Gateway_2017.jpgCentral Ohio Technical College (COTC) is a state-assisted, post-secondary institution of higher education offering associate degree and certificate programs. COTC was chartered by the Ohio Board of Regents in 1971 and has been accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC) since 1975. COTC underwent a successful HLC site visit for re-accreditation in November 2018 and received recommendation for reaffirmation in 2019. The COTC service district includes Licking, Knox and Coshocton counties. About 52 percent of the students come from this district.
Mission: To meet the technical education and training needs of students and employers in the area.
Vision: Central Ohio Technical College will be recognized as Ohio’s premier technical college focused on student success as well as for excellence in workforce development and technical education.
Locations
COTC is the only technical college in Ohio with four, full-service campus locations: Newark, Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala campuses. Each campus has its own Gateway for student services (admissions, advising and student records) as well as tutoring, computer labs and library resources. Students may take general education courses at each campus.
The Newark campus (1179 University Drive, Newark, OH) is COTC's first and largest campus. It is located about 40 miles east of Columbus. The 200-acre campus has 12 buildings, including seven academic buildings and three residence halls. Some of the amenities include the John L. and Christine Warner Library that, as part of The Ohio State University library system and the OhioLINK consortium, provides access to millions of books and other library materials. The 10,000 square foot Adena Recreation Center includes a gymnasium and recently renovated fitness facility that is free for students and alumni. Phone: 740.366.1351.
The Coshocton campus (200 N. Whitewoman St., Coshocton, OH) is located in historic Roscoe Village. Montgomery Hall opened in 2008; classes have been offered in Coshocton County since 1977. The renovation of Montgomery Hall, formerly the Inn at Roscoe Village, was carefully planned to preserve the building's historic integrity. Phone: 740.622.1408.
The Knox campus (236 S. Main St., Mount Vernon, OH) is located in downtown Mount Vernon. COTC has been offering classes in Mount Vernon since 1977, but opened Ariel Hall in 2012. The 35,000 square foot building is LEED certified. Phone: 740.392.2526.
The Pataskala campus (8660 E. Broad St., Reynoldsburg, OH) is located in western Licking County. Classes have been offered in Pataskala since 20015, but the campus moved to its current location on Broad Street and Taylor Road in 2010. Phone: 740.755.7090.