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Online Associate of Arts Application Process

Review the Steps for Applying and Enrolling

As you weigh your college options, consider whether you want to take your classes online or in person. 

For online classes, proceed to the next step below.

For in-person classes, follow the standard enrollment process at tri-c.edu/gettingstarted.

Are you interested in taking most or all of your classes online? Our Online Associate of Arts (AA) program may be for you! It's perfect for students who plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree.

If you plan to transfer to a four-year institution to complete a bachelor's degree, follow the next step below.

If you don't plan to complete a bachelor's degree, check out a list of other online and blended programs at tri-c.edu/onlineprograms.

 

If you're a current Tri-C student, it's easy to join the Online AA program! Just email your S-Number to Andy Sokolich at OnlineAA@tri-c.edu and tell him you want to join!

 

If you have never applied to Tri-C or are a former Tri-C student who wants to come back, follow these simple steps:

  1. Submit a Tri-C application based on your student type and select Associate of Arts as your intended major.
  2. Once accepted, email your S-Number to Andy Sokolich at OnlineAA@tri-c.edu and tell him you want to join the Online AA program.
  3. Complete the remaining enrollment steps, including FAFSA, transcripts, placement testing, orientation, and registration.

Andy can help you with all of these steps! Please do not hesitate to reach out.

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School of Liberal Arts and Sciences Program Managers

Email for general inquiries: OnlineAA@tri-c.edu 

Jonathan Gates
ESS 2128
216-987-2024
jonathan.gates@tri-c.edu 

Jamie Zahler
WSS G213
216-987-5049
jamie.zahler@tri-c.edu 

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