History 2000-19

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 for maximum benefit

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.

ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

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

BUSINESS

Logistics (Flex Option)

COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Computer Programming
Network Security & Information Assurance
Database
Internetworking CISCO
Network Engineering MCSE
Network Specialist

CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Criminal Justice
Fire Science/Criminal Justice/EMT

EDUCATION

Early Childhood Development

ENGINEERING

Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronic Instrumentation Technology
Engineering Technology Programming
Engineering Design Technology
Computer Aided Design I, II (Flex Option)

HEALTH SCIENCE/NURSING

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

TRANSPORTATION

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.

• Log in to your current FAFSA form or start a new application at studentaid.gov.
• In the financial section of the online form, you will see a “Link to IRS” button if you are eligible to use the IRS DRT.
• Click the “Link to IRS” button and log in with your FSA ID to be transferred to the IRS to retrieve your info.
• Once at the IRS site, enter your information exactly as it appears on your federal income tax return and click the “Submit” button.
• Check the “Transfer My Tax Information into the FAFSA form” box, and click the “Transfer Now” button.
• You will know that your federal tax return information has been successfully transferred because the words “Transferred from the IRS” will display in place of the IRS information in 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

• Have your taxes in front of you and enter the address as it appears on your return.
• The address on file is typically the address on your most recent return.
• Spelling out the word “street” rather than using the abbreviation “st” can be enough to cause an error.
• Addresses on the IRS system are auto-corrected through a United States Postal Services software and may not match what you put on your tax return.
• If you have entered your address as it appears on your return and it does not work, try using the standardized version of your address. To get a standardized version of your address go to the USPS website and search by Zip Code.  Enter the address and click find.

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).

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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.

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:

• Your Social Security Number or Alien Registration Number, if you are not a U.S. citizen
• Your federal income tax returns, W-2s, and other records of money earned
• Bank statements and records of investments (if applicable)
• Records of untaxed income (if applicable)
• OCtech School Code: 006815. Be sure to use this school code to have your information automatically sent to our office.