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Start a Student Organization

Can't find an organization that fits your unique interest? Make your own! Enjoy the benefits and privileges of being a recognized organization.  ...

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Student Organization Forms

Please refer to the Student Organization Handbook for instructions on when and how to use the following forms.  Registration Forms Register a new student organization Register a continuing student organization Training Forms Hazing Prevention Training Thi ...

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Student Record Forms

COTC Transcript Request Quick Pay for Diploma Reprint GED Transcript Request (Ohio Department of Education website) For all other forms, log into  myCOTC.   ...

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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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Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is a reference for Central Ohio Technical College faculty members concerning college policies, administrative information and procedures, and general information deemed to be useful to college personnel. The handbook is designed to pr ...

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Ohio College2Careers Counselor at COTC

Ohio College2Careers (Ohio C2C), a program offered by Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD), is available at Ohio colleges and universities, including COTC. This program collaborates with services provided by Disability Services, ensuring that ...

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Scholarships

Because of the generosity of our many donors, COTC is proud to offer more than 50 different scholarships to our students. While the majority of available scholarships are automatic consideration and only require a student to be admitted and to file the Fr ...

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Invest in you

We strive to make education affordable for every student who walks in our doors COTC’s tuition is among the lowest in the state. We offer scholarships and grants — including our free-college Promise programs — to further reduce your cost of a college educ ...

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Four locations in central Ohio

Our flagship Newark campus offers a comprehensive inventory of academic programs and full-service access to college services. Our extended campuses — Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala — offer a convenient start to all degrees, plus some full associate degree ...

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Earn credit for what you know

Everyone’s COTC journey starts differently. Whether you’re coming to us straight out of high school or with some years in the workforce under your belt, we want to meet you where you are — which is why we offer college credit based on your professional ex ...

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What our alumni say about COTC
Portrait of Heather Prince outside COTC's Pataskala campus.

I feel like a lot of people don’t realize what’s available [at COTC]. I loved it. I felt like in addition to not having a wait list, small class sizes, the approachability of the clinical labs, the instructors — everything just matched. — Heather Prince, ...

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What our alumni say about COTC
Jennifer McDonald wearing a #1 foam finger in her office.

COTC did a great job of preparing me for my career. There was a lot of hands-on training... The students that graduate from COTC go right into jobs and are very prepared. They are the ones that are going to advance and make a good wage. — Jennifer McDonal ...

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What our students and alumni say about COTC
Alexis McPeck stands behind a podium with the Intel logo at their semiconductor factory, or fab, in Phoenix, Arizona.

I’m so glad I made the decision to try and go back to school, because I’ve learned that I can do what I initially thought was impossible. COTC has been great with helping me through this experience.  — Alexis McPeck, electrical engineering technology stud ...

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Student Employment Resources

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COTC Honors Alumni with College Awards
Jodie Wheeler receives her award from COTC President John M. Berry

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated achievement in their careers with exceptional dedication to the populations they serve.  ...

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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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Accounting Department

The accounting department is responsible for managing the general ledger of Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark, as well as adhering to financial policies and procedures. The department performs the functions of general ...

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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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Student Conduct

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Veterans Lounge
Three student veterans sit on chairs in the veterans lounge looking at each other in conversation.

Warner Center 205E Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Enjoy a special place on campus dedicated to our veterans. Come to lounge, relax with friends or study. Take advantage of provided snacks, refreshments and other resources. The space is open to all Ohio Sta ...

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Ohio National Guard Non-Traditional Education Programs (NTEP)
A blue cat mascot stands in front of a semi truck with the COTC logo on  it.

COTC’s commercial driver's license (CDL) training course is approved for the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP). Eligible members of the Ohio National Guard may use this funding to help cover the cost of the course. Students interested i ...

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Documentation

It is recommended that documentation be submitted in advance of accommodation-related needs. This allows our staff time to review it, request additional materials, and prepare before the welcome meeting. In cases where obtaining disability-related documen ...

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Contact Disability Services

COTC Staff Student Life Disability Services Stephanie Rowland Manager Warner 226 — Office of Student Life ​Email:  rowland.245@mail.cotc.edu Phone: 740.755.7755 Book with Stephanie Jillian Pfeffer-Hupp Access Specialist Warner 226 — Office of Student Life ...

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Grievance Procedure

Concern and Feedback Form The Office of Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) supports you in your right to file a grievance when you believe you have been denied equal access in the form of appropriate accommodations, modifications, auxiliary aids, or ...

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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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New Program to Dress Students For Success

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have collaborated with Licking/Knox Goodwill Industries on a creative program that provides professional clothing to job-seeking students. As a part of the partnership, Goodwill ...

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New RN to BSN Program Launched

This National Nurses Week, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is excited to announce the upcoming launch of our new Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program this autumn semester beginning Aug. 26. ...

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Career exploration and choosing a major or program of study

The Office of Career Development encourages undecided students to explore their options.  No matter where you are in your career development, in order to make informed decisions, you need information about yourself and about the world of work.  A variety ...

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