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OCtech is dedicated to helping you achieve your goals.That’s why we have created specialized transferpathways to four-year universities. Courses offered fromthe list of 86 transferrable courses will transfer to anySouth Carolina public college or university and to mostprivate colleges. Starting a degree program here allowsyou to save money, have more one-on-one attention,and gain a smoother transition into a four-year college.

If you already have an associate’s degree and areready to start work on a four-year degree, take yourgeneral education courses here. You’ll save money andenjoy the convenience of being close to home. Manygeneral education classes can also be taken online.

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University of South Carolina• Palmetto College• Teacher Education• Bridge Program

USC Aiken• Bridge Program

USC Upstate• Bachelor of Science in Nursing

South Carolina State University • Teacher Education• Early Childhood Education• Elementary Education• Mid-Level Education• Professional Land Surveying• Electrical Engineering Technology• Mechanical Engineering Technology• Business• Bridge Program

Clemson University• Soils & Sustainable Agriculture • Food, Nutrition & Packaging Services• Agricultural Education

College of Charleston• Teacher Education

The Citadel • Criminal Justice• Business Administration

Lander University • Bridge Program

Columbia College • Health Communication• Applied Business• Computer & Information Systems• Leadership & Professional Communication• One Year Transfer Program

What are Bridge Programs?Bridge Programs are agreements OCtech has in place with select four-yearinstitutions that provide a direct and well-defined path for a student to beadmitted to the four-year institution after taking coursework at OCtech.

Effective April 30, 2014, Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College's Physical Therapist Assistant Program has been granted Candidate forAccreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (1111 North Fairfax Street, Alexandria, VA, 22314; phone:703.706.3245; email: accreditation@apta.org). Candidate for Accreditation is a pre-accreditation status of affiliation with the Commission onAccreditation in Physical Therapy Education that indicates that the program may matriculate students in technical/professional courses and that theprogram is progressing toward accreditation. Candidate for Accreditation is not an accreditation status nor does it assure eventual accreditation.

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Claflin University• Early Childhood Education• Elementary Education• Mid-Level Education• Sociology/Criminal Justice Administration• Organizational Management• Politics & Justice Studies

Francis Marion University• Bridge Program

Newberry College • Bridge Program

Presbyterian College• Bridge Program

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Our MissionOCtech provides relevant training and educationin an environment that inspires successand promotes self-reliance for students, and fosters economic development for the region.

Did you know? Some Associate in Arts and Associate in Science Degrees can be taken completely online.

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The U.S. Department of Education requires disclosure of certain information forcertificates and diplomas that lead to gainful employment. To learn more, go towww.octech.edu / academics / gainful employment programs

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Presidential Scholars ProgramAre you a recent high school graduate with a high GPA? Do you want to savethousands of dollars while still working toward your educational goals? If so, this elite program is for you!!! What is the Presidential Scholars Program?• a one-year program for recent high school graduates with at least a 3.0 GPA who have never attended college and have qualifying SAT, ACT or Compass test scores

• promotes academic and leadership skills• includes a summer enrichment program for transferrable course credits of either a study abroad experience or an internship with a local business

For more information, call Christy Hughes at 803.535.1286.

The Path to College Begins Early...The OCtech Middle College program is for rising high school juniorsand seniors. Before a studentgraduates high school, he or she hasthe possibility of earning almost twosemesters worth of college creditsthrough the Middle College.For more information, call DeborahCooper-Davis at 803.535.1409.Ask your guidance counselor today about how to get ahead!

Did you know? A high school graduating senior with a cumulative 3.0 grade point average can attendOCtech at little or no cost with the LIFE Scholarship.

Project Lead the Way®

OCtech participates in the nationally recognized pre-engineering Project Leadthe Way® (PLTW®) curriculum to include models for increased dual credit andarticulation opportunities. For students interested in engineering or engineeringtechnology, biomechanics, manufacturing, and other applied math and scienceareas, PLTW® is an exciting portal into these industries. Students can start earningcollege credits as early as their freshman year in high school.

Applying to College Has Never BeenEasier or More Affordable. Just follow these 5 Steps and you’ll be on your way toa future you can count on...

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1. complete admissions applicationFREE online at www.octech.edu

2. submit official SAT, ACT, or Compass test scores and/or all college transcripts Compass test can be taken on campus Monday – Thursday from 8:30am to 4:00pm

3. complete financial aidapplication at www.fafsa.ed.gov

4. schedule an appointmentwith an advisor to plan your classes call 803.535.1224

5. register for classes/pay tuition & fees

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Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College does not discriminate in admissions or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, or age.

Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate in Arts, Associate in Science, and Associate in Applied Science degrees, diplomas andcertificates. Contact the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation of Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College.

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