New Students

I have a high school diploma or GED and want to attend college for the the first time.

If you fit this criteria, please follow the steps below:

SUBMIT

Submit the items below prior to admission. Complete them at home or on campus.

Apply to Tri-C. Once your application is processed, you will receive email notification and an acceptance letter via US Mail with your Tri-C student ID number.

FAFSA

Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) even if you don’t plan to use financial aid. It’s required for scholarships and tuition incentive programs.

Transcripts

Submit your official high school/GED/prior college transcripts. Transcripts must be dated within the year. Physical copies must be sealed in their original envelopes. Transcripts must be received prior to receiving financial aid and starting classes.

Test Scores

If you’ve taken the ACT or SAT, submit your test scores. Test scores are valid for two years.

PREPARE

Take the steps below to prepare for enrollment. Complete them at home or on campus.

My Tri-C Space

Now that you've been accepted, log in to my Tri-C space and create an account. See instructions.

New Student Review

Watch the interactive New Student Review in my Tri-C space. Go to the New Student tab and click "New Student Review" under the Prepare for Enrollment section.

Financial Planning

Click the Paying for College tab on my Tri-C space under Financial Aid to review financial requirements, apply for scholarships and discover alternative ways to pay. Submit documents early and on time! View Important Dates and information on Scholarships.

Study for Math and English Tests

Click on the New Student tab and go to the Prepare for Enrollment section. There, you will find online materials to help prepare you for math and English placement tests and online courses.

Online Learning Assessment

Take the My Online Readiness Experience assessment to prepare you to succeed in the classroom and in Tri-C’s online learning environment.

ATTEND

Your final steps to becoming a Tri-C student! You must come to campus to participate.

Placement Test

If you do not have eligible test scores or their equivalent, you must take Tri-C’s placement test. You will need to show a photo ID.

New Student Orientation

New Student Orientation is required. Sign up for orientation by visiting your campus Counseling Office or calling 216-987-6000 (Option 4). Press 2 to set up New Student Orientation.

At Orientation, you will:

Meet with a Tri-C Counselor
Discuss your major, course selection
Learn about college resources
Receive your student ID

You will register for classes at New Student Orientation. You must be prepared to pay or have financial aid requirements completed.

Sign in to my Tri-C space

Sign in to my Tri-C space. As soon as your application is processed, the College will generate your my Tri-C space account. Here, you will obtain important information regarding registration, financial aid and course planning. You can also access your student email through my Tri-C space. Check your email regularly for important updates.

Go to http://my.tri-c.edu.
Click Change Your Password to create a password.
Enter your Tri-C ID (S#) and click Continue.
Enter your date of birth as your old password (Use m/d/yyyy format with no leading zeros.)
Create a new password and reenter it.
Click the "Change" button to be redirected to the my Tri-C space login page.
Log in using your Tri-C ID and the password you just created.

(You will need to create a new password every 120 days.)

New Students

SUBMIT

PREPARE

ATTEND

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