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15,531STUDENTS 17:1FACULTY TO Fall 2018 7,995
SERVED (2016-17)
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Grow into your With over 75 degrees and certificates, NorthWest Arkansas Community College has a program that will help
you meet your career goals. Our tuition rates start as low as $75 per credit hour, making NWACC a smart start to
future your college career. Choose degree options that prepare you to enter the workplace in high-demand fields, or
take core courses that will easily transfer to 4-year universities in the state. Study with us in traditional classroom
settings or pursue your studies online.

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contents

7 reasons to choose NWACC 4

Where will you grow? 5

Academics 6

Apply Now 8

Cost & Aid 9

Committed to help you grow: 10
Student Support Resources

Ready, Set, Grow: 12
Student Life & Community

Maps & Locations 14

Visit Campus 16

From our new, cutting edge culinary training center — Brightwater — to our programs in business, Questions [email protected]
science, computer information systems and the arts, NWACC offers you the quality instruction and about 479.986.4000
academic support you need to begin your journey toward success. admission? nwacc.edu/admissions
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We do not charge an application fee, so APPLY TODAY and get ready to grow with NWACC.
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President’s reasons Enrolling at NWACC is a decision that makes perfect sense—
MESSAGE to choose educationally and financially. Whether you’re looking for a
NWACC stepping stone to a four-year degree, hands-on training to
Welcome and thank you for jumpstart your career, or something in between—you’ll find exactly
your interest in NorthWest what you need here at NorthWest Arkansas Community College.
Arkansas Community
College. This booklet 1 You come first 4 Faculty
contains information about
our College that we hope At NWACC, we are dedicated to your Our professors are highly qualified educators,
you find helpful. success. Classes are taught by award-winning dedicated to helping you do your best. Among
instructors and industry leaders committed the best in the nation, they include industry
We provide associate to helping you reach your educational goals. leaders, seasoned professionals and award-
degrees, certificates, adult We provide tools and resources to help you winning instructors.
education, and workforce succeed both in and out of the classroom.
industry training; and we 5 Convenience
support positive changes in the lives of individuals and 2 Affordability & cost savings
families in this region. At NWACC, we are responsive We offer classes at multiple locations in Benton
to the needs of our students and the needs of business Why pay more when you can get the same and Washington counties. Additionally, many
and industry in the area. college credit at a more affordable price? of our programs are available 100% online with
Attend NWACC, one of the most affordable many other courses available online. We also offer
We are very proud of our small classes and the personal colleges in Arkansas, and you’ll save money hybrid courses that combine less classroom time
attention that we provide to students at NWACC. We while you earn an associate degree to transfer with an online component.
continue to develop modern facilities, state-of-the- to a four-year university, or a certificate to help
art labs, new programs, and a wide range of student your career. A variety of aid is available to help 6 Class size
support services, including special support for veterans you pay for college, making NWACC a cost-
and other groups. effective choice. At NWACC, our small class sizes ensure
individualized attention that leads to success.
We invite you to learn more about NorthWest 3 Academic excellence WIth an average class size of 17, you will get to
Arkansas Community College and to visit any time. We know your professors and fellow students and you
would enjoy showing you the beautiful campus and At NWACC we support your desire to excel never have to worry about being lost in the crowd.
introducing you to the NWACC family of faculty, staff, with outstanding course and faculty, and
and students. through opportunities with organizations 7 Options
like Phi Theta Kappa (the world’s largest
Sincerely, international honor society for 2-year colleges) With over 75 program options, we offer
and our Honors program. These programs and something for everyone. Whether you’re a recent
Evelyn E. Jorgenson, Ph.D. others, like study abroad, help challenge and high school grad or a seasoned worker looking
President prepare you for a successful future, wherever to change careers or advance in your current job,
you grow. NWACC offers an affordable option to help you
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hereThere’s a place for you

photo by alan r. cook, jr., nwacc graphic design student Want a career AMANDA WINTERS Want a
Freshman
as soon as possible? bachelor's degree
Plans to transfer to
With more than 75 UCA to complete her without a
programs, we have bachelor’s degree mountain of debt?
something for everyone.
You can get an associate Start at NWACC, then transfer
degree or certificate your credits in the field of
in fields ranging from your choice to a four-year
accounting, to computer school. You can enter as a
science, to nursing, to junior, and then graduate
graphic design, all while with a bachelor’s degree
enjoying affordable tuition in a couple of years, saving
and quality instruction. thousands.

