Associate of Science in Nursing Admission Information
OTC cannot guarantee that students classified under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will receive approval to take the licensure exam after program completion. Please contact the state or national agency that administers the professional licensure exam to inquire about licensure exam requirements.
Beginning in Fall 2025, the following will be the application deadlines for the Direct Entry ASN Program:
| Cohort Start | Cohort Type | Location | Application Deadline** |
| Fall- October (B block) 2025 | Evening Weekend Hybrid | Springfield | 01 August 2025 |
| Spring- January (A block) 2026 | Day Blended* | Springfield | 01 November 2025 |
| Spring- March (B block) 2026 | Evening Weekend Hybrid | Springfield | 01 December 2025 |
| Summer- June 2026 | Day Blended* | Springfield | 01 March 2026 |
| Fall- August 2026 | Day Hybrid | Table Rock | 01 May 2026 |
*Blended cohorts will be a mix of seated and hybrid courses and will have the most ‘in-person’ instruction. **Application is coming soon.
Application Checklist
READ FIRST – The application is COMING SOON. This checklist will assist you in keeping track of the necessary items that you must complete for the application process.
ASN Student Admission Scoring Guide
This is an additional resource to guide you through the admission process for the ASN program.
Immunization Requirements
Students will be requested at the time of acceptance to submit documentation for required immunizations, TB testing and current Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers CPR.