

Getting Connected
Once you register you will have access to your KCTCS Student E-mail, our PeopleSoft student information system, and our Blackboard course information system. So how do you get started? Select “Current Students”, then “User Center”, then “Setup Your User Profile” and activate your account today! Download the KCTCS APP and select Owensboro as your campus!
Over 3000 Students Avoid Late Fees! How did they do it?
The answer: Pay your tuition—or enter into a payment plan—the Tuesday before the term begins. There are exceptions. Certain groups, such as high school students are billed at a later date. See the Fine Print below for more information about tuition, fees, payment plans and financial aid.
Your Money Back—Guaranteed!
As long as you drop your class before the last day to add a class, you will get a 100% refund. See the Fine Print below for additional refund information.
What Happened to my class?
While we want all our classes to fill with students, sometimes they do not. We reserve the right to cancel any course that does not have sufficient enrollment. We contact you before the first class meeting, if at all possible, and help you schedule an alternative class.
LIFE HAPPENS
If you have a concern, complaint, or just have a question, please talk with someone.
You can speak with an instructor, a counselor, or the Vice President of Student Affairs.
We can’t help if we don’t know—and we want to help.
Class Schedules
View our current and upcoming class schedules.
OCTC Semester Calendar
Date | Item |
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Mar. 1 | Registration begins for Summer/Fall 2022 |
Aug. 8 | Bookstore financial aid charges begin |
Aug. 10 | Last day to pay registration and fees, to avoid cancellation, and a $75 reinstatement fee. |
Aug. 13 | 9 a.m. - Noon registration - visit the START Center, Main Campus, Bookstore |
Aug. 15 | Classes begin. OCTC begins 1st bi-term classes |
Aug. 17 | Last day to enter a class without instructor permission |
Aug. 19 |
Last day to enter a regular class with instructor permission Last day to drop without a Last day to drop and receive 100% refund |
Aug. 29 | Last day for reinstatement of students who failed to pay tuition & fees by the payment deadline ($75 reinstatement charge will apply) |
Sept. 5 | Labor Day-Holiday, No classes campuses closed |
Sept. 5-30 | Apply for December 2022 graduation |
Sept. 13 | Last day to withdraw and receive a 50% refund |
Oct. 1 | Registration for Spring 2023 begins |
Oct. 8 | End of 1st bi-term |
Oct. 9-16 | Fall Break |
Oct. 17 |
Midterm Last day to change student status from credit to audit Last day to withdraw and receive a W without instructor approval Beginning of 2nd bi-term |
Nov. 24 | Thanksgiving Day-Holiday, campuses closed |
Nov. 25-26 | Thanksgiving Break-no classes, campuses closed |
Dec. 2 | Last day to withdraw, with instructor approval, and receive a W. |
Dec. 3 | End of classes |
Dec. 5-9 |
Book Buy Back Dec 5-8: 9 AM-4PM and Dec 9: 9 AM-3PM |
Dec. 9 | Text book rentals due to the Bookstore |
Dec. 5-11 | Final Exams |
Dec. 11 | OCTC end of semester |
Dec. 15 | Fall Commencement |
Date | Item |
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May 27 | Last day to arrange a student tuition and fee payment plan |
June 7 | Last day to pay registration and fees, to avoid cancellation and a $75 reinstatement fee |
June 8 |
Last day to withdraw from class and receive a full refund Last day to enter a class for this term Last day to drop a class without a grade |
June 13-24 | Apply for August graduation |
June 20 | Juneteenth Holiday-Campuses Closed |
June 22 | Last day to withdraw from a class and receive a 50% tuition refund |
July 4 | Independence Day Holiday-Campuses Closed |
July 7 |
Midterm; Last day to change from credit to audit Last day to officially withdraw at their own discretion and receive a grade of W |
July 29 | Last day for student at the instructor’s discretion to officially withdraw and receive a W |
July 30 | End of class work |
Aug 1-2 | Final Exams; Bookstore Buy Back 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. Rental books due Aug. 2 |
Aug 2 | End of Summer Session |
Date | Item |
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May 13 | Last day to pay registration and fees, to avoid cancellation, and a $75 reinstatement fee. |
May 16 | Class work begins |
May 17 |
Last day to drop a class and receive a full refund; Last day to enter a class for this term Last day to drop a class without a grade |
May 20 | Last day to withdraw from class and receive a 50% tuition refund |
May 25 |
