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Encore Campus Days

Come experience the joy of learning with our engaging, 90-minute classes taught by Encore's outstanding instructors at Westshore Campus in Winter and Spring 2026!

  • A few days before your class begins, you'll receive a welcome email with all the information you need to get started.
  • Westshore Campus: 31001 Clemens Road, Westlake, Ohio 44145

We're so excited to bring Encore to Westshore — and we can't wait to learn with you!


Winter and Spring 2026 Registration Now Open

You must obtain a student ID (S-number) and password before registering.
  • Dates: Apr. 7 - May 18
  • Class Length: 90 minutes
  • Fee: $18 per course
  • Locations: Westshore Campus 
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  • AI Basics: Understanding and Interacting with Artificial Intelligence w/ Gary Arnosk - Spring 2026
  • Stoic Philosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life w/ Milenko Budimir - Spring 2026
  • TV Game Show Fun w/ Gerry Nemeth - Spring 2026 - Westshore
  • Watercolor Painting w/ Bonny Carroll - Spring 2026 - Westshore


View the options below by clicking the plus "+" sign to expand each section and learn more.

Step 1: Obtain a student ID (S-number) and password before registering.

Already a student? Create a profile, establish a password and set up your authentication:

  • Create or update your profile
  • New to Encore? Set Up a Password
  • Authentication Sign-in and Set-Up Directions

Step 2: View the catalog to decide which Winter and/or Spring courses you want to register for.

Step 3: Prepare to register:

  • Watch the How to Register Video or
  • Visit the How to Register and Pay page or
  • Attend a Registration Assistance Day at the Eastern and Western campuses:
    • Thursday, Dec. 18 @ West | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (WSS G100)
    • Thursday, Jan. 15 @ East | 9 a.m. - noon (ESS 1600)
    • Monday, Mar. 2 @ East | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. (ESS 1600)
    • Friday, Mar. 20 @ West | 9 a.m. - noon (ESS G100)

Step 4: Register! Visit our main Encore page here or use the links below:

  • Eastern Campus: 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills
    • Winter Register and Pay ($99 for up to 6 courses)
    • Spring Register and Pay ($99 for up to 6 courses)
  • Western Campus: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma
    • Winter Register and Pay ($99 for up to 6 courses)
    • Spring Register and Pay ($99 for up to 6 courses)
  • Brunswick University Center: 3605 Center Road, Brunswick
    • Spring Register and Pay ($49.99 for up to 2 courses)
  • Encore On-the-Go: Register and Pay ($30/course)
  • Neighborhood Scholars: Register and Pay ($10-$99)
  • Campus Days at Westshore: Register and Pay ($18)

Attend our New Student Orientation to learn more about our program and be provided with a tour of the Encore Campus Fridays space. An individual from Enrollment Services will also be on-site to assist with registration.

Winter: Friday, Jan. 16

  • Eastern Campus: 10 - 11:30 a.m. (Student Services Building - Room 2208)
  • Western Campus: 1 - 2:30 p.m. (Liberal Arts Building - Room B207)
  • Brunswick University Center: 3:30 - 5 p.m. (Room 101)

Spring: Friday, March 20 

  • Eastern Campus: 10 - 11:30 a.m. (Student Services Building - Room 2208)
  • Western Campus: 1 - 2:30 p.m. (Liberal Arts Building - Room B207)
  • Brunswick University Center: 3:30 - 5 p.m. (Room 101)

Register at www.tri-c.edu/encoreorientation

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