College of the Ozarks hosts Bobcat Days for prospective students

POINT LOOKOUT, MO. — College of the Ozarks hosted its annual Bobcat Days for prospective students, juniors and seniors in high school, transfer students, and family members on Sept. 17 and 18.

Bobcat Days is a time for prospective students and their families to learn about the unique program at College of the Ozarks, its mission, vision, and goals, and to interact with faculty, student services, and to explore campus. Bobcat Days allows attendees to learn about the superb, debt-free education that College of the Ozarks provides.

The Bobcat Days Itinerary for Sept. 17 and 18 included meeting professors, touring resident halls, and visiting academic departments. This year’s event hosted approximately 700 guests.

“Bobcat Days is one of my favorite events on campus,” said Lauren Moore, admissions office manager. “We truly enjoy the opportunity to showcase our amazing campus to prospective students and their families. All staff and faculty have some part to play in making sure this event is a success, and I love seeing everyone come together to create such a fun experience for our guests.” 

For additional information, contact Public Relations Director Valorie Coleman at (417) 690-2212.

About College of the Ozarks

College of the Ozarks is a private, Christian, liberal arts college, located in Point Lookout, Missouri, on a 1,000-acre campus. Christian values, hard work, and financial responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocks of the “Hard Work U.” experience. The College earns numerous accolades yearly, including No. 2 Best Performers on Social Mobility-Regional Colleges in the Midwest and No. 4 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025 and No. 3 Best Bang for the Buck by Washington Monthly, 2024. To achieve its vision, the College pursues academic, vocational, Christian, patriotic, and cultural goals. These goals are mirrored in School of the Ozarks, a laboratory school that completes the K-college model.

The Keeter Center — the College’s award-winning lodge, restaurant, and conference facility — earns awards consistently, including the TripAdvisor Traveler’s Choice Award 2024 and the Best of the Best and Readers’ Choice Awards 2023 from ConventionSouth magazine. The Keeter Center features historic lodging, fine dining, and meeting rooms. With more than 350 student workers, it is the largest workstation on campus.