First of all, congratulations! Welcome to the family! Once you receive your acceptance letter in the mail, do a celebratory dance and tell all your friends.
Very soon after your acceptance letter arrives, you'll get another mailing explaining the next step, which is to pay a $200 enrollment deposit.
Couple things about the deposit:
1) Housing assignments are made based on the date of your deposit. In other words, the earlier you get your deposit in, the better chance you have of getting your first choice in housing!
2) The deposit is fully refundable until May 1, 2011, so it's wise to pay the deposit even if you're not 100% sure about Northwestern. All we need to refund the deposit is written notice of cancellation (even an email is fine!).
There are two ways to pay the deposit:
1) Call our Student Accounts office and pay over the phone with a credit card. Their local number is 651-631-5352. Or feel free to call the campus switchboard toll-free at 1-800-692-4020 and ask for Student Accounts.
2) Mail in a $200 check to the Admissions Office.
Our address is as follows:
Northwestern College Admissions Office
3003 Snelling Avenue North
St. Paul, MN 55113
Thanks for taking care of this! And once again, CONGRATS! You're in for an amazing experience.
In Christ,
Jackie Lea
Friday, July 1, 2011
How to Apply for Financial Aid
You'll be glad to know that 100% of our students admitted for Fall 2011 will receive some form of financial aid. Our financial aid office is confident that our financial aid package will be competitive--and it is easy to apply--so please do!
Four simple steps:
1) Visit pin.ed.gov to get your Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will use to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2) Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA form(s) online at fafsa.ed.gov. (You will need your IRS Form 1040 for 2010 in order to complete the 2011-12 FAFSA. The Northwestern College Institutional Code number is 002371.)
3) Complete the Northwestern College Financial Aid Application (mailed to admitted students beginning in January and also available online here soon).
4) If your family has unusual financial circumstances, you may include a Parental Appeal Form, which will be available online beginning in January.
We're quick! After March 1, you may expect an offer of financial assistance from Northwestern College within one to two weeks after all documents have been received and all questions are resolved. ALL COLLEGE AID IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING. Our priority deadline is May 1, 2011.
Thanks again!
In Christ,
Jackie Lea
Four simple steps:
1) Visit pin.ed.gov to get your Personal Identification Number (PIN), which you will use to electronically sign the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
2) Complete the 2010-11 FAFSA form(s) online at fafsa.ed.gov. (You will need your IRS Form 1040 for 2010 in order to complete the 2011-12 FAFSA. The Northwestern College Institutional Code number is 002371.)
3) Complete the Northwestern College Financial Aid Application (mailed to admitted students beginning in January and also available online here soon).
4) If your family has unusual financial circumstances, you may include a Parental Appeal Form, which will be available online beginning in January.
We're quick! After March 1, you may expect an offer of financial assistance from Northwestern College within one to two weeks after all documents have been received and all questions are resolved. ALL COLLEGE AID IS SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE FUNDING. Our priority deadline is May 1, 2011.
Thanks again!
In Christ,
Jackie Lea
How to Submit your Housing Preferences
Once you've paid the enrollment deposit, your spot in the incoming class is SAVED.
Next you'll want to submit your housing preferences. NOTE: if you pay your deposit after April 1st, you are less likely to get your first choice of housing!
Note: students who are under 21 are required to either live on campus or live with parents. If you are planning to commute, please email Housing to let them know!
To submit your housing preferences, please do the following:
1) First know that Northwestern College has integrated housing, which means that freshmen through seniors live in ALL of the different campus housing options, i.e., there is no "freshman housing," etc. All the classes are mixed together. Freshmen still room with other freshmen, but there may be juniors across the hall or seniors next door! With that said, check out floorplans and virtual dorm tours at http://nwc.edu/dorms to determine what your favorite housing options are.
2) Log into theROCK, our campus intranet, at http://therock.nwc.edu/. (You should have received your username and password in the mail. Can't find them? Email me.)
3) Click on the Campus Services tab.
4) Log into the RMS Housing Software and submit preferences there.
Thanks for taking care of this!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
Next you'll want to submit your housing preferences. NOTE: if you pay your deposit after April 1st, you are less likely to get your first choice of housing!
Note: students who are under 21 are required to either live on campus or live with parents. If you are planning to commute, please email Housing to let them know!
To submit your housing preferences, please do the following:
1) First know that Northwestern College has integrated housing, which means that freshmen through seniors live in ALL of the different campus housing options, i.e., there is no "freshman housing," etc. All the classes are mixed together. Freshmen still room with other freshmen, but there may be juniors across the hall or seniors next door! With that said, check out floorplans and virtual dorm tours at http://nwc.edu/dorms to determine what your favorite housing options are.
2) Log into theROCK, our campus intranet, at http://therock.nwc.edu/. (You should have received your username and password in the mail. Can't find them? Email me.)
3) Click on the Campus Services tab.
4) Log into the RMS Housing Software and submit preferences there.
Thanks for taking care of this!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
June News!
