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Homecoming is Oct. 5-7, 2023.

Camp Ranger LogoAt the heart of Northwestern traditions is the homecoming event. The Alva community, Northwestern alumni, current students,  faculty  and staff, as well as prospective students and bands from surrounding areas join in celebrating the Ranger family. Homecoming events such as the Miss Cinderella Pageant for high school senior females, the homecoming parade, band and parade float competitions, Ranger Royalty, and more are all funded strictly through the purchase of Northwestern’s annual themed homecoming button.

The annual Homecoming Celebration for Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva brings alumni and visitors to town each spring during football season. Personnel from Northwestern and leaders in the community join forces to plan the celebration months in advance.

Each year's homecoming seeks to honor the traditions of the past and the heritage of Northwest Oklahoma, offering entertainment features that are continued from year to year, but seeking to make each year's schedule unique. Many of those working on homecoming have been involved in its production for several years; others are newcomers to the project this year. All work together to make it a success and a source of pride to everyone in this part of the state.

 


 

 

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EVENT and FACILITY RESERVATION INFORMATION/FORMS 

These forms allow an item to be placed on the University Calendar as well as to reserve all necessities for the event like the room, equipment, food services, etc.

Event and Facility Reservation Form

is to be used to schedule ALL rooms on campus (except for Herod Hall Auditorium)
AND to add an item to the calendar if a room is not needed.

 

Herod Hall Auditorium Reservation Form

is to be used to schedule events in the auditorium.

 

  • Most scholarships are awarded to students with strong academic records and/or demonstrated leadership capabilities.

  • To qualify for any scholarship, you’ll need to meet all scholarship eligibility requirements.

  • Incoming Freshman – All students must complete a Freshman Scholarship Application prior to specified deadlines for eligibility purposes. To be eligible for academic scholarship funds, you must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and at least a 21 ACT score.  If CGPA is a 3.75 or greater and ACT is not at least a 21, alternative academic scholarships are available.  Participation Scholarships require a 2.5 CGPA..

  • Continuing Northwestern students - In order to be eligible for scholarships after your first year at Northwestern, you must successfully complete at least 24 credit hours at Northwestern during the academic year (including summer) and you must maintain a minimum 2.5 CGPA for participation scholarships and at least a 3.5 CGPA for academic scholarships. Apply using the Continuing Student Scholarship Application for academic scholarships and use the individual department online forms for any departmental (Foundation) scholarships.

  • Transfer students – In order to be eligible for scholarships at Northwestern, you must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours in the prior year at the school from which you transfered. You must have a 2.5 CGPA for Participation Scholarships and a Transfer Incentive Scholarship. For Associate’s Degree Scholarships, you must have a 3.0 - 4.0 CGPA, and for Academic Scholarships, you must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA.  Apply using the Transfer Student Application

  • Most scholarships are awarded to students with strong academic records and/or demonstrated leadership capabilities.

  • To qualify for any scholarship, you’ll need to meet all scholarship eligibility requirements.

  • Incoming Freshman – All students must complete a Freshman Scholarship Application prior to specified deadlines for eligibility purposes. To be eligible for academic scholarship funds, you must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and at least a 21 ACT score.  If CGPA is a 3.75 or greater and ACT is not at least a 21, alternative academic scholarships are available.  Participation Scholarships require a 2.5 CGPA..

  • Continuing Northwestern students - In order to be eligible for scholarships after your first year at Northwestern, you must successfully complete at least 24 credit hours at Northwestern during the academic year (including summer) and you must maintain a minimum 2.5 CGPA for participation scholarships and at least a 3.5 CGPA for academic scholarships. Apply using the Continuing Student Scholarship Application for academic scholarships and use the individual department online forms for any departmental (Foundation) scholarships.

  • Transfer students – In order to be eligible for scholarships at Northwestern, you must have successfully completed at least 24 credit hours in the prior year at the school from which you transfered. You must have a 2.5 CGPA for Participation Scholarships and a Transfer Incentive Scholarship. For Associate’s Degree Scholarships, you must have a 3.0 - 4.0 CGPA, and for Academic Scholarships, you must have a minimum 3.5 CGPA.  Apply using the Transfer Student Application


 

Homecoming 2023 is Oct.5-7.


 

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  • Green

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Contact Infoation

Dean of Faculty

Dr. Steven Maier 
Ryerson Hall 211
Northwestern - Alva
(580) 327-8590

sjmaier@nwosu.edu 

Scolarships

Homecoming

Instructions

At the heart of Northwestern traditions is the homecoming event. The Alva community, Northwestern alumni, current students,  faculty  and staff, as well as prospective students and bands from surrounding areas join in celebrating the Ranger family. Homecoming events such as the Miss Cinderella Pageant for high school senior females, the homecoming parade, band and parade float competitions, Ranger Royalty, and more are all funded strictly through the purchase of Northwestern’s annual themed homecoming button.

The annual Homecoming Celebration for Northwestern Oklahoma State University in Alva brings alumni and visitors to town each spring during football season. Personnel from Northwestern and leaders in the community join forces to plan the celebration months in advance.

Each year's homecoming seeks to honor the traditions of the past and the heritage of Northwest Oklahoma, offering entertainment features that are continued from year to year, but seeking to make each year's schedule unique. Many of those working on homecoming have been involved in its production for several years; others are newcomers to the project this year. All work together to make it a success and a source of pride to everyone in this part of the state.

 

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Homecoming Buttons

Funds from the sale of Northwestern’s Homecoming Buttons are the main source of income for Homecoming.

2023 Homecoming Button

The button is only $10 and provides entrance to the Miss Cinderella Pageant competition and Talent Night, the football game, as well as discounts and other incentives from a list of Alva merchants during the week of homecoming; it’s more than a $35 value! Each homecoming button is numbered and has a chance to win $500 in Alva Chamber Bucks. The winning button will be drawn during the homecoming football game, and the drawn number must be present to win. 

Alva Homecoming Button Sales Locations

Alva Chamber of Commerce 502 Okla. Blvd. (580) 327-1647; Alva Vision Clinic 504 College (580) 327-2393; Bate's Bows Co. & More 505 College Ave. (580) 596-6101; Holder Drug 513 Barnes St. (580) 327-3332; La Dee Da's 428 Flynn (580) 327-0382; NWOSU Campus 709 Okla. Blvd. (580) 327-8536; Shepherd Oil Convenience Store 1512 E. Okla. Blvd. (580) 327-8055; Sights and Sounds/Radio Shack 609 College (580) 327-0409; Rialto Cinema 516 Flynn (580) 327-0535

Button Chairman Karen Koehn kkoehn@nwtech.edu (580) 327-7273


1. Scholarship Application for Freshmen and Transfers

  • MAY 15 - First-time Freshmen Deadline: complete the application and provide a seven-semester transcript (best if returned by March 31) for best consideration. 

  • JULY 15 - Transfer Students Deadline: complete the application and provide verification of your cumulative grade point average for best consideration. All Bridge Program students transfering from NOC must also fill out this form.

2. Continuing Student Scholarship Application

Financial Aid FAQs


A few questions and answers about Financial Aid:

Do I have to include my parents' information on the FAFSA?

There are 13 questions on the FAFSA that determine whether a student is “independent” or “dependent.” If you can answer any one question “Yes” and have the documentation to verify the answer, you are “independent” and can skip questions about your parent’s income and assets.

Can I work during the break between semesters?

Any work performed by a student during breaks must be approved in advance by the Financial Aid Office.

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