NORTHWEST VIEWBOOK SUCCESS STARTS HERE.

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1 The NORTHWEST VIEWBOOK SUCCESS STARTS HERE.

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

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4 Northwest offers the prerequisites you need to prepare for an exciting four-year degree at any of Mississippi s colleges or universities. We also offer nearly 40 Career and Technical programs designed to teach students the practical skills needed for a wide variety of jobs in the workforce. ALL ACADEMIC, COLLEGE-LEVEL CLASSES WILL TRANSFER TO ANY FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY IN MISSISSIPPI. TOP 10 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accountancy Business Administration Elementary Education Secondary Education General College Curriculum Criminal Justice Psychology Pre-Social Work Nursing (Associate) Pre-Nursing (BSN) TOP 10 CAREER-TECH PROGRAMS Early Childhood Education Technology Emergency Medical Technology Health-care Data Technology Paralegal Technology Respiratory Therapy Automotive Technology Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) Cosmetology Practical Nursing Health Care Assistant

5 GENERAL COLLEGE THE EDUCATION NURSING/PRE-NURSING BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION CRIMINAL JUSTICE PRE-SOCIAL WORK ACCOUNTANCY PSYCHOLOGY EARLY CHILDHOOD HEALTH-CARE DATA TECH E D U C A TI O N T E C H N O L O G Y

6 Choose From OVER 100 PROGRAMS ACADEMIC CLASSES Division of Business Accountancy Business Administration Business and Computer Teacher Education Computer/Management Information Systems Computer Science Marketing Communications/ Public Relations Management Office Administration Pre-Health Information Management Division of Education Elementary Education Exercise Science Health and Physical Education Pre-Communicative Disorders Recreation Secondary Education Division of Fine Arts Art Drawing Advertising/Graphic Design Painting Art History Pottery Design Music, Music Education, Music Performance, Music Therapy Music Business/Industry Theatre Division of Languages & Communications Communications Broadcasting Journalism & Public Relations Liberal Arts English Foreign Language History Sociology Division of Social Science Criminal Justice General College Psychology Pre-Social Work Division of Nursing Associate Degree Program Division of Mathematics Mathematics Pre-Engineering Division of Natural Sciences Animal Science Biology Chemistry Forestry General Agriculture General Science Health Professions Pre-Medical Laboratory Sciences Pre-Cytotechnology Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dental Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing (BSN) Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiological Sciences Pre-Veterinary Medicine Outdoor Recreation and Management Physics Pre-Forensic Chemistry Pre-Horticulture Pre-Veterinary Medical Technology TECHNICAL CLASSES SENATOBIA Agricultural Business & Management Tech./ Animal Husbandry Agricultural Technology/ John Deere Tech Automotive Technology MOPAR Automotive Program Civil Engineering Technology Early Childhood Education Technology Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic Graphic Design Technology Health-care Data Technology Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology Information Systems Technology Computer Networking Computer Programming Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Paralegal Technology Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology CAREER CLASSES Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology Emergency Medical Technology Basic Health Care Assistant Practical Nursing Welding and Cutting DESOTO CENTER SOUTHAVEN College Parallel Programs Two-Plus-Two Program Accounting Technology Business and Marketing Management Technology Cardiovascular Technology Funeral Service Technology Health-care Data Technology Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Office Assistant Paralegal Technology Practical Nursing Respiratory Therapy DESOTO CENTER OLIVE BRANCH Aviation Maintenance Technology Commercial Truck Driving LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA TECHNICAL CENTER College Parallel Programs Cosmetology Health Care Assistant Health-care Data Technology Office Systems Technology Office Assistant Paralegal Technology Practical Nursing Surgical Technology

