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Osher Annual Membership
Duration: Fall 2024, Spring 2025, Summer 2025 (8/10/24-8/8/25)
Your membership is valid for one person for three consecutive terms from the date you join. Members have access to all Osher courses and benefits. Course fees, parking fees, and special events fees are not included in your membership. Pay one time to get access to classes all year long.
Please purchase your annual membership BEFORE registering for courses.
Cost: $99 (one person per membership)
Course Categories
Aging Finance & Retirement
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| Lecture (In-Person): Sharing Stories Through Legacy Letters Instructor: Virginia B. Berger | 2/10 | Mon | 1 pm -3 pm | 99802 |
What values, wisdom, and life lessons do I want to pass on to the next generation? How can I best share my legacy? Harvesting…
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| Lecture (In-Person): Building Community Across Generations: Intergenerational Programs and Strategies Instructor: Michelle Matter | 4/7 | Mon | 1 pm -3 pm | 99803 |
Discover how intergenerational programs foster community and understanding. Learn about the benefits of intergenerational initiatives…
Arts and Humanities
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (In-Person): Art History: Understanding the Visual Arts Through Interpretation and Analysis Instructor: Damon Hitchcock | 2/14-3/21 | Fri | 9:30am – 11:30am | 99808 |
This rewarding experience will broaden our understanding of the periods and practices of significant moments in the…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Shakespearean Stagecraft: A Survey of Theatrical History Covering Fires, Riots, and More Instructor: Kim Keeline | 2/18 | Tues | 9 am-11 am | 99805 |
Learn how Shakespeare’s plays were staged during his lifetime, including during the Essex Rebellion, the burning of the…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Lessons from the Vietnam War Instructor: Ed Linz | 3/4 | Tues | 10 am-12 pm | 99813 |
Investigate the history of Vietnam and events leading up to U.S. involvement in a disastrous war. Learn why two 1950-era novels…
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| 2-Week (In-Person): Ancient and Sometimes Mysterious Rock Art of the Kumeyaay Instructor: Richard Carrico | 3/18-3/25 | Tues | 10 am-12 pm | 99810 |
Creating art is a basic and expressive human activity. Did you ever wonder what art the ancient cultures of San Diego created? Join…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Ancient Egypt: The New Kingdom Instructor: Jessica Angell | 3/26 | Wed | 1 pm-3 pm | 99804 |
Sometimes referred to as the “Egyptian Empire,” this course will explore the New Kingdom of Ancient Egypt. We will review…
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| Lecture (Online): Transportation in San Diego 1956 – Present: A Community Perspective Instructor: Bruce Urquhart | 3/27 | Thurs | 4 pm-6 pm | 99812 |
Have you ever wondered how and why highway alignments were selected in San Diego? We’ll discover how routes have evolved…
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| 4-Weeks (In-Person): Welcome to the Flickers Instructor: Rebecca Romani | 4/1 – 4/22 | Tues | 1 pm-4 pm | 99816 |
How the movies began- we know sound comes in with “The Jazz Singer” in 1927. But what about the years before that? And what…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Harry Truman – “The Buck Stops Here Instructor: Blaine Davies | 4/2 | Wed | 10 am-12 pm | 99807 |
Harry Truman departed the Presidency with the lowest approval rating in history, yet today most historians regard Truman as one of our…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Operation Amethyst: How the Ancient Egyptian Pharaoh’s got their Bling Instructor: Kate Liszka | 4/2 | Wed | 1 pm-3 pm | 99818 |
Join Kate Liszka, CSUSB associate professor of history and director of the Wadi el-Hudi Expedition in Egypt, will discuss the jewelry making skill…
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| 2-Week (In-Person): Storylines and Pivots: Uncovering the Patterns of Your Life Instructor: Maria Keckler | 4/3-4/10 | Thurs | 4 pm-6 pm | 99811 |
Your storyline is rich with data that can reveal patterns and opportunities to live a more meaningful life. No matter your age or stage in life, it’s…
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| 2-Day (Edventure): Cuba: History, Food, Music and Memory Instructor: Olivia Maria Espin | 4/4-4/5 | Fri-Sat | Fri: 10 am-12 pm Sat: 1 pm-3 pm | 99815 |
Would you like to learn more about Cuban history, culture, music, and food? We will explore those topics as well as Cuba’s fraught history…
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| Lecture (In-Person): Ripples in Time. The Spirit of the Early Chinese American Pioneers: One Family’s Story Instructor: Russel Low | 4/9 | Wed | 10 am-12 pm | 99817 |
