📢 Join the OTC STEM Club’s First Meeting of Spring 2025! 🚀 When: Thursday, January 30th, at 3:00 PM Where: NKM 235 What’s Happening: Fuel Your Curiosity (and Your Stomach!):…
Missouri-Based Financial Aid - Priority Consideration Deadline for the 2025-2026 FAFSA
Last day to declare audit status for a class (14-week classes)
Last day to drop a class with a 100% refund of tuition and fees (14-week classes). Class will not appear on the OTC transcript
Join us for an information session on the Respiratory Therapy Programs here at Ozarks Tech!
Attend a Surgical Technology informational session to learn more about the program and find your career here at OTC!
Calling all artists the OTC Literary Magazine is holding a contest for the cover of our magazine. The winner will get a certificate and recognition at the release party.
Students who were issued an I - Incomplete grade for the previous term must complete the class by this date or the grade may be converted to an F
Last day to drop a 14-week class with a 50% refund of tuition and course-related fees. Class will not appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (19-week classes)
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (20-week classes)
Midterm grades due (1st 8-week classes). Due no later than 10 a.m.
Enrollment Census Day
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (16-week classes)
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday in February from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Information Commons Atrium! Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at these come-and-go…
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (18-week classes)
President's Day - College closed
College Development Day - No classes
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday in February from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Information Commons Atrium! Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at these come-and-go events, perfect for stopping by between classes or staying the whole time. 🎭 February 19 & 20: Wicked Movie Screening We’re rolling out the green…
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (14-week classes)
Attend an Occupational Therapy Assistant informational session to learn more about the OTA program and find your career here at OTC! Contact Dandy Finney ([email protected]) to receive the link for this session.
Join us to paws and relax with Pet Therapy of the Ozarks on Wednesday, March 5th from 11:00 to 12:30 in the library.
Green council is growing oyster mushrooms! All materials provided - (limited materials so first come first serve)
Technical Education is hosting an Open House event at Ozarks Technical Community College, where we will be showcasing our newest program: Plumbing. This event presents a unique opportunity for those in our community of Springfield and beyond to learn more about this incredible program and explore how it can benefit their organizations and companies. During…
Think you can predict the perfect bracket? The Office of Student Engagement is hosting a Virtual March Madness Student Bracket Challenge, and you can compete from anywhere—no in-person attendance required! How to Play: 1️⃣ Click the Ozarks Tech Student Bracket Challenge Link. 2️⃣ Sign up for a free CBS Sports account (if you don’t already…
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday in February from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Information Commons Atrium! Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at these come-and-go events—stop by between classes or stay the whole time. ☕ February 26 & 27: Coffee & Connections Brew up some fun! Customize your own iced…
Do you know what to do if someone you love is experiencing bias or discrimination? Do you know what to do if you see a stranger being harassed? Engage OTC wants to give you the skills you need to be able to intervene in these harmful situations and keep our campus and community safer. Please…
Join us every Wednesday and Thursday in February from 10 AM to 1 PM in the Information Commons Atrium! Reconnect with old friends and meet new ones at these come-and-go events—stop by between classes or stay the whole time. ☕ February 26 & 27: Coffee & Connections Brew up some fun! Customize your own iced…
Last day to drop/withdraw from 1st 8-week classes. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript
You can leave a legacy and apply to be the voice of your graduating class. One student speaker will address approximately 8,000 attendees at the Ozarks Tech commencement ceremony. Commencement student speaker applications close on February 28. Guidelines: The selected speaker will deliver a 3-5 minute (approximately 500-750 words) address to this year’s graduates. The…
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:…
Attend a Surgical Technology informational session to learn more about the program and find your career here at OTC!
Join us for an information session on the Respiratory Therapy Programs here at Ozarks Tech!
Final exams and last day of classes (1st 8-week classes)
ASN-C Pinning
Attend an informational session to learn more about the PTA program and find your career here at Ozarks Tech!
Join Student Engagement & Women in Leadership for Trivia Night! Gather a team of 3-6 of your smartest friends and put your knowledge to the test with questions about music, movies, sports, and a few surprise categories—including special Women in History trivia, presented by the Women in Leadership club! Between trivia rounds, compete in quick…
FACULTY: Midterm grades due (16-week classes) no later than 10 a.m.
FACULTY: Final grades due (1st 8-week classes) no later than 10 a.m.
Attend an Occupational Therapy Assistant informational session to learn more about the OTA program and find your career here at OTC! Contact Dandy Finney ([email protected]) to receive the link for this session.
Join the Fun and Support a Great Cause! Taste, vote, and play at Dip Madness! Sample delicious dips made by Ozarks Tech faculty and staff, then vote for your favorite to help crown the Dip Champion! Enjoy carnival-style basketball games, great company, and March Madness vibes—all while supporting the OTC Foundation Student Support Fund. Proceeds…
We are making homemade bird feeders out of plastic recycled bottles! If you have bottles bring them in!
