Transient/Visiting Students
If you are attending another college or university and would like to take classes that will transfer back to your home institution, apply as a visiting (transient) student at Tri-C.
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If you are attending another college or university and would like to take classes that will transfer back to your home institution, apply as a visiting (transient) student at Tri-C.
Submit a free application online.
The first question asks "What brings you to Tri-C?" Answer, degree programs and certificates. Under "I want to take classes as a", Answer visiting/transient student.
If you are a former Tri-C student, you will need to reapply if you have not attended Tri-C in the past three semesters.
Allow three to five business days to process your application. Application must be processed prior to generating the letter of consent (Step 3).
Sign into my Tri-C space. As soon as your application is processed, the College will generate your my Tri-C space account. Here, you will obtain important information regarding registration, financial aid and course planning. Within my Tri-C space, you will also have an email account. Remember to check your email regularly for important updates.
Multi-Factor Authentication
Once your password is established, you will be required to set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) to access certain Tri-C applications or tools. MFA is required by the college due to federal regulations. Read Student MFA Enrollment for detailed instructions. Contact the Tri-C Help Desk with any questions. 216-987-4357 or HelpDesk@fonsh.net.
Obtain Approval and Submit your Transient Enrollment Request Form
Review Tri-C’s Course List
Incomplete forms or missing documentation will result in a processing delay.
Once your transient form is processed, confirmation will be sent to your Tri-C email with instructions on how to register.
Register for classes in the Registration Dashboard on my Tri-C space or in person at the Enrollment Center.
Your registration is not complete until you pay your tuition and fees. You must select your form of payment at the time of registration and ensure that all financial arrangements are in place by the payment deadline.
Visiting students are not eligible to receive federal financial aid from Cuyahoga Community College. Please contact your home institution to determine if you are eligible to receive federal financial aid from their office, under a consortium agreement. For more information, or to submit your consortium agreement, contact the financial aid office at consortiums@fonsh.net.
You will need your Stomp Card to conduct business on any Tri-C campus. You can get your picture taken and have your card printed at the Enrollment Center after you have registered for courses.
For questions or more information, call 216-987-6000.