Whatever your goal, NWACC can give you a smarter start to reaching it.

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92% LAST YEAR, photo by lazerleephotography.com; lindsey welsher, nwacc faculty

of grads would 538
RECOMMEND
students
NWACC TO
transferred
friends & family to 4-year

colleges in
Arkansas

Academics Business

No matter what your Transfer Degrees TCeuclihCnnaiarrceyaler,& Pick STEAM
career goals are, Looking to continue your education at a four-year institution? NWACC SerPSviuocbclieisacl & YOUR
NWACC is the smart offers a number of degree programs designed to transfer and save you path!
place to start. You’ll lots of money on your bachelor degree.
find exactly what you Creative
need for the next 4 Associate of Arts 100% ONLINE 4 Associate of Science in Business Healthcare Arts &
steps to success. - emphasis in Child Advocacy Studies - U of A Sam M. Walton
- emphasis in Global Studies College Transfer Commmunication
- General Transfer 100% ONLINE
4 Associate of Fine Arts - U of A Sam M. Walton College
- Art Computer Information Systems
- Creative Writing Transfer
- Music
- Theatre 4 Associate of Science in Agriculture,
Food, and Life Sciences
4 Associate of Science in
Liberal Arts and Sciences

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Associate of Applied Science degrees Certificates

Looking to join the workforce after graduation? An Associate of Looking to jumpstart your career

Applied Science Degree (AAS) will give you the knowledge and skills or gain training to help you in

needed to enter the workforce at various levels. These degrees are your current field? We offer a

not designed to transfer to four-year institutions. range of programs with technical

4 Ar t 4 Education certificates or certificates of
- Graphic Design - Early Childhood Education proficiency that provide you with

4 Brightwater: A Center for the 4 Electronics Technology the skills you need to advance Brightwater
Study of Food - Electronics Technology without long-term commitment culinary students
- Culinary Arts to school.
- Baking and Pastry Arts 4 Environmental Management
- Environmental 4 Technical Certificates 4 Certificates of Proficiency
4 Business Management Management 100% ONLINE - Graphic Design - Graphic Design
- Accounting Technology - Accounting Technology - Cinematic Studies
- Banking & Finance Option 95% ONLINE 4 Fire Science - Entrepreneurship - Child Advocacy Studies
- Entrepreneurship Option 95% ONLINE - Fire Science - General Business - Culinary Arts
- General Business Option 95% ONLINE Administration - Logistics Management - Baking and Pastry Arts
- Retail Option 95% ONLINE & Technology - Child Advocacy Studies - Criminal Justice
- Transportation & Logistics - Culinary Arts - Criminal Justice for Forensic Science
Management Option 95% ONLINE 4 HEALTH - Baking and Pastry Arts - Criminal Justice for
- Health Information - CAD-Architectural Design Prevention & Corrections
4 Computer Aided Drafting Management - CAD-Mechanical Design - Criminal Justice for Law
- Architectural Design Option - Nursing - Criminal Justice Enforcement
- Mechanical Design Option - Paramedic - Environmental & Regulatory Science - Environmental
- Paramedic Science - Health Information Management Management/GIS Technician
4 Computer Information Systems - Physical Therapist - Paramedic Science - CNA/PCA+
- Information Management Assistant - Dental Assisting - Emergency Medical Technician
& Applications - Respiratory (EMT) - Basic
- Networking Therapy
- Programming
- Database Development 4 LEGAL
- Mobile Application Development - Paralegal
- Programming & Application
Development Our EMT, Fire Science & 75+ FOR MOST CURRENT LIST OF
- Web Development Registered Respiratory ACADEMIC PROGRAMS, VISIT
degrees and www.nwacc.edu/degreeplans
4 Construction Technology Therapist programs had programs to
- Construction Management choose from FOR CURRENT COURSE CATALOG,
(in 2016) pass rates of 100% VISIT www.nwacc.edu/catalog
4 Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice

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For complete admission requirements,
visit nwacc.edu/admissions

