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EDUCATION

Arkansas Tech University - Ozark

Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus
(ATU-Ozark) is the premier destination for
technical education and training in Western
Arkansas. Through our Associate of Applied
Science degrees and technical certificate
programs, students gain the skills and knowledge
necessary to embark on fulfilling, well-paying
careers. With a talented faculty, friendly and
knowledgeable staff, affordable tuition, and short
program durations, ATU-Ozark stands out as a
leading choice for students in our service area.
Established in 1965 as Arkansas Valley
Vocational Technical School (AVVTS), ATU-Ozark
became the first school of its kind in the state
to earn accreditation from the Arkansas State
Board of Education/Vocational Education in
1975. In 1991, it was renamed Arkansas Valley
Technical Institute (AVTI), and on July 1, 2003, it ATU-Ozark students gather at the Student Union to discuss the issues of their day.
merged with Arkansas Tech University to become Photo courtesy of ATU-Ozark.
Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus.
Located on a scenic 26-acre campus along Computer Information Technology, Cosmetology, funding, which covers 100% of tuition and fees
Arkansas Highway 23 North, ATU-Ozark includes Emergency Medical Technician, Health for eligible students, removing financial barriers
a half-mile exercise path and a disc golf course. Professions, Health Information Technology, to education.
The campus is situated in Ozark, Arkansas – a Industrial Control Systems, Industrial Electronic The Student Success Center supports students
charming town along the Arkansas River – and is Technology, Law Enforcement, Practical Nursing, through peer tutoring, individual success and
surrounded by the Ozark National Forest to the Welding Technology career advising, mentorship programs, academic
north and the Ouachita National Forest to the Certificates of Proficiency: Air Conditioning accommodations, and workshops. These services
south. It’s close to Van Buren and Fort Smith, a & Refrigeration, Automotive Service Technology, are designed to help students excel in their
key commercial hub for Western Arkansas, and Banking Services, Basic Emergency Medical studies and prepare for their careers.
within reach of the rapidly growing cities of Technician, Computer Information Technology, Student Organizations and Leadership
Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville. Dispatcher Telecommunications, Health Sciences, Opportunities at ATU-Ozark encourage students
The main Arkansas Tech University campus is Industrial Control Systems, Jail Standards, Law to join a variety of student organizations to
located in Russellville, a thriving industrial area Enforcement, Logistics Management, Machining enrich their educational experience and enhance
southeast of Ozark. Concepts & Operations, Machinist Operations their employability. Students can engage
The mission of ATU-Ozark is to provide a high- – Milling & Turning, Medical Billing, Medical as ambassadors, participate in the Student
quality educational environment that enables Coding, Mobile Applications, Nursing Assistant, Government Association, join the Chancellor’s
all students to acquire the skills and knowledge Office Support Specialist, Pharmacy Technician, Leadership Cabinet, or compete in SkillsUSA,
essential to becoming valuable members of the Phlebotomy, Welding Technology among other opportunities.
workforce and society. The campus’s one-stop Office of Student ATU-Ozark is committed to helping its
ATU-Ozark offers a range of programs Services streamlines enrollment, advising, students succeed, both academically and in their
leading to Associate of Applied Science financial aid, and scheduling, making it easy future careers. Join the Tech Family and discover
degrees, technical certificates, and certificates of for students to access the resources they need. the support, community, and resources available
proficiency in the following fields: Many programs qualify for AR Futures grant to you on your path to a brighter future.
Associate Degree Programs: Air Conditioning
& Refrigeration, Automation Technology, The Blossoms
Automotive Service Technology, Banking Services,
Business Technology (with a Human Resources AT VAN BUREN
option), Cardiac Sonography, Collision Repair
Technology, Computer Information Technology,
Cosmetic Science, General Studies, Health
Information Technology, Human Services, Law Delivering a care experience
Enforcement, Logistics Management, Medical founded on total commitment
Assisting, Occupational Therapy Assistant, to top-quality care
Paramedic/Emergency Medical Services, Physical
Therapy Assistant, Practical Nursing, Registered
Nursing, Welding Technology 2010 Main St., Van Buren
Technical Certificate Programs: Air
Conditioning & Refrigeration, Automotive (479) 474-6885
Service Technology, Banking Services, Business
Technology, Collision Repair Technology,
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