I am a BEARCAT, now what?
Enrollment Timeline
- Contact Northwest-Kansas City at nwkc@nwmissouri.edu to verify all of your documents have been received and you are ready to enroll in your program.
- Schedule an appointment to review your course sequence and talk about next steps.
- Complete the Standard Scholarship Application to apply for major-specific scholarships in CatPAWS after you are accepted. This application must be completed by Feb 1. Review Northwest additional scholarship information at nwmissouri.edu/finaid.
- Complete the Health History Form and submit it to Wellness Services at least 30 days before classes begin.
- Beginning Dec. 1 submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Northwest’s school code is 002496. To apply electronically, go to studentaid.gov.
- Receive the financial aid offer for your review and acceptance.
Semester Before Enrollment
- Send official, final transcripts to
Northwest Missouri State University
Office of Admissions
800 University Drive
Maryville, MO 64468-6001
- Receive your billing statement.
- First installment is due Aug. 15.
- Complete online verification which becomes available via CatPAWS the Thursday before classes begin.
- Watch your Northwest email account for an invitation to your new student orientation.
- Attend your new student orientation.
*Timeline applicable to students starting at Northwest in the fall semester.
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