Find your place

APPLY NOW! Botany students
examine plants in the
Green House classroom

1 Complete & submit 2 Submit required 3 Complete Questions
application online documents your FASFA about admission?

NO APPLICATION FEE 4 Send high school transcripts Be sure to include [email protected]
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4 Send proof of 2 MMR
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Steps to fund your education Important dates

1 Apply early for scholarships FINANCIAL AID
October 1
Our scholarship application for the 2018-2019 FAFSA application opens
academic school year will be available from December
1, 2017, through March 1, 2018 and features one online For more financial aid
application for all our scholarships. Our scholarship information, visit
software will determine which scholarship(s) a student nwacc.edu/financialaid
qualifies to apply, maximizing your potential for being
awarded a scholarship. SCHOLARSHIPS
December 1
2 Search for outside scholarships Scholarship
application opens
Resources are available on our scholarship page at
Apply at
nwacc.edu/scholarships. You can also nwacc.edu/scholarships

search for other private scholarships March 1
Scholarship
through local businesses, civic 55% application deadline
groups, places or worship, and your
high school counselor’s office. of students For more scholarship
information, visit
Cost & Aid 3 Complete your FAFSA receive nwacc.edu/scholarships

Whether your goal is to advance your career Complete your FAFSA (Free aid nwacc.edu/apply 9
Application for Federal Student Aid)
as quickly as possible, or to save thousands
starting October 1 of your senior year at
on a bachelor’s degree, NorthWest Arkansas
fafsa.ed.gov. The FAFSA must be submitted
Community College puts higher education
by June 30. Fill out the FASFA online at FAFSA.gov
within financial reach.
using the federal code for NWACC: 030633

300+ OVER 4 Review your Student Aid Report

SCHOLARSHIPS $270,000 Review the Student Aid Report (SAR) that will be
awarded sent to you after your FAFSA is processed. It will
annually WAS AWARDED include your Federally Calculated Expected Family
in scholarships Contribution (EFC). Correct any mistakes online at
FAFSA.gov.
LAST YEAR
5 Receive your award notice

Receive your award notice from NWACC, which may
consist of grants, loans, and work-study, as well as
merit-based awards and scholarships.

Student Support Resources

growCommitted to help you Academic Advising Career Services Center

NorthWest Arkansas Community College makes it easy to attend class Advisors are here to help you make Meet with the Career Services
and achieve your goals by providing you help when you need it. Think important decisions about choosing Coordinator for individualized assistance
of us as a team of higher education professionals with a common goal— classes, selecting a degree plan, and with major/careers exploration, cover
your success. staying on track for graduation. They’ll letters, resumes, & practice interviews.
We want you to be successful inside and outside of the classroom and offer answers about registration, The office hosts career fairs and other
a top priority is ensuring that you have the tools and support you need financial aid, career options and many events throughout the year. You can
to thrive. Whether it be personal counseling, food assistance, tutoring, other common concerns. access the College Central Network
or transportation, we want to connect you to the support you need for system (collegecentral.com/nwacc
your bright future ahead! nwacc.edu/advising collegecentral.com/nwacc ) to search for
For a comprehensive guide for resources, visit nwacc.edu/resources. 479-986-4008 jobs, internships, work-study, and hands-
[email protected] on career learning experiences 24/7 at
their convenience.
LOCATIONS:
Main Campus: SC 208 nwacc.edu/careerresources | SC235
Washington County Center: WCC 124 [email protected]

Academic Literacy Center Public Safety NWACC
Your personal safety
4 One-on-one consultation and the security students can
of the campus install
4 Reading Strategies workshops community are of
Microsoft Office
4 Lab space for reading work and
review in the Writing Center vital concern to for FREE

4 Referral services NWACC. A copy of the

4 Individual reading tasks to help college’s annual security
students practice and master
concepts presented in class report is available upon

4 Computers, books, books on tape, request, or can be found at
and workbooks to help students
employ successful reading strategies nwacc.edu/cleryannualreport.
for a variety of skill levels
NWACC Dept. of Public Safety
4 Practice using academic vocabulary CHP 1042

