J.W. Jones Student Union

Pictures and Diagrams

Below are a some of the various different Student Union Room layouts available.  For additional possible room set-ups please contact the Student Union Event Coordinator at mhendrix@nwmissouri.edu or 660.562.1420.

Ballroom Layouts

• Ballroom Blank Diagram  (Default Set-up)          
• Ballroom Round Tables Layout 
• Ballroom Banquet Style Facing East to West Diagram 
• Ballroom Fan Banquet Style Diagram 
• Ballroom Theater Style Facing South Diagram 

Boardroom Layouts

• Boardroom Theater Style Layout  (Default Set-up)
• Boardroom Blank Layout Diagram 
• Boardroom Conference Style Layout Diagram 
• Boardroom Round Table Layout Diagram 

Tower View Layouts

• Tower View Round Tables Layout Diagram  (Default Set-up)
• Tower View Blank Layout Diagram 
• Tower View Theater Style Layout Diagram 

Meeting/Dining Room Layouts  

• Alumni Dining Meeting Room Layout 
• Meeting Room A Layout 
• Meeting Room B Layout  
• Meeting Room C Layout  
• Meeting Room D Layout 
• Meeting Room E Layout 
• First Ladies Dining Room Round Tables Layout   (Default Set-up)
• First Ladies Dining Room Boardroom Style Layout 

Reservation Rates

Exception to Rental Prices

General University Policies

Applicable to all university facilities:

• Shirts and shoes are required.
• No skateboards, bikes, inline skates, or pets.
• Classes have priority in academic buildings.
• Classroom use may be scheduled after the class schedule has been finalized on the first day of the semester.
• Classrooms can be scheduled for exams, meetings, classes, etc.
• Northwest Missouri State University is a smoke free campus
• Alcohol products are allowed in university facilities with approval from the University President.
• Due to the university's dining policy, health licensing restrictions, and exclusive contract with the university food service contractor, all foods/beverages utilized in university facilities should be arranged through Northwest Catering at 660.562.1275.If seeking outside vendor approval please contact Auxiliary Services at 660.562.1430.
• Due to fire regulations, use of open candles are not allowed in any campus facility; however, enclosed candles for catered events may be used.
• All events are subject to a security audit prior to final confirmation. Any and all large events that are requesting a large venue space should use the Special Events Request Form, and will be shared with University Police for an audit to best determine how to serve the event and protect the entire Northwest community. As a result of this audit University Police/Security may be required at the event. If security is required a fee may be assessed. It may be determined that the event will not be approved. Not all events are appropriate for a campus community and those requiring personnel must work within the scheduling limits of that staff and other campus needs. If you have any questions please feel free to contact the Auxiliary Services Office or University Police at any time.

Additional Student Union Policies

• Scheduling and Usage Policies and Procedures  Updated December 3, 2009
• Candle Request Form 
• Catering Exemption Form 
• Sound System Request Form 
• Student Union Outdoor Banner Policy 
• Banner Approval Request Form 

Hours of Operation

The Bearcat Commons is open from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. 7 days a week during Fall and Spring Semesters.

J.W. Jones Student Union is open for most holidays with the exception of Thanksgiving and July 4th. The Student Union is closed for two weeks over Christmas and New Year’s.

Room Request and Information

For Both On and Off Campus Users

1. Check the availability of your room(s) by viewing the calendar.
2. Request a room using Astra Schedule.*

Requests are taken on a first come first serve basis when rooms, equipment, and furnishings are available. Every effort to accommodate requests will be made. This may mean moving requested events to different rooms or substituting/adjusting furnishings needs to accommodate the event.

All requests are to be done using Astra Schedule. For questions on using Astra please contact the Student Union Event Coordinator at mhendrix@nwmissouri.edu.

All requests made using Astra Schedule online will be approved in the order requested using Astra Schedule.

*For events occurring in the Student Union requiring special set-ups, or any event in the Ballroom, please contact the University Event scheduling Coordinator one week prior to the event. Contact the University Event scheduling Coordinator with any questions regarding an event in the Student Union.

** For events occurring outdoors, (except at athletic fields and facilities) send requests to the University Event scheduling Coordinator .