Ozark Welcome

Learn about Ozark Welcome

Ozark Welcome is designed to help you be successful in your transition to Ozark Christian College. While at Ozark Welcome you will:

• Meet with an academic advisor to select your Fall 2018 classes. 
• Learn more from the faculty and students in your major. 
• Meet other incoming students and begin making friendships. 
• Learn about resources available to you as an OCC student. 
• Make sure all of your (and your parents) questions are answered. 

Submit $100 enrollment deposit online at my.occ.edu before registering for Ozark Welcome. 

• Deposit by April 2 and receive priority class registration, priority housing and a $50 textbook credit in the OCC Bookstore. 
• Deposit from April 3 through June 1 and receive priority housing and a $50 textbook credit in the OCC Bookstore. 

All incoming students accepted by June 1, 2018, from MO, AR, KS, OK, IL, and IA are required to attend an orientation date prior to move-in day in August. 

Families are encouraged to attend with their student. Additional parent/family sessions will be offered throughout the day. Parents are not able to attend the academic advising session with their students. 

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Dates and Schedules

Ozark Welcome dates for Fall 2018 new students are:

• Thursday April 12 (register by April 2)
• Thursday, April 19 (register by April 2)
• Saturday, June 9 (register by June 1)
• Friday, August 17* 

REGISTER HERE

*The August 17, 2018, date is reserved for students accepted AFTER June 1, 2018 and outside MO, AR, KS, OK, IL, and IA. 

April Schedule: Registration deadline for both April sessions is Monday, April 2. 
June Schedule: Registration deadline is Friday, June 1. 

Students are required to attend the entire day. 

Prepare to Attend

• Submit $100 enrollment deposit online through your my.occ.edu student portal.
  Deposit by April 2 and receive priority class registration, priority housing and a $50 textbook credit in the OCC Bookstore. 
  Deposit from April 3 through June 1 and receive priority housing and a $50 textbook credit in the OCC Bookstore. 

• Submit FAFSA and any additional information requested. (OCC school code: 015569)
  Once award letter has been received, accept financial aid awards through NetPartner portal.

• Request FINAL official transcript to be sent to OCC after high school graduation.

• Register for Ozark Welcome Orientation: April 12, April 19, June 9, or August 17.*

• Complete housing documents through my.occ.edu student portal Orientation & Housing tab. (Roommate Compatibility Survey, Housing Agreement, Vehicle Registration, and Medical History Form). 

*The August 17, 2018, date is reserved for students accepted AFTER June 1, 2018 and outside MO, AR, KS, OK, IL, and IA. 

Details for August

• Dorm Move-In and Orientation is Friday, August 17. Details of move-in time will be emailed later in the summer. 
• Details will be added to this page as Welcome Week plans are finalized.