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CONGRATS! YOU’RE IN WELCOME TO THE BEARCAT FAMILY!
your new home
PREPARING FOR
4 ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
6 LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
7 RESIDENCE HALLS
13 HOUSING COST AND AMENITIES
15 CAMPUS DINING
17 GENERAL INFORMATION
19 COMMUTING TO CAMPUS
20 CONTACT INFORMATION
IN-STATE STUDENTS average
undergraduate award:
$3,588
OUT-OF-STATE STUDENTS
average undergraduate award:
$9,804
WHAT DO YOU WANT
TO DO?
MORE THAN
120 MAJOR
PROGRAMS
2 // WELCOME HOME
GETTING STARTED
Congratulations on choosing Northwest Missouri State
University! This packet contains important information you
need to know about becoming a Bearcat, such as housing
or commuter information, health forms, checklists, deadlines,
registration and orientation.
YOUR USER ID NUMBER
Your User ID number, also known as your 919 number, was
provided to you in your acceptance letter. This very important
nine-digit number is the identification number you will use
during your time at Northwest. You will use it to log into
CatPAWS where you
■ apply for housing
■ apply for major-specific scholarships
■ register for Summer Orientation, Advisement and
Registration (SOAR)
■ view your room assignment
■ view your class schedule
HOUSING POLICY
All first-year students must live in the residence halls unless
they are married, at least 21 years of age, commuting from their
parent or legal guardian’s primary residence within 60 miles of
Maryville (where they lived during high school) or have a child.
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Meningococcal vaccine. Per Missouri state law, no student
will be allowed to move into residence halls without
Northwest receiving record of the Meningococcal vaccine.*
*Requirements for other vaccines subject to change based on University
policy updates.
NORTHWEST // 3
ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
SENIOR YEAR IN HIGH SCHOOL CHECKLIST
☐ Apply for FAFSA at studentaid.gov/fafsa beginning Oct. 1
(Northwest code: 002496)
☐ Submit your housing application and prepayment beginning Nov. 1
☐ Watch for instructions about finding a roommate in January
☐ Submit the Standard Scholarship Application by Feb. 1
☐ Register for Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR)
☐ Attend the Housing Sneak Peek in April
☐ Select your room beginning April 19
☐ Complete and submit your Health History Form
☐ Submit your commuter card by May 1, if applicable
(Freshmen will need to have card notarized)
SUMMER BEFORE ENROLLMENT CHECKLIST
☐ Check your Northwest email frequently
☐ Review and accept financial aid
☐ Attend SOAR
☐ Submit final high school and dual credit transcripts to
Northwest’s Office of Admissions
☐ Watch for your first billing statement at the end of July
☐ Contact your roommate to discuss items you will each bring
☐ Move in to your residence hall Aug. 13
☐ Attend Advantage Aug. 13-16
BEARCAT TIP
FAMILIES CHECK OUT THE: Northwest Missouri State University Incoming Class of
2022 Facebook group.
Watch the Facebook group for information on topics such as financial assistance,
residential life, advisement, your bill, and student life.
STUDENTS FOLLOW US ON IG: @NewNWBearcat for updates on life at Northwest and
upcoming announcements.
NEARLY
$25 MILLION
IN SCHOLARSHIPS
AND GRANTS
AWARDED ANNUALLY
4 // WELCOME HOME
CAMPUS HOUSING,
YOUR NEW HOME!
Focusing on student success — every student, every day — is Northwest’s mission. Students
who live on campus are part of a well-rounded university experience that fosters academic
success and personal growth.
FIRST-TIME FRESHMEN
LIVING ON-CAMPUS HAD
A 3.07 GPA VS
A 2.65 GPA FOR THOSE
LIVING OFF-CAMPUS
ON-CAMPUS LIVING
INCLUDES SAFETY
MEASURES SUCH AS
AUTOMATIC LOCKS AND
24-HOUR SECURITY
MAKE FRIENDS CONVENIENT AND EVERY ROOM IS WI-FI ACCESS FREE
AND CONNECT WITH CLOSE TO FULLY FURNISHED EVERYWHERE LAUNDRY
OTHER STUDENTS EVERYTHING
Watch for an email in January with information about roommate selection.
