*Federal Law authorizes this school to enroll non-immigrant students.

Thank you for your interest in Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC). OTC is a comprehensive community college offering two-year associate degree programs in both academic and technical areas.

If you are not a citizen or permanent resident of the United States and are considering pursuing a full course of study as an international student at OTC, the government requires you to meet the following requirements before we can issue an I-20 form for the F-1 or M-1 visa. Please consider these requirements for international student admission carefully before submitting a formal application.

Deadlines for Part-Time/Visiting Students

Submit all required application materials to the OTC International Program Office (IPO) by the following deadlines:

  • Fall Semester:
    • Deadline for 16 week classes is August 10th
    • Deadline for 8-week B block classes is October 10th
  • Spring Semester:
    • Deadline for 16 week classes is January 5th
    • Deadline for 8-week B block classes March 15th
  • Summer Semester: Deadline for all summer classes is May 15th

Admission Requirements

Processing Fee

Ozarks Technical Community College requires a U.S. $78 application fee. There is also a $3 transaction fee for all international admissions. This fee is non-refundable. It also applies to guest students who take classes at OTC without transferring.

International Student Application

To apply for the international student program, visit apply.otc.edu or click “Apply Now” on the main otc.edu page. If you’re applying to be a part-time visiting international student, select “No” when asked about citizenship, then choose “Non-immigrant student visa” under citizenship status. Upload all required documents and pay the processing fee before submitting. If your application meets the OTC’s admissions requirements, your application will be processed within 5-10 business day after submission, and you will be issued an I-20. If documents don’t meet requirements, you’ll receive an email from ipo@otc.edu for updated documents.

English Proficiency

Proof of English proficiency is required if your primary language is not English. The list below are the countries where English is one of the primary languages. If you are from one of these countries, you are exempt.

Exempt Countries

Individuals who have completed one or more years of study at the university level in the U.S. may be exempt at the discretion of the International Programs Office.

The following are tests and scores that count as a fulfillment of the English proficiency requirement at OTC:

  • TOEFL (Score of 61 or more)
  • IELTS (Score of 5.5 or more in every category)
  • ELI (completion of English for Academic Purposes Level 5)
  • Manchester Exam (score of 360 or more)

Part-Time Coordination Form

As a part of your application, you are required to submit this Part-Time Student Coordination Form completed with your International Student Services Office at your current school. You can email the completed for to ipo@otc.edu.

Copies of Passport, Visa, and I-20

Please submit a copy of your student visa, passport, and I-20 from current college or university.