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Freshman success ratecompared to other moderately
selective universities in Missouri which include Missouri Southern State University,
Southeast Missouri State University and University of Central Missouri
Fall 2007 cohort
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20%
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NorthwestCBA
67% 66%56%
72%
Student SucceSS
Investing in Northwest pays off in many ways. Our students’ success is measured by the following:
Our retention rate is 73 percent.■■
Our graduation rate is 63 percent.■■
Northwest student-athletes achieve ■■an academic success rate of 87%. This is on pace, or exceeds, peers within the Mid-American Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and the state of Missouri.
Our undergraduate placement ■■rate six months after graduation, either in employment or continuing education, is 95 percent.
89 percent of our freshmen return ■■for their second trimester.
Northwest is a leader in Freshman ■■Success Rate. The rate is based on the number of freshmen completing 24 credit hours with a minimum 2.00 grade-point average. Northwest boasts a rate of 72 percent.
welcome to northwest missouri state university!
We understand that choosing a college is a family decision. It’s one of the most important investments you’ll ever make.
We also know that it’s natural for you to worry about your son or daughter as they trek off to a few years of freedom, independence and exploration. Take comfort in knowing that a team of professionals dedicated to your son’s or daughter’s success awaits your student at Northwest. From incredible academic support and a variety of campus activities to the friendly, safe environment that you expect, Northwest is an outstanding choice.
A degree from Northwest isn’t just a piece of paper, it’s a collection of experiences and memories, of support and skills, and it’s the key to unlocking doors. We provide many services and opportunities to prepare your son or daughter for success after graduation. The Office of Career Services, the Advisement Assistance and Resource Office, Student Affairs, and the Talent Development Center, combined with quality campuswide instruction, work together to ensure student success.
Northwest is an excellent choice for any student who wants to be challenged academically and prepared for today’s technologically savvy work environment. It’s perfect for students who see college as a time to spread their wings and get involved in campus activities.
Many students say Northwest offers them the best academic preparation in their major or that they were attracted by the Laptop computer Program and the textbook rental Program. Cost is sometimes a factor. So is location. Many times our students and parents realize the importance of Northwest’s small class sizes or being taught by full-time professors, not graduate assistants.
More than anything, students say they like the atmosphere at Northwest: it’s friendly, it’s an easy place to fit in and it’s safe.
Providing a quality education
www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/parents 800.633.1175
SMALL cLASSeS PROMOte LeARnInG
With a 21-to-1 student-to-faculty ratio, it’s easy to see why Northwest professors know their students by name. Our 247 full-time faculty are dedicated to quality teaching and demand excellence in return.
Professors are accessible to ■■students in and out of class.
95 percent of all tenure and ■■tenure-track faculty have the highest degree in their field.
Professors, not graduate ■■assistants, do the actual teaching.
Professors provide links to ■■students’ academic areas and serve as information sources for internship opportunities and graduate schools.
Professors are mentors ■■during a student’s time here and become colleagues once the student graduates.
Students learn by doing ■■through hands-on learning.
SuMMeR ORIentAtIOn AdVISeMent And ReGIStRAtIOn
This is the first step in your son’s or daughter’s college career at Northwest. During sOar, students receive fall course schedules, meet current and new Northwest students and experience the first phase of orientation to the University.
SOAR also provides parents an opportunity to receive an orientation. You will receive information about the services, resources and opportunities available to your student at Northwest.
Ask current students ■■questions during a panel discussion.
Visit with representatives ■■from several key offices across campus during our Student Services Fair and receive answers to your questions.
AdVAntAGe WeeK
Incoming freshmen and transfers arrive on campus four days before classes begin in the fall to participate in Advantage Week, our Freshman Orientation program designed to ease students into the college routine. Students:
Are introduced to the ■■campus and its services.
Meet other students, ■■participate in activities and group sessions and become familiar with residence halls and roommates.
Get to know their way ■■around Maryville.
Will begin meeting with ■■their Freshman Seminar class, get to know their advisor and peer advisor (a current Northwest student) and bond with fellow students.
LIVInG And LeARnInG enVIROnMent
Students living in our residence halls receive much more than a comfortable place to call home. It’s also an environment rich in student support.
Freshman Learning Centers ■■– Students connect with positive role models, learn to make positive choices, interact with Academic Resource Consultants in Halls to promote good study habits and receive computing assistance from Peer Educators in Residence for Technology.
Freshman Seminar – Not ■■only does this class acquaint students to Northwest and college life in general, it also allows students to participate in fun, educational events at their residence halls.