“Three Coins” by Russell N. Low recreates life in San Francisco’s Chinatown before the turn of the century, where old traditions clash…
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| 2-Week (In-Person): What Did Our History Books Get Wrong? Instructor: Dan Pittman | 4/10-4/17 | Thurs | 1 pm-3 pm | 99847 |
What did your American History books get wrong? In this course, we will cover subjects such as 1493: The true…
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| 2-Week (In-Person): Mother India and the Art of Buddhism Instructor: Doug Barker | 4/15-4/17 | Tues-Thurs | 10 am-12 pm | 99845 |
India is the motherland of many religions and Buddhism would prove to be a fertile source of art and architecture and…
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| 2-Week (In-Person): The Magnificent Temples and Sculptures of Hindu India Instructor: Doug Barker | 4/22-4/24 | Tues-Thurs | 10 am-12 pm | 99846 |
Hinduism is the major religion of India and it has left a wealth of amazing temples and sculptures of divine…
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| Lecture (Hybrid): Osher Book Club: One Book, One San Diego Instructor: Jonnie Wilson & Melanie Dunn | 4/23 | Wed | 10 am-12 pm | 99809 |
Join us as we discuss this year’s selection: Know My Name: A Memoir, a universally acclaimed New York Times Best…
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| Lecture (In-Person): Learn how America got her sweet tooth Instructor: Sandra Bonura | 4/30 | Wed | 10 am-12 pm | 99814 |
Dr. Bonura tells the rags-to-riches story of Claus Spreckels who immigrated with only 75 cents and became one of the…
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| Lecture (In-Person): Why is Cinco de Mayo Famous in the U.S.? Instructor: Alex Castaneda | 5/2 | Fri | 10 am-12 pm | 99806 |
For many Mexican citizens and Americans with Mexican roots, “5 de Mayo” is met with a mix of suspicion and incredulit…
Osher Events
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| Osher Spring 2025 Semester Kickoff and Course Preview Event | 1/31 | Fri | 9 am – 12 pm |
Join Osher at SDSU for an exciting Spring 2025 Semester Kickoff and Course Preview event! Get a sneak peek into our diverse range
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| Osher @ SDSU Campus Tour | 1/31 | Fri | 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm |
Please join the Osher Community to provide feedback on your experience in the program, make suggestions on what you would like to see, and engage…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osher Coffee with SDSU #1 | 2/11 | Tues | 10 am – 11 am |
While there’s a lot of learning taking place in our courses, it’s important to have fun and connect with one another outside the classroom in a relaxed, informal setting.
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osher Town Hall | 2/21 | Fri | 1 pm – 3 pm |
Explore the peacebuilding stories behind the headlines. Within the broad field of peacebuilding, the scales are decidedly…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osher and the Arts: ‘Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo’ Mingei Museum Tour | 3/11 | Tues | 10 am – 11 am |
Blue Gold: The Art and Science of Indigo is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of Getty’s 2024 PST ART…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| Preventing Dementia Special Presentation with the Center for Cognitive Resilience | 2/26 | Wed | 10 am – 12 pm |
Please join Osher @ SDSU and the Center for Cognitive Resilience for a special presentation about preventing dementia…
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elder Fraud and Elder Financial Abuse Special Presentation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office | 3/19 | Wed | 10 am – 12 pm |
Osher at SDSU cordially invites you to a very important special presentation by Assistant United States Attorney Oleksandra “Sasha” Johnson,…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| San Diego Chinese Historical Museum Guided Tour | 3/28 | Tues | 11 am – 12 pm |
Come along with Osher @ SDSU as we tour the San Diego Chinese Historical Museum!
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osher Coffee with SDSU #2 | 4/25 | Fri | 10 am – 11 am |
While there’s a lot of learning taking place in our courses, it’s important to have fun and connect with one another outside the classroom in a relaxed, informal setting.
Osher Membership
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Terms: Spring 2025 Osher Annual Membership (Spring 2025, Summer 2025, Fall 2025) | 12/9/24-12/5/25 | 99800 |
Your membership is valid for one person for three consecutive terms from the date you join. Members have access to all Osher…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Term: Spring 2025 Osher Semester Membership | 12/9/24-5/9/25 | 99801 |
Your membership is valid for the duration of the term for which you sign up for only. Course fees, parking fees, and special event fees are not included in your membership.
