Frequently Asked Questions
How do I schedule an appointment?
Admissions
Admissions appointments can be scheduled online or students can email cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu or call 740.366.9222.
Advising
Students can schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor by emailing cotcadvising@mail.cotc.edu or by calling 740.366.9222.
How do I know whether to schedule an appointment with Admissions or Advising?
Admissions
Admissions Representatives can assist future students and returning students, including College Credit Plus (CCP) students, with college and career pathway planning, help students work through their enrollment steps, and connect students with campus resources.
Advising
All students at COTC are assigned an Academic Advisor to map academic and career goals, register for classes and help students stay on track to graduate.
Academic Advisors can also refer students to support services both on and off campus.
What can the AmeriCorps Student Resource Center help students with?
AmeriCorps staff members are available to assist and connect students with resources that can help provide food, transportation assistance, and assist with other basic, personal needs.
When do I connect with the Records Office?
Students should connect with Records for assistance with the following:
- Requesting a COTC transcript
- Submitting an official transcript to become enrolled as a student at COTC
- Providing proof of residency
Connect with the Gateway and Meet Our Staff
Gateway Locations
Newark
Hopewell Hall
1179 University Drive
Newark, OH 43055
740.366.9222
Coshocton
Montgomery Hall
200 North Whitewoman Street
Coshocton, OH 43812
740.622.1408
Knox (Mount Vernon)
Ariel Hall
236 South Main Street
Mount Vernon, OH 43050
740.392.2526
Pataskala
8660 East Broad Street
Reynoldsburg, OH 43068
740.755.7090
Admissions Staff
Melanie Garrabrant
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Email: garrabrant.34@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7109
Toni Trowbridge
College Credit Plus (CCP) Program Manager
Email: trowbridge.35@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7455
Stephanie Chittum
Admissions Representative
Email: chittum.8@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7332
Amber Lovett
Admissions Representative
Email: lovett.101@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7321
Thomas Nisonger
Admissions Representative
Email: nisonger.4@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7346
Nicole Thompson
Admissions Representative
Email: thompson.2478@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7668
Ashley Hughes
Admissions Communications Coordinator
Email: hughes.1822@mail.cotc.edu
Phone Number: 740.366.9222
Advising Staff
Jennifer Abraham
Director of Advising and Retention
Location: Newark Campus
Email: abraham.55@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7325
Amanda Snider
Academic Advisor, Coordinator of Customer Service
Location: Newark campus
Email: snider.414@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7665
Jessie Patterson
Academic Advisor
Location: Coshocton Campus
Email: patterson.871@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.622.1408
Kathleen McNeil
Academic Advisor
Location: Knox Campus
Email: mcneil.70@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7411
Charlene Ross
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: ross.850@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7667
Kayla King
Academic Advisor
Location: Pataskala Campus
Email: king.2889@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7250
Ira D. Chapman
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: chapman.889@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7277
Brandy Frias
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: frias.21@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.7557344
Cassie Summers
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: summers.242@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7705
Madison Fleckenstein
Customer Service Specialist
Location: Newark Campus
Email: Fleckenstein.12@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.366.9222
Records Staff
Veronica Porter
Registrar
Email: porter.1249@mail.cotc.edu
Michelle Armas
Assistant Registrar- Curriculum and Scheduling
Email: armas.7@mail.cotc.edu
Jessica Carrington
Records Support Specialist
Email: carrington.44@mail.cotc.edu
Robin Champ
Records Support Specialist
Email: champ.11@mail.cotc.edu
Kaleb Davis
Records Support Specialist
Email: davis.7114@mail.cotc.edu
Linda Reynard
Records Support Specialist
Email: reynard.12@mail.cotc.edu
Gina Shackle
Assistant Registrar
Email: shackle.5@mail.cotc.edu
Leadership Team
Sarah Morrison
Dean of Enrollment
Email: morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.366.9209
Jennifer Abraham
Director of Advising and Retention
Email: abraham.55@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7325
Melanie Garrabrant
Director of Admissions and Recruitment
Email: garrabrant.34@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7109
Troy King
Director of Student Success
Email: king.2878@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7189
Veronica Porter
Registrar
Email: porter.1249@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7600