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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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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.

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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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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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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.

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

Classes & Programs

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.

View all

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.

Learn more

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.

Learn more
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Transfer students have previously attended another college or university.

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Steps to Enroll

Explore Tri-C programs.

Find detailed application instructions and complete your application at tri-c.edu/apply.

Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) at fafsa.gov. School code: 003040

Complete scholarship application at tri-c.edu/scholarships.

Explore payment options at tri-c.edu/payingforcollege.

There are multiple ways students can place into English and math courses including prior college coursework, ACT/SAT, or high school transcripts. Visit tri-c.edu/placement to review your options.

Official transcripts can be mailed in or sent electronically. For instructions visit tri-c.edu/transcripts.

  1. Complete a virtual transfer student orientation at tri-c.edu/orientation.
  2. Schedule an academic counseling appointment at tri-c.edu/counseling.
  3. Complete My Online Readiness Experience to prepare for online coursework. 

Register for classes via my Tri-C space.

Payment arrangements must be in place at the time of registration.

Enrollment To Do List

  • Submit official high school/GED transcripts.
  • Sign into my Tri-C space.
  • Check your Tri-C email for admissions details. 
  • Complete My Online Readiness Experience to get familiar with the online environment at tri-c.edu/MORE.
  • After registering for classes, visit Admissions and Financial Services to get your student ID (Stomp Card). Bring a government-issued picture ID.
  • Purchase textbooks online or at the campus bookstore. 

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.

  1. Go to https://my.tri-c.edu.
  2. Click Password Tools and Assistance.
  3. Click Change Your Password to create a password.
  4. Enter your Tri-C ID (S#) and click Continue.
  5. Enter your date of birth as your old password (Use m/d/yyyy format with no leading zeros.)
  6. Create a new password and reenter it.
  7. Click the "Change" button to be redirected to the my Tri-C space login page.
  8. Log in using your student email (S00000000@acad.tri-c.edu) and the password you just created. 

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

 Multi-Factor Authentication

Once your password is established, you will be required to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access certain Tri-C applications or tools. MFA is required by the college due to federal regulations. Read Student MFA Enrollment for detailed instructions. Contact the Tri-C Help Desk with any questions. 216-987-4357 or HelpDesk@tri-c.edu.

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