4 Support for faculty who want to focus 479-619-4229
on reading and writing in the
curriculum

4 Individual plan development

[email protected]
BH 1006

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Student Success Student Support & Conduct Veterans Resource Center Pauline Whitaker
Library & Information
SUCCESS COACHING CONFIDENTIAL ADVOCATES Our mission in the Veteran Resource Commons
We provide one-on-one success We provide confidential support for Center is to help all eligible veterans, 22 iPads
coaching to support students’ academic those who have experienced gendered dependents, reservists/guardsmen, and 4 31,477 print
and social well-being, specifically violence, including sexual harassment, disabled veterans (military service- books & media 24 laptops
supporting incoming freshmen. dating and intimate partner violence, connected disabilities) successfully
sexual assault, stalking, and sexual pursue their education through 4 198,882 17 Surface Pro
nwacc.edu/careerservices exploitation. We’re here to help guidance and assistance, regardless e-books Tablets
[email protected] students to understand their rights, of availability of GI Bill education
SC 215 options, and resources. More info at benefits from day one until graduation available for
nwacc.edu/confidential. or transfer. Our one-on-one approach 4 48 print journals, checkout
TUTORING with all veterans and dependents
The Tutoring Center offers free tutoring RED FLAG CAMPAIGN entering our office ensures they have a magazines,
on a walk-in basis on the Bentonville The Red Flag Campaign is a Bystander place they can come to when they need
campus and at the Washington County Intervention program that strives to assistance. We have also been nationally and newspapers
Center. For hours, locations and more create awareness and provide outreach recognized as the only two-year college
information, visit nwacc.edu/tutoring. for issues surrounding domestic/dating in Arkansas offering outstanding service 4 17 online journals
violence, stalking, and sexual assault. to our veterans. Veterans resources
BRAINFUSE ONLINE TUTORING The campaign encourages individuals to staff are available at the Washington 4 125 research satabases
NWACC provides free access to an speak up when they see something County Center by appointment
online tutoring service called Brainfuse. going on. The campaign hosts several only. Please call 479-619-2273 to 4 Public computers — 52 in library
You can meet with a live tutor using an semester events. schedule an appointment or email and 35 in information commons
online whiteboard and text chat, so no [email protected]
special technology is needed. Tutors are COUNSELING
available for many different subjects, Personal counseling services are Writing Center
including math and science. available for students. Counseling is free
and confidential. The Writing Center assists student
479-619-4237 with the writing process. Students 4 5 public Macs
[email protected] may drop into the Writing Center (BH
1003) to use the computers or for a 4 24-station hands-on computer
face-to-face consultation. Students classroom with Instructors PC
can visit the website to submit a paper
for an email consultation or learn how 4 7 group work stations
to schedule an appointment for a live,
Transfer Services online consultation. Writing workshops 4 7 study rooms
are hosted 3 times a week, and students
TRANSFER INFORMATION who attend 8 or more sessions will 4 2 multi-function copiers
To explore academic opportunities and course equivalencies at four-year receive an attendance recognition
universities in Arkansas and surrounding states, students can visit the Transfer stamp on their transcript. The schedule 4 1 KIC Book Scanner
& Transitions Services website at of workshops and helpful writing
nwacc.edu/transfer. resources are available at 4 Various audio/visual equipment,
nwacc.edu/writingcenter. including a GoPro
TRANSFER RECRUITERS & ADVISORS
Recruiters from transfer institutions frequently visit the Transfer Information Desk 4 Wi-fi hot spot check-out
(2nd floor, Student Center) to answer students’ questions. The schedule of transfer
visits varies. 4 Free New York Times subscription
with student ID

For more information, visit
library.nwacc.edu.

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SAGA students help with
a scholarship fundraising
event at Brightwater

hereYour place is 275+ Students enjoy
our game room
As an NWACC student, you become part of our community, STUDENT CLUBS
and it’s our goal to help foster relationships that will last a and organizations
lifetime. We know the value of community and help connect
you not only to other students, but also with businesses and
organizations in our area.
Continue your learning experience outside of the classroom
by joining a student club, organization, volunteering in your
community, or attending student activities. Take advantage
of free opportunities to gain leadership experience and
develop skills. More importantly, you will meet people, make
connections and friends, and most of all have lots of fun!

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Bentonville & NWA Highlights

Bentonville is a bustling center of commerce

and innovative entrepreneurialism and photo courtesy arkansas parks & tourism

becoming a home and a place to visit for

people all over the world for business

and leisure.