Join Politically Active, Ozarks Tech's nonpartisan student club, as we break down what's happening with the controversial "Department of Government Efficiency." Free pizza for all attendees!
Do you know what to do if someone you love is experiencing bias or discrimination? Do you know what to do if you see a stranger being harassed? Engage OTC wants to give you the skills you need to be able to intervene in these harmful situations and keep our campus and community safer. Please…
The Public Speaking Showcase is a competitive opportunity for students at Ozarks Tech to give a short speech of inspiration on how Ozarks Tech has been the smart choice of college for them and for their academic career, with $1000 in prizes being awarded between the top 3 speakers. The prize breakdown is $550 for…
Spring Break (No classes, offices open)
FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due (19-Week Classes, 18-Week Classes, 20-Week Classes, and 14-Week Classes). Due No Later Than 10 a.m.
Canvas sites open (2nd 8-week classes)
Spring Break (No classes, college closed)
🎨 STEM Club Art Contest: Design a Women in STEM T-Shirt! 👩🔬👕 Calling all creative minds! OTC’s STEM Club is hosting an art contest, and we want YOU to design a Women in STEM–themed t-shirt! 🗓 Submission Deadline: Send your design to [email protected] by 3 PM on Thursday, March 27. 🗳 Voting: All entries will…
Help us celebrate Pi Day with some sweet revenge — vote for the faculty member YOU want to see pied in the face at the OTC Spring Picnic on April 18th! 💰 Voting is based on donations — the faculty member who receives the most money wins the honor of a pie to the face!…
First day of 2nd 8-week classes
Last day to add a 2nd 8-week class to your schedule
Feeling the Spring Break blues? We're keeping Spring Break vibes alive at Ozzy's Beach Bash! Come play indoor sand volleyball at Volleyball Beach Ozark (1198 State Hwy NN, Ozark, MO 6572). All experience levels are welcome. With over 10 courts, there is plenty of room to play. Don't have a group to play with? No…
Registration for summer 2025, fall 2025 and spring 2026 classes starting today at 12:01 am
This coming April, we get to look forward to an urgently important local election on April 8th. 80% of the area may ignore it, including an even higher percentage of college students. But OTC and Politically Active won't. The first Wednesday back from Break, March 26th, Politically Active is hosting host our fifth annual Springfield…
Last day to drop a class with a 100% refund of tuition and fees (2nd 8-week classes). Class will not appear on the OTC transcript
Last day to declare audit status for a class (2nd 8-week classes)
🔬🐿 STEM Club Meeting: Women in STEM Celebration! 👩⚕️👩🔬 Join the OTC STEM Club for an exciting event celebrating Women in STEM on Wednesday, March 27 in NKM 235! 🕒 Time: 3:00 PM 🍕 Food: Free pizza and root beer 🎤 Guest Speakers: Dr. Dana Sherman Dr. Morgan Presley Dr. Diann Thomas 🎨 PLUS: Vote…
Last day to drop a 2nd 8-week class with a 50% refund of tuition and course-related fees. Class will not appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript
Missouri-Based financial aid final deadline for the 2025-2026 FAFSA
Ozarks Tech is hosting basketball-themed “Registration Madness” events in April. Stop by these Ozarks Tech locations to register for courses and be entered to win prizes, including one grand prize of a new iPad. All students who register for courses online or in-person from March 25 through April 7 are eligible. · Springfield Campus -…
Green Council will be cleaning up the Jordan Creek near campus and would love your help! Feel free to bring friends, family, and kids! You may wear rubber boots or shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. We have boots you can borrow if needed.
Saturday, April 5th at 10 AM we will meet up in front of Lincoln Hall. From there, we will walk down to Jordan Creek (maybe a five-minute walk) and start cleaning up. I recommend wearing waterproof boots or waders. We can provide some boots if you don't have any, but there is also the option…
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (2nd 8-week classes)
Attend an Occupational Therapy Assistant informational session to learn more about the OTA program and find your career here at OTC! Contact Dandy Finney ([email protected]) to receive the link for this session.
Have ideas for campus events? We want to hear from YOU! Join us for The Big Brainstorm and help shape the 2025-2026 event calendar. The Office of Student Engagement plans and executes most major student events on campus, and we need your input! Bring your best ideas for on-campus, off-campus, and virtual events. 📅 Date…
Graduates, join us for our annual Grad Prep event to pick up your regalia and get ready for commencement! Student regalia—including cap, gown, tassel, and cords—are provided to you at no cost. Date: Wednesday, April 9, 2025 Time: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Location: Plaster Manufacturing Center (PMC) Lobby & Gentry Room, Springfield Campus Here’s…
📅 Date: April 10 ⏰ Time: 9 AM – 4 PM 📍 Location: ITTC Building The Transportation Career Fair is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Thursday, April 10, in the MHC Diesel Technician Training Center in the Industry Transportation and Technology Center (ITTC building). Students interested in a career in automotive, collision,…
Join us for an information session on the Respiratory Therapy Programs here at Ozarks Tech!
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
The semi-annual picnic is a celebration of our students and the Ozarks Tech community! The picnic takes place every Fall and Spring at each campus and center. Explore how your Ozarks Tech location adds its unique twist to this event. Wherever you are, we’ve tailored something just for you. ➡️Engaging Games ➡️Raffles & Giveaways ➡️Free…
Politically Active club is having our first ever "mini-convention" — a series of meetings exploring and understanding the people who literally make our government work. Or, well, try to. We have three sessions scheduled where a different "level" of elected official(s) will elucidate what it is they do and why, explain what it's like to…
Ozark Mountain Conference Hosts Inaugural Annual Art Exhibit and Competition Springfield, MO. The Ozark Mountain Conference is thrilled to announce its first-ever annual Art Exhibit and Competition, showcasing the exceptional talent of high school artists from across the region. Selected student artwork will be on display at the Ozarks Tech Fine Arts Building (1001 North…
FACULTY: Midterm grades due (2nd 8-week classes) no later than 10 a.m.
Keep an eye out Eagles, Ozzy will be hiding eggs around your campus with candy and a chance to win a grand prize inside! GRAND PRIZES: 1. Webber Grill & Hyrdoflask Drink Coozy 2. Frank Green Drink Set 3. Bogg Bag Tote, Cooler & Caddy 4. Alamo Drafthouse Movie Tickets + Popcorn HOW TO ENTER…
📅 Date: April 21 ⏰ Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. 📍 Location: Plaster Manufacturing Center Join us for the Manufacturing Fair at the Plaster Manufacturing Center! This is your chance to connect with local businesses, explore career paths, and learn about internship opportunities in the manufacturing industry. Whether you're seeking a future job or…
FREE clothing, shoes, and accessories for commencement ceremonies, interviews, work, or other events that require an extra boost of confidence.
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…
Graduation ceremony to celebrate students who have completed and passed the exam to obtain their high school equivalency credential with the state of Missouri.
Join nonpartisan student organization Politically Active as we break down the tariffs slapped down, partially reversed, and twisting sideways, by the Trump administration. What are tariffs, anyway? Why is this such a big deal? Why are we doing this? What's going to happen next? This is an obligations-free monthly meeting, complete with free pizza for…
Join us for an informational session if you're interested in the Medical Laboratory Technician Program but have questions about the profession!
The Alpha Psi Tau chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) at Ozarks Tech in conjunction with Burrell Health’s Be Well Initiatives will hold an unveiling ceremony for the placement of a Be Well Bell, decorated by local artist Riana Clark, along the outdoor trail at the Richwood Valley Campus on Thursday, April 24 at 3pm.…
Join the STEM club April 24th at 3pm in NKM-235 for exciting chemistry demos from Ozarks Tech’s top Chemistry instructors. Pizza will be provided
Join the STEM club April 24th at 3pm in NKM-235 for exciting chemistry demos from Ozarks Tech’s top Chemistry instructors. Pizza will be provided
🌿🍄 Guided Mushroom Walk with Kris Lopez 🍄🌿 Hosted by the STEM Club & Green Council Explore the fascinating world of fungi on a guided mushroom walk led by mushroom enthusiast Kris Lopez! Join us to learn about local mushroom species, their habitats, and their ecological importance. 📅 Date: Saturday, April 27th🕑 Time: 2:00 PM📍…
📅 Date: April 29 🕙 Time: Starts at 10 a.m. 📍 Location: Richwood Valley Campus Join us for an action-packed day at the Ozarks Tech Lineman Rodeo! Watch our Electrical Distribution Systems students showcase their skills in a series of competitive events that simulate real-life utility work. The event will showcase pole climbing, equipment challenges,…
Financial Aid SAP Appeal Deadline for spring term
Direct Student Loan Deadline for Spring Term
Attend an informational session to learn more about the PTA program and find your career here at Ozarks Tech!
Join Ekklesia for an educational and fun celebration of Beltane, a traditional Celtic holiday. There will be Arts & Crafts, Free Food, and fun Games!
🎬 STEM Movie Night – “Moonfall”- MST3K STYLE! 🌕 Join us for a hilarious and educational STEM Event at the Plaster Manufacturing Center on Thursday, May 1st at 6:00 PM! We’ll be screening the disaster film “Moonfall”, and you’re invited to bring pillows and blankets for maximum comfort as we dive into the not-so-accurate science…
Last day to drop/withdraw from a 14-week class. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript
Join us for the opening reception of the Spring 2025 Student Art Exhibition. Refreshments will be served. We will be located at the Mt. Carmel Building 1001 N. National - Springfield, MO 65802
Last day to drop/withdraw from a 16-week class. Class will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript
An event for the authors and artists featured in Mythos, the 2025 edition of the Literary Magazine, and their families, along with the students behind it
