Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
2025-2026 Membership is now Open for Registration.
OSHER Resources
Documents and Flyers
- Winter 2026 Osher Highlights Brochure
- How to Enroll in Osher Membership
- Driving Directions to Osher at UC San Diego
- Osher Parking Information
- Video Library Access Guide
- Online Affiliate Membership Details
- How to Become a Volunteer
- Fundraising - Give the Gift of Learning
- Member FAQs
How to Enroll in an Osher Membership
In this step-by-step video, we’ll walk you through the entire process of enrolling in an Osher membership—from choosing your membership type to completing your registration online. Perfect for new members or anyone who wants a quick refresher.
How to Park at Osher 8980
Detailed step-by-step instructions on how to use the ParkMobile app to part at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego building at 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive.
How to Access the Osher Video Library
Learn how to access the Osher Video Library with this video tutorial. Whether you're a new member or just need a refresher, this step-by-step guide will walk you through logging in, navigating the platform, and finding the videos you want to watch.
Frequently Asked Questions
In an effort to accommodate member requests we have created two separate email distribution lists that you will automatically be added to when you become a member. Messages from the Osher-Members Email List will contain only official information directly related to the Osher program (weekly schedules, class changes, registration information, etc). Messages from the Osher-Info Email List will contain information that may be of interest to Osher members, including specific class announcements and reading material, links to selected campus and community events of interest, Osher social events, etc.
TO UNSUBSCRIBE from either list please follow these directions:
- To unsubscribe from the Osher-Info list go to this link: https://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/unex-osherinfo-l
OR To unsubscribe from the Osher-Members list go to this link: https://mailman.ucsd.edu/mailman/listinfo/unex-oshermembers-l
- Scroll down to the bottom of the page.
- Enter your email address into the last empty box on the page (directly to the right is a gray button that says “Unsubscribe or Edit Options”).
- Click on the gray “Unsubscribe or Edit Options” button.
- On the final page, click the “Unsubscribe” button.
- A confirmation message will be emailed to you. Click on the link in the email to complete the unsubscribe process (you can also confirm by email; see the instructions in the confirmation message).
We do print a membership directory for our members that includes name, address, email and phone number. If you DO NOT want your information included in the directory, please contact the Osher Office at 858-534-3409 or olli@ucsd.edu.
Yes. The room is wheelchair accessible and has a state of the art audio visual system to accommodate all members. A second TV monitor is available for the back half of the classroom to help with visibility and individual hearing assistance devices are provided on request.
Osher members are typically people over the age of 50 who are interested in joining a community of like-minded peers looking to enrich their lives through intellectually stimulating learning opportunities.