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. This program is committed to providing its members with intellectually stimulating learning opportunities throughout the year. Osher at UCSD is directed by its members, including an elected Council and Executive Committee, under the administrative auspices of UCSD Extension. Our approximately 700 members annually elect a set of Executive officers and a Council to establish organizational policy and to oversee a variety of volunteer committees focused on: curriculum, finances, membership, activities, fundraising, and more.

As a member of Osher you may attend an unlimited number of classes without individual registration or separate fees. The only class you must register for separately is the Master Class series, which requires a $10 fee.

Classes are held Monday-Friday during the Fall, Winter, and Spring quarters and Monday-Thursday during the Summer quarter. Class topics and lecturers are determined by members of the Curriculum Committee and guided by recommendations of current Osher members.

Some of the classes require advance reading, but only if you wish to join in the discussions. Otherwise, you are free to observe. Other classes permit discussion and questions without any preparation. There are no tests, grades, or attendance requirements. Pick and choose classes that interest you; come and go as you please. Take as many classes or as few as you wish. Attend only when you have the time.

If your sight and /or hearing is a little weak, don't worry. Our sound and projection systems have been designed so that you can hear and see adequately.

If you would like to become an Osher member or would like more information, please visit their website at http://olli.ucsd.edu/.