Online Verification

For Fall 2026

Verification will be open August 13 through August 26.

Verification on CatPAWS

Use your 'CatPAWS account to verify your enrollment and personal information.

Please verify online at your convenience between Thursday, August 13, and Wednesday, August 26, as follows:

• Access CatPAWS located in the Bearcat Login Menu on the Northwest home page (www.nwmissouri.edu) 
• Click CatPAWS Login and enter your Northwest Network Account username and password
• Go to the Student card
• Click on Verification
• Receive notification of any Holds which prevent verification
• Confirm or Update Local Address and Review Permanent Address
• Provide additional billing email addresses 
• Provide Emergency Contact Information
• Complete Bearcat Alert Enrollment

Your class schedule will be canceled on Thursday, August 27, if you do not complete verification.

If you have preregistered and will not be attending the Fall 2026 semester, please send an email to registrar@nwmissouri.edu by Friday, August 21 to avoid financial obligation.

If you have questions concerning your enrollment, contact the Registrar's Office at 660.562.1151.

Textbook Pickup

Online Verification MUST be completed prior to picking up undergraduate textbooks. Textbook Pickup is located in The Station on the following dates and times.

Textbooks picked up after 5 p.m. Wednesday, August 26, are subject to a late textbook pickup fee.

NOTE: University offices are normally closed on weekends, but some have limited hours on Aug 22-23.