Visiting Student
Visiting Students
The visiting student is not seeking a degree at OTC and has either completed a degree from or is currently attending another college or university. Students who have not attended college previously should refer to the Getting Started steps for first-time students. Students who have attended OTC in the past, including OTC graduates, should refer to the Getting Started steps for re-admitted students.
Visiting Students acknowledge the following:
- I am acting as my own advisor and I am aware of my degree and course requirements.
- I am required to document prerequisites by providing unofficial college transcripts and/or current placement test scores.
- I am responsible for accessing my MyOTC login information and enabling my account.
- I am responsible for adhering to all registration, academic and payment deadline published on the OTC website.
- I am not eligible for financial aid or the A+ scholarship at OTC.
- I am required to obtain an OTC Smart Card.
- I am required to submit a new Visiting Student Agreement form for each term that I wish to attend OTC.
- I am required to complete the transfer student admissions process, should I decide to switch my OTC status to degree-seeking.
Apply for Admission
Complete the application online. You will receive your confirmation letter within 10 business days.
Summer 2012 classes begin June 4. Fall 2012 classes begin August 18.
Complete Orientation
All new OTC students are required to complete orientation prior to meeting with an advisor and enrolling in classes. Orientation is strongly recommended for readmitted students who have been away from OTC for awhile. Start the online orientation.
Register for Classes as a Visiting Student
Registration for summer and fall 2012 classes will begin on May 1.
Courses without prerequisites: Processing time for the admission application and online orientation is 1 business day. Once processed, you will have access to your MyOTC account. You can register online for courses without prerequisites.
Courses with prerequisites: Processing time for the admission application and online orientation is 1 business day. Register for courses with prerequisites by submitting the Visiting Student Agreement Form (available May 1). Forms are processed in the order received and an email confirmation will be sent once completed.
IMPORTANT: Visiting Student Agreement Forms will not be processed without proper documentation of prerequisites. Documentation, which includes unofficial transcripts and/or current placement test scores, must accompany the Visiting Student Agreement. Transcripts cannot be copied/pasted and must show the student name and college name.
Visiting Student Agreement Form
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 on the Student Access Menu. For a complete list of deadline dates, see Tuition Payment Information.
- Option #1 - Pay tuition and fees in full. This can be done through the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC on the Student Access Menu or at the Cashier's Office, 2nd floor, Information Commons.
- Option #2 - Enroll with eCashier each semester. You can register for eCashier AFTER you have registered in classes for the upcoming semester. The sooner you enroll with eCashier, the more payment plan choices you will have.
Get Your OTC SmartCard
All students are required to have an OTC SmartCard. This will serve as your official college ID and as a debit card. If you are due a refund from the college, it will be applied to your SmartCard.