Osher Membership – Join the Club!
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
Available for just $40 per year, membership in the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is FLEXIBLE, AFFORDABLE, and FUN!
Why Join?
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How to Join or Renew
If you are 50 or over, you may join Osher and begin to take advantage of the benefits at any time during the year. Call 801-581-6461 to sign up or renew your membership, or Purchase or Renew a Membership Online
Membership Benefits
Membership in the Osher Institute is life-enhancing, and will introduce you to a community of engaged and engaging peers. The people, courses, stimulating discussions, events, and easy access to campus, all add up to a truly unique experience.
Osher memberships are valid for one year from date of purchase and include:
- Eligibility to register for a wide variety of unique classes (class tuition and special fees apply).*
- A wide range of no- or low-cost special events and lectures.
- A community of engaged and engaging peer members.
- Free parking at most class locations when classes are in session. (Visit our Directions and Map page for more information.)
Member Handbook
Download the Osher Member Handbook (PDF) to read about all of the wonderful opportunities, discounts, and programs available to you as a member of this life-enhancing experience!
Notes
* Refer to individual class details for tuition and special materials fees that apply. Osher has scholarships available to assist those who may not otherwise be able to take classes.
Student Benefits
Add a course or two each term to take advantage of some U of U student benefits that are open to nonmatriculated Continuing Education students. Members registered for at least one course in a given U of U semester (fall, spring and summer) are eligible to get a University of Utah student ID card. U ID cards (and replacements in the event you lose your card) can be obtained for a small fee at the U Card office in the Olpin Union on campus. You can use the same card from term to term. Your student ID is "reactivated" every time you register for a course. Examples of benefits include the following. Show your card wherever you go and ask what student benefits may be available.
- Free access to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Utah Museum of Natural History, and Red Butte Garden, when tuition is paid during any given U of U semester, fall, spring and summer.
- Discounts on performances at the Utah Symphony and Opera and at various campus venues such as Pioneer Memorial Theater dress rehearsals.
- Access to all University libraries.
- Access to campus computer labs and free email account and online file storage.
Member Directory
Osher students are listed in the main U of U student directory. If you prefer not to be listed in these directories visit FERPA/Privacy Rights/Student Directory Information and refer to the "directory" section for instruction on how to withhold your information.
Difference between Osher Lifelong Learning and Lifelong Learning
Osher classes require an annual membership, whereas Lifelong Learning classes do not require a membership to enroll. A few other key differences are that while Osher classes take place during the day, Lifelong classes are held in the evenings and on weekends. Additionally, Osher classes are reserved for those 50 and better, whereas Lifelong classes are open to anyone 18 and older.
Visit Lifelong Learning and Osher Lifelong Learning webpage to find out more.