Midterm; Last day to change from credit to audit Last day for students to officially withdraw, at their own discretion, and |
May 30 | Memorial Day Holiday-Campuses Closed |
June 3 | End of class work and last day for student, at the instructor’s discretion, to officially withdraw and receive a W |
June 6 | Final Exams; End of Summer Intersession |
Date | Item |
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Oct. 1 | Registration begins for Spring 2023 |
Dec. 15 | Priority deadline for financial aid |
Jan. 4 | Last day to pay tuition & fees or sign up for a payment plan to avoid cancellation of registration and a $75 late charge |
Jan. 7 9 a.m. - noon |
Registration-visit the START Center, Main Campus |
Jan. 9 | Classes begin/1st bi-term classes begin |
Jan. 11 | Last day to enter a class without instructor permission |
Jan. 13 | Last day to enter a regular class with instructor permission |
Last day to drop without a grade | |
Last day to drop and receive 100% refund | |
Jan. 16 | Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Holiday, campuses closed |
Jan. 24 | Last day for reinstatement of students who failed ot pay tuition & fees by the payment deadline ($75 reinstatement charge will apply) |
Jan. 3-Feb. 7 | Apply for May 2023 graduation |
Feb. 7 | Last day to withdraw and receive a 50% refund |
Feb. 20 | President's Day - Holiday, campuses closed |
Mar. 1 | Registration for Summer/Fall 2023 |
Mar. 4 | End of 1st bi-term |
Mar. 5-12 | Spring Break, no classes |
Mar. 13 | Midterm |
Last day to change student status from credit to audit | |
Last day to withdraw and receive a "W" without instructor approval | |
Beginning of 2nd bi-term | |
Apr. 7 | 1/2 Day Academic Holiday (Good Friday), campuses close at noon |
Apr. 28 | Last day to withdraw, with instructor approval, and receive a "W" |
Apr. 29 | End of classes |
May 1-7 | Final Exams |
BOOK BUY BACK | May 1-4: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.; May 5: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
May 5 | Text book rentals due to the Bookstore |
May 7 | End of Spring Semester |
End of 2nd bi-term | |
May 10-11 | Graduation, RiverPark Center |
Date | Item |
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Mar. 1 | Registration for Summer/Fall 2021 |
Aug. 9 | Bookstore financial aid charges begin |
Aug. 11 | Last day to pay registration and fees, to avoid cancellation, and a $75 reinstatement fee |
Aug. 14 | 9AM-Noon registration - visit the START Center, Main Campus, Bookstore |
Aug. 16 | Classes begin - OCTC begins 1st bi-term classes |
Aug. 18 | Last day to enter a class without instructor permission |
Aug. 20 | Last day to enter a regular class with instructor permission; Last day to drop without a grade; Last day to drop and receive 100% refund |
Aug. 30 | Last day for reinstatement of students who failed to pay tuition & fees by the payment
deadline ($75 reinstatement charge will apply) |
Sept. 6 | Labor Day-Holiday - No classes, campuses closed |
Sept. 6-Oct. 1 | Apply for December 2022 graduation |
Sept. 14 | Last day to withdraw and receive a 50% refund |
Oct. 1 | Registration for Spring 2022 |
Oct. 3-10 | Fall Break - No classes |
Oct. 16 | End of 1st bi-term |
Oct. 18 | Midterm; Last day to change student status from credit to audit; Last day to withdraw and receive a “W” without instructor approval; beginning of 2nd bi-term |
Nov. 25 | Thanksgiving Day-Holiday - No classes, campuses closed |
Nov. 26-27 | Thanksgiving Break - No classes, campuses closed |
Dec. 3 | Last day to withdraw, with instructor approval, and receive a W |
Dec. 4 | End of classes |
Dec. 6-12 |
Final Exams |
Dec. 6-10 | Book Buy Back (Dec. 6-9: 9AM-4PM; Dec. 10: 9AM-3PM) |
Dec. 10 | Text book rentals due to the Bookstore |
Dec. 12 | OCTC end of fall semester |
Dec. 16 | Fall Commencement |
NEED BOOKS?
The OCTC Bookstore, operated by Barnes & Noble, is located on the Upper Level of the Campus Center. Regular hours are M-TH 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. and F, 9 a.m. - 12p.m. Extended hours are posted during RUSH periods. The OCTC Bookstore is your number one source for textbook choices new, used, rentals, digital, etc. They offer the required and recommended texts for all OCTC classes, a selection of OCTC apparel, gifts, and school supplies. Students can sell textbooks back for cash; the best time to sell books is during final exam week. Rental books are due on the last day of final exams. Cash and credit cards are accepted. For one week before classes begin each semester, financial aid can be used for bookstore purchases. Dates & times will be posted.
