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Award Winners, New Scholarships Announced
Fifteen students who received a scholarship from the Reese family stand in the J. Gilbert Reese Center.

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. ...

News - 05/01/2026 - 8:44am

COTC Celebrates Spring Commencement with Milestone Achievements

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) hosted a landmark commencement on May 8, honoring all graduates who completed their degree and/or certificate requirements in the spring 2026 semester. ...

News - 05/14/2026 - 9:53am

Independence Day concert and fireworks

In collaboration with our generous community sponsors, the Gilbert Reese Family Foundation, Central Ohio Technical College and The Ohio State University at Newark warmly welcome you to the Independence Day Concert and Fireworks.  This event is free and op ...

Event - 05/11/2026 - 8:11am

Promise Programs Honored with Innovation of the Year Award
Amanda Waser holds her League Excellence Award certificate while standing between COTC Provost Gregory Ferenchak and COTC President John Berry.

Central Ohio Technical College (COTC) recently earned a 2025-26 Innovation of the Year Award for the development of its Promise programs, through which students in its service region who exhibit financial need can receive free tuition. The award is presen ...

News - 05/20/2026 - 12:17pm

Juneteenth National Independence Day

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Event - 06/02/2026 - 12:13pm

Independence Day observed

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Event - 06/02/2026 - 12:41pm

First Day of Classes: Autumn Semester

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Event - 06/02/2026 - 12:44pm

Computer Aided Design (CAD)
A close-up of two people using drawing tools on to create a design on paper.

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 ...

Degrees & Certificates - 05/04/2026 - 6:30am

Peace Officer Basic Training Graduates Honored
State Representative Kevin Miller shakes hands with a COTC Peace Officer Basic Training graduate during the May 21, 2026 ceremony.

The 13 cadets collectively scored better than 95% on this year’s state certification exam, and every graduate has either solidified or is pending employment with an agency in central Ohio. ...

News - 06/08/2026 - 6:06am