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New Students

What to Do Before My First Day

After you’ve completed registration, these are the things you’ll need to do to prepare for your first day of class.

Log In to Your Student Email

Check your student email often – important messages go there!
Student Email

Get Your Student ID

Get your OTECH Student ID at the College Store after enrolling.
Student ID Cards

Find Your First Day Information

Go to your program page to find out how to prepare for your first day.
Your First Day

Login to your student portal

Pay tuition, check your schedule, find information.
Student Portal

Check out Financial Aid options

Get help paying for school!
Financial Aid

Explore Student Resources

Connect with the support to help you succeed.
Student Resources

New Student Quick Links

How to access your OTECH student email and portal or to request IT support.
Technical Support
Find campus buildings and locations before their first day.
View Campus Map
Review the college calendar and holidays.
College Calendar
Access to important campus safety information.
Campus Safety
Resources designed to help you stay on track to succeed.
Visit Student Resource Hub
Explore resources for high school students

Your Student Journey

Seven colored hex icons in a row numbered 01–07, illustrating the student enrollment workflow from 'Complete Enrollment & Register for Classes' to 'Access Student Resources' on the right.
Vertical step-by-step infographic outlining student onboarding: 01 Complete Enrollment & Register for Classes; 02 Access Student Email; 03 Get Student ID; 04 Review First-Day Information; 05 Login to Student Portal; 06 Check out Financial Aid; 07 Access Student Resources.