Our friendly staff in the Office of Academic Affairs is ready to answer any questions you have about teaching at COTC. Feel free to contact  Karen Vargo  or email academicaffairs@mail.cotc.edu.    ...

Post - 02/09/2023 - 12:28pm

Central Ohio Technical College strives to present you with all the information you need to make the right decision for your future. Links to additional program details and information are listed below. Admissions Checklist To obtain the current applicatio ...

Post - 09/01/2020 - 2:29pm

After 28 years of dedicated service, Vorley Taylor retired from Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark at the end of 2024. Taylor spent the past 22 years in the Office of Student Life, most recently as program manage ...

News - 01/10/2025 - 7:43am

COTC’s RN to BSN program is for currently licensed registered nurses (RNs)  who have earned their associate degree in nursing and are looking to advance their nursing career by earning a bachelor’s degree in nursing. The coursework is offered 100% online ...

Overview - 05/07/2024 - 12:52pm

If I want to enroll in the peace officer basic training academy, do I need to register for and attend an information meeting?  Students interested in Peace Officer Basic Training must first sign up and pass the entry physical conditioning test. After succ ...

Post - 10/02/2020 - 10:35am

Explore tools and tutorials that simplify integrating technology into your teaching. This page provides guidance on our learning management system, classroom tech, and other digital resources to foster dynamic and interactive learning environments. ...

Post - 11/26/2024 - 7:08am

Faculty professional development plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of education while ensuring the academic growth of our institution. Read more for a list of suggested external conferences for professional development. ...

Post - 03/13/2024 - 12:51pm

COTC’s vision is to empower lives through accessible education, and that vision is rooted throughout our three-county service area of Licking, Knox and Coshocton. However, we also remain committed to the long-term financial stability of the institution. T ...

News - 01/27/2025 - 7:26am

Get your Class A tractor-trailer license in as little as four weeks and start one of the most in-demand careers in the country. Noncredit Training COTC partners with Ancora Corporate Training, an established national provider of CDL training, to offer thi ...

Overview - 02/17/2023 - 2:30pm

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for autumn semester 2024 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

News - 02/04/2025 - 12:04pm

Perrine is pursuing her associate degree in business, as well as certificates in management and office administration. She’s worked in offices in some capacity for nearly 13 years, and enrolled with 20 credit hours under her belt. ...

Student Spotlight - 07/17/2024 - 7:00am

Sonja Darsee, both a first-generation college student and a first-generation Hungarian American, used to work in data entry. “I just felt like it was mundane, doing the same thing over and over,” she said. “I just wanted to be in a field that felt more re ...

Post - 02/11/2025 - 12:05pm

Young graduated in 1990. A few years later, one of his former professors asked him to sit on the board for the nascent Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries. He sat on the board from 1995 to 2008 and is now the company’s president and CEO, a position he accept ...

Post - 02/11/2025 - 11:45am

Sonja Darsee, both a first-generation college student and a first-generation Hungarian American, used to work in data entry. “I just felt like it was mundane, doing the same thing over and over,” she said. “I just wanted to be in a field that felt more re ...

Student Spotlight - 02/11/2025 - 11:23am

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, with support from the J. Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, celebrate Independence Day with a concert and fireworks on July 3 at the shared Newark campus. The institutions are se ...

News - 02/14/2025 - 8:16am

ACCUPLACER® helps place College Credit Plus (CCP) students in appropriate courses​. ...

Post - 08/26/2020 - 1:18pm

The Testing Center provides a testing space for students with documented disabilities. You are required to have a current Letter of Accommodation (LOA) from Student Life Disability Services. You can schedule testing appointments through RegisterBlast and ...

Post - 10/20/2021 - 6:45am

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Pod - 12/14/2020 - 8:47am

The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) have partnered with the Licking County Board of Developmental Disabilities (LCBDD) and is pleased to announce that a universal changing table is now available to students, staff ...

News - 02/26/2025 - 11:34am

Students experience a wide variety of concerns during their time at college. The Office of Student Life's Counseling Services staff can be a helpful resource in identifying their mental health needs. Charles DePriest, MA, LPCC-S Lead Mental Health Co ...

Post - 10/19/2020 - 7:37am

In a post-pandemic world, we know that there may still be a lot of confusion about different forms of online learning. Let us help clarify our commitment to technology-enhanced higher education. What exactly do we mean by “Online Campus”? Central Ohio Tec ...

Post - 01/17/2023 - 7:28am

Resource and Technology Support Site No ...

Pod - 03/05/2025 - 7:45am

COTC's Coshocton campus is the official GED test site (Pearson VUE certified) for Coshocton County. For those who want help preparing for the GED test, free GED test preparation classes are offered at COTC's Coshocton campus through a partnershi ...

Post - 09/16/2020 - 3:10pm

Navigate the world of online and hybrid teaching with clear, practical guidelines tailored to support distance education at COTC. From compliance standards to best practices, find the tools you need to create impactful, accessible, and engaging online lea ...

Post - 11/26/2024 - 8:12am

The Choose Ohio First (COF) Scholarship is a State of Ohio initiative designed to strengthen Ohio’s competitiveness within science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines.  Students applying to COTC's nursing and allied health pro ...

Post - 03/19/2024 - 10:42am

These services are available to COTC students (or prospective COTC students applying for specific academic programs). Background checks are conducted between 7:30 a.m and 10 p.m. daily (including weekends). An appointment is not required. Call 740.366.923 ...

Post - 10/27/2020 - 8:13pm

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has been designated a Leader College by Achieving the Dream (ATD), a national nonprofit dedicated to advancing community colleges as accessible hubs of learning, credentialing and economic mobility in their communitie ...

News - 03/26/2025 - 1:50pm

Alpha Theta Zeta (ATZ), Central Ohio Technical College’s (COTC) chapter of the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) International Honor Society, held an induction ceremony for new members on Saturday, April 5. ...

News - 04/08/2025 - 8:00am

When a student is called to active military duty or there are changes in their active duty status, a process is in place to make that transition as seamless as possible. ...

Post - 11/10/2020 - 8:37am

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark hosted the 16th annual Community Intercultural Relations Conference (CIRC) on Friday, April 11. CIRC brings staff, students and community members together to share experiences, ...

News - 04/17/2025 - 10:09am