Osher Online
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Huck Finn’s America Instructor: Jeffrey Walker | 1/27-3/3 | Mon | 10 am-11:30 am | 99829 |
Mark Twain’s “Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” is often misunderstood as a boy’s adventure book or merely a dialogue on race. Instead…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Immigrants in America: Stories of Jazz, Blues, Rock, and Popular Culture Instructor: Emanuel Abramovits | 1/27-3/3 | Mon | 2 pm-3:30 pm | 99830 |
In this course, we will document the fertile interaction between minorities that transformed not only 20th century music but…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Color and Symbolism in Art History Instructor: Eleanor Schrader | 1/27-3/3 | Mon | 4 pm-5:30 pm | 99828 |
Artists use color to create an array of symbolism, emotions, and sociopolitical meanings within the context of the time period…
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| 6-Week (Online): Modern War: What Is It Good For? Instructor: Jeff Rice | 1/28-3/11 | Tues | 7:45 am-9:15 am | 99831 |
Vietnam, viewed by many as a turning point between old and new approaches to war, raised many questions about the role…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): A Tourists Tour of the Wider Universe Instructor: Andrew Fraknoi | 1/28-3/4 | Tues | 2 pm-3:30 pm | 99827 |
For more than two years, the James Webb Space Telescope, orbiting a million miles from Earth in the deep freeze of space…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): The Secret Lives of Familiar Birds Instructor: Elizabeth Burnette | 1/29-3/5 | Wed | 8 am-9:30 am | 99833 |
We share the earth with birds who live among us, yet they remain mysterious. In this course, we will examine the fascinating…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): The World of Musical Satire Instructor: David Misch | 1/29-3/5 | Wed | 4 pm-5:30 pm | 99834 |
Satire is one of the oldest forms of humor. Adding music seems to make it even more powerful. In early Germanic and…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Science Everyone Needs to Know Instructor: Kjir Hendrickson | 1/30-3/6 | Thurs | 12 pm-1:30 pm | 99832 |
Evolution. Vaccines. Global Warming. Regardless of one’s choice of news media, it is nearly impossible to navigate today’s…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Women: The Forgotten “Men” in History Instructor: Diana Carlin | 3/31-5/5 | Mon | 12 pm-1:30 pm | 99844 |
Many individuals contribute to history but never get their due. Women and other marginalized groups traditionally..
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): The Essential Jane Austen Instructor: Juliette Wells | 3/31-5/5 | Mon | 2 pm-3:30 pm | 99842 |
In honor of Jane Austen’s 250th birthday in 2025, we will explore her life, works, and legacy from a fresh perspective. Both…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Bonsai, An Ancient Art in Modern Times Instructor: Chris Baker | 3/31-5/5 | Mon | 4 pm-5 :30pm | 99835 |
Bonsai is a centuries-old practice of training trees in containers to resemble those in nature. In this course, we will explore..
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Mainstreaming the Margins: A History of LGBTQ+ America Instructor: Adam Kocurek | 4/1-5/6 | Tues | 8 am-9:30 am | 99839 |
Over half a century after the Stonewall Uprising, the vibrant and complex history of LGBTQ+ life, culture, and movements…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Jinas, Jīvas & The Three Jewels: The Jain Tradition and Its Legacy of Non-violence Instructor: Eileen Goddard | 4/1-5/6 | Tues | 12 pm-1:30 pm | 99838 |
Jainism is an ancient religion from India that teaches that the path to enlightenment is through nonviolence and reducing harm…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): The Soundtrack of Rock & Pop in the 50s & 60s: The Magic of the Brill Building Era Instructor: Mike Agron | 4/1-5/6 | Tues | 2 pm-3:30 pm | 99843 |
The adventure begins in New York City, where the echoes of Tin Pan Alley’s Great American Songbook still resound. We…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
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| 6-Week (Online): Future Proofing Your Healthspan and Longevity Instructor: Scott Fulton | 4/2-5/7 | Wed | 10 am-11:30 am | 99837 |
Longevity comes down to one simple truth: our ability to weather the inevitable challenges life unexpectedly drops in our…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Crossword Puzzle Creation Instructor: Steve Weyer | 4/2-5/7 | Wed | 12 pm-1:30 pm | 99836 |
Have you wondered how crossword puzzles are created? This course will appeal to those who want to construct their…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Russia Beyond Russians Instructor: Asya Pereltsvaig | 4/3-5/8 | Thurs | 10 am-11:30 am | 99840 |
This course focuses on recent events in Russia and the post-Soviet space, many of which stem from enduring ethnic…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Online): Science Charcuterie Instructor: Kjir Hendrickson | 4/3-5/8 | Thurs | 2 pm-3:30 pm | 99841 |
Some topics don’t fit neatly into OLLI science classes—too big, too small, too little, too much, too off-topic—and often…
Personal Development & Special Interest
