NORTHWEST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

Undergraduate Application

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At Northwest Missouri State University, you learn by doing. Profession-based experiences such as teaching in local schools, conducting research and working with real clients prepare you for your career. Here, people know your name, care about your success and take pride in what you achieve. With automatic merit scholarships for eligible students and laptops and textbooks included with tuition, Northwest offers strong value from the start. 
Apply today to Be Every You.

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Use this application if you are a U.S. citizen or resident and want to earn a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate as a first-year, transfer, returning or non-degree student.

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Use this application if you are not a U.S. citizen and want to earn a bachelor’s degree or undergraduate certificate as a first-year, transfer or returning student.

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Use this application if you want to pursue a master’s degree, specialist degree or graduate certificate as a domestic or international student.

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  • Step 1: Choose the application that fits your student type.
  • Step 2: Create an account in the Northwest application portal.
  • Step 3: Complete each section.
  • Step 4: Review your information and submit your application.
  • Step 5: Submit any required materials for your student type.
    • Undergraduate students may need to upload an unofficial high school transcript.
    • Transfer students should ask each college they attended to send official transcripts.
    • Graduate applicants should submit the materials required for their program.


What Happens After You Apply? 


After you submit your application, sign in to the Northwest application portal to check your status and submit any remaining admissions materials. The portal is the best place to stay on track throughout the Northwest Missouri State University admissions process.