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Computer Science and Information Systems Visit Day
Wednesday, November 9, 2022
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Registration is required.
To reserve a spot, register online or call 800.633.1175.
Schedule of Events
* Schedule subject to change *
All activities are held in the J.W. Jones Student Union unless otherwise specified.
Time |
Activity |
9:00 a.m. |
Check-In |
9:15 a.m. |
Welcome & Admissions Presentation |
9:45 a.m. |
Students transition to Colden Hall, Parents remain seated |
10:00 a.m. |
Attend Classes - Students Only
- Computer Programming CH 1400
|
10:00 a.m. |
Financial Aid Presentation - Parents Only |
10:30 a.m. |
Student Projects and Activities |
11:00 a.m. |
Colden Hall Tour |
11:10 a.m. |
Student Panel and Faculty Panel |
12:15 p.m. |
Lunch |
1:00 p.m. |
Campus Walking Tour |
2:30 p.m. |
Visit Day Wrap Up
- Any final questions?
- Fill out Questionnaire & get your t-shirt
- Thank you so much for visiting!
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Description
This Discover Your Major Visit Day is for students who are interested in Northwest and wish to learn more about areas in Computer Science and Information Systems.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Meet faculty, students and graduates
- Engage in exciting hands-on activities
- See amazing student projects / demonstrations
- Hear from our graduates about careers in computing
- Tour our facilities and campus
- Enjoy a scrumptious lunch on us!
Register Online
Computer Science Visit Day Scholarship
A $1150 scholarship will be awarded to one lucky attendee.
Students interested in applying for this scholarship must do the following:
- Submit online application form
- Mail an official high school transcript to:
Terry Immel
Northwest Missouri State University
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468
- Submit one recommendation covering academic, citizenship, leadership and extracurricular activities either by mailing to address above or e-mailing the recommendation to Terry Immel at timmel@nwmissouri.edu.
The scholarship application form, high school transcript, and one recommendation must be received by Friday, March 24, 2023.
If you have any questions, contact Terry Immel at 660.562.1600 or by e-mail at timmel@nwmissouri.edu.
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Why Northwest?
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?
- Enthusiastic and hard-working faculty
- Diverse Areas of Study
- Several minors available
- Internships available
- All majors focus on practical application of computing
- Emphasis on active learning rather than passive lectures
- Nearly 100% job placement
- All classes taught by faculty, not by graduate assistants
- Student:faculty ratio 21:1
- Active computing-related student organizations