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Winter Welcome 2023
January 8-10
Spring classes begin on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. Mark your calendars!
Contact the Student Success Center:
2nd floor B.D. Owens Library
Call 660.562.1695
Email studentsuccess@nwmissouri.edu
Text 660.235.3362
Transfer Winter Welcome is your chance to settle in, explore your new home and meet other Bearcats. The events range from academic to fun activities. During Transfer Winter Welcome, you can visit with the transfer advisor, take care of campus business such as picking up your laptop and textbooks and attend fun events such as movie and game nights!
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Bearcat Commons Opens | 1st Floor Union |
| 1:00 p.m. | Residence Halls Open | Varies |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Textbook Pickup | The Station |
| 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Bearcat Card ID Photos | 1st Floor Union, Bearcat Commons |
| 7:00 p.m. | Residence Hall Orientation | 1st Floor of your residential hall |
| 8:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Winter Welcome Craft Night Join first-time Northwest students for a night of crafts and music |
3rd Floor Union, Boardroom |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Bearcat Commons Open | 1st Floor Union |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Bearcat Card ID Photos | 2nd Floor Union, Student Affairs Office |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Textbook Pickup | The Station |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Laptop Pickup | Electronic Campus Support Center |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Transfer Advisor Available for walk-in assistance - Discuss or make changes to your class schedule - Transfer credit questions - Anything else you may need! Reminder: Online Orientation is still available to you in CatPAWS |
2nd floor B.D. Owens Library, Student Success Center front desk - ask for Jared |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | University Seminar Class Students transferring or returning to Northwest with less than 15 semester hours are required to take University Seminar |
Seminar Classroom View your class schedule in CatPAWS to determine your Seminar classroom. |
| 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Let's Go Bowling Join first-time Northwest students for a night of bowling. This event is free to students. Safe rides will be available to shuttle students who do not have transportation from the west side of the Student Union starting at 6:15 p.m. The shuttle will provide transportation back to Northwest from the bowling alley starting at 8:45 p.m. If you would prefer to drive yourself, Bearcat Lane is located at 1803 S. Main St. |
Bearcat Lane |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Bearcat Commons Open | 1st Floor Union |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Bearcat Card ID Photos | 2nd Floor Union, Student Affairs Office |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Textbook Pickup | The Station |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Laptop Pickup | Electronic Campus Support Center |
| 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Transfer Advisor Available for walk-in assistance - Discuss or make changes to your class schedule - Transfer credit questions - Anything else you may need! Reminder: Online Orientation is still available to you in CatPAWS |
2nd floor B.D. Owens Library, Student Success Center front desk - ask for Jared |
| 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | University Seminar Class Students transferring or returning to Northwest with less than 15 semester hours are required to take University Seminar |
Seminar Classroom View your class schedule in CatPAWS to determine your Seminar classroom. |
| 8:00 p.m - 11:00 p.m. | Winter Welcome Movie Night Join first-time Northwest students for a movie night |
3rd Floor Union, Boardroom |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 a.m. | Classes Begin | Varies |
| Time | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 14 - Jan. 11 | Verification Open in CatPAWS *Make sure you verify before you pick up your textbooks! |
CatPAWS |
| January 12 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. |
Transfer Student Coffee and Chat Join the transfer advisor and other new transfer students to relax and chat! |
1st floor, B.D. Owens Library |
| January 25 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
Student Organization Fair Hosted by Office of Student Involvement |
Student Recreation Center |
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Textbook Services |
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| The Station | |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Information Technology |
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| Jon T. Rickman Electronic Campus Support Center | |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Student Account Services |
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| Administration Building, 1st floor | |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Financial Assistance Office |
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| Administration Building, 2nd floor | |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Bearcat Commons |
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| J.W. Jones Student Union | |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 | 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. |
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Bearcat Card ID Photos |
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| J.W. Jones Student Union, 2nd floor | |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Office of Residential Life |
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| J.W. Jones Student Union, 2nd floor | |
| Sunday, Jan. 8 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Student Success Center |
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| 2nd floor, B.D. Owens Library | call 660.562.1695 | text 660.235.3362 |
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| Monday, Jan. 9 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday, Jan. 10 | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. |
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Safe Ride Shuttle |
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| View shuttle route | |
| Sunday, Jan. 9 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday, Jan. 12 | 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
