Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Northwestern State University is a responsive, student-oriented institution that is committed to the creation, dissemination, and acquisition of knowledge through teaching, research, and service. The University maintains as its highest priority excellence in teaching in graduate and undergraduate programs. Northwestern State University will prepare its students to become productive members of society and will promote economic development and improvements in the quality of life of the citizens in its region.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1884 N/A Semester N/A College Avenue, Natchitoches, LA 71497 (318) 357-6011
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Louisiana Natchitoches 474 475

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) 916
Students who have cars on campus N/A
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age No

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
placement service
health service
health insurance

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Student patrols
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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co-op education
on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Williamson(Native American Craft), National Center for Preservation of Technology and Training, Louisiana Creole Heritage Center, Louisiana Folklife Center, Louisiana Regional Folklife Center

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Remedial math
Reading machines
Tape recorders
Other special classes
Diagnostic testing service
Untimed tests
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Learning center
Readers
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Priority registration
Priority seating
Substitution of courses
Exams on tape or computer

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Mostly

Services for physically disabled students

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Special transportation
Tape recorders
Special housing
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired