Welcome to Encore 55+ Learning
For almost 50 years, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) has been a premier provider of education to individuals 55 and older with a unique learning experience - no homework, no tests, no books, but yes - passionate instructors! What more could you ask for?
Encore 55+ Learning has three ways to learn:
- Encore Campus Fridays: Experience Encore at the Eastern Campus and Western Campus for seven weeks from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Encore On-the-Go: Learn from your home via Webex at various times for seven weeks.
- Neighborhood Scholars: This program brings Greater Cleveland to you through community partners.
Winter and Spring Registration Opens Dec. 17 at 10 a.m.
- Winter Dates: Fridays from Jan. 24 - Mar. 7
- Spring Dates: Fridays from Mar. 28 - May 9
- Session Length: Seven weeks
- Times: 50-minute classes offered Fridays | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
- Cost: $99 for up to six classes per campus
- Locations: Eastern and Western Campus and Virtual (On-the-Go)
Neighborhood Scholars available throughout Winter and Spring.
Encore Through the Eyes of Our Instructors and Students
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Other Available Programs
Interested in taking credit classes for free?
Tri-C offers Ohio residents aged 60 and older Program 60, which allows them to register for regularly scheduled credit (and a limited number of noncredit classes) on an audit, tuition and fee-free, space-available basis.
Note: Program 60 does not cover the cost of textbooks or other course materials nor does it cover the cost of Encore 55+ Learning.