News U Can Use | OCTC OCTC home page OCTC home page News U Can Use Get started today 855.546.6282 Request Information GET CONNECTED! Once you register you will have access to your KCTCS Student E-mail, our PeopleSoft student info system, and our Blackboard course information system. To get started: visit owensboro.kctcs.edu > Current Students > User Center > Setup Your User Profile and activate your account today! Download the KCTCS APP and select Owensboro as your campus! Contact octc.ithelpdesk@kctcs.edu or (270) 686-4541 for help. Setup your profile ACADEMIC CALENDARS Deadlines... Institutional closings... Holidays... Start dates... End dates... Commencement ceremonies... Take a look at the academic calendars for important information regarding all of these dates and events! BOOKSTORE Regular hours: M-TH 9 a.m.– 4 p.m. and F, 9 a.m.-12p.m. Extended hours: posted during RUSH periods. Students can sell textbooks back for cash; the best time to sell books is during final exam week. Rental books are due on the last day of final exams. Starting one week before classes begin each semester, financial aid can be used for bookstore purchases. Textbooks can be purchased online at Shop OCTC and shipped directly to you. KCTCS APP Download The KCTCS App! This handy app keeps everything all in one location, making it easy for you to find: course schedule, billing info, financial aid info, a community wall, and electronic check-ins that will be used at events for Merit credit. Help us save trees and time by downloading the KCTCS app, available for iOS and Android (search "KCTCS" in app store) devices, and then select Owensboro as your campus. PATHFINDER POST Every month, the OCTC Marketing Team works together to compile helpful information, interesting stories,a nd upcoming events (including Merit Approved) just for students! Keep an eye on your KCTCS email at the beginning of each month for the Pathfinder Post! SNAP EMERGENCY SNAP Emergency messages are sent out to students, faculty, and staff in the event of emergencies including campus closings, weather events, and more. Students are automatically enrolled upon admission. To opt out, reply to the text, "STOP." MERIT APPROVED Keep up with Merit Approved events and be sure to fulfill those requirements for your First Year Experience (FYE) classes! Some events you may not expect are "Merit Approved!" FOLLOW OCTC! Facebook: OwensboroCTC Handshake: octc.joinhandshake.com Twitter: OCTC_Tweets LinkedIn: Owensboro Community & Technical College Instagram: OwensboroCTC OCTC CAMPUS LOCATIONS 4800 New Hartford Road Owensboro, KY 42303 (270) 686-4400 | Toll Free: 1-866-755-OCTC (6282) 24/7/365 HELP Desk Available: 1-855-5GO-OCTC 1501 Frederica Street Owensboro, KY 42301 (270) 686-4444 1901 Southeastern Parkway Owensboro, KY 42303 READY FOR GRADUATION? Are you planning to graduate from OCTC soon? At the beginning of your final semester, meet with your academic advisor to prepare for graduation. To find your advisor, go to MyPath > Student Self-Service and your advisor's name and contact info should be on the right side menu. Feel free to contact the Pathfinder Den at octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu for help! Caps and gowns can be ordered through the OCTC Bookstore. If you're planning to graduate May 2025, reach out to your academic advisor to plan ahead! NEED A TRANSCRIPT? www.getmytranscript.com TERRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY - IT HAPPENS! Weather Happens - When it does, we get the word out. If you text, our SNAP message alert system (www.kctcs.edu/snap) is the best way to find out what is happening. If you don’t text, don’t worry—we post it on our website (www.owensboro.kctcs.edu), send an email, post on Facebook, Twitter, and we also notify: WFIE-TV, WTVW-TV, WEHT-TV, WEVV-TV. A decision to cancel classes due to inclement weather will be made by 6 a.m. for day classes (8 a.m. - 4 p.m.) and 3:30 p.m. for evening classes (5:30 p.m. or later) when possible. If the weather causes a delay in opening the campuses, students should resume the normal schedule for class at the time announced (i.e., if campuses open at 10 a.m., students should report to class beginning at 10 a.m. or after). If you have an off-campus class—check this out: If the class is on a high school campus and high school classes are cancelled, the OCTC off-campus classes are cancelled. Exceptions are made at the discretion of the instructor and administration. Life Happens – If you have a concern, complaint, or