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Transfer Students

Transfer your college credits to COTC!  Students who completed college credit with another college or university while in high school and/or after high school graduation can transfer credit to COTC. ...

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Associate of Arts Plans of Study

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Administrators & Counselors

Welcome to the administrator and school counselor resource page. Here, you will find resources to assist you in building and maintaining a College Credit Plus partnership with COTC. Whether you would like to explore COTC courses at your high school or wil ...

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Crime and Safety Information

Resources Campus Emergency Alert System Daily Crime Log Fire Alarm Systems As you walk in the hallways on your way to an exit – and usually near the stairwell door – you should find at least one fire alarm pull box. In case of fire or smoke, always pull t ...

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Alumni Awards

COTC recognizes impressive alumni who have used their COTC education as a stepping stone to professional achievement and community service through the presentation of three alumni awards each year. These alumni awards are presented during the annual Alumn ...

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Nursing Pathways

An education in nursing offers extensive employment opportunities, ranging from entry-level to bachelor's degree nursing. The nursing program at COTC is designed to provide you with the necessary skills required for entry into the nursing profession. ...

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Student Conduct

"Moral excellence comes about as a result of habit. We become just by doing just acts, temperate by doing temperate acts, brave by doing brave acts." -Aristotle Staff John Davenport Dean of Students Holly Mason Associate Dean of Students ...

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Explore All Degrees and Certificates

COTC offers multiple pathways to career success. Choose from 50+ degree and certificate options that fit your goals and your timeline. Bachelor’s Degree A bachelor’s degree requires completion of at least 120 credit hours.  Bachelor of Applied Science: Pr ...

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Complaints and Concerns

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) as defined in our values, seeks the active involvement of students, faculty and staff in open, honest and fair communication. While we strive to be the best in everything that we do, we continuously evaluate our perfo ...

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Recreational Sports

Newark Campus Recreational Sports provides free intramural, recreation and fitness opportunities for students, faculty and staff of Central Ohio Technical College. Verified alumni are eligible for membership for a minimal fee. Contact Phone: 740.755.7105 ...

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Job Seekers

At Central Ohio Technical College (COTC), we pride ourselves in helping our students build successful futures by engaging with our industries, communities, and employers to uncover opportunities that will address workforce needs, positively influence comm ...

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Military and Veteran Students
Collegiate Purple Star Award badge.

  COTC greatly values each and every service member — both past and present — for serving our country. We welcome you to continue your studies at COTC and are dedicated to providing a quality educational experience that will prepare you to enter a rewardi ...

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Human Resources

The Office of Human Resources is committed to fostering a culture that attracts, inspires and celebrates excellence in people to ensure that Central Ohio Technical College is successful in realizing its mission. ...

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Teaching and Learning Center
Teaching and Learning Center

The Teaching and Learning Center at Central Ohio Technical College supports excellence in teaching and learning through a variety of professional development initiatives. The TLC seeks to support faculty and staff professional development through strategi ...

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Understanding Financial Aid

​Important information concerning Student Financial Service's policies and procedures for which each financial aid recipient is responsible to know is listed below. View and/or print the information for your reference.  How will the college notify me ...

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Online Campus

At COTC, we are proud of our commitment to supporting our students in a number of ways. One of the ways we do this is by offering a variety of classes that allow students to study WHEN they want, WHERE they want and in a format that works best for them. W ...

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Password Change and Reset

You would use the CHANGE process if you know your current password and want to set a new one. You would use the RESET process if your password is forgotten or expired by entering responses to questions you established during the Enrollment process. You ne ...

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Give to COTC

Making a gift of education is simple. It will enable us to further programs, facilities and learning opportunities for our greatest asset: our students. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized.​ ...

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Apply

Already started your application?  Sign in. Need help? Contact the Gateway Enrollment Center. Admission Criteria Regular admission to the college is open to all who have earned a high school diploma, completed homeschooling at the secondary level, or pass ...

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Student & Campus Life

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Impact Report

The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...

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2025 Impact Report
COTC President John M. Berry with COTC mascot TC the cat make "thumbs up" gestures outside of Louella Hodges Reese Hall on the COTC Newark campus.

Consider these characteristics as you read the stories comprising the 2025 Impact Report. Each one is proof that with a mindset of tenacity and resilience, we can truly become better versions of ourselves. ...

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Student Financial Services

The mission of the Student Financial Services is to remove financial barriers to student enrollment and retention. We strive to provide our students and parents with the information they need to make good decisions about attending and paying for college.  ...

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Student Employment

Student Employment: ​enhances the education and personal growth of students by providing work-related learning experiences equips students with professional and practical training in their areas of academic pursuit supplies students, who for financial rea ...

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Visiting Students

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is here to assist adult, non-degree seeking and visiting students who want to take courses at COTC. COTC offers students an opportunity to complete general coursework and speed up the completion of a degree, all while ...

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Steps to Enroll

Whether it is your first time in college or you are a transfer or returning student, follow our enrollment steps and before you know it, you'll be a COTC student. ...

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Parent/Guardian

College Credit Plus provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking college courses. The purpose of this program is to enhance students’ career readiness and postsecondary success, while ...

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Celebrating 55 Years of the COTC–Ohio State Newark Partnership
The anniversary mark with the number 55 and text below that says Celebration of Partnership 1971-2026.

Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just a campus — we’ve shared a vision to expand educational opportunities, strengthen our community and steward public resources wisely. ...

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Food Services
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On-campus dining services are available to students, faculty, staff and guests. Order in-person or online for pickup.  ...

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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 imm ...

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