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Northwest Missouri State University

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Computing Visit Day

The Department of Computer Science/Information Systems at Northwest Missouri State University invites you and your parents to visit our faculty, students and facilities during our Computing Visit Day, Saturday October 17th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will begin the morning in Colden Hall 1750 with light refreshments and end with a light lunch about 12:30 pm. Computer Facilities

List of Activities:

  • Visit with faculty, students and alumni
  • Learn about computer related careers
  • Engage in hands-on activities
  • Visit with Admissions and Financial Aid representatives
  • Tour our computing facilities and campus
  • Enjoy the free lunch

Campus Map and Driving Directions

Campus Map

Computer Visit Day Scholarship

A $575 scholarship will be awarded to one attendee. Criteria and application forms will be distributed during the event or can be obtained at the following link: Scholarship Form 

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Why Attend Northwest?

  • Friendly, student-centered campus
  • Textbook rental program
  • Laptop for every student
  • Three Missouri Quality Awards

Why Study Computing?

  • Five of top ten job growth areas are computing related
  • Computing is everywhere
  • Software can help businesses and people in their daily lives
  • Intellectually stimulating

Why Study Computing at Northwest?

  • Diverse Areas of Study
    • Business Education
    • Computer Science
    • Interactive Digital Media
    • Management Information Systems
    • Office Information Systems
  • Several minors available
  • CISCO networking academy
  • Internships available
  • All majors focus on practical application of computing concepts
  • Emphasis on active learning rather than passive lectures
  • Nearly 100% job placement
  • All classes taught by faculty, not by graduate assistants
  • Student:faculty ratio 19:1
  • Active computing-related student organizations