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, family members, and school counselors on Sept. 16 and 17.

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

The Bobcat Days Itinerary for Sept. 16 and 17 included meeting staff, faculty, and administration, touring campus buildings and dorms, and visiting academic departments. This year’s event hosted approximately 320 students and 589 total guests including teachers, counselors, parents, siblings, and others.

“Bobcat Days is one of our favorite traditions,” said Kim Williams, director of admissions operations. “It’s a unique opportunity for prospective students to explore our campus in a single, action-packed day. While our office offers tours year-round, Bobcat Days brings the entire campus to life. Students can tour all residence halls, connect with staff members in one central location, and engage with faculty from departments across campus. It’s the perfect way to get a true feel for our community, our culture, and what it means to be a Bobcat.”

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 fiscal responsibility comprise the fundamental building blocks of the “Hard Work U.” experience. The College earns numerous accolades yearly, including No. 1 Best Performers on Social Mobility-Regional Colleges in the Midwest and No. 3 Best Regional College in the Midwest by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026 and No. 2 Best Bang for the Buck by Washington Monthly, 2025. 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 Best of the Best Award 2024 for dining, Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Award 2025 for lodging, and the Readers’ Choice Awards 2024 from ConventionSouth magazine for meeting and event spaces. The Keeter Center features historic lodging, fine dining, and meeting rooms. With more than 350 student workers, it is the largest workstation on campus.