Future Students
Your Future Starts Here
Congratulations on making a smart choice to continue your education. Studies demonstrate that earning an associate degree can bring you many benefits - higher lifetime earnings, more career opportunities, greater job security, and improved quality of life.
Future Students Important Links
See Our Admissions Guide and Spotlights
Schedule a Campus Visit
Because we have a group of student ambassadors that lead the campus tours during the fall and spring semesters, we are able to offer a flexibility that allows us to work around your schedule. Through the tour, you can gain a better understanding of your specific interest area and get your questions answered regarding classes, programs of study, services, and job opportunities. Call 417-447-2662 or email Tour@OTC.edu to schedule your campus tour today!
What Type of Student Are You?
- First-time StudentThe first-time student has never attended college before.
- Transfer StudentThe transfer student has attended another college and wishes to transfer to OTC.
- Visiting StudentThe visiting student is not seeking a degree at OTC and has either completed a degree or is currently attending another college or university.
- Re-admitted OTC StudentThe re-admitted OTC student previously attended OTC and wants to come back.
- Current OTC StudentThe current OTC student is attending OTC right now or has attended OTC within the past two semesters or terms.
- International StudentThe international student wishes to attend OTC or is currently attending OTC.
- Community EnrichmentThe Continuing Education Center is your key to personal and professional development. We deliver both seated classroom environments and online training environments to provide convenience that fits your schedule.
- First-Generation College StudentThe first-generation college student is the first in his or her family to attend college. This link provides resources for that student.
- High School StudentThe high school student wants to earn college credit while still attending high school.
- Veteran's AffairsIf you are a veteran, there may be other benefits available to you.