Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance booklet 1011

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4 YourStudentIDnumber/

Housingpolicy

4 Costs/Parkingoncampus

5 Commutingtocampus

5 Stepspriortoenrollment

6 Freshmanhalls

7 Enrollmentchecklist

8 Upperclassmanhalls

10 Loftinformationand

guidelines

12 Residencehallfeatures

13Whatsallowedinthehalls

14 FreshmanLearningCenters

14 FreshmanSeminar

inside15 Residenceh

allstaff

16NewspaperReadership

Program

16HonorsProgram

17 LaptopComputerProgram

18 CampusDining

19 BearcatCard

20 Scholarshiprenewal

informationandcosts

22 Accommodationsfor

studentswithdisabilities

23 Registrationand

orientationdates

24Helpfulphonenumbers

welcome to northwest

Congratulations on choosing northwest missouri state university. this booklet contains important information youll need to know about becoming a Bearcat housing or commuter information, health information, checklists, deadlines, phone numbers and more.

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Living in the residence halls is a great way to stay connected to campus. Students who live in the residence halls are more likely to be involved in clubs and organizations and on average receive better grades than those living off campus. Most students will tell you that living on campus is the quickest way to make friends and get involved. Northwests campus is nice and compact, so everything is close to home parking, classes, entertainment and dining.

YOUR stUdent id nUMBeR

WhenyourapplicationtoNorthwestwasprocessed,youwereassignedastudentnumber,alsoknownasyour919number.Thisnumberisprovidedtoyouinyouracceptanceletter.Thisveryimportantnine-digitnumberisyourstudentidentificationnumberthatyouwillusethroughoutyourassociationwithNorthwest.Youlluseittoapplyforhousing;toapplyforSummerOrientation,AdvisementandRegistration;toaccesstheSOARDirectory;forroomassignmentnotification;toviewyourclassschedule;andwhenyoulogintoyourCatPAWSaccount.Itsalsoyourusername,anditsprintedonyourBearcatCard.Memorizethisnumber.YoullbeaskedforitoftenasyounavigateNorthwest.

COsts

Thehousingagreementisforcontractedperiods,typicallythefallandspring.Thus,releasefromtheagreementattheendofthefalltrimesterwillnotbeautomaticnorshoulditbeassumed.

INTERNET AND BASIC CABLE ARE INCLUDED IN YOUR ROOM FEE.

PARKinG On CAMPUs

Allstudentsareallowedtohaveavehicleoncampus.Ifyoubringavehicletocampus,remembertobuyaparkingpermit.TheycanbepurchasedattheStudentServicesDeskintheAdministrationBuilding.Youllneedtoknowyourlicenseplatenumber.PermitswillbeavailablewhenyouarriveforAdvantageWeekinAugust.

HOUsinG POLiCY

ALL FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN MUST LIVE IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS UNLESS THEY ARE MARRIED, ARE AT LEAST 21 YEARS OF AGE OR ARE COMMUTING FROM THEIR PARENTS OR GUARDIANS PRIMARY RESIDENCE WITHIN 60 MILES OF MARYVILLE (WHERE THEY LIVED DURING HIGH SCHOOL).Studentsnotlivingintheresidencehallsmustcompletethecommutercardlocatedinsidethefrontcoverofthisbooklet.Studentswhohaveattainedsophomorestatus(notincludingdual-enrolledcredits)areeligibletoliveinhousingoftheirchoice.

life at northwest

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COMMUtinG tO CAMPUs

Allfirst-timefreshmenarerequiredtoliveintheresidencehallsunlesstheyare21,aremarriedorarecommutingfromhomewithin60milesofMaryville.Ifyouareafreshmanwhomeetsthecommutingcriteria,orareareturningortransferstudentandprefernottoliveoncampus,youwillbeadmittedasacommutingstudent.

Transferandreturningstudentswithfewerthan30hoursofcollegecredit(notincludingdual-enrolledcredits)andwhoarenotyet21yearsofagemustcompletetheCOMMUTING TO NORTHWESTcardontheinsidecoverofthisbooklet.ApartmentsandotherrentalpropertiesinMaryvillearelimited,therefore,housingshouldbesecuredasearlyaspossiblebeforethestartoftheterm.

TheCOMMUTING TO NORTHWESTcardshouldbecompletedwithintwoweeksofreceivingthisbooklet.Toreturnthiscard,removeitfromtheinsidecover,detachthetopsection,foldinhalf,sealwithtapeanddropitintothemail.Dontforgettohaveyourcardnotarized!

Forquestionsregardingfirst-timefreshmanhousingrequirementsandcommutingtocampus,pleasecallResidentialLifeat800.633.1175or660.562.1214ore-mailreslife@nwmissouri.edu.

tell us your housing plans.

Complete the HOUSING AND FOOD SERVICE AGREEMENT (found in the envelope stapled in the middle of this booklet OR go online to CatPAWS to complete and submit a housing agreement). Send $150 prepayment and the housing agreement in the envelope provided. Room assignment will not be made until the housing agreement AND prepayment are received.

ORComplete and send back the COMMUTER CARD located inside the front cover of this booklet (dont forget to have it notarized).

apply for sCholarships and finanCial aid.

Many of our incoming scholarships are automatic, based on your admission information, but have a priority deadline of May 1. Information on other scholarships is available at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid.

Apply as soon as possible after Jan. 1, 2010, using the Free Application for Federal Student Assistance (FAFSA).

suBmit the student health history form.

Complete the HEALTH HISTORY FORM (found in the envelope stapled in the middle of this booklet) and return it to the University Wellness Center at least 30 days before classes begin. Please be sure to complete all necessary sections, as instructed on the form.

