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Our world has changed over the past year, but not your goals. And now, more than ever, COTC is a great place to begin your bachelor’s degree. At COTC, you can stay at home and take many of the freshman and sophomore courses you’ll find at four-year universities – for a fraction of the cost.

Undecided about how long you’ll be in school? Or what to choose as a major at COTC? That’s OK. We’re here to help.

• Complete the first two years of a four-year degree – our Associate of Arts and Associate of Science programs are designed just for this purpose. Also check out the Ohio Guaranteed Transfer Pathways for more options. 
• Or take a few classes – many of COTC’s education classes meet Ohio’s Guaranteed Transfer requirements, which means they’ll transfer to any public college or university in Ohio. Learn more using the Ohio’s online credit transfer tool.
• We also have transfer agreements with private four-year colleges.
• Learn how easy it is to transfer to a four-year institution after COTC.
• Be sure to ask your COTC advisor about transferability before registering for classes.
• Find out about the transferability of specific courses.
• Middle and high school students can get a jumpstart on their college careers and save thousands on tuition.

Why choose COTC?

• Small class size means personal attention from faculty.
• Our tuition is among the most affordable in the state.
• We offer more than $1 million in scholarships annually – most require no extra application.
• Free tutoring sets you on a course for success.
• Four campus locations and online options for many general education courses offer flexibility.
• Whether you prefer on-campus classes, virtual or a combination, COTC now offers five delivery options – on campus, hybrid, hy-flex, remote and online – as we build on our commitment to meet students where they are.

Getting started is easy

• Request info.
• Learn about our programs.
• Connect with an admissions counselor.
• Watch our virtual tour.
• Apply for free.