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COVID-19 restrictions, we prefer to test students remotely; however, some on-campus testing is available if ...

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Tell Us About You

we prefer to test students remotely; however, some on-campus testing is available if needed. Connect with an ...

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Tell Us About You

we prefer to test students remotely; however, some on-campus testing is available if needed. Connect with an ...

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Dual-Enrollment Led COTC Engineering Technology Student Sydney Palur to Early Start in Dream Career
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with several of them. Palur has less than a year on her contract with the Army Reserves. If she ...

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Suzanne Smith
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Whether Suzanne Smith is traveling the globe working on communications and navigation for the U.S. ...

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Call to Active Duty or Changes in Active Duty Status
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absence from the institution while the student is serving on active duty, and for one year after the ...

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Visiting Students

coursework and speed up the completion of a degree, all while saving on tuition costs. We recommend that you ...

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Financial Aid and Scholarships
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estimated grant and scholarship aid) to current and prospective students and their families based on what ...

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Steps to Enroll

to enroll. You can review individual program requirements on each program’s page or attend a  program ...

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Concurrent Enrollment Program

cumulative unweighted GPA or  meet remediation-free score on one of the standard assessment exams (ACT, SAT, ...

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Megan Connell-Cox
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punctuated by traumatic events that left their mark on her and caused her to turn to drugs and alcohol. She ...

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Apply

to the program by the specified deadline (varies based on program and campus). For more information, ...

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Portfolio Assessment
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be eligible for college credit due to things like on-the-job training, business ownership, civic ...

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Credit by Examination
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on a minimum IB exam score. Students who have completed an IB exam should request test score(s) be ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Visit the Steps to Enroll  to get started for instructions on how to start your application for ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

map academic and career goals, register for classes and help students stay on track to graduate.  ...

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COTC Student Veteran Stories
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COTC and on-the-job opportunities, I wouldn’t be where I am today.” Megan Connell-Cox When  Megan ...

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Lacey McCombs
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McCombs said. “This town is huge on supporting local, so it’s a place where our women- and veteran-owned ...

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Prior Learning

a career. COTC will award students college credit for some career-related coursework and training based on ...

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Justin Glass
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a husband and father, online course availability has made college even more accessible. Despite not being on ...

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Welcome Back to COTC!

4: Submit Transcripts You may already have transcripts on file. Check with COTC Admissions at ...

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Transfer Students

depend on a program’s plan of study and how the courses align with the program’s plan of study.  How is ...

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Welcome to the Gateway

with COTC students at the start of their first semester at COTC to provide guidance on developing ...

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Four Campuses Locations
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With four campus locations in central Ohio, you have options where you can take classes. Our Newark campus offers a comprehensive inventory of academic programs while our extended campuses in Coshocton, Mount Vernon and Pataskala, offer a convenient start ...

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Commitment to Diversity
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Diversity supports the mission of Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark. Respecting and promoting diversity is vital to the education of our students and to the learning environment of our campus community. We foster an at ...

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Air Force GEM Program
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Central Ohio Technical College is a proud partner in the Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. As part of the GEM program, COTC offers general education courses to active duty airmen and guardians who are pursui ...

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George Clark
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George Clark isn’t your typical cadet in Central Ohio Technical College’s Peace Officer Basic Training (POBT) academy. This 46-year-old army veteran just completed the academy as part of the law enforcement technology degree program and is awaiting the st ...

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Ohio National Guard Non-Traditional Education Programs (NTEP)
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COTC’s commercial driver's license (CDL) training course is approved for the Ohio National Guard Scholarship Program (ONGSP). Eligible members of the Ohio National Guard may use this funding to help cover the cost of the course. Students interested i ...

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Veteran and Military-Connected Support
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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 rewarding career. COTC is a designated Silver Military Friendly® School and a Collegiate Purple Star campus. O ...

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Student Support Services
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At COTC, you have a team of people rooting for your success. Our compassionate staff provides support for all students in all facets of life — not just academic —  to ensure you graduate with a clear vision of the bright future that lies ahead. Our robust ...

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