Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) was recently awarded $612,039.96 in Choose Ohio First (COF) funding from the Ohio Department of Higher Education. The funding will be used to provide scholarships to students in the college’s nursing and allied health ...

News - 12/07/2023 - 11:44am

Advanced manufacturing environments to produce products such as semiconductor integrated circuits (‘chips’), ultrathin wafer films, microsensors, etc., require extremely clean environments to avoid contamination. ...

News - 12/11/2023 - 8:23am

Disbursements Financial aid funds must first be used to pay tuition and fees and then any other educational expenses. Make a payment on myCOTC  under the Student Financial Services box. All fees, including penalties, must be paid according to the deadline ...

Post - 09/09/2020 - 9:35pm

COTC President John Berry, PhD, sat down with NBC4's Daytime Columbus to share how the college is preparing students for the workforce of tomorrow. Watch the segment now. ...

News - 12/15/2023 - 8:41am

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) presented three alumni awards to graduates who demonstrated remarkable achievements in their careers and have used their success to influence future generations of entrepreneurs, healthcare employees and public safety ...

News - 12/19/2023 - 9:24am

We are excited to offer the Peace Officer Basic Training program in Coshocton to benefit the residents of Coshocton and neighboring counties. ...

News - 12/20/2023 - 1:03pm

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) President John M. Berry, PhD, will be hosting a town hall meeting at each of the college’s extended campuses to discuss future plans and expansions of the institution ...

News - 01/18/2024 - 7:00am

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) creates value in many ways. The college plays a key role in helping students increase their employability and achieve their individual potential. The college supports a variety of industries in the COTC enrollment are ...

Post - 10/06/2023 - 8:33am

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Profile - 11/05/2020 - 8:08pm

Return of Federal Financial Aid Policy COTC students who receive Federal financial aid and do not complete their classes may be responsible to repay a portion of the aid received according to federal law. The following information is to help students unde ...

Post - 09/09/2020 - 9:42pm

As a college employee, you share in the responsibility for assuring that the college maintains an environment for work and study that is free from discrimination and harassment. The college seeks to eliminate sexual harassment by encouraging employees to ...

Post - 01/30/2024 - 7:56am

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has released the President’s Honors List and the Dean’s Honors List for autumn semester 2023 to recognize students who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement. ...

News - 02/01/2024 - 6:33am

In 2002, an expectant Lora Smith crossed the stage to receive an associate degree in surgical technology at Central Ohio Technical College (COTC). These days the associate professor sits amongst the college’s faculty watching “her kids” in the surgical te ...

News - 03/06/2023 - 7:34am

Student Ambassador Application Student Ambassadors serve to set the tone for prospective students and their families. They guide, direct, inform and teach prospective students what to expect from campus life. In addition, Student Ambassadors serve as spec ...

Post - 08/25/2020 - 3:10pm

The fall after she graduated from Chillicothe High School, Kristen Eblin started a radiologic sciences degree at a four-year university. About halfway through, she realized that she was in the wrong major at the wrong school. Fortunately, she discovered a ...

Student Spotlight - 02/15/2022 - 7:28am

In 1966, the Newark community embarked on a fundraising campaign to establish a permanent state-owned building for The Ohio State University's Newark branch that would make available both day and evening classes for local students. More than 7,000 Li ...

Post - 02/19/2024 - 9:45am

If you are considering a career in the arts, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Arts degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Arts degree requires completion of more arts and humanities courses, such as English an ...

Degree - 06/23/2023 - 11:12am

If you are considering a career in math, science or a STEM field, we recommend pursuing an Associate of Science degree to complete the first two years of a bachelor’s degree. The Associate of Science degree requires completion of more math and science cou ...

Degree - 06/23/2023 - 11:29am

The Annual Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner brings together donors, scholarship recipients and campus leadership to celebrate the significance of COTC and Ohio State Newark’s scholarship program. Donors get the opportunity to meet the students wh ...

Post - 08/25/2020 - 1:52pm

Judy Stansbury has dedicated her life to serving others. Her decades-long career as a social worker gave her the opportunity to work with vulnerable populations including children, new mothers, survivors of domestic violence and senior citizens in a varie ...

News - 12/20/2023 - 1:54pm

For more than half a century Mrs. Reese, with her husband J. Gilbert Reese, have shaped educational, recreational and artistic offerings that make Licking County a special place to live, learn and play. ...

Post - 02/26/2024 - 1:07pm

Judy Stansbury is a former manager of COTC's human services program. After retiring, she established an endowed scholarship to benefit graduates of COTC who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. ...

Post - 02/26/2024 - 1:03pm

Coshocton Native Marion Sutton's support of her hometown includes a scholarship for returning adult students from Coshocton County.  ...

Post - 02/26/2024 - 2:01pm

As an energy delivery system operator associate for American Electric Power (AEP), Braden Feick is one of many “hands on deck” when a power outage sweeps through the area. Thanks to his extensive training at COTC — which dovetailed into an immersive inter ...

Post - 02/26/2024 - 2:38pm

From a young age, Jennifer Ellis-Brunn understood the importance of hard work and the value of education. “I was working in banking while in high school, and I wanted to continue gaining career experience while getting the education I needed to advance,” ...

Post - 02/26/2024 - 2:46pm

Luconda and Joanne Dager of Velvet Ice Cream partnered with COTC to create a unique ice cream flavor in 2021 for the college's 50th anniversary and then sweetened the partnership by announcing the creation of a new scholarship for COTC's busines ...

Post - 02/27/2024 - 6:13am

As a transplant to the Buckeye State from Colorado Springs, Heather Prince used to drive past the Pataskala campus of COTC and wonder what went on there. Prince was in her 30s at the time and, as it happened, seeking a new career direction. Turns out, she ...

Post - 02/27/2024 - 6:31am

As COTC's first president, Robert A. Barnes laid the foundation for the newly chartered technical school. In retirement, his legacy continues with a planned gift and membership in the 1971 Legacy Society. ...

Post - 02/27/2024 - 6:57am

Get the Training and Knowledge You Need at COTC In collaboration with   Central Ohio’s emergence as a semiconductor hub, fueled by Intel’s arrival, presents an exciting opportunity for people of all backgrounds aspiring to pursue a career in this rapidly ...

Landing Page - 07/24/2023 - 11:03am

What is the cost of tuition? How is tuition calculated? Review the COTC tuition chart, which outlines the fee per credit hour based on residency status.  Academic plans of study show how many classes and credit hours a student must take to complete a cert ...

Post - 12/02/2020 - 8:28am