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As a Northwest Missouri State University student, you will receive a well-rounded education through small classes where the professors know your name, innovative hands-on learning experiences, more than 180 student organizations and access to the latest technology through our laptop rental program.

Northwest offers 135 programs of study, and 75 percent of our classes have fewer than 30 students. This means you have the same academic opportunities as you would at a large school, but with more individual attention from faculty who teach full time.

At Northwest, learning extends beyond the classroom. Education majors gain real world experience in the horace Mann Laboratory school on campus, agriculture majors get their hands dirty on the University Farm, students research alongside growing businesses in the center for innovation and entrepreneurship, and students staff numerous University publications, the campus tV station and two campus radio stations. In addition, more than 1,200 students build their résumés through jobs right on campus.

Students at Northwest are actively involved in campus leadership. More than 70 percent of students actively participate in student organizations, and more than 800 students donate their time to volunteering and service learning every year. Involvement isn’t limited to upperclassmen, either. Whether through a student organization, research opportunities, on-campus job, hands-on learning experiences or service learning, students become involved starting their first year on campus.

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Dr. Jamie Patton is known for getting her hands dirty on campus. Patton, an associate professor of agriculture, advises the soil judging team at Northwest. Last fall, the team qualified for its first American Society of Agronomy national competition, beating out the previous national champion and placing first in their regional competition.

Dr. Patton works with students in the campus orchard, campus/community garden, campus agronomy plots and the University farm, which are designed to provide students with hands-on experience in agriculture, including soil conservation, precision technologies, sustainable cropping systems and bioenergy crop production.

“Northwest’s small class size allows me to work one-on-one with students in the field, lab and lecture.” Patton said. “Knowing my students as individuals helps me to customize learning and maximize student success in and out of the classroom.”

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Dr. rochelle hiatt, an assistant professor in the psychology, sociology and counseling department, has taught at Northwest since 1996. In addition to her classroom duties, Hiatt serves as the director of Northwest’s school counseling master’s program, and as the coordinator for undergraduate internships in psychology.

The Northwest Missouri School Counselor Association recognized Dr. Rochelle Hiatt in 2010 as the School Counseling Supervisor of the Year.

“She is inspiring and has helped me a lot with my journey toward becoming a school counselor,” said Jennifer Biggar, a student of Hiatt’s. “Her knowledge of the classroom is refreshing and helpful.”

Armin Mühsam has lived throughout the world, but painting has become his primary language.

During the 2009-2010 school year, Mühsam, associate professor of painting and

drawing at Northwest, shared his artwork in 22 exhibits across the globe, and was recognized with six awards.

Mühsam came to Northwest in 2000, after teaching painting and drawing in Munich. In the classroom, Mühsam’s focus is educating students about becoming an artist and showing students that their passions can be more than a hobby.

“The stuff that I do as an artist, as a painter, informs everything that I teach, starting with my own formative years,” Mühsam said. “Back then, I was always in awe of my teachers who were active as artists, how you could successfully express quite complex ideas visually, and also have success with the idea. Now I’m in the same place and I can hand that gained experience to my students.”

Meet yoUr mentor

Horace Mann Laboratory ScHooL and earLy care and education Laboratory center

This innovative program provides a clinical experience for pre-service teachers and a diverse and interactive learning environment for children ages three through sixth grade. Horace Mann Laboratory School is a kindergarten-sixth grade school with about 130 students. Our education majors get hands-on, practical classroom experience within the Laboratory School, giving them an edge on education graduates from other schools.

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HandS-on agricuLture experience

Agriculture students gain experience at the campus orchard, campus/community garden, campus agronomy plots and the University farm.

The campus orchard evaluates the viability of ■■berry, grape and fruit hybrids for our region, discovering alternative crops for northwest Missouri and improving profitability of local small farms.

The campus/community garden is organic, and ■■planted to supply local users with fresh produce.

Campus agronomy plots are planted to ■■demonstrate the effect of management techniques on yields of row and forage crops, studying sustainable, low input, soil-conserving farming practices for the region.

The 750-acre University Farm is a living, ■■hands-on laboratory for agriculture classes and is home to beef, swine, dairy, poultry and sheep herds. The students grow row, silage and hay crops as well. Waste from dairy and swine facilities is composted, pelletized and burned to provide fuel for campus.

