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, offering opportunities to expand their horizons, engage with ideas, and exercise their minds. The instructors are experts who want to share their passions. No homework and tests required — just education, fun, courses, tours and socializing!
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.
Is your Student Number or Profile Active?
In order to register for the Encore 55+ Learning program, an active student number, student email and password are required. If you are unsure if your student number is active, click the button below.
Make sure you have the following items to proceed:
- Student Email (Sxxxxxxxx@acad.tri-c.edu)
- Tri-C Password
Based on the prompts on the screen, below are the links to help activate your account:
Winter AND Spring 2025 Registration Now Open
How to Register
Registration Links
Winter and Spring 2025 Catalog
- Winter Dates: Fridays from Jan. 24 - March 7
- Spring Dates: Fridays from March 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 campuses and Virtual (Encore On-the-Go)
Neighborhood Scholars is available throughout the winter and spring.
View the options below by clicking the plus "+" sign to expand each section and learn more.
Encore Through the Eyes of Our Instructors and Students
Other Available Programs
Interested in taking credit classes for free?
Tri-C offers Program 60 to Ohio residents aged 60 and older, 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 or the cost of Encore 55+ Learning.
Learn more about Encore's Program 60.