GROW YOUR MIND & BODY BENTONVILLE One of America’s

Club Sports Fitness Center 4 Population- 45,458 20 BEST
4 Named Volunteer Community of the Year
Get out there and Located in Burns Hall, 7 years in a row Mountain Bike
have some fun! Join the Fitness Center is 4 23 parks with more than 950 acres & H TOWNS H
one of our current available for student 50 miles of trails
sports teams, or form use for a modest fee*. 4 Home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American National Geographic
a new one! Art & Walmart Corporate Headquarters
4 Machine & free 4 Walmart Arkansas Music Pavilion (AMP) NWA is one of the
4 Soccer weights 4 Beaver Lake for water recreation
4 Pinnacle Hills Promenade mall TOP 25
4 Volleyball 4 Kettle balls 4 Close to Devil’s Den State Park and
Buffalo National River GROWING METRO
4 Bowling 4 Aerobic machines
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS areas in the
4 Basketball 4 Personal trainers country
available 4 Population-501,650
4 Slow Pitch Softball (US Census Bureau
* Financial Aid can be applied 4 Named NWA one of the top 10 places to
4 Ultimate Frisbee towards membership fees launch a career 2017, Realtor.com
(on-demand)
4 US News and World Reports named #1 of the
20 Best Affordable Places to Live & #5 Best
Places to Live

4 Forbes ranked NWA #2 for white collar job
growth & 3rd best medium-sized city

4 Fast Company ranked region at #2 in the
nation for supporting minority-owned
businesses

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MAIN ENTRANCE

8th Street

LOCATIONS Brightwater is8th Street
part of the new
Our facilities and campuses are designed with the 8th Street Market
student in mind, giving you the best opportunity for
creativity to flow and allow you to focus on a quality Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food 801 SE 8th Street
education. Take advantage of our outdoor spaces
to soak up some sun, study while lounging in our Kum
hammock area, study in the shade, or play Frisbee & Go
with friends.
WSEaJ Sstrehet ington County CenterSE J Street
Beyond our main campus locations in Bentonville,
we also offer courses through our Washington Washington County Center WCC: Farmington High School
County Center, with classes at the Washington 693 White Rd B, Springdale 12327 N Hwy 170, Farmington
County Center, The Jones Center for Families in WCC: Jones Center
Springdale and Farmington High School. 922 E Emma Ave, Springdale

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WATER TOWER ROAD

PARKING DECK

NWACC BLVD BURNS HALL
SE 14TH ST / US HWY 62 / HWY 102
CENTER FOR STUDENT
HEALTH CENTER

PROFESSIONS VISITOR PARKING

SHEWMAKER EAGLE WAY
CENTER FOR

GLOBAL
DEVELOPMENT

SHEWMAKER
CENTER FOR
WORKFORCE
TECHNOLOGY

NWACC Main Campus 1 College Drive

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VISIT CAMPUS Questions?

[email protected]
479.986.4000
nwacc.edu/admissions
 NWACC1   @nwacc

There’s no better way to learn Info Session & Tours Bentonville First Fridays Senior Day
about NorthWest Arkansas
Community College and all we Trying to decide whether or not to Come visit us at the NorthWest High school seniors who are considering
offer than to visit our campus. attend NWACC? The best visit type for Arkansas Community College booth at NWACC to have fun and learn more
For your convenience, we offer those seeking general information and Bentonville’s monthly First Friday event, about their interests should attend
several options for experiencing wanting to learn about the enrollment where you can obtain information on our the annual NWACC Senior Day. High
our campus first-hand. We look process is an admissions session. During programs, the enrollment process, and school students will get a chance to talk
forward to your visit! an admissions session students sit down federal financial aid. to faculty and staff from the academic
with and enrollment specialist to discuss department they are interested in, speak
the enrollment process, financial aid, Held on the first Friday of every month, to club advisors, meet current students,
degree requirements and more. You are Bentonville City Square; 4:30 to 8:00 p.m. learn more about NWACC and see the
invited to participate in a campus tour campus. One student in attendance will
immediately following the admission Can’t make it to campus? win a free class. Lunch will be provided
session. The admissions session takes TAKE OUR VIRTUAL TOUR and there is no cost for this event;
approximately one hour. registration is required.
nwacc.edu/tour
Held weekly on rotating days. Sign up Held in March each year, multiple dates.
online at nwacc.edu/admissions.

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