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Welcome to Encore 55+ Learning

Encore is Celebrating 50 YearsEncore 55+ Learning is celebrating 50 years! Come celebrate with us on Oct. 10 at Western Campus and Oct. 24 at Eastern Campus. Learn more on our 50th Anniversary web page.

We are excited you have chosen to learn more about our program! Encore 55+ Learning started in 1975 and has been a premier provider of education to individuals 55 and older. We continue to thrive due to our community's desire for high-quality and affordable lifelong learning opportunities.

Three ways to learn during Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring  (March):

  1. Encore Campus Fridays: Experience Encore at the Eastern Campus and Western Campus for seven weeks from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m ($99 for up to 6 courses per campus).
  2. Encore On-the-Go: Learn from your home via Webex at various times for seven weeks ($30 per course).
  3. Neighborhood Scholars: This program brings Greater Cleveland to you through community partners ($10-$99).

New Campus Days for our 50th Anniversary!: We are expanding to Brunswick University Center, Metro Campus and Westshore Campus for Fall 2025 ($9-$18).


Fall 2025 registration opens Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

  • Catalogs arriving in homes now.
  • Fall Encore starts Friday, Sept. 26.
  • No class Friday, Oct. 17 (College closed)
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Fall registration opens Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.

Obtain your student number now!

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

  • Create a profile here: New to Encore
  • Update profile here: Moved or been away for more than a year
  • New to Encore? Set Up a Password
  • Authentication Sign-in and Set-Up Directions

Coming Soon!  Registration directions and video

Need Assistance? Registration Assistance Days Available

Enrollment Services will host days at the Eastern, Western and Westshore campuses to assist you with registering for the Encore program.

  • Wednesday, Aug. 13 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Western Campus Info Desk (WSS G100)
  • Friday, Aug. 15 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Eastern Campus Enrollment Services (ESS 1600)
  • Monday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Westshore Campus (SHCS 161)
  • Wednesday, Sept. 17 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Eastern Campus at Enrollment Services (ESS 1600)
  • Monday, Sept. 22 | 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Western Campus Info Desk (WSS G100)

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.

Friday, Sept. 12

  • Eastern Campus | 10 - 11:30 a.m. | ESS 2208
  • Western Campus | 1 - 2:30 p.m. | WLA B209

*Register at www.tri-c.edu/encoreorientation

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