Technical Colleges

Ogden–Weber Technical College

Provides workforce training in nursing, welding, culinary arts, and automotive technology to meet the needs of northern Utah employers.

Application Deadlines

Official 2026–2027 undergraduate deadlines from each institution's admissions page. Always reconfirm on the official site before applying.

TermPortal OpensPriorityRegularDecision
2026–2027Open year-round—Rolling — program-specific start datesOpen enrollment; apply anytime for the next available program cohort.

Test Scores & GPA

Test-OptionalOpen enrollment — no ACT/SAT required
ACT (middle 50%)
N/A
SAT (middle 50%)
N/A
Avg. HS GPA
N/A

Some programs require an internal reading-level placement exam.

Application Essays

No Essay Required for Admission

Ogden-Weber Tech is open enrollment. No essay is required for admission or for FAFSA-based institutional aid.

Scholarships & Financial Aid

OWTC's programs are already low-cost and paired with workforce grants and foundation scholarships that often cover the full program.

HS Concurrent Enrollment

Automatic
Free tuition

Utah HS juniors and seniors

How to apply

Enroll through your high school counselor via concurrent enrollment. Tuition is waived automatically.

OWTC Foundation Scholarship

Competitive
Up to full program cost

Enrolled students; essay + demonstrated need

Deadline: Rolling (fall & spring cycles)
How to apply

Enroll in a program, then submit the Foundation Scholarship application on owatc.edu (essay + financial-need statement + 1 reference). Awards reviewed each cycle.

WIOA / Workforce Grants

Need-Based
Full program cost

Meet federal workforce eligibility

How to apply

Contact your local Utah Department of Workforce Services office to apply for WIOA funding. Bring your OWTC program acceptance letter. Approval is done through DWS, not OWTC.

More info: owatc.edu/financial-aid

Letters of Recommendation

No Letters Required

Open enrollment — no letters of recommendation required. Some programs require an admissions/placement test.

Honors / scholarships: OTECH scholarships are program- and need-based — no letters of recommendation typically required. Check with the Financial Aid office for specific donor scholarships that may request one.