A program titled Building ■■Relationships and Integrating Diverse Growth Experiences (BRIDGEs) facilitates diversity education in residence halls and promotes an enriching environment by providing programming and resources for students and staff that will stimulate an active interest in other cultures.
800.633.1175 www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/parents
six-year graduatiOn ratecompared to other moderately
selective universities in Missouri which include Missouri Southern State University,
Southeast Missouri State University and University of Central Missouri
Fall 2002 cohort
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NorthwestCBA
66%61%
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The ■■ talent development center offers a variety of free academic support services to students, including tutoring.
An ■■ early alert system is in place for faculty concerned about student academic progress.
Northwest’s ■■ supplemental instruction program uses student facilitators to assist other students enrolled in difficult courses.
The ■■ Writing center, a branch of the English Department, helps students become better writers.
The ■■ math Lab is staffed with tutoring services for all levels of math courses.
The ■■ advisement assistance and Orientation Office assists students with academic questions and informs them of additional resources.
Freshman seminar■■ , a course designed to introduce students to Northwest, covers topics such as adjusting to university life, what skills are necessary to make the most of the university experience, and academic programs and advisement.
student support services■■ is a program designed to assist first generation college students or those who have special needs.
The Office of Residential Life’s ■■academic resource consultant in hall (ARCH) works with one Freshman Learning Center to facilitate academic progress and promote an environment of intellectual inquiry by providing programming and resources for students and staff.
The ■■ student-athlete success Program provides Northwest student-athletes with academic advising, academic progress reports, mentoring and career development.
Peer educators in residence ■■for technology (PERT) are available to help with computer equipment. They work primarily in the Freshman Learning Centers and assist with computer and printer setup, network services and troubleshooting.
aCademiC suPPortnorthwest implements numerous free services to help your son or daughter be successful in an academically challenging environment.
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Career Counseling/assessment
Learn about resources and ■■events to aid you in choosing a major.
Explore career options with ■■Career Services professionals.
Use online tools to assess ■■career self-awareness.
resume Critiques
Learn how to polish your ■■resume.
Improve your resume and cover ■■letter with the assistance of a professional.
Sample resumes and resources ■■are located on our Web site.
internshiP PartiCiPation
Test drive a career path.■■
Explore career options.■■
Add valuable experience to your ■■resume.
interview sKills
Learn how to make a good first ■■impression.
Interview resources available ■■on our Web site.
Career Services offers advice ■■on the dos and don’ts of interviewing.
“moCK” interview days
Learn how to market yourself ■■and polish interview skills.
Receive immediate feedback ■■from real employers.
Career days
Network with employers ■■regarding internships or employment.
Meet with representatives ■■about graduate and professional school.
Discuss career options with ■■recruiters and professionals.
on-CamPus interviews
Visiting recruiters travel to the ■■Northwest campus to interview candidates for internships and post graduation employment.
Interviews are scheduled ■■throughout the year. Opportunities are listed on our Web site.
eduCation eXPo
Job fair for education majors and ■■school districts.
Network with teaching ■■professionals and learn more about education career paths.
Presentations
Faculty invite Career Services ■■staff into classrooms to deliver career development information.
northwest PlaCement inFormation
First destination employment ■■and continuing education statistics of recent graduates are available on our Web site.
northwest Career services provides many resources, events and opportunities for students, parents, employers, faculty, staff and alumni, all with the goal of bringing talent and opportunity together.
meeting your Career Goalswww.nwmissouri.edu/careerserv
GReen cAMPuS
At Northwest, we don’t just bleed green, we think green, too.
Northwest has been using ■■alternative fuels since 1982.
Wood chips, paper pellets ■■and animal waste pellets provide 80-85 percent of Northwest’s thermal energy needs.
Northwest recycles ■■aluminum, plastic, paper, cardboard and other materials across campus.
State and national ■■organizations have recognized Northwest for its energy conservation efforts.
HOnORS PROGRAM
Northwest’s Honors Program specifically targets high-ability, motivated students. Students in the program will take up to three Honors courses their first trimester. To be considered for the program, students must have a minimum ACT composite score of 26 and a high school GPA of at least 3.50.
LAPtOP cOMPuteR PROGRAM
All full-time students are provided a laptop computer. All Northwest residence halls and classroom buildings support wireless Internet. Wireless access is also available in the B.D. Owens Library and the J.W. Jones Student Union. Printers are available at the front desk of each residence hall and in computer labs, and black and white printing costs 10¢ per page and $1 for color. Students may bring their own printer.
FInAncIAL InFORMAtIOn
College is no small investment, but you can do this. We offer many sources of aid and scholarships. During the 2008-2009 academic year, more than 70 percent of Northwest’s students received over $50 million in financial aid and scholarships.
