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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.

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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Transfer Planning Timeline

We strongly recommend that you meet with a Tri-C academic counselor and a Tri-C transfer specialist every semester to make sure you are on track for a successful transfer.

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0-15 Credits

  • Meet with a Tri-C counselor each semester to discuss your degree program and create an academic plan.
    • Inform your counselor if you plan to transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree.
    • Be sure to check that your degree is transfer-friendly.
      • Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) are generally transferable.
      • Although applied degrees (AAS and AAB) are generally not designed for transfer, there are seamless transfer pathways available for select majors.
    • Discuss career options and goals.
  • Schedule an appointment to meet with a transfer specialist. 
  • Visit representatives from four-year schools during scheduled table visits and at Tri-C transfer events. 

16-45 Credits

  • Identify two-to-three schools that have your program of interest and are a good fit for you.
    • Utilize BigFuture or CollegeNavigator to research your options.
  • Schedule an external advising appointment to learn how your credits will transfer. Some of our partner schools meet with students on-campus in the Transfer Centers.
  • Tour your schools of interest.
    • The Transfer Center takes students on free tours during the fall and spring semesters.
  • Gather information about transfer admission and FAFSA/financial aid deadlines for your selected schools.
  • Search for transfer scholarships and financial aid resources.
    • College Now
    • RaiseMe
    • Fastweb
    • Ohio Transfer Council
    • Jack Kent Cooke Foundation
    • Cleveland Foundation
    • College Scorecard
    • The College Club of Cleveland Foundation

46-60+ Credits

  • Petition for graduation from Tri-C. 
  • Apply to your selected schools for transfer admission.
    • Submit required materials ahead of admissions and scholarship deadlines.
    • You will need to send official Tri-C transcripts twice: once when you apply and once when you complete your courses/degree. 
  • Complete FAFSA and send to all schools to which you are applying.
    • Complete scholarship application(s), if applicable.
    • Make sure you follow up with your school to verify documentation needed for financial aid.
    • View this short video for more information: Financial Aid Tips for Transfer Students
  • Wait to hear from your school of choice and accept admission according to stated deadlines.
    • Comply with any required orientations or programs at the school and schedule to meet with your academic advisor.
  • Visit the Transfer Center to confirm where you will be attending.

How to reach us

Schedule an appointment with the Transfer Center

Appointments are available in-person, by phone or virtually by WebEx

Eastern – ESS 1103
tceast@tri-c.edu
216-987-4115

Metropolitan – MSS 209
tcmetro@tri-c.edu
216-987-3841

Western – WSS G202
tcwest@tri-c.edu
216-987-5085

Westshore & Brunswick University Center – SHCS 135
tcwestshore@tri-c.edu

 

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