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Experience:
Personal Engagement

83% of students are involved in one or more organization

39 states and 35 countries represented by the student body

28 national titles since 2009

Student Activities Council

The Student Activities Council (SAC) plans and administers activities for students throughout the year, including concerts, lectures, movies and comedians.

Spring Concert
Celebrate the conclusion of the school year at the spring concert. Past performers have been Luke Bryan, Goo Goo Dolls and T-Pain.

More than 150
student organizations

Northwest offers more than 150 student organizations providing an opportunity to network, gain leadership skills, build creative skills and enhance the Bearcat experience. Students have established organizations appealing to a wide variety of interests.

Homecoming

Celebrate the week-long festivities including decorating contests, variety shows, the parade, tailgating and football game

Bearcat Service Days

Twice a month, Northwest students participate in service projects to benefit Maryville and the surrounding community.

I have loved my experience at Northwest! All my professors are dedicated to student success and work hard every day to push me.

Taylor Rowlett
Lincoln, Nebraska

Alternative Spring Break

Alternative Spring Break

Northwest students give back during spring break to gain volunteer and cultural experiences outside of Maryville.

Residence Hall Association

Residence Hall Association

A volunteer group of students who serve as the voice of on-campus residents and organize events like casino night, haunted house and more.

Bearcat Marching Band

Bearcat Marching Band

Join the Bearcat Marching Band, drumline, Northwest flags or twirler to perform in front of more than 50,000 spectators each year

Student Senate

Student Senate

Actively represent and advance the views of all students by acting as a liaison between the student body and the University administration

Greek Life

Greek Life

Members of Greek life volunteer for more than 30,000 hours each academic year