7 The U.S. Department of Education s College Affordability and Transparency Center recently named Northwest as one of the top 100 public, two-year colleges with lowest net prices in the country. At a fraction of the cost of the state s four-year colleges and area technical schools, Northwest offers the best value in higher education in North Mississippi. $5,500 PER YEAR $2,550 NWCC Avg. 4-year MS University $13,000 Local Technical College PER SEMESTER TUITION & FEES Commuting Students In-State Commuting Students Out-of-State Resident Students In-State Resident Students Out-of-State General $1, $1, $1, $1, Out-of-State $1, $1, Base Room Rent $ $ Board (Meal Plan) $ $1, Semester Total $1, $2, $2, $4,000.00

8 NO MATTER WHERE YOU LIVE, YOU CAN FIND A CAMPUS CONVENIENTLY LOCATED NEAR YOU! Senatobia LOCATION: Senatobia, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 3,165 UNIQUE FACTS On-campus housing available Over 20 campus clubs and organizations Intramural & intercollegiate sports DeSoto Center LOCATION: Southaven & Olive Branch, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 2,942 UNIQUE FACTS Commuter-style campus Many evening classes offered 2+2 option with The University of Mississippi All of your classes are in one building Oxford Center LOCATION: Oxford, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 1,193 UNIQUE FACTS Commuter-style campus Blocks away from The University of Mississippi Many evening classes offered All of your classes are in one building

9 Tunica Quitman Tallahatchie DeSoto Tate Panola Yalobusha Marshall Lafayette Calhoun Benton BENTON COUNTY TECHNICAL CENTER Practical Nursing Cosmetology Unique Programs DESOTO CENTER-SOUTHAVEN Cardiovascular Technology Respiratory Therapy Funeral Service Technology Hotel and Restaurant Mgmt Technology Business and Marketing Mgmt Technology Accounting Technology SENATOBIA-MAIN CAMPUS Ag Business and Mgmt Tech/Animal Husbandry Agricultural Technology/John Deere Technology Automotive Technology Civil Engineering Technology Early Childhood Education Technology EMT-Paramedic, EMT-Basic Graphic Design Technology HVAC Industrial Electronics Engineering Technology Information Systems Technology Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology Collision Repair Technology Health Care Assistant Welding and Cutting DESOTO CENTER-OLIVE BRANCH Aviation Maintenance Technology Commercial Truck Driving OXFORD CENTER Surgical Technology Close to home

10 Working full-time? Have a hectic schedule, children at home or live too far of a distance to make it to a Northwest campus? Don t worry! Our Division of elearning offers more than 200 Academic AND Career-Technical classes online. Fully Online Programs ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Accountancy Business Administration Marketing Communications/Public Relations Management Office Administration Criminal Justice General College Psychology Pre-Social Work Secondary Education Outdoor Recreation and Management Communications: Broadcasting Emphasis Liberal Arts Elementary Education Business and Computer Teacher Education TECHNICAL PROGRAMS Health-care Data Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology COLLEGE on your own TERMS Get class notifications the way you want them. Busy schedule? No worries. We offer 24/7 access & support. ANY ANY WHERE TOP 50 Rated in the top 50 two-year, public online colleges in the U.S. by accreditedonlinecolleges.org

11 2+2 OPTION Take your first two years at Northwest and finish at The University of Mississippi all in one convenient location! The associate degree is offered by Northwest, and the bachelor s degree is offered by Ole Miss in a variety of programs through the 2+2 Program at the DeSoto Center in Southaven. Master s programs are also available. 1 CAMPUS Associate Bachelor s Master s D E G R E E S PROGRAMS: Accountancy Business (Management Human Resources, Managerial Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems) Criminal Justice (Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement) Education (Elementary Education, Secondary Education: English, Secondary Education: Math) General Studies Journalism (Integrated Marketing Communications) Liberal Studies Paralegal Studies Social Work Discover DeSoto Center

12 STUDENT ACTIVITIES Life at Northwest is so much more than classes and studying. Intramurals, intercollegiate athletics, clubs and organizations and campus activities give Northwest students a chance to unwind from classes and get involved on campus and in the community. In the last year alone, students have enjoyed for FREE: Northwest Idol talent competition Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances Pre-game tailgating Ranger ROC Jam dance Spring Carnival Health and fitness programming Ranger Rodeo Movie Night Meet the Rangers

