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So you want to stay close to home

while you are working on a great

academic foundation for a four-year

degree… without breaking the bank.

Or maybe you are looking for the

fast track to getting the technical

skills you need for a rewarding career

path. You’re in luck! An amazing,

affordable education is just a short

distance from home at any of our

five area locations or from home with

convenient online classes.

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Programs of Study

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Tuition and Fees

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Programs

of Study

Northwest offers the pre-requisites you

need to prepare for an exciting four-year

degree at any of Mississippi’s colleges or

universities. We also offer nearly 40 Career

and Technical programs designed to teach

students the practical skills needed for a

wide variety of jobs in the workforce.

• Accountancy

• Business Administration • Elementary Education • Secondary Education

• General College Curriculum • Criminal Justice

• Psychology • Social Work

• Nursing (Associate) • Pre-Nursing (BSN)

top 10 academic Majors

top 10 career-tech Majors

• Early Childhood Education

Technology

• Emergency Medical Technology • Health-care Data Technology • Paralegal Technology

• Respiratory Therapy • Automotive Technology

• Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology (HVAC) • Cosmetology

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oVer 100 MajorS.

ACADEMIC CLASSES Division of Business Accountancy Business Administration Business and Computer Teacher Education Computer/Management Information Systems Computer Science Marketing Communications/ Public Relations Management Office Administration Division of Education Elementary Education Exercise Science

Health and Physical Education Pre-Communicative Disorders Recreation

Secondary Education Division of Fine Arts Art Drawing Advertising/Graphic Design Painting Art History Pottery Design

Music, Music Education, Music Performance Music Business/Industry Theatre

Division of Languages & Communications Communications Broadcasting Journalism Public Relations Liberal Arts English Foreign Language History Sociology

Division of Social Science Criminal Justice

General College Psychology Social Work

Division of Nursing Associate Degree Program

Division of Mathematics Mathematics

Pre-Architecture Pre-Engineering

Pre-Landscape Architecture Division of Natural Sciences Animal Science Biology Chemistry Forestry General Agriculture General Science Health Professions Pre-Medical Laboratory Sciences Pre-Cytotechnology Pre-Dental Hygiene Pre-Dental Pre-Health Information Management Pre-Medical Pre-Nursing (BSN) Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Radiological Sciences Pre-Veterinary Medicine Outdoor Recreation and Management Physics Pre-Forensic Chemistry Pre-Horticulture Pre-Landscape Contracting Pre-Veterinary Medical Technology TECHNICAL CLASSES— SENATOBIA

Agricultural Business & Management Tech./ Animal Husbandry Agricultural Technology/ John Deere Tech Automotive Technology Chrysler College Automotive Program

Civil Engineering Technology Drafting & Design Engineering Technology

Early Childhood Education Technology

Emergency Medical Technology- Paramedic

Graphic Design Technology Health-care Data Technology

Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology Industrial Electronics

Engineering Technology Information Systems Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Paralegal Technology

Precision Manufacturing and Machining Technology

CAREER CLASSES

Collision Repair Technology Cosmetology

Emergency Medical Technology–Basic Health Care Assistant Office Assistant Practical Nursing Welding and Cutting

DESOTO CENTER—SOUTHAVEN

College Parallel Programs Two-Plus-Two Program Accounting Technology Business and Marketing Management Technology Cardiovascular Technology Funeral Service Technology Health-care Data Technology Hotel and Restaurant Management Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Paralegal Technology Practical Nursing Respiratory Therapy

DESOTO CENTER— OLIVE BRANCH

Aviation Maintenance Technology Commercial Truck Driving

LAFAYETTE-YALOBUSHA TECHNICAL CENTER

College Parallel Programs Cosmetology

Health Care Assistant Health-care Data Technology Microcomputer Technology Office Systems Technology Office Assistant

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tuition

& Fees

tuition

& Fees

General $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00 $1,125.00 Out-of-State $1,100.00 $1,100.00

Base Room Rent $525.00 $525.00

Board (Meal Plan) $875.00 $1,000.00

Semester Total $1,125.00 $2,225.00 $2,525.00 $3,750.00

The U.S. Department of Education’s College Affordability and Transparency Center recently named Northwest as one of the top 100 public, two-year colleges with lowest net prices in the country.

