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We're preparing for SOAR! Select your date and sign up for Summer Orientation and Registration (SOAR) to prepare for your first year as a Bearcat!
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At Northwest, students get the full university experience at an affordable price. We can't wait to show you your future home. You'll love it here. We promise!
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.
Most Bearcats receive some form of scholarship or need-based aid after filing the FAFSA, making their educational goals more attainable. The 2025-26 FAFSA is officially open – apply today!
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.
Apply for the Fall 2025 semester! There is no application fee and no essay. You'll be notified of the admission decision quickly and will be notified of automatic scholarships.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open to apply in December. We recommend all Bearcats fill out the FAFSA ASAP. Northwest's school code is 002496.
Find your home away from home! Sign up to live on campus with your housing deposit beginning Nov. 1. Living on campus is a part of the full college experience.
We make it easy! Apply once for all Northwest departmental scholarships.
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.
