Almost move-in time
We’re excited to welcome you at Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) to help you get ready for your first year. Your official move-in day will be August 21.
Be every you.
Be every version of yourself at Northwest — where affordability meets hands-on learning. Apply now and find your fit, your future, your Bearcat home.
Move-in day and Advantage are just around the corner. Move-in day is Aug. 21.
These visit days are for juniors and seniors in high school who would like to meet with faculty from each academic area, as well as Financial Aid staff.
These visit days are available Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Take the day and explore Northwest! Bring a parent and a friend.
Discover your Major Visit Days are for students interested in a specific academic department or school. Meet with faculty, attend a class or tour the educational spaces.
Need more time? Check us out virtually to see what Northwest is like.
Save up to $6,000! Qualify for scholarships automatically when you apply.
We offer 160+ major programs. See which major is right for you!
If you are a prospective high school or transfer student, you can find Northwest Missouri State on the ZeeMee App and connect with other students considering Northwest.
Applications are now open for fall 2026 students. Applying is easy! There is no application fee and no essay. You'll be notified of the admission decision and scholarship options quickly.
Housing applications open Nov. 3 for the fall 2026 semester.
SOAR is Summer orientation at Northwest, your official kick-off to college. Sign-up begins Feb. 16.
Your eligibility for your first-choice housing depends on when you complete your housing application and SOAR registration.
Traditions, 150+ student organizations, you name it. It's easy to get involved on campus.
We learn by doing. Get immersed in your future career at Northwest.