“transferring to northwest has changed my life.

the agriculture department has some of the best and

brightest instructors that i have ever encountered.

the quality of education here is greatly surpassed by

any other school i have attended.”

Jonathan Wattnem-Haug,

senior, Agronomy Major

horace mann has been one of the best opportunities i have ever had. the horace mann facilities allow all education majors to get hands-on experience in their first couple of trimesters. this helped me nail down exactly what i want to do, as well as see the amazing impact and difference made in the children’s lives.Chris Lake, senior, Elementary Education Major

UNiqUe opportunities

broadcaSting

KZLX

KZLX is a campus and community radio station operated for and by students. Getting on air requires only an introductory class, so students can gain experience at KZLX starting their second trimester. Opportunities available include on-air talent, promotions, news, sales and sports. Students compete for paid positions on the station’s executive board, the management team.

KXCV/KRNW

After gaining experience at KZLX, students have the opportunity to work at National Public Radio affiliate KXCV/KRNW. The station broadcasts in a 100-mile radius of Maryville and has a mix of programming, including NPR news, local news, sports, weather, classical/jazz music, talk shows and American music. Paid positions for students include work on air, as reporters and on KXCV’s website.

KNWT TV

KNWT is Northwest’s cable television station that gives students the opportunity to produce weekly newscasts, sports shows, music video shows and game shows. Other special broadcasts and documentaries are also student produced. Programs are aired throughout Maryville and on campus.

Bearcat Productions

Bearcat Productions is a semi-independent production company housed in the Department of Mass Communication. The company handles video project requests from a variety of corporations, which have included Heartland Hospital systems in St. Joseph, Kawasaki Manufacturing and the Red Cross. Students gain intensive hands-on experience in audio and video production, camera work and graphics production through paid positions, contracted work and internships. 7

tHe center for innovation and entrepreneurSHip (cie)

Northwest’s CIE combines academic and entrepreneurial resources to foster the growth of tenant businesses, advances educational development of our students, and provides opportunities for research for students and faculty. The CIE has five tenants and is growing, with businesses in fields ranging from nanoscience, health, recycling/sustainability, cloud computing and marketing. The CIE provides state-of-the-art equipment for use by students, faculty and tenants.

“the center for innovation and entrepreneurship is

one of the best learning tools i have encountered.

students have a chance to get hands-on experience

with scientific equipment, and get to experience

actual businesses and how a real lab is run, and how

a business plan is really put together and followed to

completion.”Jonathan Wistrom, ‘08,

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

Senior Chemist for Practical

Sustainability LLC, housed in the CIE

Student pubLicationS

Northwest students publish award-winning student publications, including The Northwest Missourian, the campus weekly newspaper; the Tower yearbook; the Heartland View online magazine; and On The Edge in Multimedia, a DVD yearbook. Students can gain a wealth of experience working on these publications, including the fields of writing, editing, management, photography, design, website management, advertising design and sales, video editing and software, among others. Some positions are class credit, and students compete for paid positions on the executive board.

“the hands-on activities, for me, are worth so much more than just learning about the theory of journalism. By the time i graduate i will have had 2 1/2 years experience as a news anchor at a professional radio station, and i’ve run a news department at a weekly newspaper for a trimester – not everybody can say that. i’ve interviewed a refugee from sudan, i’ve covered political rallies and i’ve met with monks from tibet. these experiences not only teach me how to be a reporter, but i’ve learned about the world around me in the process, and that’s vital to any path i go on in the future. i’m entering the job market with so much more confidence than a lot of people my age, and that impresses potential employers.”Greg Miller, senior, Journalism Major

transferring to Northwest Missouri state University is a simple process. Listed below are the basics you need to know.

