Middle College is a personalized and alternative approach to traditional high school for Springfield area schools.
Ozarks Tech Middle College is designed for students whose unique life circumstances require a flexible course of study to fit their specific needs. You’ll attend high school full-time on the Ozarks Tech campus with the opportunity to take college courses.
How to Apply
To apply to the Middle College, you will complete the Ozarks Tech Admission Application.
- When you are completing the application, select the option for current high school student or working towards high school completion.
- Select “Middle College” from the high school program options.
Why Choose Middle College
This program is designed for students who need a different path to success. You’ll get:
- A flexible schedule that fits your life
- Personalized support from teachers and advisors
- Experience with college-level work
Plus, Middle College is scholarship-based program. Ozarks Tech and your school district cover:
- College tuition
- Textbooks and supplies
- Student support services
If you’re a student at Springfield Public Schools, you’re eligible. If you attend in a nearby school district, talk to your high school counselor to see if your school partners with Middle College.
Middle College Programs
Choose from 15+ career areas—or work toward a General Transfer Associate of Arts Degree. This flexible program helps you move forward faster.
Arts & Communication
These programs are for the creative thinkers and communicators. Express information, inspire ideas and elicit emotion with your unique voice. From language and media to fine arts, we have the programs to help you share your creativity and communicate in powerful way.
Health Services
Middle College students explore a variety of health-related careers. You’ll take courses through the Alliance for Healthcare Education.
Industrial, Engineering, Transportation & Construction
These programs are for those who are curious, detail-oriented and enjoy making things work. Use your skills to build and fix machines, systems and structures. From advanced automation and robotics to the skilled trades, find programs that will help you land a highly rewarding and technical career.
Human Services
Human Service programs are the perfect fit for those who enjoy making a positive impact in their community. No task is too small. From supporting mental and physical well-being, to providing a delicious meal, these programs are built to prepare you with skills that enrich the lives of those around you.
Business, Management, & Technology
Learn how to install various operating systems and connect those systems to network resources. You’ll also learn skills like diagnosing and troubleshooting computer malfunctions and preventative maintenance. Beginning programming techniques for those seeking a career in this industry will be introduced.
Earn an Associate Degree
This course of study allows students with a high school grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher and 90% attendance or greater to complete college courses towards an associate of arts degree and/or general education requirements to transfer to a four-year college or university.
Frequently Asked Questions
School schedules vary by the days, semester and cohort group.
Middle College follows Ozarks Tech closures and decisions. Campus closures will be communicated through the emergency alert system, to your student email and posted on the Ozarks Tech website.
Yes. However, you must request permission through the home high school’s administration.
Yes. Middle College students are treated like any other college student and are free to come and go. However, they are expected to be in class, on time and make responsible decisions. Students are asked to sign out of the Middle College office if they leave campus early.
Students who abuse the privilege of attending school on a college campus may be dismissed to return to their home high school if absences become a recurring issue.
You are obligated through a contract to complete each semester you start. However, if at the semester’s end a student chooses not to return, he/she may return to their home school to complete high school credits without penalty, and a new student will take your place.
Contact Middle College
Springfield Campus
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Email Us
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