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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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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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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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COTC Prior Years Academic Calendar

Please note that from Autumn Quarter 1971 through Summer Quarter 2012, COTC operated under the Quarter system.  Beginning August 22, 2012, COTC began operating under the Semester system. ...

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College Policies

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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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Asif Khan, MS

Credentials MS, Engineering, Ohio University, 2019 ...

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David George, MS

Credentials MS, Mathematics, Ohio University, 1997 BS, Mathematics, Ohio University, 1995 ...

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Maey Gharbiah, PhD

Credentials BS, Biochemistry, University of Arizona, 2004 PhD, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Arizona, 2009 ...

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Ralph Giles, MSA

Credentials BSEE, Electrical Engineering, University of Oklahoma, 1984 MSA, Accounting, Governors State University, 2017 ...

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Narayan Neupane, MSEd

Credentials MSEd, University of Colorado, 2017 ...

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Valuing our Veterans
A person in camouflage military attire stands in front of a building  with an American flag displayed.

The purpose of this policy is to identify the support and assistance that Central Ohio Technical College provides to veteran, service members and military connected students, and to ensure compliance with Ohio Revised Code Section 3345.421(B). ...

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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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Summer Semester 2025 Honors Lists

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

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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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Talent Ready Grant

The Talent Ready Grant is offered through a partnership with the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) to support students who have financial need, are enrolled in a short-term certificate that may be completed in less than one year (less than 30 cre ...

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Part-Time Faculty Compensation

A part-time faculty member is a COTC instructor who teaches ordinarily 12 or fewer contact hours during any semester of the academic year. Part-time faculty appointments may be made to any of COTC’s four campuses located in Newa​rk, Coshocton, Mount Verno ...

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AIM

Accessible Information Management (or AIM for short) is Disability Services's online portal for students and instructors. Students new to Disability Services use AIM to submit their application for registration. SLDS-registered students use AIM to ge ...

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