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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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Alumni

Welcome back to COTC! Whether you graduated with an associate degree or a certificate, you are part of our alumni. By reconnecting with COTC, you can continue to be involved with the college in a variety of ways. ...

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Types of Financial Aid

Financial aid consists of grants and scholarships (which do not need repaid) and student loans (which do need to be repaid). Students may also be eligible for Federal Work Study to help pay education expenses through part-time employment on campus. ...

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Campus Locations

Start a degree or certificate at any campus. Our flagship Newark campus offers a comprehensive inventory of academic programs and full-service access to college services. Our extended campuses offer a convenient start to all degrees, plus some full associ ...

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Scholarships

A scholarship is a type of financial aid that assists students with paying for their education. A scholarship does not have to be repaid. COTC scholarships are available to recent high school graduates and new, current and returning students. ...

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Student Loans

Loans are a form of financial aid that many students use to help meet the Cost of Attendance that is not covered by scholarships, grants or other personal resources. When thinking about loans, keep in mind that, unlike grants and scholarships, loans accru ...

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Plans of Study

All academic certificates and degrees at COTC have a plan of study that outline what courses need to be taken. Plans of study are reviewed annually and are updated as needed to remain current and in line with industry standards, the job market and regulat ...

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Online Success

Online learning can sometimes be a challenge for students. The Student Success Center is here to assist students with online learning to help them be successful and reach their educational goals.  ...

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Testing Center

The Testing Center administers the following tests: ACCUPLACER placement testing HESI A2 health applicant exams various certification exams missed classroom tests class tests for students with authorized accommodations ...

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Tutoring Services

COTC offers free tutoring to all students in a variety of subjects. ...

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Campus Closure/Limited Campus Operations

In the event of a short-term closure of all or part of the campus due to weather or other emergencies, notifications will be sent via the Campus Emergency Alert System, and the campus will operate with limited services. Updates will also be posted on the  ...

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Knox Campus

Ariel Hall on COTC’s Knox campus was designed with technology and sustainability in mind. Flexible classrooms and state-of-the-art laboratories reflect the college’s commitment to learning on the leading edge while Ariel Hall’s LEED (Leadership in Energy ...

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Coshocton Campus
Coshocton Campus

Rich in historic ambiance and furnished with contemporary learning equipment, Montgomery Hall on COTC’s Coshocton campus provides a welcoming environment in which students learn and build the confidence to do what’s next – whether that means entering the ...

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Facilities Planning & Operations

The Department of Facilities Planning and Operations oversees nine major academic buildings, three residence halls and several small facilities equaling approximately 772,000 square feet of building space residing on 200 acres of property at the Newark ca ...

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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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Bookstore

COTC's official bookstore is operated by Barnes & Noble College and carries all your textbooks, course materials and supplies, as well as apparel and gifts to showcase your school spirit. ...

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John L. and Christine Warner Library

The Newark Campus Warner Library is open to the public and located on the main floor of the John L. and Christine Warner Library and Student Center. Visit the Library ...

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Student Life Disability Services

Student Life Disability Services (SLDS) is a support resource for Central Ohio Technical College students. SLDS provides academic resources and services to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure students access to an equitable learning environment. ...

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Counseling Services

The counselors of Counseling Services provide treatment to all enrolled Central Ohio Technical College students. Services provided include individual therapy, group therapy (on an as needed basis), education/consultation, on-campus referrals, and off-camp ...

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Student Support Services

COTC offers many free academic and personal support services to help you achieve your educational goals. Services include academic advising, tutoring, and skills training as well as addressing non-academic barriers such as housing, utilities, food insecur ...

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Federal Work-Study

Federal Work-Study  is a Federal Student Aid program that gives students with financial need an opportunity to work part-time on a COTC campus. Federal Work Study allows students to earn money to help pay education expenses while in college.  ...

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Financial Aid

Financial aid is monetary assistance intended to help you finance your education when personal and family resources are not adequate to meet the total educational costs.  ...

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College Credit Plus

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 College (COTC). This program enhanc ...

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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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Office of Student Life

The Office of Student Life at the Newark campus strives to cultivate a campus community where students can achieve success and become responsible citizens. Our purpose is to support the university's mission by providing services and programs, encoura ...

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Get Involved

Creating experience for life Student Activities within the Office of Student Life seeks to provide diverse programming to enhance the cultural, intellectual and social growth of the Newark campus community.  Each semester there are a variety of cultural, ...

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Accreditations & Memberships

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Welcome to the Gateway

Our enrollment center staff are here to help! The Gateway houses many departments designed to assist students with their educational goals. ...

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Marketing and Public Relations

The mission of the Office of Marketing and Public Relations is to market the educational programs and services of both The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College to our constituencies, to enhance the image and awareness of thes ...

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