Neighborhood Scholars

Welcome to Neighborhood Scholars
Neighborhood Scholars takes Encore 55+ Learning into the community with off-campus courses and tours presented in cooperation with community partners. These are one-time or short-series opportunities held throughout Greater Cleveland.
- Various programs are offered throughout the Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (March) sessions.
- The dates, times, and fees vary based on program.
Encore 55+ Learning is celebrating 50 years! Come celebrate with us on Oct. 10 at Western Campus and Oct. 24 at Eastern Campus. Learn more on our 50th Anniversary web page.
Fall 2025 registration opens Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10 a.m.
- Catalogs arriving in homes now.
- Fall Encore starts Friday, Sept. 26.
- No class Friday, Oct. 17 (College closed)
- Request to be on the Encore mailing list!
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