Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Gateway hours of operation?
The Newark Gateway campus location is open
- Mondays 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. (Eastern time) *Spring Break adjustment- Monday, March 15th the Gateway will close at 5 pm*
- Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (Eastern time)
The extended campus Gateway locations are open Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Extended campuses are closed from noon – 1:00 p.m. for lunch.
When do I connect with an Admissions Representative?
Admissions Representatives can assist future students and returning students with college and career pathway planning, help students work through their enrollment steps, and connect students with campus resources.
When do I connect with an Academic Advisor?
New students will work with an Academic Advisor after they complete orientation to get registered for classes.
Current students and returning students are assigned and work with an Academic Advisor to map academic and career goals, register for classes, and help students stay on track to graduate.
Academic Advising staff can refer students to support services both on and off campus.
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
Who do I connect with if I want information about College Credit Plus (CCP)?
The Admissions team can work with students, parents/guardians, and school contacts for information about College Credit Plus.
How do I schedule an appointment with Gateway staff in Admissions or Advising?
Admissions
You can schedule an appointment with an Admissions Representative by calling any Gateway location, emailing cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu, or you can schedule your own virtual appointment.
Advising
You can schedule an appointment with an Academic Advisor by calling any Gateway location or emailing cotcadvising@mail.cotc.edu.
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
Ashley Hughes
Admissions Communications Coordinator
Email: hughes.1822@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7250
Kristine Fuhrman
Admissions Representative
Email: fuhrman.39@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7308
Kayla King
Admissions Representative
Email: king.2889@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7250
Nicole Thompson
Admissions Representative
Email: thompson.2478@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7668
Toni Trowbridge
Admissions Representative
Email: trowbridge.35@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7455
Advising Staff
Jennifer Abraham
Director of Advising and Retention
Location: Newark Campus
Email: abraham.55@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7325
Bradford P. Burton
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: burton.189@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7361
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
Troy King
Coordinator of Retention and Completion
Newark Campus
Email: king.2878@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7189
Ira D. Chapman
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: chapman.889@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7277
Kimberly Randall
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: randall.178@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7125
Evan Daverio
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark Campus
Email: daverio.2@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7155
Zona Mullins
Customer Service Specialist
Location: Newark Campus
Email: mullins.521@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.366.9222
Patricia Lemmons
Academic Advisor
Location: Newark
Email: lemmons.13@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.755.7288
Records Staff
Veronica Rine
Registrar
Email: rine.60@mail.cotc.edu
Michelle Armas
Records Support Specialist
Email: armas.7@mail.cotc.edu
Jessica Carringtion
Records Support Specialist
Email: carrington.44@mail.cotc.edu
Robin Champ
Records Support Specialist
Email: champ.11@mail.cotc.edu
Melissa Fuller
Records Support Specialist
Email: fuller.492@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
Location: Newark Campus
Email: morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: 740.366.9209
Jennifer Abraham
Director of Advising and Retention
Location: Newark Campus
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
Veronica Rine
Registrar
Email: rine.60@mail.cotc.edu
Phone: