New Student Information

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 through these three areas:

1. Encore Campus Fridays: On-Campus Learning at Eastern Campus and Western Campus
2. Encore On-the-Go: Virtual Learning
3. Neighborhood Scholars: Greater Cleveland Exploration

Watch this informational video to learn more.

Campus Fridays

• Length of sessions: Seven weeks
• Number of sessions: Fall, winter and spring semesters
• Class length: 50 minutes
• Days: Fridays
• Times: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• Cost: $99 for up to six courses per campus
• Location: Eastern Campus (Highland Hills) and Western Campus (Parma)

On-the-Go

• Length of sessions: Seven weeks
• Number of sessions: Fall, winter and spring semesters
• Class length: 50 minutes
• Days: Fridays
• Times: 9 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m.
• Cost: $30 a course
• Location: Virtual via WebEx

Neighborhood Scholars

• Varies: View more information

The Encore Value

Encore has provided value for the past, almost, 50 years. 

Our program is $99 for up to six classes. That is a value of $16.50 per course or $2.36 per day!

Encore On-the-Go is $30 per course and Neighborhood Scholars varies depending upon the course.

Thank you for valuing Encore as we value you!

Registration and payment are required for each program within Encore 55+ Learning.

What are my next steps?

1. Start by reviewing the classes we have available. View our current catalog here.
2. Choose which class(es) to register for.
3. Ready to go? 
   1. New to Encore/Tri-C: Create a new profile and obtain a Student ID Number.
   2. Returning Students: Have your S-Number and password ready.
      • Sign in here if you need to change your information.
4. Visit the course pages to make your selection on the Encore 55+ Learning page or by clicking the buttons above.
   1. Paying with cash or check? Visit Admissions and Enrollment Services in person.
5. Add the classes to your cart and process your credit card payment.
   1. Learn more about registering.

A welcome email will be sent within three days of the class start date.

Encore 55+ Learning offers several ways to register. 

Video: How to Register

• Choose the method that is most convenient for you: How to Register and Pay
  • Create a profile here
  • Update profile here
• Register for Encore Campus Fridays ($99 for up to 6 courses per campus)
  • Eastern Campus Class Offerings: 4250 Richmond Road, Highland Hills
    • Fall Offerings - Register and Pay
  • Western Campus Class Offerings: 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma
    • Fall Offerings - Register and Pay
• Register for Encore On-the-Go
  • Fall Offerings - Register and Pay
• Register for Neighborhood Scholars
  • Fall Offerings - Register and Pay

Note: Registering for more than one class at once? Please ensure all selected classes are in your cart before checking out. If you attempt to make more than one purchase of the same amount within a 24-hour period, the system may generate an error message and reject your payment. If this occurs, please wait at least 24 hours to register and pay for additional classes.

• Learn more about registration:
  • View withdrawal, drop and instructor availability information at the bottom of the How To Register page.