College of the Ouachitas

College of the Ouachitas in Malvern (Hot Spring County) is a comprehensive two-year college in south-central Arkansas. In addition, the college, oversees the Ouachita Area Career Center (OACC), post-secondary programs in cosmetology and nursing, the Ouachita Area Adult Education Center (OAAEC), and the Workforce Center. College of the Ouachitas is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).

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Campus News

  • Book Buyback

    Textbook buyback will be May 8th & 9th from 9:00am till 6:00pm in the Bookstore. Please have your student ID and all CD's DVD's and supplemental materials purchased with your textbooks.

  • COTO Awards Ceremony and Graduation Schedule and Details

    College of the Ouachitas Annual Awards Ceremony will be held Friday, May 3rd, at 6:00pm, at the Malvern Community Center.

    College of the Ouachitas 2013 Graduation will be held Saturday, May 11, at 2:00pm, at the Malvern High School Auditorium.

     

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  • COTO Nursing Instructor Nominated as Arkansas' Outstanding Nurse Educator

    College of the Ouachitas Nursing instructor, Nikki Lackey, has been nominated for Arkansas State Board of Nursing’s 2013 Outstanding Nurse Educator Award. The winner will be announced Saturday, June 8, at Wildwood Park in Little Rock.

  • Graduation Exit Survey

    Your opinions matter to us!  To better serve our students and community, we are asking for feedback from you, our graduates.  Your answers will be summarized and utilized to evaluate and improve learning at College of the Ouachitas.  Thank you for helping us make the College stronger and better...

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  • College of the Ouachitas Among TOP TEN Community Colleges in Nation

    College of the Ouachitas is among the 10 best community colleges in the nation, representatives for the Aspen Institute said recently.
    Dr. Stephen Schoonmaker, College of the Ouachitas’ President, was presented the prestigious award in a ceremony in Washington, D.C.  College of the...

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Event Calendar

05/15/2013 to 05/24/2013 Open Registration for Summer I & II
05/15/2013 to 06/28/2013 Open Registration for Summer III
05/15/2013 to 08/16/2013 Fall 2013 Registration
05/27/2013 Memorial Day Holiday
06/03/2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Summer Bridge 2013
06/04/2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Summer Bridge 2013
06/05/2013 - 8:00am to 12:00pm Summer Bridge 2013
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