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Getting Started - Re-admitted OTC student

  1. Complete an Application for Admission to OTC. You can either fill it out online, pick up an application in Student Services, or call (417) 447-6900 and request that a form be sent to you. You will be readmitted under the current catalog so be aware that the requirements for your degree may have changed.

  2. Apply for financial aid, if needed.  Information regarding financial aid and related deadlines is available on the Financial Aid area of the website.  If you are a veteran planning to use the GI Bill, click here.

  3. Complete Orientation.  This is optional, however it is strongly encouraged for students who have not attended OTC in one year or more.  Orientation can be completed online or on campus and will cover important information such as payment options, financial aid and registering for classes.  To begin, click here.

  4. Meet with an academic advisor.  We strongly encourage all students who have not attended OTC in one year or more to seek academic advisement. 

    On the Springfield campus, you may call 417-447-6909 to set up an appointment for comprehensive group advisement or you may come to the 2nd floor of Student Services and be seen individually on a walk-in basis.

    On the Richwood Valley campus, please contact 417-447-7727 to set up an appointment.

    Limited advising is available at the Branson, Waynesville and Lebanon Education Centers.  For more information, please call the Education Center directly (Branson:  417-447-8920; Lebanon 417-447-8932; Waynesville 573-774-5061)

    Be sure to bring a photo ID with you.

  5. Register for classes. You can register online or come to Student Services. If wish to register in Student Services, you must provide photo ID. The earlier you register, the more choices you will have in class offerings and times.

    In order to register online or use many other MyOTC functions, you will need a user name and password. The "Online Help" will provide you with user name and password instructions.  If you have problems logging in, call the Help Desk at (417) 447-7548.

    Spring '09 Registration Start Dates:
    November 18: Readmitted students with 30+ earned hours at OTC
    November 20: Readmitted students with 15-29 earned hours at OTC
    November 24: Readmitted students with 0-14 earned hours at OTC

  6. 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; select Student Access Menu. For a complete list of deadline dates, click here.

    7. Option #1 - Pay tuition and fees in full. This can be done through the AccessOTC tab in MyOTC (select Student Access Menu) or at the Cashier's Office, 2nd floor, Information Commons.

    Option #2     - Enroll with e-Cashier each semester.  This can be done AFTER you have registered in classes for the upcoming semester.  The sooner you enroll with e-Cashier, the more payment plan choices you will have.

If you do not personally pay in full, you are required to enroll with e-Cashier to complete your registration, even if your tuition and fees are being paid by:

Choose e-Cashier's payment Option A.

Please direct any questions to the OTC Cashier at (417) 447-4827 or e-mail cashhelp@otc.edu. e-Cashier brochures are available in Student Services or at the OTC Cashier windows located on the 2nd floor, Information Commons building.