MAke the transition

getting accepted

For admission acceptance, you must have a minimum 2.00 cumulative transfer GPA. If your GPA is lower, your application may be reviewed for probationary admission. Beyond demonstrated academic competence, we may look for other qualities such as motivation, strong academic potential, dedication to learning, integrity and leadership. Ask the Office of Admissions for details.

gpa

Northwest operates on a flat 4.00 scale – no pluses or minuses. Therefore, if you’re transferring from an institution that uses pluses and minuses, your GPA could be different here. Once you are a student at Northwest, grades from your previous institution will be factored into your cumulative GPA.

freSHMan tranSferS

If you have fewer than 24 credit hours to transfer, your application will be considered based on your high school and college academic records. You will need to have your high school transcript and ACT or SAT scores sent to Northwest.

tranSferring credit

Northwest will accept transfer credit from a regionally accredited institution on the following conditions:

The course is not developmental or remedial in 1. nature

The course is not designed for vocational/2. technical credit (unless pursuing a Bachelor of Technology degree; see the next page)

Not all courses will have direct equivalents so they may be transferred as elective credit. For more information go to www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/equivalencies.htm and click on Articulation Agreements.

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aSSociate degreeS

An Associate of Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution will waive Northwest’s general education requirements. Other associate degrees will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Ask the Office of Admissions if your situation is applicable.

If you are transferring without an Associate of Arts degree, your transcript will be evaluated on a course-by-course basis.

generaL education bLocK

Northwest will accept in transfer a successfully completed 42 semester-hour block of general education courses taken at a public institution of higher education in the state of Missouri to waive your general education requirements. These courses need to be designated by the sending institution as fulfilling the requirements of the statewide goals associated with specific skill and knowledge areas. Go to www.nwmissouri.edu/advisementassistance/pdf/gened.pdf to check out Northwest’s general education requirements.

directed gen edS

Certain degree programs (education and business for example) may have special requirements that cause exceptions to general transfer policies. Check with the Office of Admissions regarding your situation.

tranSfer of Lower-diviSion creditS beyond tHe two-year degree

Students may choose to continue coursework at a two-year school after they have completed a two-year degree and/or 64 credit hours of lower-division credit. These additional lower-division requirements may be used to meet the lower-division prerequisites and/or lower-division graduation requirements established by a baccalaureate institution.

For a step by step guide to transferring to Northwest, visit www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/guide.htm.

articuLation agreeMentS

Northwest has several articulation agreements with other colleges which define how courses will transfer. Visit Northwest’s website to view a list at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/equivalencies.htm.

preregiStration and orientation

A preregistration and orientation program has been designed specifically for transfer students prior to the start of all sessions. You will have the opportunity to meet with an advisor, register and become acquainted with Northwest. You will receive an invitation in the mail and must sign up to attend. If you are unable to attend the scheduled registration dates, you will register for classes during General Registration just prior to the start of the trimester.

HouSing

As a transfer student, you have options for living arrangements. Residence halls offer a chance to get to know your classmates. Tower Suites, Forest Village Apartments, South Complex and some floors of Franken Hall have been designated upperclassman, co-ed living facilities. There also are transfer floors in the high rise residence halls. Programming is directed toward the needs of older students. Residence halls are air-conditioned and give residents easy access to outdoor basketball courts, tennis courts and intramural fields. Off-campus housing also is available in Maryville. Check the website at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/transfer/housing.htm for a partial listing of off-campus housing options.

tHiS iS tHe ‘viLLe

Safe, friendly and relaxed. Maryville is a college town bursting with Bearcat pride, and there is always something to do.

There are a variety of restaurants, 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, including an 18-hole championship golf course and campgrounds.

Maryville is ideally located, an easy drive to ■■Kansas City, Omaha and Des Moines.

caMpuS Safety

Peace of mind. We take student safety very seriously. Our University Police force employs 10 state-certified commissioned police officers and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The University is served by a 911 emergency phone management system, meaning that all 911 calls made from campus telephones go directly through the University Police dispatching center.

University Police work closely with University ■■offices and student organizations across campus.

During the evening hours, visitors and members ■■of the campus community may request an escort to their vehicle or back to their residence hall.

Northwest has innovative alert systems, ■■including the Simplex System, which broadcasts emergency announcements in campus buildings.