International students must also carry adequate medical insurance. Northwest offers an insurance plan if students do not have their own insurance that covers at least $50,000 for medical (health and accident coverage), $15,000 repatriation coverage and $15,000 medical evacuation.

attend orientation/registration sessions.

Dates for each session are listed on page 23 of this booklet.

Watch your mail for a special invitation to register for your orientation/registration program.

steps prior to enrollment


hudson/perrin hallsNEWLY CONSTRUCTED, OPENED FALL 2007

coedbyfloornon-smokingcapacity:450air-conditioningfullycarpetedmovablefurnituremini-blindsFreshmanLearningCenterbedsareloftableorbunkable(seepg.10)

room speCifiCations*Windows:68wx78hCeiling:9hDoor:36wx80hMattress:80long

dieteriCh hallcoedbyfloornon-smokingcapacity:306air-conditioningkitchenmaybringlofts(seepg.10)

franKen hallcoedbyfloornon-smokingair-conditioningfreshmenandupperclassmenkitchenandstudyloungesmaybringlofts(seepg.10)

*These are measurements for typical rooms. Your room might vary slightly. All furniture must remain in the room. There is not additional space for storage.

EAST SIDE: Hudson Hall and Perrin Hall, joined by the Hudson-Perrin Community Building, opened in fall 2007. This complex, with its modified suite-style rooms, has five or six rooms grouped together in a pod with a private bathroom. The Community Building area features a front desk, kitchen, free laundry facilities and a gathering place. Each residence hall has wireless Internet available on all floors.These halls are located near the J.W. Jones Student Union and Colden Hall.

HIGH RISES: These seven-story buildings are on the northwest corner of campus. Each traditional standard room has two built-in desks, closets and dressers, along with two movable chairs and beds. The rooms and hallways are carpeted. There is a central restroom/shower area and lounge on each floor. Each high-rise residence hall has wireless Internet available on all floors. Residents also have access to fitness equipment, a kitchen, free laundry facilities and sand volleyball courts. Each residence hall also contains Freshman Learning Centers and the buildings are close to the University Wellness Center.

The following descriptions are for the 2010-2011 academic year:milliKan hall

coedbyfloornon-smokingcapacity:306air-conditioningaerobicexerciseareamaybringlofts(seepg.10)

phillips hallcoedbyfloornon-smokingcapacity:306air-conditioningweight-trainingequipmentandaerobicexerciseareamaybringlofts(seepg.10)

room speCifiCations*Dieterich,Franken,MillikanandPhillipsWindows:37.5wx51.5hDesk:shelfandlight:57hDesk:30.75hCeiling:81hDoor:31.75wx84h

mattresses: Phillips/Franken:80long(Extra-longtwinsheetssuggested.)Dieterich/Millikan:76long(Regulartwinsheetswillfit.)

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last year in high sChool/College

Receive notification regarding your admission status and automatic scholarship awards approximately two weeks after all materials have been received. For assistance, see CatPAWS from the quick tools menu on the homepage or contact us at 800.633.1175.

Review and apply for Northwests competitive scholarships. Information available online at www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/freshman.htm.

Submit your housing agreement along with a $150 prepayment (refundable if canceled by June 1, Dec. 1 for spring attendees). See www.nwmissouri.edu/reslife.

Receive a postcard from the Residential Life Office acknowledging receipt of your prepayment and confirming your reservation for a space on campus.

Complete the Health History Form

and return it to the University Wellness Center at least 30 days before classes begin.

Beginning Jan. 1 or after, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Northwests code number is 002496. To apply electronically, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/finaid/forms.htm.

Receive a financial aid award package for your review and acceptance. Awards are mailed beginning April 1.

Respond to SOAR (Summer Orientation Advisement and Registration) for freshmen or Preregistration for transfer and returning students. Invitations are mailed early April. See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation.

summer Before enrollment

Attend a one-day SOAR or Preregistration program to receive your fall course schedule and meet with an academic advisor.

See www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation.

Room and roommate assignment posted on CatPAWS beginning mid-July.

Receive your billing statement at the end of July. First installment or full payment is due Aug. 15.

Before classes begin, contact your roommate. Get to know each other and discuss what youll bring to Northwest. If you need to change rooms, you may do so beginning one week after the first day of classes.

Move into your residence hall on the Thursday before classes begin.

Attend Advantage in August (fall orientation starts Thursday before classes begin). Information will be mailed in late July. For more Advantage information, see www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/orientation/advantage.htm.

enrollment checklist



ROBeRtA HALL

Unlikeotheruniversities,sororitywomenatNorthwestdonothavehousesinthecommunity.Instead,eachsororityhasadesignatedareainRobertaHall.Forthisreason,freshmencannotchooseRobertaastheirhallselection.

sororitymembersonlyupperclasswomennon-smokingair-conditioningsuitesclosetoclassroombuildingswirelessInternetaccessbedsarebunkableandloftable

FRAnKen HALL

Thishigh-riseislocatednearOwensLibraryandtheBearcatBaseballField.Ithousesbothfreshmenandupperclassmen.Dependingonspaceeachyear,someupperclassmenandtransferstudentshaveprivateroomsinthebuilding.

coedoneachfloornon-smokingair-conditioningcommunitykitchen,recroom,studyloungeswirelessInternetaccessmaybringlofts(seepg.10)

upperClassman halls

sOUtH COMPLeX

SouthComplexiscentrallylocatedtoacademicbuildings,Universityoffices,StudentUnion,StudentRecCenterandtheswimmingpool.Thiscomplexfeaturesakitchen,laundryfacilities,air-conditioningandarecroom.Eachpersonhasabed,adeskwithchair,atwo-drawerchestandawardrobe.Fourorfiveroomsaregroupedinapodwithaprivatebathroom.

