2014-15 Student Viewbook
Success starts here.
So you want to stay close to home while you are working on a great academic foundation for a four-year 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! 3
Northwest graduates earn up to 3x more money than those who only have a high school diploma.
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All academic, college-level classes will transfer to any four-year college or university in Mississippi.
Programs of Study Northwest offers the pre-requisites 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. Top 10 Academic Majors Accountancy Business Administration Elementary Education Secondary Education General College Curriculum Criminal Justice Psychology Social Work Nursing (Associate) Pre-Nursing (BSN) Top 10 Career-Tech Majors 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 7
choose from over 100 majors. 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 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 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 Social Work Division of Nursing Associate Degree Program Division of Mathematics Mathematics Pre-Architecture Pre-Engineering Pre-Landscape Architecture 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-Health Information Management 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-Landscape Contracting Pre-Veterinary Medical Technology TECHNICAL CLASSES SENATOBIA Agricultural Business & Management Tech./ Animal Husbandry Agricultural Technology/ John Deere Tech Automotive Technology Chrysler College Automotive Program Civil Engineering Technology Drafting & Design 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 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 Office 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 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 Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Office Assistant Paralegal Technology Practical Nursing Surgical Technology
Tuition & Fees 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. affordable Compare tuition per year. AVerage MS four-year university $5,466 NWCC $2,250 LOCAL technical college $13,725 Tuition & Fees Commuting Students In-State Commuting Students Out-of-State Resident Students In-State Resident Students Out-of-State General $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00 Out-of-State $1,100.00 $1,100.00 Base Room Rent $525.00 $525.00 Board (Meal Plan) $875.00 $1,000.00 Semester Total $1,125.00 $2,225.00 $2,525.00 $3,750.00 9
I love NORTHWEST because it s where I ve made more than just friends; I ve made a family and memories that will last a lifetime! - Dakota holland
Campus Locations No matter where you live, you can find a campus conveniently located near you! LOCATION: Senatobia, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 3,121 UNIQUE FACTS On-campus housing available Over 20 campus clubs and organizations Intramural & intercollegiate sports LOCATION: Southaven & Olive Branch, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 3,199 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 LOCATION: Oxford, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 1,366 UNIQUE FACTS Commuter-style campus Blocks away from The University of Mississippi Many evening classes offered All of your classes are in one building 11
Northwest elearning 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. Northwest offers over 100 online courses & 17 majors that can be completed on your schedule. Academic Major Programs Accountancy Business Administration Marketing Communications/Public Relations Management Office Administration Criminal Justice General College Psychology Social Work Outdoor Recreation and Management Communications: Broadcasting Emphasis Liberal Arts Elementary Education Business and Computer Teacher Education Technical Major Programs Health-care Data Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Paralegal Technology The majors above can be completed fully online.
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. Programs Offered: 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, Secondary Education: Social Studies) General Studies Health Sciences (offered through the UM Medical Center in Jackson) Journalism (Integrated Marketing Communications) Liberal Studies Paralegal Studies Social Work FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE 2+2 PROGRAM VISIT: OLEMISS.EDU/DESOTO 13
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Student Life 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. Student Activities In the last year alone, students have enjoyed: Biggest Loser Competition Rodeo Northwest Idol Singing Competition Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances Pre-game tailgating Ranger ROC Jam dance 19
Intramurals 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. Still looking for something to do for FREE? In the last year alone, students have enjoyed: Biggest Loser Competition Rodeo Northwest Idol Singing Competition Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales Northwest Fine Arts music and theatre performances Clubs & Organizations Northwest 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. Here are some of them: American Advertising Federation Ag Tech Club Campus Green Club College Republicans Les Fauves (Art club) Martial Arts and Self Defence Club Mu Alpha Theta (Math club) Phi Theta Kappa (Honor Society)
Housing 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. 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) Co-Ed Residence Halls DeSoto - apartment Male Residence Halls Gainey - suite Tallahatchie - apartment Female Residence Halls Benton - apartment Panola - suite Housing Tips Marshall - apartment Quitman - traditional Bobo - suite Taylor - traditional Get your Housing application in as early as possible. Visit www.northwestms.edu/housing to see what you need to bring, additional photos of inside the residence hall rooms, pricing and FAQ. Contact the Housing Office at 662-562-3305 for any questions. 21
Student Services Northwest offers the total college experience to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond. Student Development Center Career and college counseling Individual and group counseling Outreach and consultation Crisis intervention Testing Disability Support Services Student support services Free tutoring in most subjects Career, academic & personal counseling Cultural field trips Academic workshops Campus visits to four-year universities additional STUDENT RESOURCES Library and Learning Resources Center Career-Technical Education Support Services Math Lab Work-Based Learning Police and public safety Helpdesk (for all of your computer needs!)
80% of students receive some form of financial assistance. Financial Aid 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 in the right column, so find which one best meets your needs and qualifications! 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. 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 www.ihl.state.ms.us to fill out the application for the two grants available to Mississippians. 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. 23
Ranger Athletics Northwest is known state-wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. Since 2000, a total of 280 studentathletes have gone on to sign at four-year colleges/universities. Eighty of those have inked at major Division I schools. Give Athletics a call (662) 562-3416 for more information about how you can become a Ranger athlete! Since 2000, a total of 280 studentathletes have gone on to play at four-year schools. Eighty of those have gone on to Division I schools. = 50 25
Apply Now! 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: A completed admissions application An official copy of ACT or SAT scores (ACT required for Mississippi residents) 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 Applying to Northwest is as easy as 1,2,3 1 2 send your transcripts 3 Certificate of Admission This certificate is presented to YOUR NAME HERE 27
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