13 GET INVOLVED STAY ACTIVE S H A R E Y O U R E X PE RIE N C E

14 Interested in sports? If you aren t playing intercollegiate sports but want to stay active, try one of our intramural activities on one of the new courts at the Ranger Outdoor Complex or intramural fields. The Ranger Outdoor Complex includes eight tennis courts, four basketball courts and two volleyball courts with exterior lighting for play after dark. Northwest also has 35 different clubs and organizations you can join, and the list grows larger each year! Professional, religious and special interest organizations give our students a great way to meet other students, network for future jobs and four-year colleges, give back to the community and just have fun. Work hard. Play hard. INTRAMURAL SPORTS Flag football Tennis Basketball Sand Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee Co-ed Softball Kickball Dodgeball Billiards Ping Pong Join the club CAMPUS ORGANIZATIONS Baptist Student Union Environmental Science Organization Ranger Rocket Newspaper Rocketeer yearbook Les Fauves (art club) Mu Alpha Theta (math honor society) Phi Theta Kappa (honor society) Northwest Players Club Student Executive Council Student Government Association Northwest Student Recruiters Northwest Education Association Ranger Book Club Professional organizations (by major)

15 student Housing application Business Office Use Only: Deposit Amt.: Date: Receipt #: Housing Office Use Only: C / E / F / L MS: Y / N INDIS: Y / N GPA: Assignment: Student ID number: Submit completed applications with deposit to: Housing Office P.O. Box Hwy. 51 North Senatobia, MS Name: Last First Middle Maiden Mailing Address: Street or P.O. Box City State Zip County Date of Birth: / / Home Phone ( ) - - Cell Number: ( ) - - Gender: Male Female Semester Applying: Fall (August) Spring (January) Have you ever been convicted of or pled guilty to a crime other than a minor traffic offense? If yes, please explain: Yes No Housing is available to in-state students with exceptions made for scholarship athletes and special programs only. All facilities are Tobacco free. A mandatory meal plan is required of each resident student. All costs listed are per semester. Fees are current at time of printing and are subject to change. Apartments are indicated with a * and require a $100 deposit. The residence halls require a $50 deposit. Hall Preference Indicate 1st through 6th or 7th choice: Female *Benton Hall ($700) Bobo Hall ($600) *DeSoto Standard ($775) *DeSoto Deluxe ($825) *Marshall ($775) Panola ($600) Taylor ($525) Male *DeSoto Standard ($775) *DeSoto Deluxe ($825) Gainey Hall ($600) *Marshall ($775) Quitman ($525) *Tallahatchie Hall ($700) Assignment Process Current Residents are given first priority. New and Returning students are then assigned based on participation in college athletic teams/ organizations, in-district residency, special needs, deposit amount, and date of deposit. Specify participation in college athletic team or organization : Please indicate any documented disability that needs special accommodation: Students with documented disabilities MUST register separately with Disability Support Services. Roommate (s) Requested: Roommate requests will be honored when requests are mutual and appropriate deposits are submitted within 5 days of each other. I am submitting this application with a $ deposit. I understand the college will hold this deposit. I under-stand I will receive notification of my room assignment. I may cancel my application in writing prior to the last day of pre-registration for the semester in which I am applying to receive a refund of my deposit less a $25 cancellation fee. Failure to cancel my application by this deadline will result in forfeit of full deposit. Applicant s signature: Date:

16 Submit completed applications with deposit to: Housing Office P.O. Box Hwy. 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668

