Last Day for 50% Refund (18-Week Classes)
2025-08-25
Last day to drop a 18-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.

Last Day for 50% Refund (19-Week Classes)
2025-08-25
Last day to drop a 19-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.

Ozarks Tech Blood Drive
2025-08-26 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Academic Ombudsman
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 after your donation. Donations take approximately 45 minutes to one hour. Walk ins are welcome, but advanced sign up is encouraged. You can view upcoming blood drive dates at Ozarks Tech and sign up here: https://donor.cbco.org/index.php/drive-list?view=servicesearch&id_service=209

Writer's Coalition Meeting
2025-08-26 15:00 - 16:30 | Academic Ombudsman
The Writer’s Coalition will hold a meeting with engaging discussions, activities, and feedback on all posted submissions.

New Business Club focusing on How to Invest for a heathy financial future
2025-08-27 10:00 - 11:00 | Academic Ombudsman
Ozark Techs first Investment Club meeting.
What can you expect?
 Learn how to research different types of investments.
 Meet like-minded individuals, not just for Business majors
 Competitive investment simulations.
 Guest speakers from the finance industry.
 Free snacks and a door prize.
Open to all individuals interested in preparing for a healthy financial future; we are a business club that welcomes all programs.

Esports Club Meeting
2025-08-27 15:00 - 16:00
Wednesday the 27th I will be holding a meeting for our battle royal titles. Both team and Club spots are open for anyone that would like to join.
Format, times and further information will be shared within the meeting. If you cannot make the times, all of the information will be shared in the respective game and club channels in our discord. Which can be found outside the room.
Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding any additional information I can provide.
bowmana@otc.edu

League of Legends and Smash Bros Info Session
2025-08-27 16:00 - 17:00 | Academic Ombudsman
Interested in esports? Want to know how to get started? Join us on Wednesday, August 27th to learn all about competitive League of Legends and Smash Bros at Ozarks Tech!

Esports Club Meeting
2025-08-28 15:00 - 16:00
Thursday the 28th, I will be holding a meeting for our Fps/Hero shooter titles. Both team and Club spots are open for anyone that would like to join.
Format, times and further information will be shared within the meeting. If you cannot make the times, all of the information will be shared in the respective game and club channels. Found in our discord.
Feel free to reach out with any questions regarding any additional information I can provide.
bowmana@otc.edu

FIRST STEM CLUB MEETING OF THE SEMESTER!
2025-08-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Academic Ombudsman
We’re excited to invite you to the first STEM Club meeting of the semester! This will be a chance to connect with other students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math, and to help shape the year ahead.
Thursday, August 28th
3:00 PM
NKM 235
At this meeting we will:
Elect club officers
Plan events and activities for the year
Explore opportunities with the National STEM Honor Society
Most importantly—have fun while getting your science on!
Whether you’re a returning member or brand new, this is the perfect time to get involved. Bring your curiosity and ideas—we’d love to hear them.
We hope to see you there!

Course Canvas Sites Open (14-Week Classes)
2025-08-29

Last Day for 50% Refund (16-Week Classes)
2025-08-31
Last day to drop a 16-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.

Spring 2026 Scholarship Application Opens
2025-09-01
Institutional and Foundation scholarship period opens.

Labor Day (College Closed)
2025-09-01

Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (1st 8-Week Classes)
2025-09-01
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (1st 8-week classes)

Classes Begin (14-Week Classes)
2025-09-02

Change of Schedule and Late Registration (14-Week Classes)
2025-09-02 - 2025-09-05
Students can add 14-week classes to their schedule during this time.

Club Rush
2025-09-03 11:00 - 13:00 | Academic Ombudsman
Discover the club and organizations that are available to join at Ozarks Tech! We have over 25 student organizations that will be available for you to connect with. We have academic organizations, honor societies, interest-based clubs, and more. Don’t see a club that interests you? Start your own club by contacting Student Engagement at engagement@otc.edu. This is a come-and-go event. Stay a while or stop by between classes.

Physical Therapist Assistant Information Session
2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00
Attend an informational session to learn more about the PTA program and find your career here at Ozarks Tech!

Politically Active: The Immigration Crisis
2025-09-04 15:30 - 16:30 | Academic Ombudsman
The crisis concerning illegal immigration and how the Trump administration is electing to respond to it is one of the most fascinating through lines of the Trump era. Join Politically Active for an in depth conversation about what is happening and why, and what might come next. Free pizza for all attendees!

Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (20-Week Classes)
2025-09-05 - 2025-09-06
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (20-week classes)

Last Day for 100% Refund & Last Day to Declare "Audit" Status (14-Week Classes)
2025-09-07 - 2025-09-08
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. Last day to declare that you would like to audit a class. Instructor permission is required.

Career Center Health Sciences Recognition Ceremony
2025-09-10 00:00
A recognition ceremony for all our first and second-year high school Health Sciences students. There will be pins and awards distributed, and refreshments afterward. It will take place 5:30-7 outside at Jordan Valley Park.

Surgical Technology Informational Session
2025-09-10 12:30 - 13:30 | Academic Ombudsman
Attend an informational session to learn more about the Surgical Technology program and find your career here at Ozarks Tech!

Coping Skills Group
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Academic Ombudsman
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 counseling@otc.edu for more information

Women in Leadership - First Fall Meeting
2025-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Academic Ombudsman
Women in Leadership
First Meeting
Setting You Up For Success
Come to learn about: cabinet positions and our club advisors!
We will discuss: resources on campus and future meetings.
When: September 11 from 12pm to 1pm
Where: ICW 219P (Brooks Conference Room located in Student Affairs upstairs)
Snacks and crafts available!
Add us on Instagram: @womeninleadershipotc

Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (19-Week Classes)
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (19-week classes)

Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (18-Week Classes)
2025-09-12 - 2025-09-13
Classes dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (18-week classes)

Last Day for 50% Refund (14-Week Classes)
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14
Last day to drop a 14-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.

Drop Grade (W) Required for Dropped Classes (16-Week Classes)
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-16
Class dropped starting today will appear with a W grade on the OTC transcript (16-week classes)

FACULTY: Midterm Grades Due @ 10:00 AM (1st 8-Week Classes)
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-16
Midterm Grades due @ 10:00 AM (1st 8-week classes)