Bearcat Alert is an optional emergency text ■■messaging system that sends messages to cell phones in case of an emergency.

www.nwmissouri.edu/police

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ALL iN the Details

ap and cLep exaMinationS

Northwest accepts the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Tests and the College Level Examinations Program (CLEP) examinations. The CLEP may be taken on the Northwest campus or at other institutional testing centers. Students may not receive credit for any of these exams in subject areas already enrolled in at the college level or in which college credit has already been granted. In order to receive credit, students must supply the Office of Admissions with original score reports from the testing agency and meet minimum score standards as listed in the Northwest catalog or online at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/academics/dualcredit.htm.

correSpondence Study

Northwest Missouri State University does not offer correspondence courses. However, college-level courses taken by correspondence from accredited institutions are acceptable for transfer at the undergraduate level. Northwest offers online courses, which students find convenient if they need more flexibility.

bacHeLor of tecHnoLogy

This degree is designed for students who have completed a one- or two-year vocational or technical certificate or a technically focused Associate of Applied Science (AAS) or Associate of Science (AS) degree, but have now set their sights on a bachelor’s degree. The curriculum leading to the Bachelor of Technology degree is individually developed for each candidate and provides for the transfer of non-college-parallel vocational or technical coursework from a regionally accredited college. Most students in this program have majors in agriculture, business or family and consumer sciences, but there are many options. Contact the Office of Admissions for more details.

onLine degree coMpLetion prograMS

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management can be completed online through Northwest or through a combination of online and traditional campus-based classes. Northwest has entered into several articulation agreements with community colleges in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska and Oklahoma to clarify transfer policies and procedures that assure articulation between programs. The institutions involved seek to assist students in making a seamless transfer from the associate degree to the baccalaureate degree. Northwest accepts up to 84 credit hours in transfer for these online degrees. Visit Northwest Online at www.northwestonline.org or call 800.633.1175.

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Northwest has a long history of ensuring that students have all the tools they need to be successful in the classroom. All full-time students receive a fully-loaded laptop computer, enabling all students access to technology and the software they need to complete class assignments and conduct research using the online search engines available through Northwest’s Owens Library.

In addition, Northwest tuition includes a minimal textbook rental fee, that provides a primary textbook for each undergraduate class. On average, the textbook rental program saves students more than $900 per year. That adds up to almost $4,000 by graduation! Plus, it saves students the hassle of buying and reselling textbooks at the end of the trimester.

green caMpuS

Northwest has been using alternative fuels since ■■1982, providing 80-85 percent of thermal energy needs and saving taxpayers about $13 million.

Wood pellets, paper pellets made from recycled ■■paper and cardboard, and animal waste pellets from the University farm serve to warm campus.

Northwest recycles aluminum, plastic, paper, ■■cardboard, glass and other materials across campus.

State and national organizations have recognized ■■Northwest for its energy conservation efforts, and Northwest has won the Southern Growth Policies Innovation Award two years in a row.

Northwest recycles campus glass by shredding ■■it to create a substance with a sand-like consistency that can be used in flower pots and cement.

The University Farm is involved in soil ■■conservation research, and is involved with raising Smart Chickens. Smart Chickens have been handled with care, and are raised without hormones, animal by-products or antibiotics.

In 2009, the University began using heating ■■oil created from recycled tires, saving about $14,000 per month in heating costs.

Northwest Campus Dining has committed to ■■composting much of the kitchen’s food waste on campus. Other sustainable efforts include limited tray use, improved recycling and reusable take-out containers.

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Student eMpLoyMent

More than 1,200 student employment positions ■■are available on campus, giving students experience and help with financing their education. In addition, these students serve crucial roles for the University.

A career pathing model allows for professional ■■development and training opportunities.

Some interesting jobs available to students on ■■campus include: athletic grounds assistant, dispatcher, farm assistant, graphic designer, lab assistants, nursing assistant, on-air announcer, sports official, stagehand, student engineer and tutor.

wHere StudentS Succeed

At 58 percent, Northwest’s graduation rate ■■is significantly above the national average of 45 percent. More of our students finish their education.

95 percent of Northwest’s graduates find ■■employment or continue their education within six months of graduation, a significantly higher percentage than the national average employment rate for that age range.

Northwest graduates are in demand. Our alumni work at many of the world’s top employers, including:

Yahoo!■■

Kansas City Board of Trade■■

New Orleans Saints■■

Teva Animal Health■■

St. Louis Zoo■■

Garmin■■

Black and Veatch■■

Hallmark■■

Barkley Advertising■■

Entercom Broadcasting■■

Cargill■■

More than 50 percent of our students participate in internships, gaining valuable real world experience and making connections with employers.

+ program falls under Pre-Professional Zoology

* RN to BSN completion program

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UndecidedBachelor of ArtsBachelor of Fine ArtsBachelor of ScienceBachelor of Clinical Lab. SciencesBachelor of TechnologyTwo-Year Certificate ProgramBachelor of Science in EducationDeficiencies for Graduate ProgramNCATE Certification: available at all educational levels

UndecidedAdvertisingAgricultural BusinessAgricultural EconomicsAgricultural ScienceAgronomyAnimal ScienceAnimal Science (Pre-Vet)Applied AdvertisingArt (also B.F.A.)Biology: BotanyBiology: Cellular-Molecular Biology: EcologyBiology: Environmental ScienceBiology: General BiologyBiology: Marine BiologyBiology: PsychologyBiology: ZoologyBroadcastingBusiness: Accounting–Private Industry Accounting–Public Business Economics Business Management Business Technology: Interactive Digital Media Management Finance: Corporate Finance Finance: Financial Computing Finance: Financial Mgmt. Finance: Financial Services International Business Management Info. Systems MarketingChemistry ACSChemistryChild and Family StudiesClinical Laboratory SciencesComputer ScienceEconomicsEnglishFoods and Nutrition: DieteticsFoods and Nutrition: Restaurant and Food Service Mgmt.

Communication: Public Relations Organizational Comm. Speech CommunicationComprehensive Crisis ResponseComputer ApplicationsComputer NetworkingComputer ScienceCriminal JusticeDanceDatabase ManagementDeaf StudiesEconomicsEconomic DevelopmentEnglishEnglish: WritingEnvironmental ScienceFamily Life and Resource Mgmt.Food ServiceGeneral BusinessGeographic Information SystemsGeographyGeologyGerontologyHistoryHorticultureHumanitiesIndividualized LanguageInteractive Digital MediaInternational StudiesJournalismMarketing and Cooperative EducationMathematical SciencesMilitary ScienceMusicNutritionPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePrecision AgriculturePsychologyPublic AdministrationPublic HistoryRecreationSecondary Art Education SociologySport Psychology

Art ElementaryArt SecondaryBiologyBusinessChemistryEarly ChildhoodEarth ScienceEnglishHealthMathematicsMiddle School SciencePhysicsSpanishSpeech/Theatre

Family and Consumer Sciences EducationInstrumental Music Education: Non-Piano PianoMathematics EducationMiddle SchoolPhysical EducationPhysics EducationSocial ScienceSpanishSpecial Ed.: Cross CategoricalSpeech/Theatre EducationUnified Science: Biology Chemistry Earth Science PhysicsVocal Music: PianoVocal Music: Voice

Pre-Chiropractic+Pre-Dental HygienePre-Dentistry+Pre-EngineeringPre-ForestryPre-LawPre-Medicine+Pre-Mortuary SciencePre-NursingPre-Occupational TherapyPre-OptometryPre-Osteopathic and Allopathic TherapyPre-Pharmacy+Pre-Physical TherapyPre-PodiatryPre-RadiologyPre-Respiratory TherapyPre-Speech PathologyPre-Veterinary Medicine+

Business TechnologyFarm OperationInformation Systems

Admin. of Child Care AdvertisingAgricultural ScienceAgronomyAnimal ScienceArtBiochemistryBiologyBroadcastingChemistryCoachingCommercial Agriculture

Geographic Info. Science: Civic/Public Data and Technology Earth Technology GeographicGeographyGeology: EnvironmentalGeology: GeneralHistoryHorticultureHumanitiesIndustrial PsychologyInteractive Digital Media: Comp. Science Concentration New Media Concentration Visual Imaging ConcentrationJournalismMathematicsMerchandising of Textiles, Apparel and FurnishingsMusicNanoscale Science: Nanoscale Biology Nanoscale Chemistry Nanoscale PhysicsNursing*Organizational CommunicationPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical SciencePre-Professional Zoology+PsychologyPsychology/SociologyPublic AdministrationPublic RelationsRecreation: Corporate Rec./Wellness Rec. and Park Mgmt. Therapeutic RecreationSociologySociology: Social ControlSociology: Social FoundationsSpanishSpeech CommunicationStatisticsStatistics: Actuarial ScienceStatistics: Applied MathematicsTheatreTheatre: PerformanceTheatre: Technical Theatre and DesignWildlife Ecology & Conservation