just have a question, please talk with someone. You can speak with an instructor, a counselor, or the Vice President of Student Affairs. We can’t help if we don’t know—and we want to help. Please, feel free to contact octc.counseling@kctcs.edu for some guidance. LOST & FOUND Lost & Found is located in the Advanced Technology Center (ATC) - Lower Level, Switchboard. Call (270) 686-4400 for help! TOBACCO FREE All OCTC campuses are tobacco-free. There should be no tobacco use on campus. E-cigarette use is also prohibited. OCTC HELP LIST: OFFICES, LOCATIONS, & CONTACT INFORMATION (operated by Barnes & Noble) octc.bookstore@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4523 | Main Campus, behind the Campus Center, during the renovations please use the exterior entry off parking lot 2 (P2). M-Th: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. F: 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Order online at Shop OCTC Visit our webpage! mary.durr@kctcs.edu | 270- 686-4400 | Main Campus, ATC Bldg. | During regular academic semester; M-Th: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m., F: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. octc.counseling@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4418 | Main Campus, Temporarily located ATC 231, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Main Campus, Cyber Center, Lower Level LRE, M-F: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Downtown Campus, Room 14D, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. | Computer labs closed Sat. & Sun. Available for children ages 6wks-4yrs. Students must meet income eligibility requirements and be enrolled at OCTC | 270-683-6377 octc.elc@kctcs.edu | Pathfinder Den, Main Campus, Campus Center, Lower Level Visit our webpage! octc.businessoffice@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4669 | Main Campus, Admin. Bldg., M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | 1-855-5GO-OCTC | A fee payment drop box is available on the Main Campus in the Administration Building, or pay on-line at: MyPath and select “Student Admin Prd.” octc.financialaid@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4520 | Main Campus, Temporarily located ATC 107, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. octc-ithelpdesk@kctcs.edu | call 270-686-4541 | accessible online under the College Help Desks' tile under MyPath octc.library@kctcs.edu | 270- 686-4590 | Main Campus, M-F: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | DT Campus, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m., 270-686-4466 | SE Campus, 270-686-4590 | Chat with us online M-F: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit our webpage! octc.info@kctcs.edu octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4683 | Main Campus, Temporarily located ATC 231, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., after hours by appointment only Visit our webpage! octc.adulteducation@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4454 | Downtown Campus, M, W, F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., T, Th: 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m. octc.startcenter@kctcs.edu | 270-686-4522 | Main Campus, Temporarily located ATC 107, M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. octc.studentrecords@kctcs.edu | Main Campus, ATC Lower Level (ATC 102), M-F: 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. octc-tlc@kctcs.edu | 270-852-8964 | Main Campus, Learning Resource Center (LRE), Lower Level, M-F: 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Visit our webpage! CONTACT OCTC.INFO@KCTCS.EDU FOR ASSISTANCE WHO'S WHO AT OCTC?: PROGRAMS & CONTACT INFO A = Associate Degree; D = Diploma; C = Certificate Program/Dept. Contact Agricultural (A,D,C) Dr. Chris Cummins 270-686-3780 chris.cummins@kctcs.edu Air Conditioning Technology (A,D,C) Larry Stone 270-686-4476 larry.stone@kctcs.edu Associate in Arts (A) octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu Associate in Science (A) octc.pathfinderden@kctcs.edu Associate in Fine Arts (AFA) Dr. Meredith Skaggs 270-852-8636 meredith.skaggs@kctcs.edu AFA Theatre Arts (AFA) & Technical Theatre (C) Grae Greer 270-686-4626 grae.greer@kctcs.edu AFA Visual Art (AFA) Abbi Ruppert 270-686-4531 abbi.ruppert@kctcs.edu Automotive Technology (A,D,C) Billie Harris 270-686-4461 billie.harris@kctcs.edu Bluegrass Music (A) Scott Napier 270-686-4622 scott.napier@kctcs.edu Business Administration (A,D,C) Haley Minton 270-686-4416 