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First Time Freshman

LET’S GET THIS JOURNEY STARTED

New to college? Here’s how to apply to OCTC and start building a better tomorrow—right here in your own backyard.

Apply as a freshman if you’ve never taken a college class or if you took dual-credit, SEEK, or dual-enrolled classes in high school. If you’ve taken college classes, apply as a transfer student.

How to Apply

Applying to OCTC is easy, and we’ll be with you at every step of the way. Just follow these four steps:

  1. Submit the Application for Admission. It’s free, and it only takes about 15 minutes to complete.
     
  2. Send us your final high school or GED transcript. You can order your high school transcript or your GED transcripts online.
     
  3. Submit your ACT or SAT scores or the results of placement testing.
     
  4. Explore financial aid. Our generous scholarships, grants and loans make a great education even more affordable.
     

And that’s it! You’re on your way to the future of your dreams.

If you have questions along the way, give us a call or e-mail us at octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu We look forward to helping you reach your goals!