"Yours is the day, Yours also is the night;
You have prepared the light and the sun."
Psalm 74:16
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!
Congratulations to those of you who have finished or are about to finish up your senior year of high school! Graduation is a HUGE accomplishment! I'm proud of you guys!
For those of you who have only recently been admitted, please click here for your next steps!
If you still need to register for fall classes, please click here!
If you've already registered for classes and are an OFFICIAL Eagle, nice work! Soon we'll be posting information on our website regarding fall orientation, so be on the lookout for that at http://nwc.edu/orientation. Most new students will move in on Friday, August 19th.
FACEBOOK
There is a student-created Facebook group called "Northwestern College MN Class of 2015" so feel to join that if you'd like to connect with your future classmates!
LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
Listed in a post below!
Campus looks absolutely stunning right now. I can't wait for you all to be back on campus!
Your sister in Christ,
Jackie
You have prepared the light and the sun."
Psalm 74:16
SUMMER HAS ARRIVED!
Congratulations to those of you who have finished or are about to finish up your senior year of high school! Graduation is a HUGE accomplishment! I'm proud of you guys!
For those of you who have only recently been admitted, please click here for your next steps!
If you still need to register for fall classes, please click here!
If you've already registered for classes and are an OFFICIAL Eagle, nice work! Soon we'll be posting information on our website regarding fall orientation, so be on the lookout for that at http://nwc.edu/orientation. Most new students will move in on Friday, August 19th.
There is a student-created Facebook group called "Northwestern College MN Class of 2015" so feel to join that if you'd like to connect with your future classmates!
LAPTOP REQUIREMENTS
Listed in a post below!
Campus looks absolutely stunning right now. I can't wait for you all to be back on campus!
Your sister in Christ,Jackie
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May News!
"But the salvation of the righteous is from the LORD;
He is their strength in time of trouble."
Psalm 37:39
Hello friends!
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S MAY?!
Time flies! I hope that senior year is wrapping up nicely for you, that you're creating some great memories, and also looking forward to what's ahead! We are praying for you guys in our office; I hope that things are all falling into place as you close in on graduation and the summertime, and that God has made it very clear to you where He desires you to be in the fall.
CAMPUS NEWS
We registered 93 new students for fall classes on Saturday! It was so fun to see many of you, and I can't wait for the rest of you to register for classes this summer!
This is our last week of classes here at Northwestern, then a week of finals, then the summer holiday! Most of our students leave the campus for the summer to work and to do ministry, which leaves a lonely admissions office working on a quiet campus through the summer months. Come visit us!!
NEXT STEPS
If you were recently admitted, it may be most helpful for you to connect with me directly at 651-631-5369 or jlsommers@nwc.edu. Then we can work together on your steps to enrollment. There are details below about paying the enrollment deposit and applying for financial aid.
If you have not yet registered for your Fall 2011 classes, be sure to follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! I recommend coming to the earliest Prep Day possible that works well with your schedule, as some classes do fill up!
Can't wait to see you on campus soon!
Your sister in Christ,
Jackie
He is their strength in time of trouble."
Psalm 37:39
Hello friends!
CAN YOU BELIEVE IT’S MAY?!
Time flies! I hope that senior year is wrapping up nicely for you, that you're creating some great memories, and also looking forward to what's ahead! We are praying for you guys in our office; I hope that things are all falling into place as you close in on graduation and the summertime, and that God has made it very clear to you where He desires you to be in the fall.
CAMPUS NEWS
We registered 93 new students for fall classes on Saturday! It was so fun to see many of you, and I can't wait for the rest of you to register for classes this summer!
This is our last week of classes here at Northwestern, then a week of finals, then the summer holiday! Most of our students leave the campus for the summer to work and to do ministry, which leaves a lonely admissions office working on a quiet campus through the summer months. Come visit us!!
NEXT STEPS
If you were recently admitted, it may be most helpful for you to connect with me directly at 651-631-5369 or jlsommers@nwc.edu. Then we can work together on your steps to enrollment. There are details below about paying the enrollment deposit and applying for financial aid.
If you have not yet registered for your Fall 2011 classes, be sure to follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! I recommend coming to the earliest Prep Day possible that works well with your schedule, as some classes do fill up!
Can't wait to see you on campus soon!
Your sister in Christ,
Jackie
Friday, April 1, 2011
April News!
"'He is not here, for He has risen, just as He said. Come, see the place where He was lying."
Matthew 28:6
Easter. Is. My. FAVORITE. The cross and the resurrection are the pivotal events of history, and for those of us who call Jesus our Lord, the Easter celebration strikes deep into our hearts. My prayer for your families this month is that you would experience a deep and rich resurrection joy this year-- not only this month but every day! I hope it rattles our cages ... our God was once dead ... but the grave could not hold Him. He is risen indeed!
Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy April! For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.
NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately two weeks after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.)
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) I recommend you apply as early as you're able; our financial aid office has already awarded over 400 students. Our priority deadline is May 1st.
4. Follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! Keep in mind that some classes do fill up, so you'll want to come to the earliest registration day possible for you!
CAMPUS NEWS
April 7th is the 11th annual Day of Prayer and Service. On this day, there are no classes, and students load about 30 buses to various local service projects. The Day includes a dedicated 24 hours of prayer and worship, a celebration kick-off event and a picnic lunch for the campus community.
Interested in theatre? Make plans to see one of our spring shows. We have a collection of three different shows with performances this month; we call it our "Summer Stock in April."
If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days, most Fridays this month-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!
Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
Matthew 28:6
Easter. Is. My. FAVORITE. The cross and the resurrection are the pivotal events of history, and for those of us who call Jesus our Lord, the Easter celebration strikes deep into our hearts. My prayer for your families this month is that you would experience a deep and rich resurrection joy this year-- not only this month but every day! I hope it rattles our cages ... our God was once dead ... but the grave could not hold Him. He is risen indeed!
Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy April! For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.
NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately two weeks after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.)
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) I recommend you apply as early as you're able; our financial aid office has already awarded over 400 students. Our priority deadline is May 1st.
4. Follow the instructions included in our recent registration packet mailing. These will instruct you to log into theROCK to complete your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall! Keep in mind that some classes do fill up, so you'll want to come to the earliest registration day possible for you!
CAMPUS NEWS
April 7th is the 11th annual Day of Prayer and Service. On this day, there are no classes, and students load about 30 buses to various local service projects. The Day includes a dedicated 24 hours of prayer and worship, a celebration kick-off event and a picnic lunch for the campus community.
Interested in theatre? Make plans to see one of our spring shows. We have a collection of three different shows with performances this month; we call it our "Summer Stock in April."
If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days, most Fridays this month-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!
Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
March News!
I love the response of the king of Judah in 2 Chronicles, chapter 20, when people want to make war against him. He says:
"O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You."
Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. Isn't that so lovely? Keep lifting your college decision up to God.
Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy March! (Can you believe it's already March?! You'll be high school grads and moving onto campus before you know it!)
For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.
NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately 2-3 days after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.) Please note: once your deposit is here, there is no rush to submit housing preferences. You may do so at any time after paying your deposit up until the end of April.
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) We begin mailing out financial aid award letters beginning the first full week of this month! I recommend you apply as early as you're able.
---NEW!---
4. We will be mailing you a registration packet on March 8th, which will include instructions for completing your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall!
CAMPUS NEWS
Northwestern's spring break is coming up March 3rd-13th. Pray for the mission trip teams of NWC students that will be going out around the country over this time. Pray too for the students who will be headed to their hometowns ... another mission field!
Need help choosing a major? March 31st is our Major Discovery event on campus where you can attend interactive information sessions designed to help you learn about specific Northwestern College majors. Every academic department at NWC will be represented in this special event!
If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!
Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
"O our God, will You not judge them? For we are powerless before this great multitude who are coming against us; nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You."
Nor do we know what to do, but our eyes are on You. Isn't that so lovely? Keep lifting your college decision up to God.
Greetings to all of my admitted students! Happy March! (Can you believe it's already March?! You'll be high school grads and moving onto campus before you know it!)
For those of you who were recently admitted, click here to learn more about this blog and about me, your Northwestern admission counselor.
NEXT STEPS
1. Pay $200 enrollment deposit as soon as possible after being officially admitted. (See full post below.)
2. Submit your housing preferences on theROCK, our student portal, approximately 2-3 days after you've paid your enrollment deposit. (See full post below.) Please note: once your deposit is here, there is no rush to submit housing preferences. You may do so at any time after paying your deposit up until the end of April.
3. Apply for financial aid. (See full post below.) We begin mailing out financial aid award letters beginning the first full week of this month! I recommend you apply as early as you're able.
---NEW!---
4. We will be mailing you a registration packet on March 8th, which will include instructions for completing your pre-registration materials so that you can register for fall classes! These online forms include a health history form, your immunization records, a promissory note, a willful participation form, an academic support policies form, and your Summer Preparation Day request form. The six days you may choose from are April 30, May 26, June 18, July 7, July 20, and August 10. At your Summer Preparation Day, you will register for fall classes with your academic advisor, meet other new Eagles, and meet with your prep coach to make sure you're squared away to come in the fall!
CAMPUS NEWS
Northwestern's spring break is coming up March 3rd-13th. Pray for the mission trip teams of NWC students that will be going out around the country over this time. Pray too for the students who will be headed to their hometowns ... another mission field!
Need help choosing a major? March 31st is our Major Discovery event on campus where you can attend interactive information sessions designed to help you learn about specific Northwestern College majors. Every academic department at NWC will be represented in this special event!
If you need "one last look around" before you make your final college decision, please consider coming to one of our Spring Preview Days-- and in addition, think about setting up an overnight stay in the dorms before or after your visit. That will really help you understand Northwestern's community and residence life!
Can't wait to hear from you! Keep those questions coming my way!
In Christ Jesus,
Jackie Lea
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