For New and Prospective Members
Join us for our Fall Open House at Osher Lifelong Learning Institute on Saturday, September 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Discover the enriching opportunities available through our Quarterly or Annual Memberships!
Discover the highly regarded UC San Diego Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, a membership program designed for individuals aged 50 and older who are passionate about expanding their knowledge and enriching their lives. Join us for an Open House where you can explore the upcoming quarter's classes and seminars, learn about the benefits of membership, and meet the dedicated volunteer advisory committee.
The fall Open House will take place in person at our new building located at 8980 Villa La Jolla Drive and via Zoom. RSVP below to receive the Zoom link. Free parking available.
Try us out! Claim your free week of Osher courses here.*
Enjoy a week of free courses designed exclusively for you. Rediscover the joy of learning as you explore topics in arts & humanities, current events, literature, science, society, and more. Our curated selection of courses and events are tailored for the pleasure of learning and pursuing your passions and interests, creating a community of like-minded individuals.
*For prospective members only.
Fall 2024 Open House: September 21 at 10 a.m.
Membership
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC San Diego is a membership program for adults over the age of 50 who want to be part of a learning community with peers. We are committed to providing our members with intellectually stimulating learning opportunities throughout the year. Each quarter, Osher features lectures and seminars by the outstanding faculty and researchers of the UC San Diego community, as well as local leaders, artists and musicians. Class topics include medicine, science, law and society, history, art and humanities, international relations, literature, politics and social sciences. Informed, member-led discussions of current events, live drama, music, periodic field trips and social gatherings enhance the Osher experience at UC San Diego.
Osher at UC San Diego is a volunteer-run organization under the administrative auspices of UC San Diego Division of Extended Studies. Our 800+ members elect executive officers and council members to establish organizational policy and to oversee a variety of volunteer committees, including: curriculum, fundraising, membership relations, hospitality marketing and communications, events and field trips, and theater world.
As a Member you will have access to lectures and seminars every day, offered on campus AND simultaneously streamed LIVE via Zoom. These sessions will include question and answer sessions with our distinguished faculty speakers, art historians, community leaders, and others. Individual class registration is not required. Members can attend all scheduled classes and events or pick and choose the courses that fit their individual schedules. All classes are included in your membership.
An Affiliate Membership will give you access to the video recordings of our lectures from this quarter and those recorded previously, but does not include participation in our daily program.
Members Enjoy
- Convenient daytime classes
- Flexibility - attend classes as they fit your schedule
- No prerequisites, grades or tests
Membership Benefits Include
- Free use of the UC San Diego libraries
- Activities such as Live Music, Theater World performances, Poetry Cafe and Member Happy Hours