Refund policy
During the first week of classes, a full refund will be given if books are returned in the same condition as purchased. Receipt of purchase is required for all refunds/exchanges.
Textbooks can be purchased online and shipped directly to you.
Got Cap & Gown?
You can buy those at the Bookstore, too—but you won’t need them if you do not apply
for graduation. At the beginning of your final semester, have your academic plan reviewed,
updated, and uploaded to the GRADUATION folder by your advisor so you can apply online
between January 31- February 7 (for Spring 2023).
Need a transcript?
Go to the National Student Clearinghouse's Transcript Ordering Center.
Tobacco Free
All OCTC campuses are tobacco-free. There should be no tobacco use on campus. E-cigarette use is also prohibited.
Lost and Found
Lower level ATC, Switchboard, 270-686-4400
The Fine Print
In-state tuition is $182 per credit hour, Out of state, continguous county $364, Out state $637, plus there is an $8/credit hour KCTCS mandatory fee and a $20/ credit hour distance learning charge. OCTC, a member of The Kentucky Community & Technical College System (KCTCS), makes every effort to include relevant, timely, and accurate information in its publications. However, it reserves the right to make changes in the calendars, admission policies, expenses, programs, curricula, course descriptions or any other matters not addressed in this publication. Prospective and enrolled students should check with the appropriate office to learn of any such changes. Pay online at kctcs.mycmsc.com and select “Student Admin Prd.” Tuition is due the Wednesday prior to the first day of classes for the term. Visa, Discover, American Express and MasterCard are accepted. A fee payment drop box is available at the Main Campus, in the Administration Building, for your convenience. Note: Registration is not complete until fees are paid. The last day to pay tuition to avoid cancellation of registration is January 4. Students receiving financial aid should see the Financial Aid office. Students may choose to participate in a tuition payment plan. This plan, managed by
the Nelnet Campus Commerce, will To apply visit https://students.kctcs.edu (make sure any pop-up blockers are disabled).
Failure to officially withdraw from a class in the START Center will result in a fee
payment penalty.
Due to the Reauthorization of Higher Education Act, new refund regulations will be applied to Title IV aid recipients who completely withdraw during their first semester, or stop attending and fail to officially withdraw from classes. Financial Aid awards are calculated on a sliding scale based on enrollment each semester. Full-time students are eligible for 100% of their grants for the semester and a part-time students are eligible for 50%. Pell Grants and student loans are available for fall, spring, and summer. Check with the FA Office for eligibility and limitations. Students with financial aid awards that exceed their tuition and bookstore charges can expect to receive a refund 4-6 weeks after the first day of class. Refunds are processed with BankMobile Disbursements, a technology solution, powered by BMTX, Inc. All Federal, State, and OCTC Finanical Aid policies and procedures are kept on file Available for children ages six weeks to four years old. |
Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid--FAFSA (Free Federal Application for Student Aid): Fall/Spring Academic Year - by July 1; Fall Semester Only - by July 15, each year; Spring Semester Only - by Dec. 1, each year; OCTC Scholarship Applications - by April 1, each year. Students are required to file a FAFSA every year in order to receive FA/Direct Loans.
