences Pre-Cytotechnology Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dental Pre-Health Information Management Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing (BSN) Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiological Sciences Pre-Veterinary MedicineOutdoor Recreation and ManagementPhysicsPre-Forensic ChemistryPre-HorticulturePre-Landscape ContractingPre-Veterinary Medical Technology

TECHNICAL CLASSES—SENATOBIAAgricultural Business & Management Tech./ Animal HusbandryAgricultural Technology/ John Deere TechAutomotive Technology Chrysler College Automotive ProgramCivil Engineering TechnologyDrafting & Design Engineering TechnologyEarly Childhood Education TechnologyEmergency Medical Technology- ParamedicGraphic Design TechnologyHealth-care Data Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration TechnologyIndustrial Electronics Engineering TechnologyInformation Systems TechnologyMicrocomputer TechnologyOffice Systems TechnologyParalegal TechnologyPrecision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

CAREER CLASSESCollision Repair TechnologyCosmetologyEmergency Medical Technology–BasicHealth Care AssistantOffice AssistantPractical NursingWelding and Cutting

DESOTO CENTER—SOUTHAVENCollege Parallel ProgramsTwo-Plus-Two ProgramAccounting TechnologyBusiness and Marketing Management TechnologyCardiovascular TechnologyFuneral Service TechnologyHealth-care Data TechnologyHotel and Restaurant Management TechnologyMicrocomputer TechnologyOffice Systems TechnologyParalegal TechnologyPractical NursingRespiratory Therapy

DESOTO CENTER—OLIVE BRANCHAviation Maintenance TechnologyCommercial Truck Driving

LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHATECHNICAL CENTERCollege Parallel ProgramsCosmetologyHealth Care AssistantHealth-care Data TechnologyMicrocomputer TechnologyOffice Systems TechnologyOffice AssistantParalegal TechnologyPractical NursingSurgical Technology

tuition & Fees

tuition & FeesGeneral $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00Out-of-State $1,100.00 $1,100.00Base Room Rent $525.00 $525.00Board (Meal Plan) $875.00 $1,000.00

Semester Total $1,125.00 $2,225.00 $2,525.00 $3,750.00

The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center recently named Northwest as one of the top 100 public, two-year colleges with lowest net prices in the country.

CommutingStudents In-State

CommutingStudents Out-of-State

Resident Students In-State

Resident Students Out-of-State

NWCC $2,250

AVERAGE MS fOUR-YEAR

UNIVERSITY $5,466

aFFordableCompare tuitionper year.

LOCAL TEChNICAL COLLEGE $13,725

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“I LOVE NORTHWEST BECAUSE IT’S WHERE I’VE MADE MORE THAN JUST FRIENDS; I’VE MADE A FAMILY AND MEMORIES THAT WILL

LAST A LIFETIME!” - DAkOTA HOLLAND

LOCATION: Senatobia, MS

STUDENT POPULATION: 3,121

UNIQUE FACTS• On-campus housing available• Over 20 campus clubs and organizations• Intramural & intercollegiate sports

LOCATION: Southaven & Olive Branch, MS

STUDENT POPULATION: 3,199

UNIQUE FACTS• Commuter-style campus• Many evening classes offered • 2+2 option with The University of Mississippi • All of your classes are in one building

No matter where you live, you can find a campus conveniently located near you!

campus locations

LOCATION: Oxford, MS

STUDENT POPULATION: 1,366

UNIQUE FACTS• Commuter-style campus• Blocks away from The University of Mississippi• Many evening classes offered • All of your classes are in one building

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northwest elearningWorking full-time? have a hectic schedule, children at home or live too far of a distance to make it to a Northwest campus? Don’t worry! Our Division of eLearning offers more than 200 Academic AND Career-Technical classes online.

academic Major Programs• Accountancy• Business Administration• Marketing Communications/Public

Relations Management• Office Administration• Criminal Justice• General College• Psychology• Social Work• Outdoor Recreation and Management• Communications: Broadcasting Emphasis• Liberal Arts• Elementary Education• Business and Computer Teacher

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technical Major Programs• Health-care Data Technology• Microcomputer Technology• Office Systems Technology• Paralegal Technology

Northwest offers over 100 online courses & 17 majors that can be completed on your schedule.

the majors above can be completed fully online.

2+2 optionTake your first two years at Northwest and finish at The University of Mississippi all in one convenient location! The associate degree is offered by Northwest, and the bachelor’s degree is offered by Ole Miss in a variety of programs through the 2+2 Program at the DeSoto Center in Southaven.

• Accountancy• Business (Management–Human

Resources, Managerial Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems)

• Criminal Justice (Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement)

• Education (Elementary Education, Secondary Education: English, Secondary Education: Math, Secondary Education: Social Studies)

• General Studies• Health Sciences (offered through the UM

Medical Center in Jackson)• Journalism (Integrated Marketing

Communications)• Liberal Studies• Paralegal Studies• Social Work

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2+2 PROGRAM VISIT: OLEMISS.EDU/DESOTO

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Life at Northwest is so much more than classes and studying.

Intramurals, intercollegiate athletics, clubs and organizations and campus activities give Northwest students a chance to unwind from classes and get involved on campus and in the

community.

