Transferring Hours from a Quarter System

Transferring Hours from a Quarter System OTC runs on the traditional semester system which breaks the academic year into the fall semester and the spring semester. These semesters are usually about 16 weeks. The quarter system, however, typically breaks the academic year into three: fall, winter, and spring sessions. These sessions are usually about 10…

Dual Credit Courses

Dual Credit Courses Students who complete dual credit courses while in high school need to request an official transcript from the college/institution that awarded them the credit. OTC will not award transfer/college credit based upon information on the high school transcript. If the student is unsure which college awarded the credit, we advise the student…

Re-evaluation of Transfer Credit

To request for a previously evaluated course(s) to be re-evaluated, OTC requires students to provide supporting documentation in addition to the official transcript.  Students should contact the academic department that taught the course(s) at the institution(s) attended to obtain appropriate documentation.  Once collected, please forward all information to TranscriptEval@OTC.edu. The Admissions Office will then forward the…

Transferring Military Credit

Transferring Military Credit OTC considers American Council on Education (ACE) recommendations for transfer when evaluating Joint Service Transcripts (JST). ACE provides insight into the learning objectives achieved for various military careers, courses, and specialties. Please Note: Final approval for transfer credit rests within the academic departments across campus. OTC may grant credit for courses that…

Information for Transfer Students

Information for Transfer Students WHAT MAKES TRANSCRIPTS OFFICIAL? RE-EVALUATION OF CREDIT DISPUTE PROCESS (COMING SOON) TRANSFER STUDENT CHECKLIST TRANSFER EQUIVALENCY GUIDE TRANSFER CREDIT (AP, IB, CLEP & COLLEGE CREDIT) DUAL CREDIT TRANSFERRING MILITARY CREDIT MISSOURI REVERSE TRANSFER CORE 42 CURRICULUM TRANSFER AND ARTICULATION OFFICER ARTICULATION TRANSFER GUIDES

Undergraduate Degree Seeking Student Checklist

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE SEEKING STUDENT CHECKLIST If you’ve earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have not earned any college credit after graduating from high school, are transferring from another college, or coming back to OTC after a break, and are a degree-seeking student – you are in the right spot! Attending college is an…

CLEP Equivalences at OTC

How CLEP Works at OTC CLEP Test Score Requirements OTC will accept CLEP scores for credit. See below for the minimum scores needed to receive credit and what examinations/courses will be accepted. To request an original copy of your score report, please visit CLEP Testing request form website here (https://secure-media.collegeboard.org/digitalServices/pdf/clep/clep-transcript-request-form.pdf). Request for the report to…

Selective Admission Programs

Selective Admission Programs Certain selective admission programs and courses establish standards of admission to assure students have the necessary aptitude and background for success. The following programs are considered to have selective admission criteria: Aviation Flight Technology Behavioral Health Support Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Electrical Distribution Systems Medical Laboratory Technician Practical and Registered Nursing Occupational…

Transferring Credits into OTC (Regionally Accredited)

Transferring Credits from an Approved, Accredited Institution to OTC OTC evaluates all coursework completed at another college or university accredited by an approved accrediting association. The United States Department of Education must recognize these associations for accreditation. A list of those agencies is available on the Council for Higher Education Accreditation website. Of the institutions…

IB Credit at OTC

IB Credit at OTC IB Test Score Requirements OTC will grant credit for International Baccalaureate Higher Level (HL) and Standard Level (SL) subject examinations as indicated below and recognizes the IB diploma for admission.   Please visit this website for information about requesting an IB transcript. Send the Transcript to: Mail:Ozarks Technical Community College Attn:…