Campus buildings are open. Your safety is our priority. If you experience symptoms associated with COVID-19 or think you may have been exposed to COVID-19, do not come to campus. When on campus grounds and in campus buildings, all visitors are expected to follow these safe campus requirements.
COVID-19-consistent symptoms include:*
- Fever of 100.4°F or higher or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain/body aches
- Sore throat
- New loss of taste or smell
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Exposure to someone with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19
Exposure means: A household member, or any close contact (within six feet and for greater than 15 minutes) with an individual with confirmed or suspected COVID-19. The timeframe for contact includes the 48 hours before the individual became symptomatic.
*This list does not include all possible symptoms. Refer to the CDC for the most current list of possible symptoms.
Personal Safety Practices
Face mask requirements
In response to the updated guidelines and a current lower level of infection in our service area, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11, masks will no longer be required for any faculty, staff, students or visitors at any of COTC’s four campus locations (Newark, Coshocton, Knox and Pataskala) regardless of vaccination status. Public events, such as those that take place at the John Gilbert Reese Center, are mask optional, effective immediately.
While no longer required, individuals may continue to wear masks during the pandemic if they choose, especially those who are immunocompromised or otherwise at higher risk for infection and those caring for high-risk individuals.
Hand hygiene
Hands should be washed frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after touching common surfaces.
If soap and water are not available, 70% alcohol-based hand sanitizer should be used. The college has made hand sanitizer widely available across COTC’s campuses.
Future Students
COTC’s admissions representatives will continue to be available via phone, email and virtual appointment. Contact the admissions office at
- Newark campus: 740-366-9222
- Coshocton campus: 740-622-1408
- Knox campus: 740-392-2526
- Pataskala campus: 740-755-7090
- cotcadmissions@mail.cotc.edu
Information Meetings
Program information meetings are being held remotely via Zoom. Check the schedule and register online for the program you are interested in.
Healthcare Careers:
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography Technology
- Nursing Technology
- Radiologic Science Technology
- Surgical Technology
Public Services and Safety Careers:
Virtual Tour
Take a virtual tour online at cotc.edu/visit.
John L. and Christine Warner Library
The library is open to all students, faculty, staff, and community members. For current hours and contact information, visit library.cotc.edu.
Dining Services
The Table of Contents (TOC) and the Bean Counter are open. See hours of operation and ordering instructions at www.cotc.edu/post/food-services.
Campus Bookstore
The bookstore is open. View current store hours at cotc-newark.bncollege.com.