Policies & Information Admissions Policy – Admission to Ozarks Technical Community College is open to all individuals who can benefit from its educational programs. A focus of the College mission is on the academic, career and personal goals of the student. Enroll Status – Enroll status defines a student’s current relationship with OTC. It impacts things…
Early Start Admission Process Step 1Step 2Step 3Step 4Step 5Step 6Step 1Apply for Admission If you are a returning student with an OTC username and password, contact admissions@otc.edu to request your account is updated to Early Start. Otherwise, apply via the process below and remember to select EarlyStart within the application. We’ve made applying to OTC a…
About Early Start Eligible high school, home school and HiSET students may take OTC classes at any of campus, education center and/or online. Some classes may count toward high school graduation requirements (check with your high school counselor). All OTC classes become part of OTC’s college transcript. OTC is accredited and most OTC coursework transfers to other accredited colleges. All Early…
Prior Learning Credit OTC accepts prior student learning credit for college credit when the student demonstrates the required skills by means of established assessment in accordance with OTC Policy 2.30. See below for the examinations/courses that will be accepted as college credit. Please contact the Department Chair for the area of the course where you…
What is Enrollment Status? Enrollment status defines a student’s current relationship with OTC. It impacts things like: financial aid eligibility, communications, registration eligibility, and required documents. Your enroll status is determined by the information provided by you on your most recent admission’s application. Enrollment statuses are categorized as either degree seeking or non-degree seeking. Degree…
American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for course equivalencies will be considered when determining course equivalencies at Ozarks Tech. In cases where the college accepts an ACE recommendation as an Ozarks Tech course equivalency, partial credit for a completed course cannot be granted. For example, if an ACE recommendation suggests 1 credit hour for a…
The DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) were originally designed for military personnel pursuing college degrees, but DSST tests are now available to anyone who wants to save time and money on their education by earning credit-by-examination. DANTES, a U.S. Department of Defense agency that supports educational initiatives for the military, continues to cover the $80…
EFFECTIVE 11/2024 Ozarks Tech will no longer be accepting Sophia credit. Please see your admissions counselor or navigator for more information. SOPHIA Learning, LLC ACE Course Credit Equivalencies TitleACE Course/Exam NumberACE Course/Exam NumberOTC Equivalent Course NumberOTC Equivalent Course Name AccountingACCT 1001SOPH 0010ACC 120College Accounting Part I Ancient Greek PhilosophersPHIL 1001SOPH 0027No EquivalentNo Equivalent Approaches to…
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Applying to go to college is an exciting step in your academic journey. At OTC, we know that with the anticipation of new possibilities often comes the stress of uncertainty and unanswered questions. We’ve assembled this guide to help cover the myriad of questions applicants ask us. You’ll find information on transcripts,…