Agricultural EducationArt EducationBiology EducationBusiness EducationChemistry EducationElementary EducationEnglish Education

UNDergrADUAte MAJors AND Degree ProgrAMs

Degrees

MiNors

two-yeAr CertiFiCAte ProgrAMs

teAChiNg/eDUCAtioN MAJors - b.s. eD

Pre-ProFessioNAL ProgrAMs

MAJors - b.A., b.s.

teAChiNg/eDUCAtioN MiNors

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

Contact Northwest: 800.633.1175 www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions

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 & Fair

9:30-10:15 a.m. Admissions Overview & Student Panel

10:15-11 a.m. Academic Showcase

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Group Walking Tour of Campus (5-6 families in a group)

12:30-1 p.m. Transfer Question & Answer Session

12:30-2 p.m. Optional Lunch in J. W. Jones Student Union Food Court (50% off coupon provided)

daily Visits consist of a 90-minute walking tour, guided by a Northwest Student Ambassador who will share his or her experiences at Northwest. Destinations include academic buildings, classrooms and labs, dining facilities, the library, the student recreation center, a student’s room and if requested, we will do our best to arrange an appointment with a faculty member within your area of interest.

Daily tours depart every hour on the hour from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Daily VISITS (preferred option)

saturDay VISITS

Saturday Visits are a great option if you are unable to visit during the week. Take the 90-minute walking tour and check out a classroom, dining facilities, the library and a student’s room. Academic and athletic appointments are not available.

Saturday visits begin at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m.

Take a virtual tour online at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/flash/maps/campusTour.swf

Check out Live Videos at www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/videos

The best way to tell if a college is right for you is to visit. Let us take you on a personal tour, or attend one of our Green and White days. Our tours allow you to see up close our academic buildings, classrooms and living areas, and give you the opportunity to make an appointment with a faculty member in your major. To learn more about our visit days and to schedule a visit, go to www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/campusvisits.

campus Visit oPtioNs

see For yourselfVisit

www.nwmissouri.edu

800.633.1175

Northwest Missouri State UniversityOffice of Admissions800 University Drive

Maryville, MO 64468-6001locally 660.562.1148

fax 660.562.1821e-mail admissions@nwmissouri.edu

Financial Aid660.562.1363finaid@nwmissouri.edu

Residential Life660.562.1214reslife@nwmissouri.edu

Students with disabilities800.633.1175ada@nwmissouri.edu

Orientation and Transfer Affairs660.562.1951ota@nwmissouri.edu

Advisement Assistance and Orientation Office800.633.1695advise@nwmissouri.edu

“I chose Northwest because it was the perfect size, affordable, and had a great theatre department. Most importantly, this is a loving, homegrown community. Good-hearted people swarm this place, and it shows. I’m heavily involved in the theatre department and have been in and casted plays. I am also involved with the forensics and debate team, Minority Men’s Organization and Spirit and Truth Gospel Choir. Everything I have done here has had a huge impact on my life and has been nothing short of wonderful. Northwest has simply changed my life for the better. I am a Bearcat for life.”

Carl staffordspeech/theatre education major

transferred from St. Louis Community College at Forest ParkSt. Louis, Missouri

“I chose Northwest because of the Interactive Digital Media major. Northwest makes the transition from a community college so easy. I can’t believe how well I fit in, and I love the class sizes.”

tom stilesinteractive digital media major

transferred from Iowa Western Community CollegeDexter, Iowa

“I chose Northwest because of the smooth transition from my community college, the small class sizes and the strong program reputation for my degree. The campus is the perfect size. It’s big enough that I feel like a real college student, but small enough that it feels unified. It is also very squirrel friendly. I would encourage other transfer students to be sure to get involved in campus organizations and activities to make the transition easier. I quickly felt like I was part of the Northwest family through my involvement with Collegiate FFA and Collegiate Farm Bureau, and have made lots of new friends.”

katie eggersagricultural education

transferred from North Central Missouri CollegeChillicothe, Mo.

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