Visiting Student Definition

Visiting students are non-degree seeking at OTC and are either taking classes while enrolled at another college or university or taking classes for personal growth and development.  Students who plan to seek a degree at OTC should apply to OTC as a degree-seeking first-time, transfer or re-admit student.

To view the varies types of enrollment statuses at OTC, you can visit the OTC enrollment status website.  If you need to change your enrollment type at OTC, please contact your assigned student success team member and they will be glad to assist you.

Visiting Students must acknowledge the following. They:

  • Act as their own advisor
  • Are responsible for ensuring their classes will transfer back to their home institution
  • Self-certify they meet all prerequisites for the classes in which they enroll
  • Are responsible for accessing my MyOTC login information and registering in myOTC.
  • Are responsible for adhering to all registration, academic and payment deadlines published on the OTC website
  • OTC will require them to complete the admissions process and contact their assigned student success team member should they want to change my status at OTC to degree seeking
  • Are not eligible for financial aid disbursements or the A+ scholarship at OTC
  • OTC requires them to obtain an OTC Smart Card