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Campus Dining
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Sexual Violence Prevention and Response
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Intramural Sports

Intramural sports provide an opportunity for students of all skill levels to stay active and compete weekly with other students. Participation is open to all COTC students, faculty and staff. Spring Semester 2026: Basketball and volleyball begin the first ...

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COTC Helps Reward Ohioans Pursuing Crucial Careers

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) is creating opportunities for affordable higher education — and contributing to the future of the state’s workforce — by utilizing Ohio Work Ready Grant (OWRG) funding, which provides grants to new and current student ...

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Newark Campus Agrees to Host Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra Shows
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One of Ohio’s oldest orchestras will soon be calling the Newark campus home. The Ohio State University at Newark and Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently agreed to host Newark-Granville Symphony Orchestra (NGSO) performances for the 2026-27 seas ...

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New Director of Marketing and Public Relations Named
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Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have announced the appointment of Ashton Lahman as the campus’s director of marketing and public relations. ...

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Newark Collab Cast podcast
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This brand-new podcast explores topics important to our shared campus, featuring the experts that make it run so smoothly. New episodes drop every third week of the month. Listen on YouTube   Listen on Apple Podcasts ...

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Key Performance Indicators

The college has identified the following set of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) as important items that monitor, at a glance, progress relative to its stated mission and strategic goals. Performance is measured annually and in comparison to a carefully ...

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Coshocton Campus Location

The Coshocton campus is located in historic Roscoe Village just west of State Route 16 in Coshocton County. Address: Montgomery Hall 200 North Whitewoman Street Coshocton, OH 43812 Building Hours: Monday–Friday: 7:45 a.m.–6 p.m. Saturday–Sunday: Closed Bu ...

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Student Services

COTC’s academic, personal and other support services are available to students at the Pataskala campus. Academic Advising An academic advisor helps students map academic and career goals, register for classes, and stay on track to graduate. Appointments a ...

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Student Services

COTC’s academic, personal and other support services are available to students at the Knox campus. Academic Advising An academic advisor helps students map academic and career goals, register for classes, and stay on track to graduate. Appointments are re ...

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Student Services

COTC’s academic, personal and other support services are available to students at the Coshocton campus. Academic Advising An academic advisor helps students map academic and career goals, register for classes, and stay on track to graduate. Appointments a ...

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Institutional Planning Resources

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Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
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Non-Credit Workforce Training Commercial Driver’s License $53,700 Median Annual Wage*   Location Pataskala Format On campus 9,311 Annual Job Openings**   Admission Program-specific requirements Financial Aid Eligible State aid available Visit campus Conta ...

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Office Administration
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One-Year Certificate Office Administration 30 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus and online       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credential earned IAAP Certified Administrative Professional Visit campus Contact us ...

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COTC Articulation Agreements with 4-year institutions by major

​All Majors ​Capital University DeVry University Excelsior College Franklin University Indiana Weslyan University Muskingum University Ohio Dominican University Purdue University Global Strayer University University of Phoenix Western Governors University ...

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Federal Direct Loans

Federal Direct Loans are low-interest loans for students and parents to help pay for the cost of a student's college education. With Direct Loans, the student and/or parent borrows funds directly from the federal government and has a single contact, ...

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Award Winners, New Scholarships Announced
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Through the selfless acts of hundreds of such campus supporters, COTC and Ohio State Newark students received a combined $2.6 million in scholarships during the 2025-26 academic year. ...

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Business Management Technology
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Associate of Applied Business Business Management Technology 60 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus and online       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Credentials Earned SHIRM, IIAP and ICPM Visit campus Contact us App ...

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Business Management
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Short-Term Certificate|One-Year Certificate Business Management 18-30 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus and online       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview If you’re interested in busi ...

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Criminal Justice Technology
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Associate of Applied Science Criminal Justice Technology 63 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview In the criminal justice technology program at COT ...

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Associate of Arts with a concentration in Education
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Transfer Degree Associate of Arts in Education 62 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Transferability Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview COTC ...

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary
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Short-Term Certificate Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary 8 Credit Hours   Location (Newark) Format On campus       Admission Selective admission Financial Aid Eligible No Information Meeting Contact us Apply Overview This certificate program trains certi ...

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Computer Aided Design (CAD)
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Short-Term Certificate Computer Aided Design 5 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus AutoDesk and AutoCAD Certification   Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible No Information Meeting Contact us Apply Overview The Computer Aided Drafti ...

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Performance Management

Policy & Purpose To create a high-performance culture, COTC will ensure that each member of our community is offered: Clear performance objectives Ongoing coaching and feedback Professional development Recognition for outstanding work that contributes ...

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Supervisor Toolbox Training Resources

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Associate of Arts
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Transfer Degree Associate of Arts 62 Credit Hours   Location Newark Format On campus       Admission Open enrollment Financial Aid Eligible Yes       Transferability Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathway Visit campus Contact us Apply Overview The Associate of ...

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Purchasing

Our goal is to assist the campus with purchasing, receiving and travel processes and to procure high quality goods and services for the best value.​ A message to our vendors: Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) has upheld and will continue to ​uphold th ...

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High School Group Tours
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This is the best way for students to learn and experience what our school is all about. Schedule a group tour at any of our four campuses! Schedule Tour ...

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Bookkeeping
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This certificate program is being discontinued and is no longer accepting applications. ...

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