Northwest offers a ■■competitive tuition rate.
Every full-time student is ■■provided a laptop computer to use throughout their studies.
The textbook loan program ■■provides most textbooks to all undergraduate students.
Nearly 1,000 Northwest ■■students are employed each trimester at the University.
The average undergraduate ■■financial aid award was more than $10,000 in 2008-2009.
LOan rePayment ratecompared to other moderately
selective universities in Missouri which include Missouri Southern State University,
Southeast Missouri State University and University of Central Missouri
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NorthwestCBA
95.9% 94.7% 91.9% 96.5%
“in omaha, northwest has a great
reputation for education. our kids
have had wonderful relationships
with their professors, and enjoyed
how easy it is to get involved at
northwest and gain leadership
skills. Plus, it was a great fit for
us financially, too.”Mary Victor,
mother of five Northwest graduates -
Megan Victor ‘09, Chris Victor ‘09,
Tim Victor ‘09, Jodi Victor McDaniel ‘03
and Julie Victor Moore ‘04 and ‘06.
Their son-in-laws, Chad McDaniel ‘03 and
Matthew Moore ‘03 and ‘06,
are also Northwest alumni.
Omaha, Neb.
www.nwmissouri.edu/admissions/parents 800.633.1175
Student SAFetY
We take student safety seriously. Northwest University Police employ state-certified commissioned police officers and is staffed 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
University Police work ■■closely with the University Wellness Center, Residential Life staff, the Freshman Seminar Office, the Student Affairs Office and other University offices and student organizations.
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, and the optional emergency text-message alert program.
All exterior residence halls ■■doors are secured 24/7 with an electronic access system. Resident Assistants conduct rounds throughout the building each night.
WeLLneSS centeR
The University Wellness Center encompasses medical, counseling, health promotion, public health and emergency response services.
Staff consists of a physician, ■■registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nurse
practitioners, mental health professionals and health promotion professionals.
Hours are Monday through ■■Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Designate fees paid by all ■■Northwest students enrolled in classes each trimester fund the many services and initiatives that the Wellness Center offers. Please visit www.nwmissouri.edu/wellnesscenter/fees.htm to see how Wellness Center services benefit Northwest students and the campus.
The Wellness Center can bill ■■students’ health insurance providers for services offered at the Wellness Center. Please visit www.nwmissouri.edu/wellnesscenter/insurance.htm for more information.
LIVInG On cAMPuS
To assist new students in the transition to Northwest, all first-time freshmen and transfer students with fewer than 30 credit hours are required to live in an on-campus residence hall and have a meal plan unless they are 21 or older, commute from home or are married. Students are not required to live in residence halls after they reach sophomore status, but many choose to remain because it’s convenient and less expensive.
BeARcAt cARd
The student ID is a lot more than just a piece of personalized plastic.
It’s an identification card for ■■free entry to Bearcat athletic events, library checkout and more.
It’s a meal card, and can ■■also be used for Domino’s and Pizza Hut pizza.
It’s a debit card.■■
It’s a value card for vending ■■machines and copiers.
It can be used as a charge ■■card at the Bearcat Bookstore and charges to a student’s University account.
HOMe AWAY FROM HOMe
Welcome to Maryville, or “The ’Ville,” a community of 11,000 in northwest Missouri. We’re perfectly situated just two hours from Kansas City and Omaha, two-and-a-half hours from Des Moines, and 45 minutes from St. Joseph.
What is there to do in Maryville? Several parks, a movie theater, bowling alley and championship 18-hole public golf course on Mozingo Lake offer plenty of recreational activities. There’s also a variety of stores, restaurants and community activities.
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: 7,000 ■
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 universityPresident: Dr. John Jasinski ■
Operates 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 faculty ■
95% 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: 46,150 ■
About 85% of thermal energy ■needs are provided by alternative fuels
on the FieldMascot: 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 golfNCAA Division II National Football ■Champions in 1998 ,1999 and 2009Men’s and women’s basketball ■MIAA tournament champions in 2003 and 2008Athletic affiliations: National ■Collegiate Athletic Association Division II; Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association, for men and women
Access and Accommodations 660.562.1726
Wellness Center 660.562.1348
Men’s Athletics 660.562.1713
Women’s Athletics 660.562.1297
Student Affairs 660.562.1242
questions?
Call 800.633.1175 with questions for Admissions, Residential Life, Scholarships and Financial Assistance, the Cashiering Office or Computing Services.
northwest missouri state universityOffice of admissions800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001locally 660.562.1562
fax 660.562.1121e-mail [email protected]
Financial [email protected]
residential [email protected]
students with [email protected]
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