New Student Guide

If you need to add or drop a class, you can do so without penalty by the second day of 7- week classes or the end of the first week of a semester class.  If you drop a class, you are responsible for paying any non-refundable fees.

You can find more information on the Registrar’s page.

Class attendance is vital to your success as a student. Please review the college’s attendance policies:

• In-Person Classes: Policy 3.007 Attendance Policy On-Campus Courses
• Online Classes: Policy 3.009 Attendance Policy Internet (Online) Courses

The OCtech Bookstore offers books, laptops and other supplies you need for your classes. They also sell college-branded merchandise and snacks.

Location: First Floor/Building B (enter from the sidewalk that runs between buildings S and B)
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 8am to 6pm

Schedules for financial aid purchases are posted on the Bookstore’s webpage each semester.

You have free access to Wi-Fi on campus with your student account

Location: Second Floor/Building B

As an OCtech student, you have access to the Library’s electronic databases, print and electronic books, DVDs, PASCAL Delivers, magazines, journals and newspapers, workshops, study space, computers and streaming content.

Check out the Library’s resources available 24/7 through the Library’s webpage and on D2L. 

Student vehicles on college property must be registered. Parking passes can be purchased at the Cashier’s Desk in the Building S lobby. Please be sure to bring your car’s license plate number and your student ID. Parking passes are valid for one academic year and must renewed each year.

Student IDs are issued in the Student Services Office in Building S. You do not need an appointment to get your student ID.

Every registered student at OCtech must have a valid student ID and is required to have it on them at all times while on campus.

• There is no fee for the first student ID.
• IDs are required to conduct campus-related business.
• To obtain an ID, students should bring a driver’s license or other photo ID to Student Services.

Replacement IDs:

• The cost to replace a lost ID is $15.00.
• Students pay at the Cashier’s Desk in Building S and bring the receipt to Student Services to get a replacement ID.
• IDs are replaced at no cost for under these circumstances: name change, broken ID (pieces must be brought to Student Services), or if a student has not attended OCtech for 3 consecutive semesters or 1 academic school year.

All OCtech programs require a computer to complete coursework. On-campus and hybrid classes require a laptop computer. Students may purchase a laptop from the OCtech Bookstore or provide their own.

If you already own a computer, it must:

• have a USB port.
• be capable of adding a second browser, such as Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
• be capable of playing, downloading and recording audio and video.
• be capable of downloading a free Office 365 license provided by OCtech.

Click here to read more about our technology requirements.