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Permanent Residents, Asylee, Refugee and Other Visa Holders
Five people place a hand on a globe positioned above their heads.

International or immigrant students who are in the U.S. as a Permanent Resident, Refugee, Asylee, DACA or on an approved visa status are welcome to apply to study at COTC. ...

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Interested in Becoming a Tutor?

Students who wish to work as tutors are encouraged to apply! What does a peer tutor do? Assists students with course related concepts and facilitates development of effective, related study skills Conducts one-on-one drop-in tutoring sessions Consult with ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I schedule an appointment? Admissions Admissions Representative Students new or returning to COTC who have not yet completed Online Orientation can schedule an Admissions appointment  online  or by emailing  cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu or call 740 ...

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Student Financial Responsibility Agreement
Required Agreements Menu inside COTC Connect

Prior to registration, all non-high school option students will be required to sign a Financial Responsibility Agreement. This agreement reviews the student's responsibility to pay their tuition and fees, what happens if classes are dropped, what hap ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between being an Architectural Engineer and being an Architect? Architectural Engineers focus on a building's structural design to ensure it meets building codes and is sturdy and functional. Architects focus on designing a bui ...

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Transferring After COTC
Ohio Transfer 36 logo uses state of Ohio background with a navy 36 in the middle

 Transfer Credit Information The Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) created Transfer Assurance Guides (TAGs) and Ohio Transfer 36 as resources to help students, parents and college and university personnel identify courses with a statewide guarant ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

How quickly can I complete the semiconductor manufacturing certificate? Students who attend full time can complete this degree in two semesters.  Where can I find a list of classes (plan of study) for the program I want to study? The courses students need ...

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Give to COTC

Making a gift of education is simple. It will enable us to further programs, facilities and learning opportunities for our greatest asset: our students. Cash gifts are fully deductible for federal income tax purposes, provided deductions are itemized.​ Ex ...

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Safety Escort Service

The Campus Safety Escort Service is for students, faculty or staff feeling unsafe walking alone. A campus security officer will accompany you and ensure that you are protected to your destination on campus. Arrangements can be made in advance or on the sp ...

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Notifications

All applicants are assigned a free COTC email account once the application for admissions and application fee are received and processed. The Office of Financial Aid will adhere to the campus policy of using email as the primary form of communication with ...

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The 1971 Legacy Society

Including Central Ohio Technical College in your estate plan is a simple, yet powerful way to invest in the college’s future. When you make a planned gift— no matter the size—you help strengthen the COTC experience for future generations of students. ...

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Quick Pay Links

BCI Background Check $25 FBI Background Check $35 Pay My Parking Ticket Replacement Student ID $20 Replacement Diploma $20 ...

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Law Enforcement Technology- Learning Outcomes

​​​Statement of Purpose The purpose of the Law Enforcement Technology program at Central Ohio Technical College is to prepare qualified individuals for entry-level positions as a law enforcement officer through knowledge-based learning, demonstrated skill ...

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Preventing Discrimination and Harassment

As a college employee, you share in the responsibility for assuring that the college maintains an environment for work and study that is free from discrimination and harassment. The college seeks to eliminate sexual harassment by encouraging employees to ...

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Student Ambassador Program

Student Ambassador Application Student Ambassadors serve to set the tone for prospective students and their families. They guide, direct, inform and teach prospective students what to expect from campus life. In addition, Student Ambassadors serve as spec ...

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A History of Giving​

In 1966, the Newark community embarked on a fundraising campaign to establish a permanent state-owned building for The Ohio State University's Newark branch that would make available both day and evening classes for local students. More than 7,000 Li ...

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Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner

The Annual Scholarship and Student Leadership Dinner brings together donors, scholarship recipients and campus leadership to celebrate the significance of COTC and Ohio State Newark’s scholarship program. Donors get the opportunity to meet the students wh ...

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Louella H. Reese
Portrait of Louella H. Reese in front of the the Reese Amphitheatre.

For more than half a century Mrs. Reese, with her husband J. Gilbert Reese, have shaped educational, recreational and artistic offerings that make Licking County a special place to live, learn and play. ...

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Judy Stansbury
Judy Ratliff Stansbury portrait.

Judy Stansbury is a former manager of COTC's human services program. After retiring, she established an endowed scholarship to benefit graduates of COTC who are pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree. ...

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Marion Sutton

Coshocton Native Marion Sutton's support of her hometown includes a scholarship for returning adult students from Coshocton County.  ...

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Braden Feick
Brandon Fienk sits at a desk with his hand on a mouse in front of a wall of monitors.

As an energy delivery system operator associate for American Electric Power (AEP), Braden Feick is one of many “hands on deck” when a power outage sweeps through the area. Thanks to his extensive training at COTC — which dovetailed into an immersive inter ...

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Jennifer Ellis-Brunn
Portrait of Jennifer Ellis Brunn standing in downtown Newark.

From a young age, Jennifer Ellis-Brunn understood the importance of hard work and the value of education. “I was working in banking while in high school, and I wanted to continue gaining career experience while getting the education I needed to advance,” ...

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Luconda and Joanne Dager
Luconda, Joanne and Joe Dager stand outside Velvet Ice Cream's headquarters in Utica.

Luconda and Joanne Dager of Velvet Ice Cream partnered with COTC to create a unique ice cream flavor in 2021 for the college's 50th anniversary and then sweetened the partnership by announcing the creation of a new scholarship for COTC's busines ...

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Heather Prince, DNP, APRN-CNP
Portrait of Heather Prince standing outside COTC's Pataskala campus.

As a transplant to the Buckeye State from Colorado Springs, Heather Prince used to drive past the Pataskala campus of COTC and wonder what went on there. Prince was in her 30s at the time and, as it happened, seeking a new career direction. Turns out, she ...

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Robert A. Barnes, PhD
Portrait of Robert and Betty Barnes in their home.

As COTC's first president, Robert A. Barnes laid the foundation for the newly chartered technical school. In retirement, his legacy continues with a planned gift and membership in the 1971 Legacy Society. ...

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of tuition? How is tuition calculated? Review the COTC tuition chart, which outlines the fee per credit hour based on residency status.  Academic plans of study show how many classes and credit hours a student must take to complete a cert ...

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The 1971 Legacy Society Members
Legacy Society Founding Members

Anonymous (3) Robert A. Barnes, PhD, and Betty A. Barnes Kevin L. Carver Clarissa Ann Howard Douglas B. Marston Jane C.* and William T. McConnell Magdaline Rieser* Barry M. Riley Robert* and Joan* Robinson Nina Roslovic Cheryl L. and Charles D. Snyder Rob ...

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Membership Benefits and Instructions

The 1971 Legacy Society Membership Benefits  Invitation to an annual VIP recognition event hosted by the COTC president  Special 1971 Legacy Society gift  Recognition in COTC’s annual Impact Report  Recognition on COTC’s 1971 Legacy Society webpage  ...

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Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary Short-Term Certificate

Autumn Semester DNTL-101 *# EFDA 1 4   Total 4 Spring Semester DNTL-102 *# EFDA 2 4   Total 4 Total Hours Required Total Credit Hours Required for this Certificate:  8 ​Helpful Information * Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course descripti ...

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The John Gilbert Reese Center
Photo of the John Gilbert Reese Center

Offering unparalleled, customized service in concert with state-of-the art technology, the beautifully designed John Gilbert Reese Center is the ideal site for you next event. ...

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