Graduating student at grad prep event holding coffee mug that says "alumni"

Grad Prep Event – Pick Up Your Cap & Gown!

Graduates, join us for our annual Grad Prep event to pick up your regalia and get ready for commencement! Student regalia—including cap, gown, tassel, and cords—are provided to you at no cost.

  • Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025
  • Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Location: Plaster Manufacturing Center (PMC) Lobby & Gentry Room, Springfield Campus

Here’s what you can expect at Grad Prep:

  • Pick up your cap and gown
  • Enter a raffle to win a diploma frame
  • Ask questions about commencement
  • Receive your alumni gift
  • Visit with Career Services
  • Enjoy celebratory food

Can’t attend or at a different Ozarks Tech location?

No worries! If you can’t make it to Grad Prep, you can pick up your cap and gown from the OTC Bookstore during normal business hours starting in April.

If you attend another Ozarks Tech campus or center, check with Student Services to place an order. Your regalia will be shipped to your location for pickup.

Questions?

If you have questions about Grad Prep, contact the Registrar’s office at registrar@otc.edu.