haley.minton@kctcs.edu Communications (C) Taylor Washum 270-686-4621 taylor.washum@kctcs.edu CDL (Truck Driving) (C) Pete Mattingly, Success Coach 270-686-3786 peter.mattingly@kctcs.edu Computer & Information Technologies (CIT) (A,C) Tim Williamson 270-686-4604 tim.williamson@kctcs.edu Computerized Manufacturing & Machining (CMM) (A, D, C) Danny Moseley 270-686-4441 danny.moseley@kctcs.edu Criminal Justice (A,C) Brock Peterson 270-686-4601 brock.peterson@kctcs.edu Diesel Technology (A,D,C) Walt James 270-686-4498 walt.james@kctcs.edu Electrical Technology (A,D,C) Justin Payne 270-686-4458 justin.payne@kctcs.edu Early College (A) Nikki Wimpelberg 270-686-4596 nikki.wimpelberg@kctcs.edu EMS/EMT/Paramedic (A,C) Joe Dennison 270-499-8269 joe.dennison@kctcs.edu Engineering & Electronics Technology (A,D,C) Richard Hall 270-686-4462 richard.hall@kctcs.edu Fire Science Technology (A,D,C) Jimmy VanCleve 270-273-3187 jimmy.vancleve@kctcs.edu GO FAME (A) Alicyn Rodgers 270-686-4641 alicyn.rodgers@kctcs.edu Healthcare Facilities Leadership (A,C,D) Mike Canales 270-852-8142 mike.canales@kctcs.edu Industrial Maintenance Technology (A,D,C) Sean Steele 270-686-4468 sean.steele@kctcs.edu Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (A,D,C) Amanda Merritt 270-686-4408 amanda.merritt@kctcs.edu Medical Assisting (A,D,C) Natalie Horstman 270-686-4600 natalie.horstman@kctcs.edu Medical Information Tech (A,C) Taylor Ladd 270-686-4593 taylor.ladd@kctcs.edu Nursing (A) Dr. Lori Donahoo 270-686-4548 lori.donahoo@kctcs.edu Nurse Aide (C) & KY Medication Aide (C) LaTasha Shemwell latasha.shemwell@kctcs.edu Plumbing (C) Ceary Crisp 270-686-4623 ceary.crisp@kctcs.edu Radiography (A) Michelle Tudor 270-686-4646 michelle.tudor@kctcs.edu Adult Education (GED & ELL) 270-686-4444 octc.adulted@kctcs.edu Surgical Technology (A) Zara Basham 270-686-4650 zara.basham@kctcs.edu TechX (C) Pete Mattingly, Success Coach 270-686-3786 peter.mattingly@kctcs.edu Veterinary Technology (A) Dr. Laura Boarman 270-686-4585 laura.boarman@kctcs.edu Welding Technology (A,D,C) Shawn Gannon 270-686-4406 shawn.gannon@kctcs.edu Visit the Program Finder for more information about our academic programs! FINE PRINT Owensboro Community & Technical College (OCTC) and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS) are committed to a policy of providing educational opportunities to all qualified students regardless of economic or social status, and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, beliefs, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical or mental disability. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, (which prohibits sex discrimination), Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, in regard to employment at OCTC is coordinated by the Human Resources Director, Owensboro Community and Technical College, Southeastern Campus, 1901 Southeastern Parkway, Owensboro, Kentucky, 42303, 270-686-4512. Any person with inquiries concerning compliance with the above regulations in regard to situations other than employment should contact the Associate Dean for Student Affairs, Main Campus, 4800 New Hartford Road, Owensboro, Kentucky 42303, 270-686-4530. OCTC complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, Public Law 92-380, on all its campuses. Inquiries regarding the law should be directed to the appropriate school office. Compliance with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination, and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is coordinated by KCTCS, equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator, KCTCS, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky, 40383, 859-256-3264. Efforts to comply with the laws and regulations applicable to people with disabilities – as required by Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 – are also coordinated by the Associate Dean of Student Affairs. Questions concerning compliance with regulations may be directed to the KCTCS Director of Human Resources, 300 North Main Street, Versailles, Kentucky 40383, 859-256-3338, or to the Director of the Office of Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 and the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendment of 1989. Questions may be directed to the KCTCS Student Affairs Division or the Human Resources Office at each college. Questions about admission to any college in KCTCS should be directed to the appropriate admissions office. Crime Log | The OCTC Crime Log can be found at owensboro.kctcs.edu/about/student-life/campus-safety.aspx