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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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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. COTC awards a  Bachelor of Appli ...

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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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Public Safety Plans of Study

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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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Why COTC

We’re the college that meets you where you are.  COTC is designed for students who want practical, career‑focused education without unnecessary barriers. Whether you’re starting fresh, returning to school or advancing your career, we offer flexible pathwa ...

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Understanding Financial Aid

​Important information concerning Student Financial Service's policies and procedures for which each financial aid recipient is responsible to know is listed below. View and/or print the information for your reference.  How will the college notify me ...

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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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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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New Hire Resources

New Hire Paperwork​ For smooth processing into our payroll system, please complete in ink the required forms below, and return them: ...

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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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Associate of Arts Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Plans of Study | AA Programs | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete Associate of Arts degree requirements. View plans for students who enrolled in 2026-27. ...

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Associate of Science Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Associate of Science Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete Associate of Science degree requirements. View plans for students who enroll in 2026-27. ...

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Digital Media Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Digital Media Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete digital media certificates and degrees. View plans for students who enrolled in 2026-27. ...

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Business Plans of Study

No 2026-27 Business Programs Plans of Study | COTC Plans of study outline courses that must be taken to complete degrees and certificates. For students who enroll in business programs in 2026-27. ...

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Celebrating 55 Years of the COTC–Ohio State Newark Partnership
The anniversary mark with the number 55 and text below that says Celebration of Partnership 1971-2026.

Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just a campus — we’ve shared a vision to expand educational opportunities, strengthen our community and steward public resources wisely. ...

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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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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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