FAFSA can be filed ONLINE starting Oct. 1 every year! OCTC participates in the following financial aid programs: Federal Pell Grant; KY
Cap Grant; Federal SEOG Grant; Federal Work-Study Program; and the Federal Direct
Loan Program. OCTC offers the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, KEES awards, and many
scholarship resources. Scholarship applications are available in January, are awarded for the next academic school year, applications are due by April 1st. Federal Title IV regulations require students who stop attending classes to return all or a portion of Title IV grant or loan funds. The amount to be returned will be based on the actual number of days attended in the term. Students who stop attending classes, do not officially withdraw, or receive all failing grades (“E, F, Z, etc.) MUST pay all or a portion of Title IV aid back at the end of the semester. Repayments of overawards or repayments due to lack of attendance or withdrawal will be due to the Department of Education within 30 days of written notice. Direct loans are available to eligible students who meet the criteria. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Students must complete the FAFSA process, And an online loan request through student self-service. New student loan borrowers are subject to a 30-day delay on all loan disbursements. First bi-term courses are often prerequisites for classes held during the second bi-term. Students who do not receive a passing grade or drop such a prerequisite first bi-term course must pay back any financial aid disbursed toward the second bi-term course. Students may withdraw from classes and automatically receive Students may request to repeat a course as necessary to Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) are committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, (which prohibits sex discrimination), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, in regard to employment at OCTC is coordinated by Sharmy Davis 270- 852-8159, acting Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Coordinator, Owensboro Community and Technical College, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, phone 270-686-4504. Any person having inquiries concerning compliance with the above regulations in regard to situations other than employment should contact the acting coordinator for Title VI / Title IX / ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) at the individual campus. For more information, contact Barb Tipmore, Main Campus, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, phone 270-686-4530. OCTC complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Public Law 92-380, on all its campuses. Inquiries regarding the law should be directed to the appropriate school office. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination, and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is coordinated by KCTCS, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, KCTCS, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383 phone 859-256-3264. Efforts to comply with the laws and regulations applicable to people with disabilities -- as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 -- are also coordinated by the Director of Diversity and Employee Relations. Questions concerning compliance with regulations may be directed to the KCTCS Director of Human Resources, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383, phone 859-256-3338, or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Questions may be directed to the KCTCS Student Affairs Division or the Human Resource Coordinator’s Office at each college. Questions about admission to any college in KCTCS should be directed to the appropriate admissions office. |
When there is a terrible, no good, just very bad day.
Weather Happens
SNAP Emergency Notification
When it does, we get the word out. If you text, our SNAP message alert system is the
best way to find out what is happening. All students are automatically enrolled upon
admission. Others can sign up at KCTCS's Safety Notification Alert Process (SNAP). (To opt out reply to the text w/ “STOP”.) If you don’t text, don’t worry—we post
it on our OCTC Website, on Facebook, Twitter, and send info to: WFIE-TV, WTVW-TV, WEHT-TV, WEVV-TV, OC-TV
on Owensboro Cable Ch 71. A decision to cancel classes due to inclement weather will
be made by 6 a.m. for day classes (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and 3:30 p.m. for evening classes
(5:30 p.m. or later) when possible. If the weather causes a delay in opening the campuses,
students should resume the normal schedule for classes at the time announced (e.g.,
if campuses open at 10 a.m., students should report to classes beginning at 10 a.m.
or after).
If you have an off-campus class—check this out: If the class is on a high school campus and high school classes are cancelled, the OCTC off-campus classes are cancelled. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the instructor and administration.
Get the 411
KCTCS has the KCTCS Non-Emergency Communication Tool (KNECT) for non-emergency calls. KNECT will call your phone and send an email about important dates and deadlines.
Contacts/Help
Office | Contact |
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Administrative Office Technology (A,C) |
Dr. Laura Boarman |
Agriculture (A,D,C) | Dr. Laura Boarman 270-686-4685 laura.boarman@kctcs.edu |