upperclassmenandHonorsProgram(includesfreshmen)coedbypodnon-smokingair-conditioningclosetolibraryandUnion24-hourvisitationpolicyprivatebathroomswirelessInternetaccessweightandaerobicsroomcommunitykitchenmovablefurniturebunkablebeds



FORest ViLLAGe APARtMents

Juniors,seniorsandgraduatestudentscantakeadvantageoftheForestVillageApartments,locatednorthoftheGarrett-StrongScienceBuilding.eaCh apartment inCludes:

non-smokingair-conditioningindividual/privatebedroomsmovablefurniture(bedroomandlivingroom)fullkitchen(dishwasher,microwave,garbagedisposal,range,refrigerator)washeranddryerbathroom(twointhefour-bedunits)wirelessInternetaccesscableservice

tOWeR sUites

Theseresidencehallsprovidesophomoresandjuniorswithadvancedhousingoptions.Sophomoresandjuniorscanchoosetoliveinthesuite-stylebuildings(locatednearthehighrisehallsonthenorthwestcornerofcampus).TheTowerSuitesmailservicesarelocatedinTheStation.suite features:

non-smokingair-conditioningtwobuildingswithtwo-bedandfour-bedunitsbedsarebunkableandloftableeachunithasitsownbathroomandalivingspacecommunitybuildingwithmeeting/studyspace,coffeeshopandconveniencestoremovablefurniturewirelessInternetaccess

eaCh suite floor inCludes:

laundryroomkitchenettebalconyorpatioloungestudyroommeetingroom

Tower Suites



lofty ideasYoure going to be living in a 12-foot x 15-foot room with another person, so youll need to get creative on maximizing that space. Students have a lot of innovative ways of making their rooms their own. Building a loft is just one way you can gain space. Some of the most interesting, space-saving, efficient rooms on campus are those with lofts. The lofts raise your bed up and out of the way to provide more living space.


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Oneofthebiggestchangesyoullexperiencewhengoingtocollegeislivingoncampus.Thisisanexciting,funtimeandachanceforpersonalgrowth.Theopportunitytomeetotherpeopleandsharethecommonfreshmanexperiencecanbeapowerfullearningopportunity.Whetheryouchooseyourroommateormeetforthefirsttimewhenyouarrive,settingupyourroomwillbeanearlypriority.

Youregoingtobelivingina12-footx15-footroomwithanotherperson,sobecreativeinmaximizingthatspace.Manystudentschoosetoonlybringessentialsatfirstinordertogetafeelforwhattheywillneedandwhatcanwait.OtherstudentsbringtheirentirewinterwardrobeinAugust.

Someofthemostinteresting,space-saving,efficientroomsoncampusarethosewithlofts.Theloftsraiseyourbedtoprovidemorelivingspace.Studentsmakeloftsofvariousheights.Somearedesigned

toincreasestorageandraisethebedonlyafewfeet.Otherstudentsbuildloftsthataretothelimit(2feetfromtheceiling)andputcouches,TVsandrefrigeratorsundertheloft.Therearemanyoptionstocreatethespacethatworksforyouandyourroommate.

Whenconsideringaloft,besuretolookattheLoftGuidelineslistedontheResidentialLifeWebpageatwww.nwmissouri.edu/reslife/Halls_and_Apartments/lofts.htm.Also,loftguidelineswillbeavailableatSOAR.BesuretoreadtherequirementsBEFOREyoubuild.Itwillsaveaheadachelaterifyouchoosetobuildaloft.Werecommendthatyounotbuildyourloftuntilyouarriveoncampusinthefall.Pleasenote:student-constructedloftscanonlybeinstalledbeginningthefirstdayofmove-inandafter.NoearlyinstallationofloftsisallowedunlessitisinstalledbyavendorapprovedbyNorthwest.Notworoomsareexactlyalike,so

themeasurementssuppliedareapproximate.Waitinguntilyouarrivewillsavetimeandfrustration.

Severalmerchantsofferloftkitstoeasetheloft-buildingprocess.DuringSOAR,vendorswillhaveloftkitsondisplayforyoutoview,alongwithpricinginformation.

Manyresidencehallsoncampusallowstudentstoeitherloftorbunkthebedsintheirroom.InDieterich,Franken,MillikanandPhillipshalls,youhavetoconstructtheloftinyourroomifthisisthestyleofbedyouwant.Roberta, Hudson, Perrin and Tower Suites have bed components that allow students to bunk or loft their beds. For this reason, no homemade lofts are allowed in these buildings. Students living in South Complex have the option of bunking beds. Homemade lofts are not allowed in South Complex rooms.Bunkbedsaresinglebedsplacedoneontopoftheother.

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the residential life

staff strives to provide

personal growth

opportunities for you,

opportunities that will

serve to enhance those

intrapersonal and social

skills that have become

increasingly important in

todays complex society.

ResidenCe HALL FeAtURes

Lookateverythingthatcomesstandardforeachon-campusstudent.

coedliving,organizedbyfloorinsomehallswirelessInternetaccessande-maillaptopcomputersforallfull-timestudentsfreelaundryfacilitiesbasiccableTVconvenientaccesstootherbuildingssocialactivitiesvendingmachinesinresidencehallbuildingsloungesandstudyroomsyourownmailboxcustodialserviceforrestroomskitchensinresidencehallbuildingsfitnessfacilitiesacademicassistancehelpfulandfriendlystaff

L.i.F.e. LiVinG in A sMOKe-FRee enViROnMent

Northwestsresidencehallsaresmokefree.Withthemanyhealthrisks,includingtheeffectsofsecond-handsmoke,itisourresponsibilitytoprovideahealthyenvironmentandencourageandchallengeourresidentstomakehealthylifestylechoices.Otherreasonsincludedamagetofacilities,firesafety,consistencywithourdrugandalcoholpolicyandworkconditionsforstaff.

