Academic Catalog
Student Activities
"And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and man" - Luke 2:52.
Northwest University, through its programs and activities, seeks to develop the whole person—mental, physical,
spiritual, and social.
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Each student is a member of the Associated Student Body . The ASB is the student voice to the entire community. Working in cooperation with the Vice President for Student Development, the student senate, lead by the ASB officers effectively represent student interests to the Administration. Student concerns and issues are heard at regularly scheduled Student Senate meetings.
Associated Family Students (AFS)
All married and single-parent students are members of this organization which provides opportunities for social,
intellectual, and spiritual growth for family members.
Associated International Students (AIS)
All international students are members of this organization that provides occasions for interaction with other
students socially, intellectually, and spiritually while also providing moral support and encouragement for one
another.
Associated Men Students (AMS) and Associated Women Students (AWS)
These associations include all Northwest University men and women respectively. They seek to promote social, intellectual,
and spiritual growth of the student through their activities. In addition to many activities uniquely designed for
their individual groups, these associations are responsible for two all-college picnics, one during the fall semester
and one during the spring semester.
Athletics: Intercollegiate
Northwest University is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) and the National Association
of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Sports offered include men’s and women’s basketball, men’s
and women's soccer, women’s volleyball; men’s and women’s cross country, and men’s and women’s
track and field.
Athletics: Intramural
The Student Development Office and the Associated Student Body jointly sponsor an intramural program for men and
women. The intramural program seeks to give positive opportunity for athletic competition within the University life
setting. The campus facilities include the gymnasium, tennis courts, an athletic field, and an outdoor basketball
court.
Chapel
Chapel is one of the primary forums for the development of student spiritual formation. Spiritual values are continually emphasized in addition to several weeks set aside for various lectureship series, teaching chapels, and mission emphasis.
Attendance in Chapel is required for all students at Northwest University and an attendance record is maintained. All students are expected to arrange their schedules to permit regular attendance of these important corporate worship events.
Christian Service
In keeping with the vision and mission statements of Northwest University, students are preparing to help others through
Christian service. All students are encouraged and expected to participate in some aspect of the Student Ministries
and Missions programs, and in local church ministry.
Church Attendance
While at Northwest University, students should make a choice of a church home where they will be available for participation.
Students are encouraged to become an active part of their church.
Convocation
Traditionally, the new school year is formally opened at this time. Officials, ministers, alumni, and friends join
faculty and students for this occasion.
Finals Preparation Week
To insure that students are able to focus their attention more fully on preparation for their final exam, Northwest has the following guidelines:
During the last three weeks for the semester and during finals week, all written assignments, daily assignments, papers, presentations, projects, exams or quizzes should be due only if they were part of the original course syllabus. To provide students adequate time to prepare, final exams and major unit exams must be given during finals week. Requests for exceptions to this policy must be made by departments to the Academic Affairs Committee. During the last week of classroom instruction every effort should be made by the campus community to minimize assignments and campus activities.
Karisma
The University yearbook is produced by a staff of student editors who work with academic and staff advisors. Students
can apply for editor positions in the Student Development Office.
Links
The LINKS program "links" all of the student life extra-classroom opportunities of the University and seeks
to insure students are able to connect with fellow students. The Director of Community Life works with the entire
community to build a web that impacts every student on campus. The Office of Community Life publishes a LINKS Guide
each semester and a schedule of activities is available online.
Missions Convention
Semi-annual Missions Conventions provide missions emphasis and fellowship. Missionaries from the area and on deputational
assignment are invited as guests. This is an Associated Student Body sponsored activity with special arrangements
being coordinated by the Campus Pastor.
Socials
In the fall of each year, the Associated Student Body sponsors an informal evening of fun. In the spring of each
year, the Associated Student Body sponsors a semi-formal banquet at which students, faculty, and staff enjoy social
and spiritual fellowship.
Spiritual Enrichment
Spiritual values are continually emphasized in chapel and chapel activities. In addition several weeks are set
aside for special emphasis and growth. Spiritual Enrichment Weeks focus on spiritual development. Additionally,
Missions Emphasis Weeks highlight world evangelization. Other special emphases are scheduled through the year such
as various lectureship series.
Student Ministries
This organized student outreach consists of a variety of ministry opportunities: Children’s Ministry, Campus
Ministry, Community Ministry, Evangelism Ministry, Youth Ministry, and Prayer Ministry. Student Ministries provide
practical experience in specific areas of Christian Education, Missions (including summer and short-term assignments),
Pastoral Care, Pastoral Ministry, Church Music, Youth Ministry, etc. The Campus Ministries Office oversees Student
Ministries and provides information and referrals for ministry opportunities, on and off campus. Student teams selected
and approved for summer ministry also provide an outreach of service for interested and qualified students.
Talon
The Talon is a student published newspaper produced in cooperation with the Communication Department and Student Development Office. The newspaper goals are:
- Keep Northwest University students aware of their surroundings and the news that affects them; on campus, in the community, nationally, and internationally;
- Foster a sense of Christian unity and intellectual integrity in Northwest University's diverse campus community;
- Provide an easily accessible vehicle of communication and expression between Northwest University students and the campus community; and
- Serve as a survey device to gauge student views on major campus issues.
World Missions
Northwest University students are given opportunity and encouragement to be active in world missions. This ministry
provides outreach and counsel for projects, fairs, brunches, conventions, prayer groups and internships, all related
to world mission ministry.