Student Financial Aid | Priority Deadlines for Financial Aid: FAFSA - Free Application for Federal Student Aid: Fall Semester Only - by July 1, each year; Spring Semester Only - by Dec. 1, each year; OCTC Scholarship Applications - by April 1, each year. FAFSA on the Web | Students are required to file a FAFSA every year in order to receive Financial Aid/Direct Loans. FAFSA can be filed online at studentaid.gov . Please, email octc.financialaid@kctcs.edu to set up an appointment for assistance filing the FAFSA. Financial Aid Resources | OCTC participates in the following financial aid programs: Federal Pell Grant; KY Cap Grant; Federal SEOG Grant; Federal Workstudy Program; and the Federal Direct Loan Program. OCTC offers the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship, KEES awards, and many scholarship resources. Scholarship applications are available in January and are awarded for the next academic school year. Applications are due by April 1st. Financial Aid Processing and Check Disbursement | Financial Aid awards are calculated on a sliding scale based on enrollment each semester. Full-time students are eligible for 100% of their grants for the semester and part-time students are eligible for 50%. Pell Grants and student loans are available for fall, spring, and summer. Check with the FA Office for eligibility and limitations. Students with financial aid awards that exceed their tuition and bookstore charges can expect to receive a refund 4-6 weeks after the first day of class. Refunds are processed via BankMobile. Mandatory Repayment of Financial Aid | Federal Title IV regulations require students who stop attending classes to return all or a portion of Title IV grant or loan funds. The amount to be returned will be based on the actual number of days attended in the term. Students who stop attending classes, do not officially withdraw, or receive all failing grades (“E, F, Z, etc.”) MUST pay all or a portion of Title IV aid back at the end of the semester. Repayments of over-awards or repayments due to lack of attendance or withdrawal will be due to the US Department of Education within 30 days of written notice. Student Loans | Direct loans are available to eligible students who meet the criteria. Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours per semester. Students must complete the FAFSA process, and an online loan request through student self-service. New student loan borrowers are subject to a 30-day hold on all loan disbursements. First term courses are often prerequisites for classes held during the second bi-term. Students who do not receive a passing grade or drop such a prerequisite first bi-term course must pay back any financial aid disbursed toward the second bi-term course. Financial Aid Policies and Procedures | All federal, state, and OCTC Financial Aid policies and procedures are kept on file in the Financial Aid Office for student viewing. Tuition and Costs Tuition Refund Policy | Withdrawal Dates Amount or Tuition Refunded Please, refer to the Academic Calendar for Refund Policy dates. Due to the Reauthorization of Higher Education Act, new refund regulations will be applied to Title IV aid recipients who completely withdraw during their first semester, or stop attending and fail to officially withdraw from classes. Tuition Payment Plan | Students may choose to participate in a tuition payment plan. This plan, managed by the Nelnet Campus Commerce, will allow students more flexible payment options. There is a $25 per semester, non-refundable fee for all students who sign up for the plan. Students must register prior to signing up for the payment plan. Please, refer to the Academic Calendar for Refund Policy dates. Please, refer to the Academic Calendar for important dates regarding Payment Plans . To apply for this payment plan, visit students.kctcs.edu (make sure any pop-up blockers are disabled). Withdraw | Students may withdraw from classes and automatically receive a grade of W after classes begin. The W grade indicates only that the student withdrew and does not affect their grade point average. After mid-term (see Academic Calendar) the instructor may assign a grade other than W based on the instructor’s course policy. See Academic Calendar for last day for a student to withdraw from a class. Withdraw online | go to MyPath > Student Self-Service > Academic Records > Withdraw/Drop Request. Option to repeat | Students may request to repeat a course as necessary to improve a grade.