HALL sAFetY

Wetakestudentsafetyseriously.TheNorthwestUniversityPolice,whoemploystate-certifiedcommissionedpoliceofficers,isstaffed24hoursaday,365daysayear.ResidentialLifeworkscloselywithUniversityPoliceinordertoprovidestudentswithasafelivingenvironment.

Allexteriorresidencehalldoorsaresecured24/7withanelectronicaccesssystem.RAsconductroundsthroughoutthebuildingeachnight.Duringrounds,RAsensurethatpoliciesareenforcedandthecommunityissafe.

UniversityresidencehallshaveanalertsystemthatisdirectlyconnectedtoUniversityPolice.Alertsystemsbroadcastemergencyalarmsandannouncementsineachhall.

ResidenCe HALL LiVinG: MAKinG FRiends 101

Agreatthingaboutlivingoncampusisthatyouregoingtomeetalotofpeople.Thefriendshipsyoumakewhilelivingoncampuswilllastalifetime.Anotheristhefantasticopportunitytogetinvolved.About180campusclubsandorganizationsarerighthereoncampusjustwaitingforyou.Makefriends.Getinvolved.

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APPLiAnCes i MAY BRinG

hairdryerironTV/VCR/DVDplayer,stereo(or,thereisaTVinacentralareaofeachhall)popcornpoppercoffeemaker,hotpotrefrigerator(5cubicfeetorless,2.5amps)microwaveoven(700wattsorless)

dO nOt BRinGelectricskilletahotplatetoasterhalogenlamphouseholdextensioncordAnyappliancewithanexposedcoil,oranyappliancethatcouldpresentafirehazard.

WHeRes tHAt KitCHen sinK?

Sure,youhavetobringstufflikeclothes,sheets,pillows,bedding,handandbathtowelsandtoothpaste,buthaveyouthoughtofeverything?Heresalistcompiledbystudents.

umbrellamaskingtapealarmclockpowerstripfanbiglaundrybasketwipe-offboardfordoorshowerbucketshowershoes(flip-flops)robe(thatcoversyouup)organizers,crates,shoeracks,etc.smallwastebasketheadphones(ifyoulikeloudmusic)dishes,glasses,mugs,silverware

stUdent AdViCe

Itshardtoknowwhattobringbecauseyouneedmanythings,butspaceislimited.Hereswhatourcurrentresidencehallstudentsadvise:

Bringonlythethingsyouneedthemost.Lessisbettertostartoutbecauseeverytimeyougohomeyoutendtobringstuffback,andbytheendoftheyear,packingisalmostimpossible.Bringthingsthatwillhelpmakeyoufeelathome.Ifyoureorganized,yourroomwilllookbigger.Talktoyourroommateaheadoftimesoyoudontbringduplicateitems.Bringfoodyouwillwantsnacksforlatenightstudying.Buyingallyourroomaccessoriestomatchyourroommateslooksgoodforawhile,butwhenyoumoveoutitsnotascool.Theweathercanchangequickly,sorememberaraincoat,umbrella,gloves,hats,earmuffs,aheavycoat,bootsandanicescraper.

residenCe halls


FResHMAn LeARninG CenteRs

OurhallsaredividedbetweenfreshmenandupperclassmentomeettheneedsofincomingstudentsastheytransitiontoNorthwest.AllfreshmenlivingoncampusparticipateintheFreshmanLearningCenter(FLC)program.

FLCsprovideastaff-residentratioof1to30,enablingstudentstoconnectwithpositiverolemodels.

FLCpoliciesaredesignedtofosterpositivelifechoices.Upperclassmenenjoymoreautonomouslivingexperiences.

AcademicResourceConsultantsinHalls(ARCH)liveinFreshmanLearningCenterstopromotegoodstudyhabits.

ComputingassistanceisavailableinthefreshmenhallsfromthePeerEducatorsinResidenceforTechnology(PERT).

Northwestparticipatesinthe USA TodayReadershipProgram.Seepage16fordetails.

Programsarepresentedineachhalltoenhancestudentseducationalandsocialexperience.

FResHMAn seMinAR

YoullgetyourfirsttasteofthisclassduringAdvantageWeek.Ifyouhavedeclaredamajor,youwillbeassignedanadvisorwhowillhelpyounavigateyourschedule.Ifyoudontdeclareamajor,thisisthetimetofindyourpath,andyouwillbeledbyanadvisorwhowillopendoorstomanypossibilities.EveryFreshmanSeminarclassalsohasaPEER ADVISOR,anupperclassmanwhocangiveadviceonwhatcoursestotakeorhowtofindyourplaceatNorthwest.

Aspartofthisclass,youllparticipateinfun,educationaleventsatyourresidencehallanditcountsforclasscredit.ProgramtopicsrangefromDoingLaundryWhenMomsNotHeretoMakingResponsibleChoices.Eachprogramisdesignedtohelpyourecognizeyourpersonalresponsibilityandtransitiontoyournewhome.

student support



stUdent stAFF

YourRESIDENT ASSISTANT(RA)islikelyoneofthefirstpeopleyouwillmeetwhenyouarriveatNorthwest.EachfloorhasanRAwhohasbeentrainedtoassistyouwithmanyquestions,fromWheresthelaundryroom?toHowcanIchangemymajor?TheRAissupervisedbyaResidenceHallDirector,afull-timeprofessionalwholivesinyourowncommunity.

ThereisaspecialpersonknownasanACADEMIC RESOURCE CONSULTANT IN HALL(ARCH)assignedtoyourFreshmanLearningCenter.Thisisanundergraduatestudenttrainedinassistingstudentsandstaffinachievingacademicsuccess.Theyplanprograms,offertutoringreferralsandprovideinformationtohelpyoubethebestyoucanbe.

BRIDGEs(BuildingRelationshipsandIntegratingDiverseGrowthExperiences)worktofacilitatediversityeducationandpromoteanenrichingenvironmentbyprovidingprogrammingandresourcesforstudents.BRIDGEsworkcollaborativelywiththeInterculturalandInternationalCentertoprovideactivitiesandeducationthatstimulateanactiveinterestinothercultures.

Inaddition,ourfrontdeskstaffcomprisedofDESK ASSISTANTS(DAs)andaDESK MANAGERarereadytohelp.Thefrontdeskprovidessuchservicesasequipmentcheckoutforsports,gamesandcookingtoprovidingchangeforvendingareas,sellingpopcornandothersnacksandansweringlotsofquestions.

Incaseyouneedhelpwithyourcomputerequipment,studentsknownasPEER EDUCATORS IN RESIDENCE FOR TECHNOLOGY(PERT)areavailable.TheyworkprimarilyintheFreshmanLearningCentersandassistwithcomputerandprintersetup,networkservices,troubleshootingandsponsoringprogramsforstudentstolearnmoreaboutcomputingoncampus.Afewextensiveservicesdohaveafeeassociated,andstudentswillbenotifiedpriortoanycostbeingincurred.

TheASSISTANT HALL DIRECTORSaresophomores,juniorsorseniorswhohaveexperienceinResidentialLife.Theyassistprofessionalstaffincreatingadynamiclearningenvironment.AHDsareinTowerSuitesandForestVillageApartments.

cooperative learning

environment programs allow

you to move beyond just a

residence and move toward

a home. these programs

allow you to meet others

with similar interests.


neWsPAPeR ReAdeRsHiP PROGRAM

TheNewspaperReadershipProgramismanagedbyUSA Today.Itprovidesstudentswithfreeaccesstoadailyassortmentofnewspapersintheresidencehalllobbiesaswellasaroundcampus.USA Today,The Kansas City StarandThe St. Joseph News-Pressareavailableeachweekdaymorning.Thebenefitsofthisprogramincludeanincreasedawarenessofcommunity,nationalandworldevents;anenhancementofclassroomdiscussion,bringingtheorytoreality;andhelpingresidentsdevelopalifelong,dailynewspaperreadershiphabit.

HOnORs PROGRAM

HonorsProgramparticipantsmayliveinHonorsHousinginSouthComplex.Eachresidentonthehonorswing,includingroommates,mustbeintheHonorsProgram.Thehonorswingprovidesastudiouslearningenvironmentwhileservingasavenueforspeakers,discussions,socialsandothereventsthatwillsupportparticipants.Thisenablesthemtointeractwitheachother,facultyandgueststomakeavibrantliving-learningenvironment.TobeeligiblefortheHonorsProgram,studentsmusthaveatleasta26ACTanda3.50grade-pointaverage.Pleaseindicateonthehousingcontractifyouareinterestedinlivingonthehonorswing.Spaceislimitedandwillbeassignedonafirst-come,first-servebasis.


northwest living


LAPtOP COMPUteR PROGRAM

Allfull-timestudentsareissuedapersonallaptopcomputerwhichincludesthenewestwirelesstechnologyavailable.Eachmachinecomeswithanofficialtotebag,ACadaptor,cableandconnectorstoprovidefullaccesstotheelectroniccampus.

AllNorthwestresidencehallsandclassroombuildingssupportwirelessconnectionstotheWeb.WirelessaccessisalsoavailableintheB.D.OwensLibraryandJ.W.JonesStudentUnionaswell.

Printersareavailableatthefrontdeskofeachhallandincomputerlabs.Printingcosts$1/pagefor

colorand10/pageforblackandwhite.Chargesareappliedtoyouruniversitybill.Youalsomaychoosetobringyourownprinter.

Studentsmayloadtheirownsoftwareandprogramsontotheircomputers.ThelaptopscomepreloadedwithMicrosoftWindowsXPprofessionaloperatingsystem,MicrosoftOffice2007professional(Word,Excel,Powerpoint,Access),InternetExplorer7andantivirussoftware.

student learning is northwests goal, and residential life is a proud partner in this endeavor. students who live on campus are part of a well-rounded university experience that fosters academic success and personal growth. northwests living-learning options include staying connected through the use of a networked laptop computer, a wing for participants in the honors program, and the newspaper readership program that keeps you informed about the world around you.


Campus dining

MeAL PLAns

Northwestoffersthreemealplans:Aladine,AladineSuperandAladineLite(apartmentresidentshaveadditionaloptions).Ineachplan,youhavethefreedomtoeatatanyoftheCampusDininglocations.FoodservicesintheUnionforthe2010-11academicyearinclude:

FoodCourt,featuring Bene Pizza, Bene Pasta, Quiznos Sub, Zoca, Salad Garden, W.O.K. Wus Oriental Kitchen, Cranberry Farms, Grille Works, Kettle Classics, Tmmy. Ymmys., Express Grab-n-go sandwiches and snacks.

The Runt: FeaturesFreshensBrandfrozentreats,candy,convenienceitemsandgifts.

JWs Grille: JWsoffersafullmenuincludingsteaks,grilledchicken,sandwiches,salads,appetizersanddesserts.

Java City at the Student Union: Featuresspecialtycoffee,cappuccino,espresso,frozenJavalanches,ItalianSodas,upscalepastriesandsandwiches.

C 3 at the Station:Afulllineofconvenienceitems,groceries,grab-n-goitemsandJavaCity.

Dominos and Pizza Hut: UseyourBearcatcardtoorderpizzadeliveryonoroffcampus.

