Students preparing to graduate this May will begin their journey toward commencement through Ozarks Tech’s annual Grad Prep event.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, in the Plaster Manufacturing Center on OTC’s Springfield Campus. Grad Prep gives students an opportunity to take care of everything they need to participate in graduation ceremonies.
Students can pick up their regalia, which is provided at no cost. Additionally, they will have opportunities to enter raffles to win diploma frames, receive their alumni gift, enjoy refreshments, and ask questions about commencement.
Career Services will also be available at the event to provide students with multiple employment readiness services. Students can schedule services like résumé and interview preparation assistance and work with the Career Services team to find connections within their industry and search for jobs.
Graduates from Summer 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025 and Summer 2025 are invited to participate in Grad Prep and walk in the 2025 commencement ceremonies. This year, two ceremonies will be held on Thursday May 15 – the first at 3 p.m., and second at 6 p.m. Both ceremonies will be held at Great Southern Bank Arena on the Missouri State University campus.
Students who are unable to attend Grad Prep will also have opportunities to pick up their commencement necessities. Starting in April regalia will be available at the OTC Bookstore on the Springfield campus for pickup. Students can also check with Student Services at their campus or center to place an order and have their regalia shipped to their location.
For more information about the Grad Prep event or commencement, visit students.otc.edu/graduation.