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End of Classes (1st 8-week classes)
Final Exams (1st 8-week classes)
This is the ASN Pinning Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the ASN Completion program. It is held for the students, their families, friends, and faculty. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
Excited for Fall Ball but still need a mask? 🎭 We’ve got you covered! Join the Office of Student Engagement for two days of masquerade mask decorating in IC 108. ✨ Choose from a variety of mask designs. ✨ Use our decorating supplies to create your own unique look. ✨ Come and go between classes—no…
This is the ASN Pinning Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the ASN Completion program. It is held for the students, their families, friends, and faculty. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
Connect with over 20 admission representatives from local and regional colleges and universities.
Interested in Recycling? Interested in building models? Then this is for you! Bring in your recycled materials (not a requirement as we will provide materials also) and get creative! Oh yea, refreshments and fun are all a part of the festivities. We hope to see you there.
Final Grades Due @ 10:00 AM (1st 8-week classes)
Local high schools send sophomores to explore Ozarks Tech and the various technical programs we have to offer. Students have the opportunity to see the campus, experience hands-on demonstrations of the programs, and gain information for how they can become Eagles in their junior & senior years of high school (and beyond).
Jjoin the Tabletop Gaming Club for a Character Creation Frenzy! This will be held in the Information Commons Atrium with Character Sheets for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Changeling provided. Food and Drinks will be provided with various club merch available for purchasing. Admission is only $5 and admission is free if you attended our…
Ozarks Tech Counseling Services Coping Skills Group Every Thursday 12pm to 1pm ICW 214 Free lunch provided Starts 9/11/2025 and ends 11/6/2025 Open to all students, staff and faculty Email [email protected] for more information
This is a no-obligation, completely-free meeting where we will host a conversation among ourselves about another fantastic student-selected topic. In a Trump administration that has become known for sharp changes in direction, few parts of it have had a sharper change in direction than the Health and Human Services Department, under the controversial leadership of…
Jjoin the Tabletop Gaming Club for a Character Creation Frenzy! This will be held in the Information Commons Atrium with Character Sheets for Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, and Changeling provided. Food and Drinks will be provided with various club merch available for purchasing. Admission is only $5 and admission is free if you attended our…
Course Canvas sites open (2nd 8-week classes)
Classes Begin (2nd 8-week classes)
Midterm Grades due @ 10:00 AM (16-week classes)
Midterm Grades due @ 10:00 AM (14-week classes)
Students can add 2nd 8-week classes to their schedule during this time.
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting our students’ holistic well-being, we are hosting the Community Help Hub. This community resource event aims to connect you with valuable resources and services available in our community to help you thrive academically, professionally, and personally. At the Community Help Hub, you will have the opportunity to:…
Join Ozark Tech Esports and Red Bull for a fun campus takeover event! Compete to climb the leaderboard and prove who has the best score! This campus-wide event is designed to get our strongest esports players — and the entire student body — involved in a fun and competitive experience. Food & Refreshments:Red Bull and…
Last day to drop a class with a 100% refund of tuition and fees for 2nd 8-week classes. Dropped class will not appear on the OTC Transcript. Last day to declare that you would like to audit a class. Instructor permission is required.
Ozarks Tech Counseling Services Coping Skills Group Every Thursday 12pm to 1pm ICW 214 Free lunch provided Starts 9/11/2025 and ends 11/6/2025 Open to all students, staff and faculty Email [email protected] for more information
Get ready for our best Fall Ball yet! This year’s theme is Mystic Masquerade. Join us for an unforgettable night of dancing, music, and celebration — with a live DJ, photobooth, snacks, mocktails, and plenty of surprises. Costumes, masks, and creative outfits are encouraged, so go all out and show off your style!
Join the STEM Club for a guided mushroom hike led by OTC alumna and mushroom expert Kris Lopez! Discover the fascinating world of fungi, learn how to identify local species,…
Last day to drop a 2nd 8-week class with a 50% refund of tuition and course-related fees. No refund on common fees. Class will not appear on the OTC Transcript.
