College visits - Take a tour of Northwest! - Northwest Admissions

Experience Northwest

The best way to picture life as a Bearcat? Visiting campus! Explore our residence halls, academic buildings and student spaces while learning more about us. Visits are offered daily and include a guided tour by a current student.

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Which Campus Visit Is Right for You?

Whether you want a quick campus overview, a deep dive into your major or a weekend visit with your family, Northwest has what you’re looking for.

Daily Campus Tours

Explore academics, housing and student life during one of our daily tours. Available Monday-Friday, these half-day visits include a student-led campus tour customized to your interests.

Perfect for:

First-time visitors
Exploring multiple majors
Families wanting a general campus overview

Discover Your Major Visit Days

Meet faculty, tour academic facilities and learn more about career opportunities connected to your intended major. Academic areas rotate throughout the year, so check back often if you don’t see your intended major listed yet.

Perfect for:

Students narrowing down a major
Visitors interested in hands-on learning spaces
Students comparing academic programs

Saturday Academic Showcase

Visit on the weekend for full campus tours, faculty meetings, financial aid guidance and a free T-shirt. Some Saturdays even include a Bearcat football or basketball game!

Perfect for:

Long-distance visitors
A more immersive event experience
Family visits

Special Visit Events

From junior days and admitted student events to webinars and seasonal programs, these events are designed to help you explore Northwest at every stage of your college journey.

Perfect for:

Newly admitted students
High schoolers beginning their search
Students wanting themed or seasonal events
Families looking for additional guidance

Transfer Visit Days

Connect with admissions staff, learn how your credits transfer, explore academic programs and take a guided campus tour tailored to transfer student needs.

Perfect for:

Community college students
Students transferring from another university
Adult learners returning to college

Group Campus Tours

If you’re a school counselor or part of a community organization, you can schedule a tour of Northwest for your students to get acquainted with Northwest as a group. In-person or virtual options available.

Perfect for:

High school groups
College access organizations
Community-based student programs

Why Visit Northwest?

Experience the Bearcat life for yourself.

There’s no denying the Bearcat energy that begins the moment you enter Northwest’s campus. Friendly nods, smiling faces, Midwest warmth – you’ll experience it all as you explore labs, residence halls, the Bearcat Commons, Memorial Bell Tower, and even stop by to hear the marching band in rehearsal.

You’ll tour with Bearcat student ambassadors, who are incredibly proud of Northwest and ready to answer all your questions. During your visit, you may:

Tour residence halls and campus facilities
Explore learning spaces like the Ag Learning Center and Horace Mann Lab School
Meet current students and faculty
Learn about scholarships, admissions and financial aid
Experience life in Maryville and the Northwest community

To schedule a visit, register online or call 660.562.1562.

Explore our campus now

Want to explore campus from home? We have an interactive campus map and curated tours so you can get a feel for Northwest before you get to campus.

View our campus Map and virtual tours