ROOM SELECTION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
BEGINS APRIL 19
HOUSING PREPAYMENT DATE SELECT YOUR ROOM
Nov. 1, 2021 April 19, 2022
Nov. 2 - Dec. 15, 2021 April 20, 2022
Dec. 16, 2021 - Feb. 15, 2022 April 21, 2022
Feb. 16, 2022 and beyond April 22, 2022
Submit your housing prepayment beginning Nov. 1 to be one of the first to select their room
for the fall!
NORTHWEST // 5
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Living Learning Communities (LLCs) offer students with similar interests the opportunity to
connect and learn with one another in a living and learning environment. The communities
LIVING are designed to ease the transition to college life and provide support for personal and
LEARNING COMMUNITIES academic growth that encourages our mission of student success.
Beginning Nov. 1, you can apply for a Living Learning Community at the same time you
complete your housing application in CatPAWS.
LLC STUDENTS
STUDY GROUPS ENROLL IN SIMILAR
COURSES
SOCIALIZE WITH TAKE ADVANTAGE
CONNECT WITH OF EVENTS AND
FACULTY PEOPLE WHO HAVE
SIMILAR INTERESTS OPPORTUNITIES ONLY
FOR LLC STUDENTS
STUDENTS LIVING IN A LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITY RETAIN
AT HIGHER RATES THAN THE OVERALL CAMPUS.
PROGRAMS PARTICIPATING IN THE LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Agricultural BUSINESS STEM Elementary HONORS PROGRAM esports
sciences EDUCATION AND
SPECIAL EDUCATION
6 // WELCOME HOME
TOWER SUITES
FOUR-PERSON SUITE
WINDOW
EACH UNIT HAS TWO BUILDINGS WITH
WARDROBE
ITS OWN TWO-BED AND WINDOW WINDOW
DESK
BUNKABLE
OR
BATHROOM FOUR-BED SUITES
SINGLE
WINDOW
BED
DESK
TABLE
BUNKABLE
SINGLE
BED
OR
WARDROBE
BEDS ARE
BUNKABLE
WARDROBE
SINGLE
BED
OR
BUNKABLE AND FREE LAUNDRY BALCONY OR PATIO
DESK
LOFTABLE
WINDOW
BUNKABLE
DESK
OR
SINGLE
BED
WARDROBE
TWO-PERSON SUITE
WINDOW
TABLE
BUNKABLE
OR
SINGLE
BED
DESK
WARDROBE
BUNKABLE
SINGLE
WARDROBE
BED
OR
DESK
“What I love about living in Tower Suites is the strong sense of Location: Near the high-rise halls
on the northwest corner of campus
community that takes place on every floor with the staff and residents.”
