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AIM

Accessible Information Management (or AIM for short) is Disability Services' 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 gen ...

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Ask the Right Questions

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Contact The Gateway Staff
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Leadership Sarah Morrison Dean of Enrollment Email: morrison.415@mail.cotc.edu Phone: 740.366.9209 Jennifer Abraham Director of Advising and Retention Email: abraham.55@mail.cotc.edu Phone: 740.755.7325 Brandy Frias Director of Admissions and Recruitment ...

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Italian Immersion Program

Since 2009, the Italian Immersion Program has given Central Ohio Technical College students the unique opportunity to stay with host families in Italy and tour the country to expose themselves to other cultures and expand their learning experience beyond ...

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Send Your Transcripts

Send your official high school, GED and college/university transcripts to COTC. ...

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Department of Public Safety

The Department of Public Safety is committed to providing a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. We work closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies regarding the reporting and investigation of crime, and we have ...

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Parking and Permits

COTC campuses offer all students free parking. Student and visitor parking is available in any white-lined space on all COTC campuses. ...

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Student ID
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Students need a COTC student ID for many things. A student ID is needed to identify yourself as a COTC student when meeting and communicating with various departments on campus, including the Office of Student Financial Services or for services such as re ...

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Fire Alarm Systems

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Active Shooter Event
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Sexual Assault

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Crime and Safety Information

You are the first line of defense, the eyes and ears watching out for the safety of our campus. All of us must take responsibility for our own safety and assist those around us. See something, say something! Report the unusual or suspicious. ...

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Anti-Hazing

Anti-Hazing Policy Download COTC's policy on anti-hazing: Collin's Law (Hazing) Report 2024-25 As part of Central Ohio Technical College’s commitment to promoting a safe and healthy campus environment, members of the college community have the r ...

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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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Career Development

​Career Services provides the resources and strategies for choosing a college major, developing career plans, finding internships and full-time jobs, and making successful career transitions. Career Services seeks to educate and motivate students and alum ...

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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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Ordering and Pick-Up Procedures

Newark Dining Services is excited to welcome students, faculty, staff and guests back for the fall semester! This semester, we are returning to  full-service operations  with a slightly new ordering process designed to improve convenience and efficiency. ...

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Dining Services
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On-campus dining services are available to students, faculty, staff and guests. Order in-person or online for pickup.  ...

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Interested in Becoming a Tutor?

Students who wish to work as tutors are encouraged to apply. Apply to be a Peer Tutor ...

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Counseling Services

Our counselors provide treatment, including individual therapy, group therapy (on an as-needed basis), education and consultation, on-campus referrals, and off-campus referrals within the community, to all COTC students. All services are free and confiden ...

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Self Assessments

Drinking Do you drink because you have problems? To relax? Do you drink when you get mad at other people, your friends or parents? Do you prefer to drink alone rather than others? Are your grades starting to slip? Are you goofing off on your job? Did you ...

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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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Schedule a Test

Newark Campus Testing Scheduling for testing appointments at the Newark campus is done online using RegisterBlast. Schedule a Test The HESI A2 admission exam must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.  All other exams, excluding HESI A2, must be sche ...

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Meet our Student Success Coaches
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Student success coaches are available by appointment only.* Schedule an appointment *Each student is assigned a student success coach after orientation. To find out who your student success coach is, please email COTCsuccess@mail.cotc.edu or go to the &qu ...

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Counseling Services Staff

Students experience a wide variety of concerns during their time at college. The Office of Student Life's Counseling Services staff can be a helpful resource in identifying their mental health needs. Charles DePriest, MA, LPCC-S Senior Mental Health ...

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COTC Student Services

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External Resources

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Call or text: 988 Pathways of Central Ohio Pathways of Central Ohio Community Resource directory The Trevor Project Hotline: 866-488-7386 Trans Lifeline Hotline: 877-565-8860 Tobacco cessation programs (Licking County Hea ...

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Mental Health in College

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External Health Centers

This listing of community resources is provided for informational purposes only and is not “approved” or “endorsed” by Central Ohio Technical College. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are counselors committed to serving a diverse population of students? Our counselors are required to maintain their state of Ohio license by completing at least 30 hours of continuing education biannually. In order to better meet our student’s needs, our ...

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