C 3 Express:LocatedatGarrett-Strong.Bottledbeverages,brewedJavaCitybrandcoffee,grab-n-gosandwiches,saladsandsnacks.

Use it OR LOse it

Allmealplansareonause-it-or-lose-itbasis.Thatis,oncemoneyisallottedtoastudentsdiningaccount,unusedmoneyisnotrefundedattheendoftheacademicyear.

TheAladinemealplansarethemostflexibleplanspossibleforyouandyourschedule.Aladineisadecliningbalanceplan.Thatis,youhaveabalanceonyourBearcatCardformeals,andthebalancedeclinesasyouuseyourfunds.

Thereasonfortheinstallmentsistohelpyoubudgetyourfunds.Also,eachweekinallthedininglocations,aninformationsheetispostedlistinghowmuchyoushouldhaveremainingonyourmealplan.Shouldyouneedtohaveaninstallmentappliedearly,goonlinetowww.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/NorthwestMissouri.Thereisnofeeforputtinganinstallmentonearly.

EachtimeyouuseyourAladineplan,thecostiselectronicallydeductedfromyouraccount.Thecashierwilltellyouyourbalanceeachtimeyouuseyourcard.Youalsocanaskthecashiertotellyouyourbalancewithoutmakingapurchase.Youmaypurchase$25increments(tax-free)onlineatwww.campusdish.com/en-US/CSMW/NorthwestMissouriifyourunoutofAladinemoney.Allon-campusstudentsmusthaveamealplan.Youalsomayeatinanyofthediningareasbypayingcash.

northwest offers an incredibly wide variety of dining options, from sit-down restaurants to grab-and-go lunches. the best part is that everything is deducted from your Bearcat card, the most important thing youll carry with you at northwest.



CHOiCes

Amongcurrentstudents,65percenthavetheAladineplan,27percenthaveAladineLiteand8percentchooseAladineSuper.

aladine superDesignedforthosewhowanttotakeadvantageofeverythingCampusDininghastooffer.Distributedeachtrimesterinfourequalinstallments.

aladineThisplanisforthosewhohaveamoderateappetite.Studentsonthisplanmaydinefrequentlyoncampus,butwillspendwiselywhenitcomestoextrassuchaspizzadeliveryandtheconveniencestore.Distributedeachtrimesterinfourequalinstallments.

aladine liteLikealltheotherAladineplans,AladineLitestillgivesyoutheabilitytouseyourdecliningbalancedollarsatanyCampusDininglocation.However,duetotheloweramountofmoneyavailabletospend,AladineLiteistheperfectplanforthosewithsmallerappetitesorforthosewhospendmostoftheirweekendsoffcampus.Distributedeachtrimesterinfourequalinstallments.

inClining BalanCeForcommutersorstudentslivinginForestVillageApartments,thisplanistheultimatewhenitcomestoconvenientdining.Signuponceayearandyouneverhavetoworryaboutitagain.Onceontheplan,yourBearcatCardworkslikeacreditcard,allowingyoutoaccumulatechargesthroughoutthemonthforpurchases.ChargesarethenbilledtoyourUniversityaccount.YoualsowillreceiveastatementfromCampusDiningeachmonthoutliningyourpurchases,soyourealwaysincontrolofyourspending.Nolimits.

Commuter meal planThisgivesyou$350indecliningbalancedollarstospendthroughoutthetrimester.Abonusofthisplanisthatonceyousignup,allyourpurchasesbecometaxexempt.

BeARCAt CARd

YourstudentIDisalotmorethanjustapieceofpersonalizedplastic.Hereswhereandhowyoucanuseyourcard:

as an identifiCation Card:OwensLibraryTextbookServicesInterlibraryloansFitnessCenterStudentRecCenterBearcatBookstoreshopping(chargedtoyourstudentaccount)HomeathleticeventsPickupstudentpaychecks

as a meal CardBuyfoodintheUnionorStationPurchasesaredeductedfromyourAladinemealplanShopintheon-campusconveniencestoresVendingmachinesConcessionstandsatBearcatgames10%ofyourmealplanmaygotoDominosorPizzaHutpizzaorderswithadditionalchargesgoingautomaticallytoanincliningbalance

as a BanKing CardAccessyourUSBankstudentcheckingaccountwithyourBearcatCardfromanyATM(applicationsareavailableatallorientationprograms)UseitasadebitcardatmerchantsnationwideTolearnmoreaboutthisoption,callNorthwestsAuxiliaryServicesOfficeat660.562.1430

your acceptance letter will tell you

what automatic scholarships you have

received. youll find the renewal requirements for

these awards on page 21. and dont forget to

apply for the other scholarships northwest offers.

undergraduate aCademiC year fees for the 2009-2010 sChool year

+ Costsarefor2009-2010andaresubjecttochange.Standardtuitionandfeesincludestuition/incidentalfee,tuition/designatedfee,primarytextbookusagefee,wellnessfee,activityfeeandtechnologyfeechargedpercredithour.Doesnotincludesupplementaltextbooks.Basedon14credithourspertrimesterforundergraduates.

* Freshmenarerequiredtoliveoncampus.Therateincludesdoubleoccupancyroom,mealplanandcableservice.

++Basedon14credithourspertrimester,(Hudson/Perrinrate)doubleoccupancyroomandStandardAladinemealplanandnewstudent.

The2010-2011financialaidbudgetwillbeavailableinspringof2010.Calculateyourcostofattendanceatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/worksheets.htm

MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $234.39percredithour NON-MISSOURI RESIDENTS: $391.78percredithour

tuition+ 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

MissouriResident $3,281.46 $6,562.92

Nonresident $5,484.92 $10,969.84

room and Board rates* 1 TRIMESTER 2 TRIMESTERS FALL (14 HRS.) FALL & SPRING (28 HRS.)