NORTHWEST // 7
SOUTH COMPLEX
FOUR OR FIVE ROOMS
GROUPED IN A POD
WITH A RECREATION ROOM
PRIVATE BATHROOM
COMMUNITY
KITCHEN FREE LAUNDRY BALCONY OR PATIO
TWO-PERSON ROOM
WINDOWS
BUNKABLE BUNKABLE
OR OR
SINGLE SINGLE
BED BED
WARDROBE WARDROBE
Location: Centrally located to academic buildings, University offices, the Student Union,
Foster Fitness Center and Student Rec Center
8 // WELCOME HOME
HUDSON-PERRIN
FIVE OR SIX ROOMS
GROUPED IN A POD
WITH A RECREATION ROOM
PRIVATE BATHROOM
STUDY AND SOCIAL SAND VOLLEYBALL
LOUNGES ON EACH FREE LAUNDRY COURT
FLOOR
HUDSON-PERRIN
WINDOW
DESK DESK
DRESSER DRESSER
BUNKABLE, BUNKABLE,
LOFTABLE, LOFTABLE,
OR OR
SINGLE SINGLE
BED BED
NIGHT NIGHT
STAND STAND
Location: East side of campus near the Student Union
and academic buildings
NORTHWEST // 9
DIETERICH & MILLIKAN
TWO-PERSON ROOM
WINDOW WINDOW
HEATER
BUILT-IN BUILT-IN
DESK DESK
CENTRAL RESTROOM/
SHOWER AREA
LOFTABLE LOFTABLE
OR OR
SINGLE SINGLE
BED BED
STUDY AND SOCIAL SAND VOLLEYBALL
LOUNGES ON EACH FREE LAUNDRY COURT
FLOOR
DRESSER DRESSER
Location: Northwest corner
of campus near The Station,
B.D. Owens Library and
Wellness Services
10 // WELCOME HOMEFRANKEN
TWO-PERSON ROOM
CENTRAL RESTROOM/
SHOWER AREA
WINDOW WINDOW
MOVEABLE HEATER
FURNITURE + 2 PRIVATE
DESK
DESK
RESTROOMS ON EACH
FLOOR
STUDY AND SOCIAL BUNKABLE, BUNKABLE,
RECREATION LOFTABLE, LOFTABLE,
LOUNGES ON EACH FREE LAUNDRY OR OR
ROOM SINGLE SINGLE
FLOOR
DRESSER
DRESSER
BED BED
NIGHT NIGHT
STAND STAND
Location: Northwest corner of campus near The Station, B.D.
Owens Library and Wellness Services
NORTHWEST // 11LOW- CO ST H O U S I N G O PT I O N
CAMPUS JOB
COOPERATIVE OPPORTUNITY REDUCED
COMMUNITY LIMITED POTENTIALLY MEAL PLAN
HOUSING SPACES AVAILABLE TO HELP COST
OFFSET LIVING COST
To assist each student’s ability to pay the majority of their room and board fees, a student employment job placement effort will be
made by Northwest. On-campus jobs will be available, but not guaranteed for all applicants. Employment is not required to live in
this hall.
NORTHWEST LISTED AMONG THE 23% OF
MOST
AFFORDABLE
4-YEAR
UNIVERSITIES
OVER THE LAST FIVE YEARS
SOURCE: NATIONAL COLLEGE ATTAINMENT NETWORK (2014-2019 DATA)
View a full list
Calculate your net price at
of scholarships at
nwmissouri.edu/finaid/scholarships nwmissouri.edu/finaid/calculator
12 // WELCOME HOMERESIDENTIAL LIVING EXPERIENCE EA
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Hall 1 Semester 2 Semesters 1 Semester 2 Semesters N OD E N TUD ITC REE ECR ETW AND OV E ND IFI OED
Fall Fall & Spring Fall Fall & Spring OW P C S K F R N S M V W C
Hudson $3,365 $6,730 $1,983 $3,966
Perrin $3,365 $6,730 $1,983 $3,966
Dieterich $2,791 $5,582 $1,983 $3,966
Millikan $2,791 $5,582 $1,983 $3,966
South
$3,092 $6,184 $1,983 $3,966
Complex
Tower
$3,285 $6,570 $1,983 $3,966
Suites
Low-Cost $4,000 $3,966
$2,000 $1,983
Housing
Franken $3,092 $6,139 $1,983 $3,966
*Rates based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
NORTHWEST // 13SAFETY AND SECURITY
Residential Life works closely with University Police to provide students with a safe living environment. All exterior
residence hall doors are secured 24/7 with an electronic access system. Resident assistants conduct rounds throughout
the building each night to ensure that policies are enforced and the community is safe.
GENDER-NEUTRAL
HOUSING
Northwest offers upper-class students the option to live in
gender-neutral housing. Students of different genders may
live together in Tower Suites, Forest Village Apartments,
the first floor lofts of South Complex and the sixth and
seventh floors of Franken Hall. For more information,
contact Residential Life at 660.562.1214 or
reslife@nwmissouri.edu.
