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How to Apply

We are excited you have chosen Cleveland Community College to further your education. A degree, diploma, or certificate from CCC will provide you with more career possibilities, more opportunities, and a brighter tomorrow!

Want to see for yourself? Please start by choosing a student type below.

New Degree-Seeking Students

A student who has never taken for-credit classes at CCC

How to Apply

Returning Degree-Seeking Student

Returning students who have not taken a for-credit class in the last three semesters

How to Apply

Visiting/Non-Degree Seeking (Special Credit)

Special Credit students are those who enroll at CCC for course credit, but are not seeking to earn a degree, diploma or certificate. This can be students enrolled at another college who want to take a course to transfer back, or a student looking to take a curriculum course for personal interest.

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International Student

A student who needs an I-20 form to be eligible to study in the United States

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Current High School Student

Current high school students wishing to earn college credit while still in high school.

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Continuing Education

Students seeking courses not focused on a college degree outcome (Barber, CDL, Culinary, Heavy Equipment, Lineman, Notary, Pharmacy Tech)

Continuing Education & Workforce Development

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Cleveland Community College encourages prospective students and parents to visit the campus and tour our facilities. Registration for scheduled tours is necessary to ensure that appropriate staff are available to answer questions. Information pertaining to academic programs, student services, and the admissions/registration processes will be covered during the tour.

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Student Affairs

Location: 2nd floor, Jack Hunt Campus Center
Phone: 704-669-4081
Email: admissions@clevelandcc.edu
Office Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Summer Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Friday CLOSED

Office hours vary during registration and when classes are not in session.

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