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Current Student Organizations

No matter what you’re interested in, our student organizations help you meet new friends and get involved in your campus and community. ...

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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Get your Class A tractor-trailer license in as little as four weeks and start on one of the most in-demand careers in the country. ...

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Wellness – Your Plan for Health (YP4H)

Your Plan for Health (YP4H) YP4H is our comprehensive wellness program designed for employees and their spouses. It integrates a variety of programs, resources and rewards to help you live healthier, feel better and strengthen your overall well-being. Wit ...

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Professional Development

LinkedIn Learning Available for free through a partnership with The Ohio State University, LinkedIn Learning is an industry leader in online training, with a digital library of more than 18,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, softwar ...

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Scholarships

Al Milliken Scholarship The scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark Campus Development Fund and the Milliken Family. What are the requirements to be considered for this scholarship? Academic Performance: This scholarship recogni ...

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Meet our Student Success Coaches
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Student success coaches are available by appointment only.* Schedule an appointment *Each student is assigned a student success coach after orientation. To find out who your student success coach is, please email COTCsuccess@mail.cotc.edu or go to the &qu ...

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Open Enrollment

About During Open Enrollment, eligible faculty and staff have the opportunity to review, renew and make changes to select benefit plans. You may: Enroll, cancel or make changes to Health Plan benefit elections (medical, dental, vision) Add or drop depende ...

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Sandra Danielle Schumaker, BSN, MSN

Credentials MSN, Capital University BSN, Capital University ...

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Andrea Thompson, BSAH, BSN, MSN

Credentials MSN, Mount Caramel College of Nursing BSN, The Ohio State University BS, Allied Heath, The Ohio State University ...

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History of the Partnership
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, which began operations in 1957, have shared a unique and enduring partnership since 1971, when COTC gained its charter. ...

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Apply for Financial Aid

COTC uses the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA. In most cases, you are eligible for some type of ...

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Performance Management

Policy & Purpose To create a high-performance culture, COTC will ensure that each member of our community is offered: Clear performance objectives Ongoing coaching and feedback Professional development Recognition for outstanding work that contributes ...

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College Credit Plus Scholarship

This scholarship was established by COTC as an opportunity for College Credit Plus (CCP) students to continue taking classes at COTC after high school graduation. Students may be awarded up to $1,500 for two semesters each academic year for a total annual ...

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Autumn 2025 President’s and Dean’s Honors Lists

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for autumn semester 2025 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

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Electromechanical
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Short-Term Certificate Electromechanical 25 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credential earned NIMS Electrical Systems Specialist Information Meeting Contact us Apply Overview ...

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Promise Programs

COTC’s Promise programs guarantee that tuition will be entirely covered by institutional, federal and state aid as well as private scholarships for eligible students residing in Licking, Coshocton and Knox counties. Read more ...

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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students of all skill levels to stay active and compete weekly with other students. Participation is open to all COTC students, faculty and staff. Spring Semester 2026: Basketball and volleyball begin the first ...

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Program Information Meetings
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Some academic programs (listed below) have selective admissions and/or special requirements. Program information meetings provide an overview of requirements and steps to enroll. These sessions are offered on campus, with some available virtually. Diagnos ...

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Campus Locations

COTC has four campus locations in central Ohio: Newark, Knox, Coshocton and Pataskala. view locations Newark Campus newark campus building Directory For more information about living and working in Newark, visit: Data USA: Licking County Explore Licking C ...

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Goodwill Clothing Vouchers

Need help purchasing professional attire for job interviews, career fairs or internships? COTC has partnered with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries to provide vouchers redeemable at any of the 10 Goodwill stores in Licking or Knox County. Contact Amanda Wa ...

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LGBTQ

​​​Relationships between men and between women are just as likely to be abusive as relationships between women and men, and they can be just as dangerous and harmful. ...

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Benefits and Life Events

Benefits Eligibility The, indicates benefits eligibility by appointment type & FTE and provides links to additional information about each benefit. Notice of Privacy Practices (HIPAA) This Notice of Privacy Practices  describes how medical information ...

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Financial Aid Eligibility

When financial assistance is given to students, there are often requirements that need to be met and that help determine how much aid a student may receive. ...

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Admissions
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Whether you are still active in the military or have already transitioned to the civilian world: COTC is here to help you invest in your chosen path. With over 50 degrees and certificates, affordable tuition and free campus resources, we are here to suppo ...

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Ohio Goes to the Movies

Location: John Gilbert Reese Center Alford Performing Arts Hall (auditorium)  1209 University Drive, Newark Help us celebrate Newark history. COTC and Ohio State Newark are participating in the Ohio Goes to the Movies campaign, a statewide celebration sho ...

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A love story of institutions and the people they unite
Portrait of Mary Ellen and Lee St. John outside of a greenhouse.

Since 1971, COTC and Ohio State Newark have nurtured a special cost-shared partnership, combining resources and facilities to save money without sacrificing any student support services. Couples like the St. Johns — Mary Ellen who taught at COTC for 27 ye ...

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One Book, One Community
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One Book, One Community is a community book club hosted by The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College. This program is open to the public and available for free thanks to the Melissa Warner Bow endowed fund. ...

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Apply for FREE

Our application for admission is free! Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. Applications are due 1.5 ...

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Apply for FREE

Our application for admission is free! Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or passed the General Education Development (GED) test. Applications are due 10 d ...

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Fire with EMT
A student in firefighter uniform boards a fire truck.

This program is discontinued and no longer accepting new students. ...

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