Whether you want to earn a degree, improve your skills, get certified, train for a new career, or explore a new hobby, you can choose from many programs and courses.
Explore your interests and find a program that puts you on the path to a bright future. Tri-C offers both credit and non-credit courses as well as certificate programs in most career fields.
More than 1,000 credit courses are offered each semester in more than 200 career and technical programs. Tri-C also grants short-term certificates, certificates of proficiency and post-degree professional certificates.
Tri-C's Workforce Training provides both non-credit and credit training for individuals and businesses to assist individuals with skills leading to employment. Tri-C's Corporate College provides professional development and corporate training opportunities.
Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.
For six decades, Tri-C® Western Campus has been a place where opportunity begins and futures take shape. Since opening in 1966, the campus has served generations of students in the surrounding communities — expanding access to education, strengthening the workforce and helping individuals build better lives.
What started as a bold vision for community education has grown into a thriving campus that supports thousands of students each year through academic programs, workforce training and community partnerships.
As we celebrate 60 years of impact, we honor the students, faculty, staff, alumni and community partners who have shaped Western Campus into what it is today — and look ahead to the future we will continue to build together.
April 23 Celebration Events
On April 23, 2026, the Tri-C Western Campus will host a a variety of special events recognizing six decades of impact, innovation and community connection.
The event will bring together alumni, community leaders, partners, faculty and supporters to reflect on the campus’s history and celebrate the people and partnerships that have helped shape its success.
Some events are invite-only event for campus partners.
7:30 - 8:45 a.m. | Galleria
We're starting the day by celebrating 60 years oftheTri-C Western Campus with a special kickoff breakfast and State of Tri-C Address. College President Dr.Michael A.Baston andWesternCampus President Dr.RebeccaRahschultewill highlight the past, present and futureof the campus—along with the impact Tri-C continues to make across our community.
* This event is by invitation only.*
9 - 10 a.m. | STEM Building, D103
Tri-C President Dr.Michael A.Baston will host alistening session with community partnersfocused on strengthening collaboration,identifyingshared goals, and exploring new opportunities for engagement.
* This event is by invitation only.*
10:30 - 11:45 a.m. | Meet in STEM Building lobby
Explore the rich history oftheTri-C WesternCampus through a guided historical tourwithMatthew Miller, manager ofVeteranMilitary ConnectedServices andarchivist of theCrileArchives Center. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about key milestones,peopleand stories that shaped the campus over the past 60 years.
Western Campus will come together for a special lunch and panel discussion featuring Tri-C students and alumni as they share how the campus shaped their journeys—howcommunity helped them create opportunities for learning,leadershipand career growth.
* This event is by invitation only.*
2:15 - 3 p.m. | Theatre Lobby
TheTri-C WesternCampus is honored to host the Rolling Thunder POW/MIA Chair of Honor Ceremony. This meaningful tribute recognizes prisoners of war and those missing in action,anditservesas a lasting reminder of service,sacrificeand remembrance.
We near the end of our day-long celebration with an evening reception honoring the people, storiesand partnerships that have shapedtheTri-C WesternCampus for 60 years. Guests will enjoy a celebration of campus history and community impact, including special video highlights andthededicationofthenew Wall of Presidents.
* This event is by invitation only.*
7:30 - 9 p.m. | Theatre
Our end ends with a production by Tri-C's theatre department. Join us for “Play On!," a comedy about a community theater group attempting to stage a chaotic new murder mystery. As rehearsals unfold, the eccentric playwright keeps rewriting the script, actors miss cues and forget lines, and the frustrated director struggles to hold everything together. By opening night, the production falls hilariously apart, forcing the cast to improvise as they try to keep the show going.
Free an open to all - no registration or tickets required!
Discover the History of the Western Campus
Introducing Self-Guided Historical Campus Tours
As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, Tri-C Western Campus will introduce a historical campus tour highlighting key milestones, spaces and stories that have shaped the campus over the past six decades.
Visitors will have the opportunity to explore how the campus has evolved since its founding — from its earliest classrooms to the innovative programs and facilities that support students today.
Additional details and tour information will be available soon.
