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Ozark Welcome

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

  • Enroll in classes.
  • Set up Ozark email.
  • Take pictures for student ID.

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

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 Orientation dates for fall 2024 new students are:​

  • Friday, April 5 Ozark Welcome #1
  • Thursday, May 2 Ozark Welcome #2

Prepare to Attend

  • Submit $100 enrollment deposit online through your my.occ.edu student portal.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Complete housing documents through my.occ.edu student portal Orientation & Housing tab. (Roommate Compatibility Survey, Housing Agreement, Vehicle Registration, and Medical History Form). 
     
  • Details will be added to this page as Welcome Week plans are finalized. 
     
  • Move in will begin at 9:00 a.m. in the Chapel lobby.