Student Identification Cards

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If you are a student at any campus or center within the OTC college system, you are required to have an OTC student identification card, also called an OTC SmartCard.  The OTC SmartCard serves two major purposes.  First, it serves as the official student ID to be used on campus and will have the student ID number and photo on it.  Second, it can be used by students to receive their student account refunds.  All students are issued SmartCards and are required to carry them at all times.  Students are also required to provide the ID to college officials, including Safety & Security personnel, upon request.  Students are not permitted to let others use their OTC Smart card for any purpose.  For more information about OTC’s SmartCard, including having your SmartCard photo taken, non-photo SmartCards, replacing lost or stolen cards and much more, please visit OTC SmartCard.  You may also email smartcard@otc.edu, or call 417-447-4827 for additional information.