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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 ...
Post - 10/13/2020 - 10:31am
- Aroma Therapy Satchels
Create calming, centering, and focusing aroma therapy satchels perfect for finals week! Location: Warner Center Lobby ...
Event - 12/10/2025 - 10:09am - Archived
- Commencement Rehearsal
All graduates who plan to attend the commencement ceremony are encouraged to attend rehearsal. Location: Adena Hall gymnasium Check-in begins at 4:30 p.m. Rehearsal begins at 5 p.m. ...
Event - 11/19/2025 - 1:40pm - Archived
- The Cost-Shared Agreement
The cost-shared agreement details how Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark share facilities and personnel as well as the costs associated with each. It also promotes a spirit of mutual respect between the two institutions ...
Post - 12/03/2025 - 7:57am
- Mindful Writing Session
Practicing mindfulness, meditation, and writing together is a great way to help bring awareness to and organize our thoughts and feelings. All you’ll need for this guided, virtual session is a device with Zoom and a pen and paper. Register ...
Event - 11/03/2025 - 10:14am - Archived
- Commencement
Central Ohio Technical College celebrates graduates who completed degree and/or certificate requirements in summer 2025 and autumn 2025 semesters. Tickets are required for all guests. Adena Hall Gymnasium — COTC Newark Campus Doors open at 5 p.m. Ceremon ...
Event - 11/19/2025 - 1:48pm - Archived
- Financial Aid and Scholarships

Financial aid can be used in addition to other military/student veteran educational benefits. We encourage students to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. apply for Financial A ...
Post - 11/10/2020 - 8:27am
- Net Price Calculator
The Net Price Calculator determines how much financial aid you will receive and how much you would need to pay out of pocket to attend COTC. Cost can be viewed as a monthly, annual or total degree amount. It also helps you explore the different ways you c ...
Post - 12/15/2025 - 12:57pm
- Impact Report

The Impact Report is an annual publication that celebrates the transformative power of education in our college community. Through compelling stories of students, alumni, donors, faculty and staff, the report highlights programs and partnerships that shap ...
Post - 12/15/2025 - 1:56pm
- Therapy Dogs
Spend your study break with therapy dogs! Location: Warner Library ...
Event - 12/03/2025 - 2:44pm - Archived
- Autumn Commencement Ceremony

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted commencement on Dec. 12, celebrating graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the summer and autumn 2025 semesters. COTC President John M. Berry, PhD, presided over the ceremony a ...
News - 12/18/2025 - 10:56am
- COTC and Ohio State Newark Celebrate Partnership

Since 1971, Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark have shared more than just an expansive campus — they have shared a vision to expand access to education in this community. ...
News - 01/05/2026 - 10:47am
- Knox Campus Location
The Knox campus is located in downtown Mount Vernon on the crossroad of South Main Street and East Ohio Avenue. Knox Campus Address: Ariel Hall Second Floor 236 South Main Street Mount Vernon, OH 43050 Building Hours: Monday–Thursday: 7:45 a.m.–7:30 p.m. ...
Post - 09/22/2021 - 12:32pm
- Degrees and Certificates at Knox
COTC offers some career-ready associate degrees and certificates in full* at the Knox campus through a combination of in-person and remote learning, including courses that are delivered online, via Zoom or in our video-connected classrooms. Individual g ...
Post - 09/22/2021 - 12:35pm
- Spring Welcome Back Carnival
Location: Adena Hall Gymnasium The Office of Student Life invites all current students to the free "welcome back" carnival. Enjoy classic carnival games, food and inflatables. ...
Event - 11/21/2025 - 11:58am - Archived
- Food pantry provides hope to hungry students

Farhan* was hungry to improve himself upon moving to the United States as a high school senior. He always wanted to go to college, and that approach made it possible. Then he was just flat out hungry. ...
News - 01/16/2026 - 1:47pm
- Robert A. Montagnese

Mr. Montagnese is President & CEO of Licking Memorial Health Systems. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting from Wittenberg University and a Master of Healthcare Administration from The Ohio ...
Profile - 10/13/2020 - 9:43am
- Andrew Guanciale

Guanciale is a Realtor with the Guanciale Group of Coldwell Banker Reality in Licking County. A native of Newark, Guanciale graduated from Newark Catholic High School and received a bachelor’s degree in business finance from Capital University. He is a th ...
Profile - 04/05/2023 - 1:13pm
- Sally Wallace Heckman

Sally Wallace Heckman is the president and CEO of First Federal Savings in Newark. She serves on First Federal’s Board of Directors and is also a trustee of the First Federal Foundation. ...
Profile - 10/02/2023 - 5:58am
- Current Student Organizations
No matter what you’re interested in, our student organizations help you meet new friends and get involved in your campus and community. ...
Post - 10/08/2020 - 12:02pm
- Brain Break: Puzzles, Puzzles, Puzzles!
Location: Warner Game Room Join the Office of Student Life on alternating Wednesdays for a return of our Brain Breaks series! These fun and relaxing events are open to all students. ...
Event - 01/16/2026 - 2:18pm - Archived
- Wellness – Your Plan for Health (YP4H)
Your Plan for Health (YP4H) YP4H is our comprehensive wellness program designed for employees and their spouses. It integrates a variety of programs, resources and rewards to help you live healthier, feel better and strengthen your overall well-being. Wit ...
Post - 01/23/2026 - 12:46pm
- Professional Development
LinkedIn Learning Available for free through a partnership with The Ohio State University, LinkedIn Learning is an industry leader in online training, with a digital library of more than 18,000 courses covering a wide range of technical, business, softwar ...
Post - 03/21/2024 - 7:28am
- Scholarships
Al Milliken Scholarship The scholarship was established by the Board of Trustees of the Newark Campus Development Fund and the Milliken Family. What are the requirements to be considered for this scholarship? Academic Performance: This scholarship recogni ...
Post - 03/03/2025 - 10:37am
- Meet our Student Success Coaches

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 ...
Post - 05/18/2022 - 10:06am
- Sandra Danielle Schumaker, BSN, MSN
Credentials MSN, Capital University BSN, Capital University ...
Profile - 01/26/2026 - 8:22am
- Andrea Thompson, BSAH, BSN, MSN
Credentials MSN, Mount Caramel College of Nursing BSN, The Ohio State University BS, Allied Heath, The Ohio State University ...
Profile - 01/26/2026 - 8:22am
- History of the Partnership

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) and The Ohio State University at Newark, which began operations in 1957, have shared a unique and enduring partnership since 1971, when COTC gained its charter. ...
Post - 12/01/2025 - 12:37pm
- Apply for Financial Aid
COTC uses the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study and loans. We encourage all students to complete the FAFSA. In most cases, you are eligible for some type of ...
Post - 03/22/2024 - 6:06am
- College Credit Plus Scholarship
This scholarship was established by COTC as an opportunity for College Credit Plus (CCP) students to continue taking classes at COTC after high school graduation. Students may be awarded up to $1,500 for two semesters each academic year for a total annual ...
Post - 09/08/2020 - 10:58pm