LEAGUE: Spirit Week at Ozarks Tech Join us for a week of fun and creativity as we celebrate the employees who give back to students through the LEAGUE: Employee Giving Campaign. Each day features a themed dress-up opportunity—and students are invited to join in the fun, too! Celebrate school spirit while supporting scholarships and student…
LEAGUE: Spirit Week at Ozarks Tech Join us for a week of fun and creativity as we celebrate the employees who give back to students through the LEAGUE: Employee Giving Campaign. Each day features a themed dress-up opportunity—and students are invited to join in the fun, too! Celebrate school spirit while supporting scholarships and student…
We've partnered with the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for three blood drives throughout the academic year. The blood drives will take place in the Jared Family Atrium from 9 AM - 3 PM. All donors will receive a FREE t-shirt each time they give blood. You'll also receive snacks and drinks to refuel…
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
LEAGUE: Spirit Week at Ozarks Tech Join us for a week of fun and creativity as we celebrate the employees who give back to students through the LEAGUE: Employee Giving Campaign. Each day features a themed dress-up opportunity—and students are invited to join in the fun, too! Celebrate school spirit while supporting scholarships and student…
LEAGUE: Spirit Week at Ozarks Tech Join us for a week of fun and creativity as we celebrate the employees who give back to students through the LEAGUE: Employee Giving Campaign. Each day features a themed dress-up opportunity—and students are invited to join in the fun, too! Celebrate school spirit while supporting scholarships and student…
Join us for the 13th Halloween Costume Contest at the Bookstore October 30 & 31. How to Enter: Stop by the bookstore in your best Halloween costume to get your picture taken and enter for a chance to win great prizes! Prizes: Best Individual or Couple Costume: Student Category (Currently Enrolled Students Only): – Two…
Ozarks Tech Counseling Services Coping Skills Group Every Thursday 12pm to 1pm ICW 214 Free lunch provided Starts 9/11/2025 and ends 11/6/2025 Open to all students, staff and faculty Email [email protected] for more information
Attend an Occupational Therapy Assistant informational session to learn more about the OTA program and find your career here at OTC! Contact Rebecca Jenkins ([email protected]) to receive the link for this session.
LEAGUE: Spirit Week at Ozarks Tech Join us for a week of fun and creativity as we celebrate the employees who give back to students through the LEAGUE: Employee Giving Campaign. Each day features a themed dress-up opportunity—and students are invited to join in the fun, too! Celebrate school spirit while supporting scholarships and student…
Fall is here and that means the annual Ozarks Tech Early Childhood Education Center (ECEC) Fall Harvest Parade is coming up soon! The preschoolers will be parading in their costumes on Friday, October 31st. If you would like to see all the cuteness and say hello to our youngest Ozarks Tech students, please find a…
Last day to submit a scholarship application for the Spring 2026 term
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (2nd 8-week classes)
Join us to explore the field of respiratory care, program details, career opportunities, and how you can make a difference in patients’ lives through this critical healthcare profession!
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
The Phi Theta Kappa Induction Ceremony is a once-a-year event where new members of PTK celebrate their academic accomplishments with friends, family, and college supporters. Please join the PTK officer and advisor teams, college administration, faculty, and staff at the Historic Gillioz Theatre in downtown Springfield, Missouri to help celebrate our newest PTK members at…
Support the Ozarks Food Harvest and fight hunger at our 9th Annual Chili Cook Off! Sample Ozarks Tech competitors’ chili entries. Vote for your favorite by donating your loose change to their donation jar or by donating on social media!! Every $10 donated provides 40 meals! All proceeds will go to Ozarks Food Harvest. Interested…
Ozarks Tech Counseling Services Coping Skills Group Every Thursday 12pm to 1pm ICW 214 Free lunch provided Starts 9/11/2025 and ends 11/6/2025 Open to all students, staff and faculty Email [email protected] for more information
Please join us for a brief ceremony followed by the playing of taps at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 in the Jared Family Atrium.
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
Attend a Surgical Technology informational session to learn more about the program and find your career here at Ozarks Tech!
Midterm Grades due @ 10:00 AM (2nd 8-week classes)
Lincoln Hall Room 211 Come put your D&D, Pathfinder, or Changeling Characters to use for our One Shot Event, or for joining your next campaign! No Character, No Problem! We can provide pre-made characters upon request! Admission is only $5 per person with food and drinks provided!
Strike up some fun and enjoy FREE bowling at Enterprise Lanes on Friday, November 14, from 6:30–8:30 PM! The first 75 attendees will receive a free appetizer coupon, and prizes will be awarded to the top three highest scores. Event Address: 1625 S Enterprise Ave, Springfield, MO 65804 Did you know? This is a Student…
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
Do you know what to do if someone you love is experiencing anxiety or depression? Do you know how to recognize mental health challenges in those around you so that you can point them in the direction of help and support? Engage OTC wants to give you the skills you need to be able to…
Last day to complete the SAP Appeal, Selective Service Appeal and Unusual Enrollment History appeal process for the fall term.