Hudson/PerrinStandard $3,704.00 $7,408.00

TraditionalStandard $3,395.00 $6,790.00

ModifiedSuitesStandard$3,601.00 $7,202.00

TowerSuitesStandard $3,750.00 $7,500.00

ApartmentBasic $475plusutilitiespermonth(w/oboard)Findadditionalroomandboardoptionsatwww.nwmissouri.edu/bursar/roomcosts.htm

required feeNewStudentFee $100onetimefee

optional feesParkingPermitperyear $90FitnessCenterperyear $120SupplementalTextbooks $75estimatedpertrimesterOnlineCourses $35percredithour additionaltostandardrates

total yearly CostMissouriResident $14,070.92++

Nonresident $18,477.84++

sCholarship renewal information & costs


freshman sCholarships

presidents sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.AWARD:$5,000

distinguished sCholar

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.IfGPAislessthan3.50,studentwillfollowNorthwestScholar,TowerScholarandAcademicExcellenceScholarrequirements.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$2,500

aCademiC exCellenCe sCholar, tower sCholar and northwest sCholar

StudentsmayFLOATbetweenlevelsdependingonNorthwestcumulativeGPA.Allrequirecompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandthefollowingNorthwestcumulativeGPA:AcademicExcellence:3.50$1,500TowerScholar:3.40$1,000NorthwestScholar:3.30$750Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.

freshman merit award

RenewstoUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandminimum3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPA.Maximumof2trimestersofMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

midwest student exChange program

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof132TOTALcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$2,361).

out-of-state award

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:50%reductionindifferencebetweenin-stateandout-of-statetuition(estimate:$2,361).

nonresident award

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).AWARD:100%waiverofout-of-statefeescomposedof50%MSEPorOut-of-StateAwardand50%NonresidentAward(estimate:$4,722).

Cultural enriChment sCholarship

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMOREprogram.Maximum8trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.RENEWALAMOUNT:$1,000

ameriCan dream grant

RenewableforoneyearwithreapplicationofFAFSA,continuedmeetingqualificationguidelinesandcompletionof24Northwestcredithoursata2.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA.

show-me sCholars sCholarship

Forfirst-timefreshmenwhoparticipatedinShow-MeScholarsinitiative,acceptedforadmissionbyMay1.ReturncontractasproofofcompletionbyJune1.AWARD:$500(nonrenewable)

a+ sCholarship

Forfirst-timefreshmenwhoindicatedtheirparticipationintheA+program;wereacceptedforadmissionbyMay1andreturnedNorthwestA+contractbyJune1.Renewableforoneyearwith3.30cumulativeNorthwestGPAandcompletionof24credithours.AWARD:$1,500

missouri Boys/girls state sCholarship

Forfirst-timeincomingfreshmenwhoparticipatedinMissouriBoys/GirlsState.ApplyforadmissionbyFeb.1,indicateonadmissionapplication.SubmitlistofactivitiesandleadershippositionsheldduringBoys/GirlsStatetoNorthwestsOfficeofFinancialAssistance.AWARD:Five$1,000awardseachforBoysStateandGirlsState(nonrenewable).

alumni sCholarship

Awardedtofirst-timestudentwhoisason,daughterorspouseofNorthwestalumnus.PleaseprovidealumnusspersonalinformationonAdmissionsapplication.AWARD:$500(nonrenewable)

transfer sCholarships

presidents sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$5,000

all-ameriCan aCademiC team

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicterms.AWARD:$5,000

transfer distinguished sCholarship

3.50NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximum6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$2,500

transfer aCademiC sCholarship

3.30NorthwestcumulativeGPAandcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyear.Maximumof6trimesterswithinconsecutiveacademicyears.AWARD:$1,500

transfer merit

RenewstotheUniversityScholarprogramwithcompletionof24credithoursperacademicyearandaNorthwestcumulativeGPAof3.30.Maximum2consecutivetrimestersofTransferMeritand6trimestersofUniversityScholar.AWARD:$500

Cultural enriChment sCholarship

3.00NorthwestcumulativeGPA,completionof24credithoursperacademicyearandacceptableparticipationinMOREprogram.Maximumof6trimesters.AWARD:$1,000

out-of-state award

SeeFreshmanScholarships.Maximum132totalcredithoursearned(includingtransferanddualcredithours).

midwest student exChange program


nonresident award


alumni sCholarship

SeeFreshmanScholarships.

Accommodations for students with disabilities

Northwestiscommittedtoprovidingqualitysupportservicestoallstudents.

IfyouhaveadocumenteddisabilityyoumustmakeyourneedsknownbyrequestingaccommodationsthroughamemberoftheLearningAssistanceProviders/Services(LAP/S)Committee.

TheprocessforrequestingaccommodationsisoutlinedinourServicesforStudentswithDisabilitiesbrochureavailablethroughtheAdmissionsOffice,anyofthenumberslistedtotheright,orbyvisitingwww.nwmissouri.edu/swd.

Youarestronglyencouragedtoinitiatethisprocessasfarinadvanceofyourarrivaloncampusaspossible.

