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Getting Started - Transfer Student

  1. Complete an Application for Admission to OTC. You can either fill it out online, pick up an application in Student Services, print one in PDF format, or call (417) 447-6900 and request that a form be sent to you.

  2. Apply for financial aid, if needed.  Information regarding financial aid and related deadlines is available on the Financial Aid area of the website.  If you are a veteran planning to use the GI Bill, click here.

  3. Complete Orientation.  Orientation should be completed after you have applied for admission to OTC.  Start here.  What if I am a visiting student?

  4. Request your official college transcripts be sent to OTC. This should be done well in advance before scheduling classes. In order to take a math or English course or any other course that has a prerequisite, you will need to have a transcript showing previous college courses that satisfy the requirement or have qualifying scores from the ACT or OTC placement test. Mail or fax to: Ozarks Technical Community College, 1001 E Chestnut Expressway, Springfield, MO, 65802 or 417-447-6925.

  5. Arrange to take a placement test.  Placement tests are required for all students who do not have ACT scores, or their ACT scores are older than 2 years.  Placement testing is also required for transfer students who have not taken English &/or math in college and for students pursuing certain allied health programs. Walk-in's are accepted with photo identification.  For more information, including testing times and frequently asked questions, see Placement Testing.

  6. Arrange to take a free career assessment, if needed. If you are undecided on a major or are unsure of a career path, then a career assessment may be of benefit to you and assist with your college and career making decisions. To schedule an appointment, please call 417-447-6974. 

  7. Meet with an academic advisor. He or she will determine the courses you are eligible to take based on your test scores and/or prerequisite courses and assist you in registering for classes. You must attend a Transfer Student Orientation session prior to meeting with an academic advisor. Appointments are recommended, however you may also been seen on a walk-in basis.  Be sure to bring photo ID with you.

    To schedule an advising appointment, please call 417-447-6909 for the Springfield campus or 417-447-7727 for the Richwood Valley campus.   Limited advising is available at the Branson and Lebanon Education Centers.  For more information, call 417-447-8920 for Branson or 417-447-8932 for Lebanon.

  8. Register for classes. Summer and fall registration for new students will begin April 28.  Once the above steps have been completed, you can either register online or come into Student Services. If you register in Student Services, photo ID must be provided. The earlier you register, the more choices you will have in class offerings and times. 

    In order to register online or use many other MyOTC functions, you will need a user name and password. The "Online Help" will provide you with user name and password instructions.  If you have problems logging in, call the Help Desk at (417) 447-7548.

  9. Make tuition payment arrangements. By registering for classes, each student accepts responsibility for payment of all tuition and fees.  Full payments can be made online through the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC; select Student Access Menu.  For a complete list of deadline dates, click here.

    Option #1 - Pay tuition and fees in full. This can be done through the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC (select Student Access Menu) or at the Cashier's Office, 2nd floor, Information Commons.

    Option #2     - Enroll with e-Cashier each semester.  This can be done AFTER you have registered in classes for the upcoming semester.  The sooner you enroll with e-Cashier, the more payment plan choices you will have.

If you do not personally pay in full, you are required to enroll with e-Cashier to complete your registration, even if your tuition and fees are being paid by:

Choose e-Cashier's payment Option A.

Please direct any questions to the OTC Cashier at (417) 447-4827 or e-mail cashhelp@otc.edu. e-Cashier
brochures are available in Student Services or at the OTC Cashier windows located on the 2nd floor, Information Commons building.

  1. Attend Welcome Day. (optional) This is a great opportunity for you to come to campus before school starts and learn about student organizations & OTC resources, get your ID card, visit the bookstore, locate yur classrooms, register your car with Safety & Security, attend information sessions and simply ask questions. Date to be announced.