Get ready for a day of thrills, lights, and holiday magic! The Office of Student Engagement, in partnership with the Hatch Foundation, is excited to treat Ozarks Tech students to a FREE day at Silver Dollar City on Friday, November 21st! We’re giving away a limited number of free tickets (one per student)—first come, first served! RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/iEysvYZ5Q0 🎟️ Ticket…
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
Thanksgiving Break (College closed)
Last day to complete the loan process for the fall term.
OTC Scholarship Application Period Opens for Summer and Fall term
Last day to drop/withdraw from 18-week classes. No refund for dropped classes. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
Last day to drop/withdraw from 16-week classes. No refund for dropped classes. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
Last day to drop/withdraw from 14-week classes. No refund for dropped courses. Classes will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
Last day to drop/withdraw from 2nd 8-week classes. No refund for dropped courses. Classes will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
The Office of Student Engagement, in partnership with the Hatch Foundation, invites Ozarks Tech students to enjoy a magical night at Gardens Aglow at the Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Gardens. Join us on Friday, December 5th for a picturesque evening surrounded by thousands of twinkling lights. 🎟️ Details: Free tickets available for students and up to…
Final Exam Period for 16-Week Classes
End of Classes (16-week classes)
Attend an Occupational Therapy Assistant informational session to learn more about the OTA program and find your career here at OTC! Contact Rebecca Jenkins ([email protected]) to receive the link for this session.
Last day to drop/withdraw from 20-Week classes. No refund for dropped classes. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
Last day to drop/withdraw from 19-week classes. No refund for dropped courses. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript.
The Writer's Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.
The celebration of students' accomplishments and receiving their nursing pins after successfully completing the Lebanon Practical Nursing Program. This event is open for all friends and families of the graduating students. Cowan Civic Center in Lebanon, MO.
🎄 Ozarks Tech Holiday Party 🎄 Join us as we celebrate the season with colleagues and friends! All faculty and staff are invited to enjoy a festive buffet of delicious food. 📅 Date: Thursday, December 11 🕓 Time: 10:45 AM – 1:00 PM 📍 Location: Jared Family Atrium Take a break, share in the holiday…
Join us for a momentous occasion as we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of our graduating EMT students. The Patch Ceremony marks a significant milestone in their journey from students to skilled healthcare providers, ready to serve their communities in critical moments. We look forward to seeing you there! Sections: EMS 101-101, EMS 101-103
Join us for a momentous occasion as we celebrate the dedication, perseverance, and achievements of our graduating EMT and Paramedic students. The Patch Ceremony marks a significant milestone in their journey from students to skilled healthcare providers, ready to serve their communities in critical moments. We look forward to seeing you there! Sections: EMS 101-102,…
End of Classes (14-week classes)
Final Assessments (14-week classes)
Final Assessments (2nd 8-week classes)
Final Assessments (18-week classes)
End of classes (2nd 8-week classes)
End of Classes (18-week classes)
This is the ASN Pinning Ceremony to celebrate the completion of the ASN Completion program. It is held for the students, their families, friends, and faculty. We want to ensure that everyone feels welcome and comfortable.
FACULTY - Final Grades Due by 10 a.m. (16-week, 14-week, 2nd 8-week, and 18-week classes)
Transcripts with final fall semester grades will be available starting today. Students requesting transcripts that reflect fall grades should not order transcripts prior to this date.
Final Assessments (20-week classes)
End of Classes (20-week classes)
FACULTY - Final Grades Due by 10 a.m. (20-week classes)
End of Classes (19-week classes)
Final Assessments (19-week classes)
Winter Break (College closed)
FACULTY - Final Grades Due by 10 a.m. (19-week classes)
Transcript with Fall Degrees Posted Available. Students requesting transcripts that reflect Fall degrees should not order transcripts prior to this date.
Canvas Sites Open (20-Week Classes and Intersession Classes)
Last Day of Registration (20-Week Classes)
Last Day to Drop a Class with 100% Refund (Intersession Classes)
Last Day to Declare Audit Status for a Class (Intersession Classes)
Last Day to Drop a Class with 100% Refund (20-Week Classes)
First Day of Classes (20-Week Classes)
Last Day to Add and First Day of Classes (Intersession Classes)
Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (Intersession)