*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 Non-Immigrant Visa Holders

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

  • Spring Semester: accepting applications October 1st through January 5th
  • Summer Semester: accepting applications March 1st through May 15th
  • Fall Semester: accepting applications April 1st through August 10th

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.

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)

Copies of Passport, Visa, and I-20 (if applicable)

Please submit a copy of your current visa and passport ID page.

If you are here on an F2 visa, you will also need to provide the International Programs Office with a copy of the principal F-1 student’s I-20 and a copy of your current I-20.