Air Conditioning Technology (A,D, C) | Larry Stone 270-686-4476 larry.stone@kctcs.edu |
Associate in Arts (A) Associate in Science (A) |
octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu |
Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) AFA Theatre Production (AFA) Technical Theatre (C) |
Dr. Meredith Skaggs 270-852-8636 meredith.skaggs@kctcs.edu |
AFA Visual Arts (AFA) | David Wilson 270-686-4626 davidd.wilson@kctcs.edu |
Automotive Technology (A, D, C) |
Billie Harris 270-686-4461 billie.harris@kctcs.edu |
Business Administration (A,D,C) Business Management (A,C) Financial Customer Services (C) |
Michael Boyd 270-686-4584 michael.boyd@kctcs.edu |
Accounting (A,D,C) | Al Wallace 270-686-4609 al.wallace@kctcs.edu |
Business Communications (C) | Dr. Bob Glenn or Michael Boyd 270-686-4553 bobj.glenn@kctcs.edu |
CDL Training |
James Cecil, 270-231-7749 |
Computer & Information Technologies (CIT) (A,C) |
Tim Williamson 270-686-4696 tim.williamson@kctcs.edu |
Computerized Manufacturing & Machining (CMM) (A,D,C) |
Danny Moseley 270-686-4441 danny.moseley@kctcs.edu |
Criminal Justice (A,C) |
Brock Peterson |
Diesel Technology (A,D,C) | Walt James 270-686-4498 walt.james@kctcs.edu |
Electrical Technology (A,D,C) | Justin Payne 270-686-4458 justin.payne@kctcs.ed |
Early College (A) | Nikki WImpelberg 270-686-4596 nikki.wimpelberg@kctcs.edu |
EMT (C) |
Joe Dennison |
Engineering Technology (A,D,C) | Richard Hall 270-686-4462 richard.hall@kctcs.edu |
Fire Science Technology (A,D,C) | Jimmy Van Cleve 270-273-3187 jimmy.vancleve@kctcs.edu |
GO FAME |
Katie Vincent 270-686-4423
|
Healthcare Facilities Leadership (A,D,C) | Mike Canales 270-852-8142 mike.canales@kctcs.edu |
Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (A,D,C) | Dr. Michelle Edwards 270-686-4408 michelle.edwards@kctcs.edu |
Industrial Maintenance Technology (A,D,C) | Sean Steele 270-686-4468 sean.steele@kctcs.edu |
Medical Assisting (A,D,C) | Mark Chandler 270-831-9771 mark.chandler@kctcs.edu |
Medical Information Technology (A,C) | Dr. Laura Boarman 270-686-4685 laura.boarman@kctcs.edu |
Nursing (A,C) | Dr. Lori Sharp Donahoo 270-686-4548 lori.donahoo@kctcs.edu |
Nurse Aide (C) & KY Medication Aide (C) |
Workforce Solutions 270-686-4444 |
Paramedic Technology (A,C) | Joe Dennison 270-499-8269 joe.dennison@kctcs.edu |
Plumbing Technology |
Ceary Thomas Crisp, 270-686-4623 |
Radiography (A) | Michelle Tudor (270) 686-4646 michelle.tudor@kctcs.edu |
SkillTrain/Adult Education | Lindsey Kafer (270) 686-3781 lindsey.kafer@kctcs.edu |
Surgical Technology (A) | Zara Basham 270-686-4650 zara.basham@kctcs.edu |
Tech X (C) |
Amee Payne 270-686-3786 amee.payne@kctcs.edu |
Veterinary Technology (A) | Dr. Laura Boarman 270-686-4585 laura.boarman@kctcs.edu |
Welding Technology (A,D,C) | Shawn Gannon 270-686-4406 shawn.gannon@kctcs.edu |
Office | Location | Hours | Contact |
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24/7/365 HELP Desk |
Available 24/7/365 | 1-855-5GO-OCTC | |
Counseling Center |
Main Campus, Campus Center Lower Level |
M - F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
270-686-4418 octc.counseling@kctcs.edu |
Bookstore (operated by Barnes & Noble) |
Main Campus, Upper Level Campus Center |
M-Th: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. F: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. |
270-686-4523 Order online. |
Campus Information |
Main Campus, ATC Bldg. |
M-Th: 8 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. F: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. During regular academic semester; non-academic semesters, M-F: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
270-686-4400 mary.durr@kctcs.edu |
Computer Labs |
Main Campus, Downtown |
M-F: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
|
Fee Payment/ Business Office |
Main Campus, A fee payment drop |
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Appointments after hours available upon request. |
1-855-5GO-OCTC, or 270-686-4669 octc.businessoffice@kctcs.edu |
Financial Aid |
Main Campus, |
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
call 270-686-4520, or email octc.financialaid@kctcs.edu |
OCTC IT HELP Desk |
Accessible with |
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
270-686-4541 |
Learning Resource Center (Library) |
Main Campus Downtown & |
M - F: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F: |
270-686-4590 (DT) 270-686-4667 |
Pathfinder Den, Pathfinder Pantry (Transfer, Retention, Success Coaches, Advising & Career) |
Main Campus, |
M-F: 8-4:30 p.m. |
270-686-4683
|
SkillTrain Center |
Downtown |
M, W, F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. T, Th: 8 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
270-686-4454 octc.skilltrain@kctcs.edu |
START Center |
MN Campus, |
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
270-686-4522 octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu |
Student Records |
Main Campus, |
M-F: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
octc.studentrecords@kctcs.edu |
Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) |
Main Campus, |
M-F: 7:45 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
270-852-8964 |
Western Kentucky University Owensboro Offices |
4821 New Hartford Road |
270-684-9797 | |
OCTC Main Campus |
4800 New Hartford Road |
270-686-4400 | |
OCTC Southeastern Campus |
1901 Southeastern Parkway |
270-686-4418 | |
OCTC Downtown Campus |
1501 Frederica Street |
270-686-4444 |