17 MODERNIZED LIVING Wireless Internet access Cable TV with a campus channel Security features Live-in supervisors Coin-operated laundry area AMENITIES Bunkable/ built-in twin bed Sofa & loveseat Television lounge Built-in closet/ chest Kitchenette Lobby Carpeting Microwave RESIDENCE HALL TYPES Traditional-style residence halls (double, triple and quad occupancy Suite-style residence halls Apartment-style residence halls (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms) RESIDENCE HALLS Co-Ed Residence Halls DeSoto - apartment Male Residence Halls Gainey - suite Tallahatchie - apartment HOUSING TIPS With just over 1,000 beds available on our Senatobia campus, our residence halls offer a variety of housing options in close proximity to campus social and athletic events as well as the convenience to classrooms. Marshall - apartment Quitman - traditional Female Residence Halls Benton - apartment Bobo - suite Panola - suite Taylor - traditional Get your Housing application in as early as possible. Visit to see what you need to bring, additional photos of inside the residence hall rooms, pricing and FAQ. Contact the Housing Office at for any questions.

18 Northwest offers the total college experience to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond. Student support services Free tutoring in most subjects Career, academic & personal counseling Cultural field trips Academic workshops Campus visits to four-year universities Student Development Center Career and college counseling Individual and group counseling Outreach and consultation Crisis intervention Testing Disability Support Services additional STUDENT RESOURCES Library and Learning Resources Center Career-Technical Education Support Services Math Lab Work-Based Learning Police and public safety Help Desk (for all of your computer needs!)

19 GET Here s a quick guide to making sense of financial aid. Be sure to pick up your in-depth guide to financial aid at Northwest from the Financial Aid Office after you apply for admission or visit northwestms.edu/financialaid. HOW DO I GET FINANCIAL AID? You must FIRST fill out a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www. fafsa.gov to receive any type of aid. WHAT NEXT? There are four different ways you can receive funds to help pay for your education. They are listed here, so find which one best meets your needs and qualifications! WORK-STUDY By filling out the FAFSA, you will have applied for Federal Work-Study. If eligible, Northwest will help you find a job on campus to help cover your cost of attendance. GRANTS By filling out the FAFSA, you have already applied for Federal Pell Grant. Then go to to fill out the application for the two grants available to Mississippians. SCHOLARSHIPS Scholarships are handled through their departments, so you should contact the department directly for try-out information. Fill out scholarship applications on the financial aid website before April 1. LOANS Students who still need assistance covering their cost of attendance while in school can apply for Federal Direct Loans that they must pay back after graduation.

20 #GOWEST Northwest is known state-wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. Since 2000, a total of 356 student-athletes have gone on to sign at four-year colleges/universities. Ninety-eight of those have inked at major Division I schools. Give the athletic department a call at (662) for more information about how you can become a Ranger athlete! FOLLOW RANGER ATHLETICS ON GET NEWS, STATS AND SCHEDULES AT WOMEN S SPORTS Softball Basketball Tennis Rodeo Soccer MEN S SPORTS Football Basketball Baseball Golf Tennis Rodeo Soccer

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22 Although Northwest has an "open door" admissions policy, there are procedures all students must follow in order to receive a Certificate of Admission. The following must be on file in the Registrar's Office before registration: APPLICATION FOR ADMISSION OFFICIAL ACT OR SAT SCORES ACT required for Mississippi residents TRANSCRIPTS An official copy of a transcript from an accredited high school that includes a graduation date; OR an official copy of GED scores; OR an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended

23 You can connect with Northwest anytime through any of our social media networks. Get information 24/7 by signing up for text alerts and downloading our mobile app. We re always here to answer your questions or help you find the information you need! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA DOWNLOAD NWCC MOBILE APP itunes (App Store): Android (Google Play): HTML 5 Mobile Version: Or scan the QR code to download NWCC_Rangers northwestrangers.tumblr.com get news & events TEXT ALERTS Text RangerInfo to for campus news, deadlines & events.

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26 IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Recruiting Financial Aid Registrar (Admissions) Foundation Housing Athletics Band Theatre Choral Music Art Student Publications Main Campus Senatobia 4975 Highway 51 North Senatobia, MS (662) DeSoto Center Southaven/Olive Branch 5197 W.E. Ross Parkway Southaven, MS (662) Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center 1310 Belk Drive Oxford, MS (662)