14 // WELCOME HOMECAMPUS DINING
CAMPUS DINING
Whether you eat every meal on campus or just grab a bite now and then,
VALUE, VARIETY AND
you will love the
CONVENIENCE WHAT IS ALL ACCESS?
of your meal plan. Campus dining is available seven days a week. Students can go into
the Bearcat Commons
MEAL PLANS unlimited times throughout
HOW DO THEY WORK? the day to grab a snack,
Meal plans are geared specifically to make your life easier. Depending on whether you a drink or a meal. The
live on or off campus and which meal plan you choose, your plan can consist of unlimited Commons has later
swipes, a set number of swipes, Dining Dollars or an inclining balance. hours to accommodate a
WHAT ARE MY MEAL PLAN CHOICES? student’s busy schedule.
Our meal plans provide you with many options. Select a plan that fits your status (resident
or commuter) and your lifestyle.
RESIDENTIAL PLANS
Choose from four all-inclusive memberships with varying levels of spending power. Each plan consists of unlimited access or
“swipes” to Bearcat Commons. The Silver, Gold and Platinum memberships each include one meal per week at Chick-fil-A,
Einstein Bros. Bagels, Zen or Mooyah.
SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP MEMBERSHIP
*
$1,983 per semester *
$2,133 per semester *
$2,283 per semester
Unlimited access to Bearcat • Unlimited access to Bearcat • Unlimited access to Bearcat
Commons, seven days a week Commons, seven days a week Commons, seven days a week
• $150 Dining Dollars • $300 Dining Dollars
• Five guest meal passes • Eight guest meal passes
At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan.
*Rates based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
If you are a commuter student, see page 19 for meal plan options.
NORTHWEST // 15CAMPUS DINING
WHAT IS THE
BEARCAT
COMMONS?
• Located in the Student Union
• All-you-care-to-eat dining facility
• Hours of operation:
Monday - Thursday: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.
Friday: 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. OPEN
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. LATE
Food stations include
• Mediterranean
• Produce Market and Deli
• Mongolian Grill
• True Balance: Allergen Solutions Station
• Tex-Mex
• Comfort Station
• American Grill
• Vegan Station
• Bakery
USE YOUR DINING DOLLARS HERE
THE JONES
grab-and-go items
THE STATION
on-campus
convenience
market
B.D. OWENS LIBRARY
16 // WELCOME HOMEGENERAL INFO
STUDENT ACCOMMODATIONS FOR
STUDENTS
SUCCESS WITH DISABILITIES
The Student Success Center supports student Northwest is committed to student success, and we will
learning and contributes to growth and provide reasonable living and learning accommodations to
development from orientation to graduation. assist with education goals.
• Complete a Northwest accommodations application at
Included in tuition and fees, students receive nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/application.
support through: htm and provide supporting documentation from your
health professional to
∙ New Student Orientation ada@nwmissouri.edu. High school IEP or 504 plans are
not accepted at the college level.
∙ University Seminar
• We recommend you request accommodations
∙ Academic Advisement for a disability from Northwest Accessibility and
∙ Success Coaching Accommodations well in advance of your arrival.
∙ Tutoring • Questions about accommodations can be sent to
ada@nwmissouri.edu.
∙ Supplemental Instruction
Additional information and resources for students
about accommodations is available at nwmissouri.edu/
For more information about services offered, visit titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm.
nwmissouri.edu/studentsuccess/.
BEARCAT TIP
BEGIN YOUR APPLICATION FOR
ACCOMMODATIONS AS EARLY AS
POSSIBLE TO ENSURE SUCCESS.
DUAL CREDIT/AP/CLEP/IB
Northwest will accept transfer and high school dual credit from regionally accredited institutions. Credit may also be granted
for satisfactory scores on College Board Advanced Placement Tests (AP), the College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
examinations and the International Baccalaureate (IB). In order to receive credit, students must have official transcripts from
the college or original score reports from the testing agency sent to the Office of Admissions.
Northwest does not award credit for all AP, CLEP or IB examinations. However, a list of accepted credit may be found at
nwmissouri.edu/admissions/apply/transfer/equivalencies.htm.
