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What is a "Non-traditional" student?
- This is a term refers to students who are either over
the age of 25 or who are coming to college after an absence
from education.
My high school grades were terrible. Will I be able to
"make it" in college?
- High school grades do not foretell how well a
non-traditional student will do in college. Overall, our
non-traditional students do very well academically.
Real-life experiences, maturity and hard work are advantages
that lead to classroom success.
I've forgotten how to study, how to take notes, how to
prepare for tests. Is there any help available?
- Yes, the Center for Academic Support, located in the Hearnes
Center, provides help in brushing up on all these skills.
They also provide tutoring for specific classes you may be
taking. These services are free. Also, there is a Freshman
Orientation class called University 101: Freshman Seminar
that covers these topics as well as other topics.
Will I be the only older student in my classes?
- No. Approximately 24% of all students at MWSU are over
the age of 25.
Do I have to take the ACT test before I enroll in
college?
- Only if your degree requires it. The residual ACT test
is given at MWSU on dates throughout the year. Call Western Institute at 816.271.4117.
What if I flunk the ACT test?
- You cannot flunk the ACT test. Because Missouri Western
has an "open door" admissions policy, you may take classes
no matter what your ACT score is. (Note: the state of
Missouri requires a composite score of 22 or better if you
want a degree in education or a score of 20 better if you
want a degree in nursing. The other degrees on campus do not
have a minimum composite score.) You may take the Act test
as often as you need to.
How many hours do I have to take to be eligible for
Financial Aid?
- You must be enrolled in three hours to receive a Pell
grant, if you are eligible for it. You must be enrolled in
six hours to receive a loan, if you are eligible for it,
which is considered a half-time student. A full-time student
is enrolled in at least 12 hours.
I don't know what I want to study.
- The counseling Center (http://www.missouriwestern.edu/counseling.)
has three full-time counselors who will help administer
career and personality aptitude tests to help you get
started. Their phone number is 816-271-4327 and they are
located in Eder Hall, Room 203. You may also visit with the
Career Development (http://www.missouriwestern.edu/careerdevelopment)
director to discuss career possibilities. Their phone is
816-271-4205 and they are located in Eder Hall 202.
How do I get started?
- Complete an application for admission
- Go to the Admission's Office (Eder Hall 101).
- OR go on-line
www.missouriwestern.edu/apply
- One stop where you apply for admission,
financial aid, housing, competitive scholarships
and the honors program.
- Be prepared to submit either a high school
diploma or GED certificate.
- After graduating from high school or earning a GED, you attended another institution; you will
need to submit a transcript from that
institution.
Who do I need to see?
- You may want to talk with financial aid (Eder
Hall 103)
- How do I apply for financial aid?
- What are the deadlines for applying for
financial aid?
- When will I know how much financial aid I will
receive?
- When will I know if I received a scholarship?
- Do I get a reimbursement check?
- When and where do I get my reimbursement check?
How do I find my advisor and/or change my
advisor?
- To find your advisor:
- Sign into your Goldlink Account
- Go to Student Academic Tab
- In the bottom left corner of page is your
advisor's name
- To find your advisor's email, office phone and
building:
- Missouri Western Homepage
- Directories
- Find an employee
- Type in first name
- Type in last name
- (Do NOT forget to type in the CAPTCH image)
- Search
- If you want to change your advisor:
- Go to the academic department that you want to
major in and ask for a Change of Advisor Form
and complete it.
- Or go to the Registrar's Office (Eder Hall 102)
- Or go to the Student Success Office (Eder Hall
209)
- If you are a new student, you may not have an
advisor assigned until the end of the 4th week
of classes. Please go to the Student Success
Office (Eder Hall 209) for assistance.
- If you are non-degree seeking, visiting high
school or visiting college student, you do not
have an advisor. If you have advising questions
please stop by the Student Success Center (Eder
Hall 209) for assistance.
How do I find the email address and/or phone
number of my professor?
- To find your professor's email, office phone and
building:
- Missouri Western Homepage
- Directories
- Find an employee
- Type in first name
- Type in last name
- (Do NOT forget to type in the CAPTCH image)
- Search
How do I register for classes?
- Registration for fall classes is always the last
of October or the first of November and for
spring, the last of March or the first of April.
- You need to schedule an appointment with your
academic advisor to obtain your alternate PIN.
Your alternate PIN will change every semester.
- Go to your GoldLink account
- Click on Student Academic tab
- Add and Drop Classes
Non-traditional Student Center
- It provides support and assistance for the
non-traditional students at Missouri Western and is
located in Eder Hall 200.
- "Considering College: A Seminar For Adults,"
designed especially for adults thinking about enrolling
in college for the first time or returning to college
after several years' absence; this is scheduled several
times each semester. For scheduled dates for the
Considering College Seminar go to
www.missouriwestern.edu/nontrad.
- "Coffee & Conversation" is offered during the last
week of each month. These informal sessions give
non-traditional students a chance to meet and visit with
each other.
- The Non-Trad Student Center also sponsors a campus
club, the Non-traditional Student Association, and a
national honor society, Omicron Psi, designed only for
adult students.
- For more information, see the website at:
www.missouriwestern.edu/nontrad or contact the
Non-Traditional Student Center at 816.271.4280.
Important General information for the non-traditional
student
- You do not have to submit ACT scores to be admitted
to Missouri Western.
- Being admitted to Missouri Western does not automatically
admit you to some departments. For example, the Craig
School of Business would like for you to have an ACT
composite of 21; nursing an ACT composite of 20, and the
education department an ACT composite of 22.
- Any class numbered below 100 does not count toward
graduation. For example, Reading 095 (RDG095) and Math
081, 082, and 083 (MAT 081, MAT 082, and MAT 083) are
developmental classes and do not count toward
graduation.
- If you do not have an ACT score, you will be
placed in developmental reading, math and English 100.
English 100 does count toward graduation, but is still
considered developmental.
- There are placement tests, free of charge, a student
can take to test out of the developmental courses
required for reading, math and English.
- Please check the websites:
- Do you have college credit from some other
institution? If so, you need to contact that college and
have a transcript sent to Missouri Western's Admissions
Office.
- In time, you may be eligible for Academic Renewal.
Please contact Student Success & Academic Advising Center, (816.271.5990) or
the Registrar's Office (816.271.4211) to discuss this
option.
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