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Information in this publication was provided by members of the Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers and was prepared at Rhodes State College, Lima, Ohio. Design and layout by Keystrokes, Advertising/Design, Paulding, Ohio. Colleges Two-Year Colleges: Belmont College .................................... 2 Associate Degree Preferred! Central Ohio Technical College ............... 2 Do you know that over 45 percent of all undergraduate college students Cincinnati State Technical and Community College ............................... 3 begin their studies at a two-year college? Two-year colleges offer: Clark State Community College .............. 3 • Academic Excellence Columbus State Community College ....... 4 • Quality Faculty and Staff Cuyahoga Community College ................ 4 • Affordable Cost Eastern Gateway Community College ...... 5 • Classes Close to Home Edison Community College ..................... 5 • Variety of Programs Hocking College .................................... 6 • Outstanding Support Services (Financial Aid, Counseling, Lakeland Community College ................. 6 Tutoring, etc.) Lorain County Community College .......... 7 • Personal Attention Marion Technical College ........................ 7 • State-of-the-Art Equipment and Facilities North Central State College ................... 8 • Caring Environment Northwest State Community College ....... 8 • Small Classes Owens Community College ..................... 9 • Collegiate Environment (Student Clubs, Activities, and Sports) Rhodes State College ............................ 9 • Ability to Transfer Credits Rio Grande Community College ............ 10 • Programs Accredited by North Central Association of Colleges Sinclair Community College .................. 10 and Schools Southern State Community College ....... 11 Ohio’s two-year college system is made up of 23 state-assisted and Stark State College ............................. 11 locally autonomous technical and community colleges. In recent years, Terra State Community College ............ 12 over 200,000 students have enrolled in college credit courses at these Washington State Community College ... 12 institutions throughout Ohio. Zane State College .............................. 13 Two-year colleges consist of three types: technical, state community, and community. Technical colleges provide hands-on education in a Programs of Study specific field. Many technical college graduates transfer to baccalaureate programs. Both state community and community colleges offer techni- Business Technologies ......................... 14 cal programs and university parallel programs providing students with a Engineering and Industrial variety of options. Technologies ....................................... 16 Students who choose to begin their college careers at a two-year Health Technologies............................. 19 college cite quality of education and reasonable cost as the main Public Service Technologies ................. 21 benefits. Completing the first two years of a bachelor’s degree at a two- Agriculture and Natural Resources year college can save the student several thousand dollars. A variety of Technologies ....................................... 22 technical, career-oriented degrees offered by two-year colleges can lead Associate Degrees .............................. 23 to employment immediately after the student completes his/her associ- ate degree. Ohio Department of This guide provides an up-to-date directory of programs and services Higher Education: offered by Ohio’s system of technical and community colleges. We hope Credit Transfer you find it helpful! Your Transfer Credit Guarantee ............. 25 Ohio Association of Two-Year College Admission Officers (OATYCAO) Belmont Central Ohio College Technical College 68094 Hammond Road, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950-9735 1179 University Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055 Profile: Belmont College offers more than 25 degrees and 20 certifi- Profile: Located in Newark, Ohio, and shares the 177-acre Newark Cam- cate programs. In addition, the Workforce Development and Community pus with The Ohio State University at Newark. Classes are also offered in Education Department offers classes for those seeking a specific skill set Pataskala, Mount Vernon and Coshocton. COTC offers associate degree without the extended time commitment of completing a degree. Belmont programs in Arts, Science and Integrated Studies, Engineering, Industrial College offers credit and non-credit programing at the Main Campus in St. and Business, Health and Human Services, and Public Safety technologies. Clairsville, Ohio. The College also has off-campus locations in Cadiz and Woodsfield, Ohio, as well as online classes. Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associa- tion of Colleges and Schools Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Associa- tion of Colleges and Schools Admission Phone: 740-366-9222; Toll Free: (within Ohio) 1-800-963- 9275, ext. 494; Fax Number: 740-366-9160; Email: cotcadmissions@ Admissions Phone: 740.695.9500; Toll Free: 1.800.423.1188; cotc.edu; Website: www.cotc.edu Fax Number: 740.699.3049; Harrison County Center: 740.942.2222; Monroe County Center: 740.472.5468; Email: admissions@belmontcol- Enrollment Information: In the Autumn of 2015, a total of 3,530 enrolled lege.edu; Website: www.belmontcollege.edu students. There were 2,557 part-time students and 973 full-time students. The student to faculty ratio is 15:1. Housing is available on and near cam- Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission pus. The majority of students commute. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science; Associate of Applied Academic Calendar: Semester, rolling admission Business; Associate of Technical Study; Associate of Arts; and Associate of Science. Degrees Offered: Associate of Applied Science and Associate of Applied Business, Associate of Science, Associate of Arts. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Transfer Module: Ohio Department of Higher Education approved. Admissions Requirements: For placement purposes degree seeking stu- dents with no prior college credit must complete the ACT or ACCUPLACER Admission Requirements: Free application, official high school and of- after applying but prior to registering. Certain programs have additional ficial college transcript for some selective programs, free placement tests. requirements. Some programs have additional requirements including selective admission. Admissions Office Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admissions Staff: Tim Houston, Dean of Student Affairs & Strategic Enrollment Management; Laura Doty, Associate Dean of Strategic Enroll- Newark Campus: Teri Holder, Vice President for Extended Campuses and ment Management; Jennifer Nippert, Registrar; Janell Comstock, Off The Gateway; Sarah Morrison, Manager of Advising & Retention; Dustin Dunlavy, Manager of Admissions; Veronica Rine, Manager of Records; Ad- Campus Operations Coordinator; Crissy D’Aquila, High School Enrollment missions Representatives: Stacey Cartnal, Callum Morris, Michelle Armas, Services Associate Toni Trowbridge, Nicole Thompson Special Services: Belmont College provides access to individual academic Special Services: Advanced placement and institutional testing are avail- advising, tutoring, and advanced placement, as well as career and place- able. The Office of Disability Services provides access for students with ment services. Belmont College is ADA compliant. disabilities. Special programs and services are available for multicultural and disadvantaged students. Formal programs and limited support services College Credit Plus: Students must be an Ohio resident, attend an Ohio are available for international students. School in grades 7 through 12, and be college ready in the area they wish to enroll. The student must take a college placement test (ACT, SAT, College Credit Plus (CCP) Requirements: Qualifying scores on academic Accuplacer) and satisfy any prerequisite needed for course registration and placement testing (COMPASS, ACT or SAT) or transcript, COTC Application. college-readiness. Annual Expenses: Tuition $4,296 (Ohio Resident); Books/Supplies $1,200 Annual Expenses: In-state tuition and required fees total $4,409 based on two semesters at 15 hours per semester. In-state tuition only per credit Financial Aid: Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Financial hour is $105.30. aid application priority date: February 15. Contact Person: Debra Clark, Senior Financial Aid Advisor, 740-366-9364. Financial Aid: Federal Student Aid is available to students who qualify by completing the FAFSA online at: www.fafsa.gov. Please use school code 009941 to submit your FAFSA to Belmont College. Additional scholar- ships are available through the college online at www.belmontcollege.edu. Contact the Financial Aid Office at: Phone: 740.695.8510, Email: financial- [email protected] for more information. 2 Cincinnati State Technical Clark State and Community College Community College Clifton Campus: 3520 Central Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45223 Beavercreek Campus: 3775 Pentagon Boulevard, Beavercreek, Ohio 45431 Middletown Campus: 1 North Main Street, Middletown, OH 45042 Bellefontaine Campus: 2280 State Route 540, Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311 Springfield Campus: 570 East Leffel Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45505 Profile: Cincinnati State is the only