COMPLETE 30 Complete
30
Develop a plan with your advisor to complete 30 credit hours each academic year to achieve timely degree completion. NORTHWEST // 17GENERAL INFO
FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE
ORIENTATION AND REGISTRATION
Orientation and registration are important steps to beginning your student experience at Northwest! Freshman orientation is
comprised of three parts: Summer Orientation, Advisement and Registration (SOAR), Advantage and University Seminar.
SOAR
Sign up for SOAR to meet with an advisor and get your initial class schedule. For the list of SOAR dates and registration information,
visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar
ADVANTAGE
Aug. 13-16, 2022
A four-day continuation of SOAR designed to acclimate students to campus.
For more information about Advantage, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/advantage
UNIVERSITY SEMINAR
Course designed to assist first-year students through their first semester.
Move-in Day:
Saturday, Aug. 13, 2022
First day of classes:
Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2022
For students starting classes in spring 2023, visit nwmissouri.edu/admissions/fye/soar for orientation information.
BEARCAT STUDENTS RATE THEIR SATISFACTION WITH NORTHWEST
HIGHER THAN REGIONAL AND NATIONAL PEERS.
18 // WELCOME HOMECOMMUTING TO CAMPUS
First-year students meeting the commuting criteria must complete the Commuting to Northwest card, have the card notarized,
and return it.
For questions regarding first-year student housing requirements and commuting to campus, contact Residential Life at
reslife@nwmissouri.edu, 800.633.1175 or 660.562.1214.
COMMUTER MEAL PLANS
Whether you want the flexibility that Dining Dollars offer, are looking for a set amount of meals or wanting to come and go as
you please, there are several meal plan options available to fit your lifestyle.
As a commuter, you do not have to enroll in a meal plan, but have the option through the Campus Dining website
nwcampusdining.com.
ALL-ACCESS MEAL PLANS
Eat at Bearcat Commons at any time during the semester. For details, see page 16. Need a location to relax
BLOCK PLANS or hang out on campus
between classes?
Select 25, 50 or 75 all-you-care-to-eat meals
• B.D. Owens Library (Starbucks)
• 25 meals per semester *$175
• The Station (open 24 hours)
• 50 meals per semester *$305
• J.W. Jones Student Union
• 75 meals per semester *$405
• Student Success Center
DINING DOLLARS • Hughes Fieldhouse
At any time, you can increase your Dining Dollars in increments of $25 to your plan.
*Rates based on the 2021-2022 academic year. Rates for the 2022-2023 academic year will be posted spring 2022.
NORTHWEST // 19MORE THAN CONTACT
INFO
7,800 Student Success Center
STUDENTS 660.562.1695
studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
Registrar Office
660.562.1151
registrar@nwmissouri.edu
Cashiering/Student Account
Services
75+%
660.562.1583
cashier@nwmissouri.edu
Accessibility &
Accommodations
FIRST-YEAR
660.562.1639
ada@nwmissouri.edu
RETENTION RATE
Residential Life
660.562.1214
reslife@nwmissouri.edu
Campus Dining
660.562.2555
aranw@nwmissouri.edu
96%
Office of Admissions
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
PLACEMENT local: 660.562.1148
admissions@nwmissouri.edu
RATE NAMED SAFEST
nwmissouri.edu COLLEGE CAMPUS
96% of bachelor’s degree earners
secure employment or continue 800.633.1175
IN MISSOURI
their education within six months BY YOUR LOCAL SECURITY
of graduation.
SEE YOU SOON,
BEARCAT!
SEPTEMBER 2021
CRIME RATE DISCLOSURE
Northwest is committed to assisting all members of the Northwest community in providing for their own safety and security. Information regarding campus
security, personal safety and fire safety including topics such as crime prevention, university police law enforcement authority, crime reporting policies, crime
statistics for the most recent three-year period and disciplinary procedures is available on the University Police Department website at nwmissouri.edu/police.
If you would like a paper copy containing this information, contact a representative of the University Police Department at the Support Service Buildings, 800
University Drive, Maryville, MO 64468 or by phone at 660.562.1254.You can also read