Student life

In the last year alone, students have enjoyed:• Biggest Loser Competition• Rodeo• Northwest Idol Singing Competition• Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales• Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances• Pre-game tailgating• Ranger ROC Jam dance

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Still looking for something to do…for fREE? In the last year alone, students have enjoyed:• Biggest Loser Competition• Rodeo• Northwest Idol Singing Competition• Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales• Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances

intramuralsInterested in sports? If you aren’t playing intercollegiate sports but want to stay active, try one of our intramural activities on one of the new courts at the Ranger Outdoor Complex or intramural fields. The Ranger Outdoor Complex includes eight tennis courts, four basketball courts and two volleyball courts with exterior lighting for play after dark.

clubs & organizationsNorthwest has 35 different clubs and organizations you can join, and the list grows larger each year! Professional, religious and special interest organizations give our students a great way to meet other students, network for future jobs and four-year colleges, give back to the community and just have fun.

here are some of them:• American Advertising Federation

• Ag Tech Club

• Campus Green Club

• College Republicans

• Les Fauves (Art club)

• Martial Arts and Self Defence Club

• Mu Alpha Theta (Math club)

• Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)

housingWith just over 1,000 beds available on our Senatobia campus, our residence halls offer a variety of housing options in close proximity to campus social and athletic events as well as the convenience to classrooms.

Modernized living

• Traditional-style residence halls (double, triple and quad occupancy) • Suite-style residence halls • Apartment-style residence halls (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms)

• Wireless Internet access• Cable TV with a campus channel• Security features • Live-in supervisors• Coin-operated laundry area

amenities• Bunkable/ built-in twin bed• Sofa & loveseat• Television lounge • Built-in closet/chest• Kitchenette• Lobby• Carpeting• Microwave

• Get your Housing application in as early as possible. • Visit www.northwestms.edu/housing to see what you need to bring, additional photos of inside the residence hall rooms, pricing and fAQ.

• Contact the Housing Office at 662-562-3305 for any questions.

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residence hall types

Co-Ed Residence Halls• DeSoto - apartment • Marshall - apartment

Male Residence Halls• Gainey - suite • Quitman - traditional• Tallahatchie - apartment

Female Residence Halls• Benton - apartment • Bobo - suite• Panola - suite • Taylor - traditional

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StudentServicesNorthwest offers the total college experience to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.

• Library and Learning Resources Center • Career-Technical Education Support Services• Math Lab• Work-Based Learning• Police and public safety• Helpdesk (for all of your computer needs!)

• Career and college counseling• Individual and group counseling• Outreach and consultation • Crisis intervention• Testing• Disability Support Services

Student deVeloPMent center

• Free tutoring in most subjects• Career, academic & personal counseling• Cultural field trips • Academic workshops• Campus visits to four-year universities

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Financial aidhere’s a quick guide to making sense of financial aid. Be sure to pick up your in-depth guide to financial aid at Northwest from the financial Aid Office after you apply for admission or visit northwestms.edu/financialaid.

how do i get financial aid?You must fIRST fill out a free Application for federal Student Aid (fAfSA) online at www.fafsa.gov to receive any type of aid.

what next?

Scholarships

Grants

work-Study

loansThere are four different ways you can receive funds to help pay for your education. They are listed in the right column, so find which one best meets your needs and qualifications!

Scholarships are handled through their departments, so you should contact the department directly for try-out information. fill out scholarship applications on the financial aid website before April 1.

By filling out the fAfSA, you will have applied for federal Work-Study. If eligible, Northwest will help you find a job on campus to help cover your cost of attendance.

By filling out the fAfSA, you have already applied for federal Pell Grant. Then go to www.ihl.state.ms.us to fill out the application for the two grants available to Mississippians.

Students who still need assistance covering their cost of attendance while in school can apply for federal Direct Loans that they must pay back after graduation.

80% of students receive some form of financial assistance.

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Northwest is known state-wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate

sports. Since 2000, a total of 280 student-athletes have gone on to sign at four-year

colleges/universities. Eighty of those have inked at major Division I schools. Give

Athletics a call (662) 562-3416 for more information about how you can become a

Ranger athlete!

ranger athletics

Since 2000, a total of 280 student-athletes have gone on to play at four-year schools. Eighty of those have gone on to Division I schools.

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apply now!

Although Northwest has an "open door" admissions policy, there are procedures

all students must follow in order to receive a Certificate of Admission.

The following must be on file in the Registrar's Office before registration:

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Certificate of AdmissionThis certificate is presented to

YOUR NAME HERE

• A completed admissions application• An official copy of ACT or SAT scores

(ACT required for Mississippi residents)• An official copy of a transcript from an

accredited high school that includes a graduation date; OR an official copy of GED scores; OR an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended

applying to northwest is as easy as 1,2,3

662-562-3200 www.northwestms.edu

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HousingAthletics

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662-562-3222 662-562-3271 662-562-3219662-560-1103662-562-3305662-562-3416662-562-3336 662-562-3329 662-562-3337662-562-3399662-562-3275

Main Campus Senatobia

4975 Highway 51 NorthSenatobia, MS 38668

(662) 562-3200

DeSoto Center Southaven/Olive Branch5197 W.E. Ross ParkwaySouthaven, MS 38671

(662) 342-1570

Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center1310 Belk Drive

Oxford, MS 38655(662) 236-2023

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