Office of Student Life
The Office of Student Life at the Newark campus strives to cultivate a campus community where students can achieve success and become responsible citizens. Our purpose is to support the university’s mission by providing services and programs, encouraging student learning in and out of the classroom, and developing a community which is educationally purposeful, open, just, disciplined, caring and celebrative.
Student Support Services
COTC offers many free academic and personal support services to help you achieve your educational goals. Services include academic advising, tutoring, and skills training as well as addressing non-academic barriers such as housing, utilities, food insecurity and others.
Graduation and Commencement
Central Ohio Technical College holds two ceremonies each academic year following the completion of autumn semester in December and spring semester in May. All summer semester graduates will be invited to participate in the autumn commencement ceremony immediately following their completion. All dates, times and locations are subject to change. Official ceremony dates are listed in the academic calendar.
Information Technology Services
The Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) at The Ohio State University provides IT services to Central Ohio Technical College.
Department of Public Safety
The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies regarding the reporting and investigation of crime, and we have a mutual aid agreement with the Newark Police Department. The Ohio State University provides university police officers and additional resources for the safety of our campuses.