Northwestern Oklahoma State University. Homepage Skip Slider Be a part of the Ranger Family Schedule a campus tour today SCHEDULE A TOUR Ride, Rangers, Ride From football to rodeo, weve got your sport ATHLETICS Welcome to Northwestern Schedule your campus visit todayVISIT NWOSU Success Lives Here Becoming a Ranger has never been easier. APPLY NOW Ranger Preview Nov. Scholarship Available for Attending REGISTER TODAY Be a part of the Ranger Family Schedule a campus tour todaySCHEDULE A TOUR Ride, Rangers, Ride From football to rodeo, weve got your sportATHLETICS Prev. Next RESOURCES Email Blackboard Ranger. Net Library Services NWOSU Bookstore APPLY NOW Begin Create Opportunities RANGER PREVIEW Register Today UNIVERSITY CALENDAR ALL EVENTS OCT 0. Voter Registration Sign Up, 9 a. The Ranger Softball Team is sponsoring its second annual voter registration sign up in the Student Center. OCT 0. 3 OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine Speaker Angie Bruce, Recruitment Specialist for OSU College of Osteopathic Medicine will come and speak about admission requirements, the application process and the OSU COM program in general. OCT 0. 3 Artist in Residence Robert Camacho Artist Talk Artist in Residence Robert Camacho will give an Artist Talk at the Graceful Arts Gallery and Studio OCT 0. Woodward Campus OBI Fall Blood Drive Woodward Fall OBI Blood Drive OCT 0. Comprehensive Exam for Graduate Students Graduate Students will take their comprehensive exam at 1 p. EC 1. 09. UNIVERSITY NEWS ALL NEWS Five Northwestern education seniors awarded Guthrie Scottish Rite Scholarship October 2, 2. Five Northwestern Oklahoma State University seniors were awarded the Guthrie Scottish Rite Scholarship given by the Guthrie Scottish Rite Charitable and Educational Foundation. READ MORE Northwestern English program offering Writing Marathon October 6 in downtown Alva open to the public October 2, 2. Northwestern Oklahoma State Universitys English program will play host to a Writing Marathon workshop in downtown Alva on Friday, Oct. Graceful Arts Center. READ MORE Miss Woodward Lexi Vanderwork wins 2. Cinderella crown September 2. Lexi Vanderwork, Miss Woodward, won the title of Miss Cinderella for the 6. Miss Cinderella Pageant at Northwestern Oklahoma State University Friday, Sept. READ MORE document. Slider controls true, pager false, auto true, speed 4. University Profile University Profile Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public regional university that has received national acclaim for its combination of high quality academic program and affordability. While Northwestern primarily serves the vast geographical area of northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle, its student come from more than 4. The main campus is located in Alva, a city of approximately 5,0. Oklahoma. Alva is located 1. Kansas border, approximately 1. Oklahoma City, and 1. Wichita, Kansas. The community is fully engaged with the University and even dedicates sales tax money to fund scholarships. Students can choose from more than 4. Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degrees. Northwestern offers masters degree programs in education, counseling psychology, and American Studies, and a doctoral program in nursing practice. Students enjoy a vibrant on campus college experience by living in university housing, dining in the cafeteria or Student Center Snack Bar, participating in Greek life or campus organizations, attending home athletic contests, or attending numerous other campus events. Northwestern also operates additional locations in northwest Oklahomas two largest cities Enid and Woodward. Northwestern Enid assists a diverse population, including adult learners, achieve their career and educational goals by providing local, affordable access to higher education by offering upper level courses leading to an undergraduate or graduate degree. Many students take advantage of the Bridge Program between Northwestern and Northern Oklahoma College, a local community college, and make a seamless transition to Northwestern for completion of their four year degree. Northwestern Woodward provides convenient access to higher education opportunities to a diverse population, including non traditional students, to assist them in meeting education and career goals in a supportive environment. Students attending classes at Northwestern Woodward are able to take the same types of undergraduate courses that are available at Northwesterns main campus in Alva. Traditions Traditions OVERVIEW HOMECOMING FAMILY DAY ALMA MATER MASCOT COLORS FIGHT SONG OVERVIEW HOMECOMING FAMILY DAY ALMA MATER MASCOT COLORS FIGHT SONG Northwestern Oklahoma State University is a public regional university that has received national acclaim for its combination of high quality academic program and affordability. While Northwestern primarily serves the vast geographical area of northwest Oklahoma and the Panhandle, its students come from more than 4. HOMECOMING 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. FIGHT SONG Northwesterns fight song is Ride, Rangers, Ride Its tradition to stand, clap and sing to show our Ranger Pride whenever this song is played. ALMA MATER Oh, Northwestern is the universitys alma mater. Its sung and played at various events, including commencement, football games and the Spring Alumni Reunion Banquet. MASCOT COLORS Rowdy Ranger is our mascot character and can always be found at our home athletic events, homecoming events and anywhere to entice Ranger pride for the Ranger Family. Homecoming Traditions OVERVIEW HOMECOMING FAMILY DAY ALMA MATER MASCOT COLORS FIGHT SONG OVERVIEW HOMECOMING FAMILY DAY ALMA MATER MASCOT COLORS FIGHT SONG At the heart of Northwestern traditions is the fall 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 Northwesterns annual themed homecoming button. Schedule of Events. Thursday, Sept. 2. Miss Cinderella Talent Show 7 3. Herod Hall Auditorium. Friday, Sept. 2. 9, 2. Rally Round the Ranger. Noon 1. 2 p. m., Alva Campus, Ranger Statue Lady Rangers Volleyball VS Southeastern 6 3. Percefull Fieldhouse. Miss Cinderella Pageant. Herod Hall Auditorium. Saturday, Sept. 3. Ranger Run 5. K and 1 Mile Fun Run8 a. Alvas Downtown Square, north side. Homecoming Parade 1. Alvas Downtown Square. Alumni Lunch 6personImmediately following the parade, Alumni Tent on the Courthouse Lawn Lady Rangers Soccer VS Harding 1. Alva Rec Complex. Alumni Band Rehearsal. Alva Campus, Fine Arts Building, third floor Dunning Performance Center Dedication. Dunning Performance Center. Massed Bands Performance Before the start of the football game, Ranger Field. Northwestern VS Southeastern Football Game 4 p. Ranger Field TITLE Miss Cinderella Pageant CONTENT Since its inception, the Miss Cinderella Pageant has provided a means by which outstanding high school seniors can compete in a worthwhile pageant for both honors and awards of scholarship. This scholarship pageant takes place on Thursday and Friday of Homecoming week, followed by the parade on Saturday at 1. Alvas downtown square. The pageant has grown in size and significance in northwest Oklahoma, and towns along the Kansas and Texas borders. The winner of the Miss Cinderella title receives eight semesters of tuition and a one year room waiver at Northwestern Alva. The first and second runners up receive six and four semesters of tuition, respectively.