Commuting Students In-State Commuting Students Out-of-State Resident Students In-State Resident Students Out-of-State NWCC $2,250 AVERAGE MS fOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITY $5,466

aFFordable

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LOCATION: Senatobia, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 3,121 UNIQUE FACTS

• On-campus housing available

• Over 20 campus clubs and organizations • Intramural & intercollegiate sports

LOCATION: Southaven & Olive Branch, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 3,199

UNIQUE FACTS

• Commuter-style campus • Many evening classes offered

• 2+2 option with The University of Mississippi • All of your classes are in one building

No matter where you live, you can find a

campus conveniently located near you!

campus

locations

LOCATION: Oxford, MS STUDENT POPULATION: 1,366 UNIQUE FACTS • Commuter-style campus

• Blocks away from The University of Mississippi

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northwest

elearning

Working full-time? have a hectic schedule, children at home or live too far of a

distance to make it to a Northwest campus? Don’t worry! Our Division of eLearning offers more than 200 Academic AND Career-Technical classes online.

academic Major Programs

• Accountancy • Business Administration • Marketing Communications/Public Relations Management • Office Administration • Criminal Justice • General College • Psychology • Social Work

• Outdoor Recreation and Management • Communications: Broadcasting Emphasis • Liberal Arts

• Elementary Education

• Business and Computer Teacher Education

technical Major Programs

• Health-care Data Technology • Microcomputer Technology • Office Systems Technology • Paralegal Technology

Northwest offers over 100 online courses & 17 majors that can be completed on your schedule.

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2+2 option

Take your first two years at Northwest and finish at The University of Mississippi all in one convenient location! The associate degree is offered by Northwest, and the bachelor’s degree is offered by Ole Miss in a variety of programs through the 2+2 Program at the DeSoto Center in Southaven.

• Accountancy

• Business (Management–Human

Resources, Managerial Finance, Marketing, Management Information Systems)

• Criminal Justice (Corrections, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement)

• Education (Elementary Education,

Secondary Education: English, Secondary Education: Math, Secondary Education: Social Studies)

• General Studies

• Health Sciences (offered through the UM Medical Center in Jackson)

• Journalism (Integrated Marketing Communications)

• Liberal Studies • Paralegal Studies • Social Work

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT

THE 2+2 PROGRAM VISIT:

OLEMISS.EDU/DESOTO

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CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS

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Life at Northwest is so much

more than classes and studying.

Intramurals, intercollegiate athletics,

clubs and organizations and campus

activities give Northwest students a

chance to unwind from classes and

get involved on campus and in the

community.

Student

life

In the last year alone, students have enjoyed:

• Biggest Loser Competition • Rodeo

• Northwest Idol Singing Competition • Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales • Northwest Fine Arts music

and theatre performances • Pre-game tailgating

• Ranger ROC Jam dance

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Still looking for something to do…for fREE? In the last year alone, students have enjoyed:

• Biggest Loser Competition • Rodeo

• Northwest Idol Singing Competition • Les Fauves Art Club art shows/sales • Northwest Fine Arts music

and theatre performances

intramurals

Interested in sports? If you aren’t playing intercollegiate sports but want to stay active, try one of our intramural activities on one of the new courts at the Ranger Outdoor Complex or intramural fields. The Ranger Outdoor Complex includes eight tennis courts, four basketball courts and two volleyball courts with exterior lighting for play after dark.

clubs & organizations

Northwest has 35 different clubs and organizations you can join, and the list grows larger each year! Professional,

religious and special interest organizations give our students a great way to meet other students, network for future jobs and four-year colleges, give back to the community and just have fun.

here are some of them:

• American Advertising Federation • Ag Tech Club

• Campus Green Club • College Republicans • Les Fauves (Art club)

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housing

With just over 1,000 beds available on our Senatobia campus, our residence halls offer a variety of housing options in close proximity to campus social and athletic events as well as the convenience to classrooms.

Modernized living

• Traditional-style residence halls (double, triple and quad occupancy) • Suite-style residence halls

• Apartment-style residence halls (1, 2 and 3 bedrooms)

• Wireless Internet access

• Cable TV with a campus channel • Security features

• Live-in supervisors

• Coin-operated laundry area

amenities

• Bunkable/ built-in twin bed • Sofa & loveseat • Television lounge • Built-in closet/chest • Kitchenette • Lobby • Carpeting • Microwave

• Get your Housing application in as early as possible. • Visit www.northwestms.edu/housing to see what you need to bring, additional photos of inside the residence hall rooms, pricing and fAQ.

• Contact the Housing Office at 662-562-3305 for any questions.

housing tips

residence hall types

Co-Ed Residence Halls

• DeSoto - apartment • Marshall - apartment

Male Residence Halls

• Gainey - suite • Quitman - traditional • Tallahatchie - apartment

Female Residence Halls

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Student

Services

Northwest offers the total college experience to help you succeed in the classroom and beyond.

• Library and Learning Resources Center • Career-Technical Education Support Services • Math Lab

• Work-Based Learning • Police and public safety

• Helpdesk (for all of your computer needs!) • Career and college counseling

• Individual and group counseling • Outreach and consultation • Crisis intervention

• Testing

• Disability Support Services

Student

deVeloPMent center

• Free tutoring in most subjects

• Career, academic & personal counseling • Cultural field trips

• Academic workshops

• Campus visits to four-year universities

Student

SuPPort SerViceS

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Financial

aid

here’s a quick guide to making sense of financial aid. Be sure to pick up your in-depth guide to financial aid at Northwest from the financial Aid Office after you apply for admission or visit northwestms.edu/financialaid.

how do i get financial aid?

You must fIRST fill out a free Application for federal Student Aid (fAfSA) online at www.fafsa. gov to receive any type of aid.

what next?

Scholarships

Grants

work-Study

loans

There are four different ways you can receive funds to help pay for your education. They are listed in the right column, so find which one best meets your needs and qualifications!

Scholarships are handled through their departments, so you should contact the department directly for try-out information. fill out scholarship applications on the financial aid website before April 1.

By filling out the fAfSA, you will have applied for federal Work-Study. If eligible, Northwest will help you find a job on campus to help cover your cost of attendance.

By filling out the fAfSA, you have already applied for federal Pell Grant. Then go to www.ihl.state.ms.us to fill out the application for the two grants available to Mississippians.

Students who still need assistance covering their cost of attendance while in school can apply for federal Direct Loans that they must pay back after graduation.

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Northwest is known state-wide for its tradition of excellence in intercollegiate sports. Since 2000, a total of 280

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apply

now!

Although Northwest has an "open door" admissions policy, there are procedures all students must follow in order to receive a Certificate of Admission. The following must be on file in the Registrar's Office before registration:

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Certificate of Admission

This certificate is presented to

YOUR NAME HERE

• A completed admissions application • An official copy of ACT or SAT scores

(ACT required for Mississippi residents) • An official copy of a transcript from an

accredited high school that includes a graduation date; OR an official copy of GED scores; OR an official copy of college or military transcript(s) from all colleges attended

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662-562-3200

www.northwestms.edu

Important numbers:

Recruiting

Financial Aid

Registrar (Admissions)

Foundation

Housing

Athletics

Band

Theatre

Choral Music

Art

Student Publications

662-562-3222

662-562-3271

662-562-3219

662-560-1103

662-562-3305

662-562-3416

662-562-3336

662-562-3329

662-562-3337

662-562-3399

662-562-3275

Main Campus Senatobia 4975 Highway 51 North Senatobia, MS 38668 (662) 562-3200 DeSoto Center Southaven/Olive Branch

5197 W.E. Ross Parkway Southaven, MS 38671 (662) 342-1570 Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center 1310 Belk Drive Oxford, MS 38655 (662) 236-2023