2001 | OCtech develops first five-year strategic plan |
2003 | Student and Community Life Center opens |
2005-2010 | Project Lead the Way, Mechatronics, Business, CNA/Health Science, Computer Technicology, Criminal Justice, Education added for students interested in transferring to OCtech – centered around career pathways from Department of Education |
December 2006 | Math and Science Center opens |
May 10, 2010 | Anne S. Crook Transportation and Logistics Center opens |
2012 | Patrick Student Services building dedicated in honor of longtime Area Commissioner Larry W. Patrick |
Spring 2019 | Nursing and Health Science Building opens |
July 8, 1980 | Teleconference system with ETV studios featuring “talkback” capabilities initiated |
July 31, 1980 | Medical Laboratory Technician program accredited |
Sept. 16, 1981 | dedication of Agricultural/Industrial Buildings |
August 1982 | Associate Degree Nursing program begins; Word Processing courses begin; Forest Products Technology begins |
April 7, 1983 | program for displaced workers begins |
August 5, 1983 | Industrial Maintenance Mechanics diploma program begins |
Dec. 22, 1984 | college named Innovative Technical Training Resource Center for Electromechanical Maintenance Technology in South Carolina |
Nov. 16, 1986 | college awarded $2.8 million in state funds for new Health Sciences Building |
Feb. 25, 1987 | college begins first geriatric nursing program in South Carolina |
March 20, 1987 | college breaks ground on new Health Sciences Building |
Aug. 19, 1987 | Electromechanical Maintenance Technology Resource Center opens |
Nov. 2, 1987 | Rudy Groomes named Outstanding President for 1987 by the South Carolina Association for Higher Continuing Education |
Nov. 5, 1987 | first centralized job placement office established |
September 1988 | Health Sciences Building opens |
1992-1993 | Triple C – College Credit Courses – for transfer credit only begin at Edisto High School; first courses were English 101/102 and Math 110/111 |
January 1993 | OCtech dedicates buildings to three Area Commission charter members: Industrial/Technology, Business/Computer Technology and Faculty Administration buildings to Joe K. Fairey II, John O. Wesner and Ben R. Wetenhall, respectively |
1998 | OCtech begins offering online courses |
February 1971 | Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical basketball team plays first game |
July 21, 1972 | Clemson University announces acceptance of transfer credit from Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical courses |
Aug. 11, 1972 | Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical credits become transferable to the University of South Carolina |
May 11, 1973 | Tool, Die Making program approved |
Oct. 21, 1973 | Medical Technology curriculum added |
March 14, 1974 | Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society chartered (for students in degree programs) |
May 8, 1974 | Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center becomes Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College |
April 9, 1975 | dedication of $2,000,000 college expansion and opening of the Learning Resource Center and Administration Building |
May 26, 1978 | the Gressette Learning Resource Center and Williams Administration Building dedicated in honor of Sen. L. Marion Gressette of St. Matthews and Sen. Marshall B. Williams of Orangeburg |
May 26, 1978–April 12, 1979 | Radiologic Technology program accredited |
May 15, 1961 | Gov. Ernest F. Hollings signs legislation creating the technical education system |
May 1966 | Legislation passed to create the Orangeburg-Calhoun Area Commission for Technical Education |
Oct. 12, 1966 | Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center formally approved by state committee for technical education |
Oct. 25, 1967 | groundbreaking for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center |
Sept. 16, 1968 | first students registered for courses |
May 16, 1969 | official dedication ceremony held for Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical Education Center |
Aug. 18, 1969 | first graduation ceremony held; 30 students awarded diplomas in Air Conditions, Heating and Refrigeration/Automotive Technician/Diesel – Hydraulics Technician/Industrial Electronics/Medical Secretary/Legal Secretary/Welding |
Mini sessions are the same as regular classes. You’ll learn the same information as you do in a traditional class, just in a shorter period of time. Mini sessions add flexibility to your scheduling and are a great way to pick up extra credits or to get an early start if you want to begin a program this spring.
We offer basic healthcare skills for a quick entry into the job market as well as general education credits that count toward our associate degree, certificate and transfer programs.
Begins October 13
ACC 102 Accounting Principles II
ACC 124 Individual Tax Procedures
AHS 106 Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
AHS 141 Phlebotomy for the Health Care Provider
AHS 144 Phlebotomy Practicum
AHS 145 Electrocardiography
AHS 166 ECG in a Clinical Setting
ART 101 Art History and Appreciation
AUT 151 Automotive Transmission/Transaxle
AUT 159 Tools, Equipment and Reference Manuals
AUT 161 Introduction to Automotive Maintenance
BAF 101 Personal Finance
BIO 118 Basic Anatomy & Physiology II
COL 107 Computer Literacy Skills for College Success
CRJ 283 Police Science III
CRJ 284 Police Science IV
ECD 237 Methods and Materials
EMS 106 Emergency Medical Care II
EMS 208 EMS Field Internship I
ENG 101 English Composition
ENG 102 English Composition II
LOG 111 Warehouse and Distribution Center Operations
MGT 215 Project Management
MGT 220 Operations Management I
MRI 136 MRI Procedures of the Musculoskeletal System
PSY 201 General Psychology
PSY 203 Human Growth and Development
PTH 266 Physical Therapy Practicum I
SPA 102 Elementary Spanish II
SPC 205 Public Speaking
Industrial Electronics Technology
Machine Tool Technology
Mechatronics Technology
Welding/Industrial Maintenance
Basic Electrician
Industrial Electrician
Production Operator
Basic Industrial Maintenance
Industrial Maintenance – Mechanical & Electrical I, II
Mechatronics I, II, III
Basic Welding
Intermediate Welding
Welding Fundamentals
Logistics (Flex Option)
Computer Programming
Network Security & Information Assurance
Database
Internetworking CISCO
Network Engineering MCSE
Network Specialist
Criminal Justice
Fire Science/Criminal Justice/EMT
Early Childhood Development
Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronic Instrumentation Technology
Engineering Technology Programming
Engineering Design Technology
Computer Aided Design I, II (Flex Option)
Physical Therapist Assistant
Radiologic Technology
Fire Science/Criminal Justice/EMT
Medical Assisting/Administrative Office Tech
Patient Care Technology/Biological Science
Medical Assisting
Emergency Medical Technician
Patient Care Technician
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Mammography
Associate Degree Nursing (Transition&Flex Options)
RN to BSN Transfer-USC Upstate
Practical Nursing (Flex Option)
Certified Nursing Assistant
Automotive Technology
Basic Diesel Maintenance
Professional Truck Driving
Undercar Specialist
The IRS Data Retrieval Tool (IRS DRT) electronically transfers your federal tax return information into your FAFSA form.
The IRS DRT can be used by both students and parents. Click here to learn more about the IRS DRT.
Helpful Hints for Using the DRT
If you still have problems, the IRS.gov Website help desk can be reached at 1-800-829-1040 (Monday through Friday) 7 am – 7 pm (Eastern Standard Time).
If you are a Dependent Student, you will need your parent’s or guardian’s tax information to complete the FAFSA. You can import this data into your application using the IRS Data Retrieval Tool (see below).
Independent Student
An independent student is one of the following: at least 24 years old, married, a graduate or professional student, a veteran, a member of the armed forces, an orphan, a ward of the court, or someone with legal dependents other than a spouse, an emancipated minor or someone who is homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Get additional information to determine your dependency status.
Dependent Student
A student who does not meet any of the criteria for an independent student.
You will be able to save your application if for any reason you can’t finish it in one session.
Attending OCtech from: | Select FAFSA | Use Tax Info: |
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7/1/22-6/30/23 | 2022-2023 | 2020 |
7/1/23-6/30/24 | 2023-2024 | 2021 |
If you want step by step help, this video shows a complete walk through of the FAFSA:
(You will need to start the video from the beginning.)
After you have submitted the FAFSA: