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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.

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What type of student are you? New Student Returning Transfer Visiting International College Credit Plus Non-Credit All Student Types

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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.

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Degree Programs & Certificates

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.

View A-Z Program List

Workforce Training & Professional Development

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.

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Community Programming for Adults & Youth

Tri-C offers a variety of affordable and convenient community programs for both adults and youth. These programs are designed to promote individual development.

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International Students at Tri-C

As an international student considering studying in the United States, you'll find a friendly and welcoming community at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®). 

If you plan to study with an F-1 student visa at one of Tri-C's four campus locations, you will need to meet the requirements for admission for international students by providing the College with additional documents. F-1 applicants cannot apply online.

Take a look at our frequently asked questions or contact one of our International Advisors to guide you through the steps of admission. Our Welcome Book below contains useful information to assist you through the visa application process and your initial adjustment to the campus to ensure you have the resources to be successful in the classroom.

To learn about admission requirements, deadlines and how to apply, click below!

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Eastern Campus
216-987-2118
internationaleast@tri-c.edu  
 
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Lori Brindisi 
216-987-4167 
lori.brindisi@tri-c.edu

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Daniel Safko
216-987-5203
international-west@tri-c.edu

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Michelle Noll
216-987-5884
internationalwestshore@tri-c.edu

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