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Program Information Meetings

Some academic programs at COTC have special requirements. Our information meetings are designed to help you understand program requirements. Register for an information meeting by clicking on the program name you are interested in. Engineering Technology ...

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Portfolio Assessment
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Work experience and informal training that does not result in an industry-recognized credential (certification or licensure) may be evaluated for college credit through a portfolio review process. Students may be eligible for college credit due to things ...

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Industry-Recognized Credentials
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Some professions require employees to become certified or licensed. If you completed formal training that resulted in an industry-recognized credential, you may be eligible for college credit. The state of Ohio also has programs like the One-Year Option a ...

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Prior Learning

You may receive transfer credit for completing college-level coursework or training at high schools, career centers or the military. ...

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Alternative Credit Options
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Many people enjoy learning to enhance their knowledge and/or to expand upon an existing job or career. There are companies that offer learning and, in line with the American Council on Education (ACE), many colleges across the United States recognize the ...

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Credit by Examination
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Students can choose to take or may have already taken select exams or tests that can qualify them for college credit without taking a college class, such as AP, CLEP, DSST and IB exams. ...

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Military and Veteran Services and Resources
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All students attending COTC have services and resources available to them on campus, online and in our communities. Some services and resources are specific to you, our military and veteran students. ...

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Why COTC

We’re the beacon in your backyard, a gateway to unlimited potential. Whether you’re pursuing a promotion, a new opportunity or your passions, COTC will get you there.  No matter how you got here, or exactly what you plan to do next, COTC has all the resou ...

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Four Campuses Locations

With four campus locations in central Ohio, you have options where you can take classes. Our Newark campus offers a comprehensive inventory of academic programs while our extended campuses in Coshocton, Mount Vernon and Pataskala, offer a convenient start ...

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Affordable College Education

COTC's tuition is already below average of all community colleges in Ohio, but we make attending college even more affordable by awarding more than $1.35 million in scholarships each year. Licking, Coshocton and Knox County residents may attend COTC ...

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Student Support Services

At COTC, you have a team of people rooting for your success. Our compassionate staff provides support for all students in all facets of life — not just academic —  to ensure you graduate with a clear vision of the bright future that lies ahead. Our robust ...

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50+ Degrees and Certificates

COTC has bachelor's degrees, associate degrees and certificates that provide you with the skills and training for immediate employment or transfer credit to continue your education with a bachelor's degree. Earn a certificate in as little as one ...

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Future Students

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Credit for Education and Work

Everyone's journey starts differently. Whether you're coming to us straight out of high school or with some years in the workforce under your belt, your experience matters. If you have an industry-recognized credential, professional licensure, s ...

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College Credit Plus

Get an early start on college. College Credit Plus (CCP) is the dual-enrollment program in Ohio that provides students in grades 7-12 the opportunity to earn college and high school credits at the same time by taking courses at Central Ohio Technical Coll ...

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CCP Eligibility

The state of Ohio requires students to show some level of college readiness to be eligible to participate in College Credit Plus (CCP). A student is eligible for the CCP program if the student meets any of the following criteria: Obtains a remediation-fre ...

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How to Enroll in CCP

New CCP Student Complete the free  COTC application  (you may need to create an account first). Request an official high school transcript from high school personnel (or parent of home-school student) with an unweighted GPA be submitted to COTC one of the ...

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CCP High School Partners

​​In support of Ohio House Bill 487 and the creation of Ohio's College Credit Plus program, Central Ohio Technical College will enter into partnership agreements with various high schools and career centers in our service area for the purpose of offe ...

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CCP Course Textbooks and Supplies

Review our Frequently Asked Questions for more information regarding the purchase of textbooks for CCP students. ...

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Graduating CCP Senior

Continue at COTC and receive a CCP scholarship. CCP students who have completed a minimum of 12 credit hours with a 2.5 GPA or higher at COTC may receive up to $3,000 per year if they enroll at COTC immediately after high school graduation. The scholarshi ...

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CCP Frequently Asked Questions

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