Anexcellenttransitionresourceforstudentswithdisabilitiesisavailableat:www.moahead.org/MissouriAHEADCollegeGuidebook_1109.pdf.

personal development and Counseling CenterDr.TimCrowley,Director 660.562.1220

student support serviCesMr.PhilKenkel,Director 660.562.1862

university wellness CenterMr.BeauDooley,Director 660.562.1505

talent development CenterDr.LeslieGalbreath,Director 660.562.1726

College of eduCation and human serviCesDr.ShirleySteffens 660.562.1443

ada/504 CoordinatorDr.LeslieGalbreath,Director 660.562.1726


details, details


fall 2010 (for freshmen)

soar(SummerOrientation,AdvisementandRegistration)Deadline to register for all dates: June 4

Friday,June18Saturday,June19Tuesday,June22Wednesday,June23Friday,June25Saturday,June26Tuesday,June29Wednesday,June30

InvitationsaresentinearlyApril.

advantage:August26-29

move-in day:August26

first day of Classes:August30

fall 2010 (for transfer students)

preregistration and orientation:Friday,April23 Deadline: April 9Friday,May21 Deadline: May 7Thursday,July15 Deadline: July 2Friday,July16Deadline: July 2

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Marchoruponacceptance.

general registration and orientation:August28

first day of Classes:August30

ReGistRAtiOn And ORientAtiOn dAtesOrientationandPreregistrationarethefirststepstobeginningyourcareeratNorthwest.

Afreshman studentsorientationtakesathree-partapproach.Inthesummer,studentsattendsoar(SummerOrientationAdvisementandRegistration)wheretheyreceiveinformationaboutservices,resourcesandopportunitiesoncampus,meetothernewfreshmenandmeetwithanadvisortoreceivetheirfallschedule.Beforeschoolstarts,studentsattendadvantage,arrivingfourdaysaheadtogetacclimatedtocampus,easeintoaroutineandactuallystartmeetingwiththeirFreshmanSeminarclass.Andfinally,freshman seminarhelpsguidestudentsthroughthefirst10weeksofthetrimester.

transfer and returningstudentsattendapreregistrationdaythathelpsacquaintthemwithcampusandNorthwestsstudentservices.Theyalsowillmeetwithafacultyadvisortoenrollinclasses.StudentswhocannotattendoneofthePreregistrationdaysareinvitedtoattendGeneralRegistrationacoupleofdaysbeforeschoolstartseachtrimester.Transferstudentsareinvited,butnotrequired,toattendadvantage,afour-dayorientationheldrightbeforeclassesbegininthefall.Theycanmoveintotheirresidencehallroom/apartment/suite,getacclimatedtocampus,makenewfriendsbeforeclassesbeginandchoosefromavarietyofactivitiestoattend.

spring 2011

preregistration and orientation:Friday,December3,2010Deadline: November 20

Invitationsaresentbeginningmid-Octoberoruponacceptance.

general registration and orientation:January7

first day of Classes:January10

summer 2011

general registration and first day of Classes:

May9June6July5August1

Graduationratesavailableuponrequest.

retention at northwest

The national freshman-to-sophomore retention rate for public, master level, 4-year universities is 71.4%. source: postsecondary education opportunity.

1998 1,106 92% 73% 63% 59%

1999 1,209 91% 72% 61% 57%

2000 1,210 90% 72% 64% 59%

2001 1,185 90% 71% 61% 54%

2002 1,141 88% 71% 59% 55%

2003 1,180 90% 70% 59% 56%

2004 1,166 92% 70% 61% 55%

2005 1,263 92% 71% 59% 55%

2006 1,175 93% 75% 63%

2007 1,434 88% 70%

2008 1418 89% 73%

EnteringYear

#ofFreshmen

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aBout northwestThe first comprehensive Electronic Campus, with a high-speed networked laptop computer provided to every full-time studentPrimary textbooks are included in tuition for all undergraduate students, saving them an average of $900 per yearCampus is designated the Missouri ArboretumInternational Plaza on campus flies flags representing countries of Northwest international students

northwest qualityFounded in 1905 with a recognized tradition of quality educationWinner of Missouri Quality Award, 1997, 2001, 2005 and 2008On a nationwide norm student satisfaction survey, Northwest juniors ranked our campus the highest in safety and security compared to our peer groupNationally recognized for recycling efforts and alternative fuel usage

vital statistiCsEnrollment: 7,000Located 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 WhiteNorthwest is a state-assisted, four-year regional universityPresident: Dr. John JasinskiOperates on a trimester calendar of fall, spring and summer

By the numBers95% of undergraduates and 96.7% of graduate students find employment or continue their education six months after graduation80% of students receive some financial aid247 full-time faculty95% of all tenure and tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their fieldMore than 2,400 additional computing stations across campus

More than 180 student organizations9 social fraternities, 8 social sororitiesAlumni base: 46,150About 85% of thermal energy needs are provided by alternative fuels

on the fieldMascot: Bobby BearcatVarsity athletics: Men: football, basketball, baseball, track and field, cross country, tennis; Women: basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, track and field, cross country, tennis and golfNCAA Division II National Football Champions in 1998 and 1999Mens and womens basketball MIAA tournament champions in 2003 and 2008Athletic affiliations: National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II; Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, for men and women

www.nwmissouri.edu1.800.633.1175

Northwest Missouri State UniversityOffice of Admissions800UniversityDrive

Maryville,MO64468-6001locally660.562.1562fax660.562.1121

[email protected]

Residential Life660.562.1214660.562.1439faxreslife@nwmissouri.eduwww.nwmissouri.edu/reslife

University Wellness Center660.562.1348660.562.1857faxhealth@nwmissouri.eduwww.nwmissouri.edu/wellnesscenter

Financial [email protected]

Students with [email protected]

Admissions 660.562.1148

Advisement Assistance 660.562.1695

Financial Assistance 660.562.1363

Wellness Center 660.562.1348

Housing/Residential Life 660.562.1214

Orientation 660.562.1951

Registrar 660.562.1151

Transfer Affairs 660.562.1951

Treasurer (billing) 660.562.1583

Student Services Center 660.562.1212 (for general information and for numbers not listed)

questions?

Call the Admissions Office toll-free at 800.633.1175 or contact the following offices at these numbers:

Northwest Missouri State University Acceptance booklet 1011

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