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (In-Person): The Art of Balance – foundational exercises for Stability and Vitality Instructor: Yamin Chehin | 2/13-3/20 | Thurs | 10 am-12 pm | 99826 |
Are you serious about staying mobile, strong, and steady on your feet? Are you interested in keeping your body and mind…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Day (Edventure): The Forgotten Naval Tower Beacons at Torrey Pines Instructor: Alex Bevil | 2/19-2/22 | Wed-Sat | 10 am-12 pm | 99822 |
Have you ever been to the Torrey Pines Glider Port, or shot a putt at the 12th hole at the adjacent golf course and noticed a…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture (In-Person): California’s Climate Instructor: Alexander Tardy | 3/5 | Wed | 10 am-12 pm | 99823 |
Learn about the National Weather Service public weather and NOAA climate information along with climate extremes…
Politics & Current Events
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (Hybrid): The New U.S. President’s Foreign Policy: Hints & Clues Instructor: David Bame | 2/12-3/19 | Wed | 2 pm-4 pm | 99819 |
Is it possible to guess the shape and details of a newly-elected president’s foreign policy soon after inauguration? We’re…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6-Week (In-Person): Equality under the Constitution: The Ongoing Search Instructor: Glenn Smith | 2/13-3/20 | Thurs | 1 pm-3 pm | 99820 |
Class sessions explore these dimensions of the ongoing search for “Equal Justice under Law” (the words inscribed…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Week (In-Person): Human Rights Law Instructor: Mytili Bala | 4/18-4/25 | Fri | 1 pm-3 pm | 99821 |
Are you interested in learning more about human rights? What are core rights that human beings have simply by virtue of…
Religious Studies
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2-Week (In-Person): Things They Borrowed: The Biblical Authors’ Use of Earlier Materials Instructor: John Spencer | 3/4-3/11 | Tues | 1 pm-3 pm | 99824 |
This two part course will look at the various biblical materials that had an earlier existence. The writers of the Bible did…
| Courses | Date(s) | Day(s) | Time | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture (In-Person): Understanding Antisemitism Instructor: Rabbi Raphael Andrusier | 3/27 | Thurs | 1 pm-3 pm | 99825 |
“Understanding Antisemitism” was so well received 2023, we are offering it again for spring 2025. Take a deeper dive into…
How to Register for Courses
Remember – Osher members receive discounts on all courses! Click here to discover the benefits of becoming an Osher member.
- Log in to your account. If you haven’t created an account yet, click here.
- Pick your courses from our online catalog and add them to your cart.
- Once you’ve added all your courses, click on the Checkout button.
- Complete the checkout process and pay.
- Once registered, you’ll receive a confirmation by email. Additional information like Zoom links and locations for in-person classes/Special Events will be sent in a separate email closer to the date of the event or the start of the course.
You can also submit a registration form to sign up for courses.
Frequently Asked Questions
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If this is your first time signing up for Osher offerings, you’ll need to create an account with SDSU Global Campus. Please complete the following steps:
- Click on SDSU Global Campus Student under Login at the top of the page.
- Click Create Account under Create a New Customer Account.
- Fill out your personal account information and click Create.
- Log in to your New Account using your Login and Password.
- Complete your Account profile information with any remaining required information.
- Activate your account by signing up for your first course. Click here to learn more.
If you need help creating or logging into your account, please contact the SDSU Global Campus IT Support Team at itsupport.global@sdsu.edu or 619-594-5893.
You can sign up for a membership at any time to receive the full benefits of the Osher @ SDSU community. Please note that you’ll need to sign up for membership before registering for an Osher course to get the membership discounts.
Once you’ve chosen which type of membership you’d like to purchase, please complete the following steps.
- Log in to your account. If you haven’t created an account yet, click here.
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- Add your membership to the cart.
- If you’d like to sign up for courses in the same purchase, visit our online catalog and add your courses to the cart as well.
- Complete the checkout process and pay.
You can also sign up for membership by phone by calling 619-594-5152.
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Registration deadlines are posted with each course on our website. Please register by the deadline for all courses and activities. You may request to register after the deadline with Osher staff approval, provided there is still room to enroll. Please note there is an additional $5 fee for late registration.
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For questions or assistance with late registrations, please contact the SDSU Global Campus Registration Office at 619-594-5152
If a course/activity is full, there may be an option to put your name on a wait list. If a registered participant drops, those on the waitlist will be contacted in order and given a 24-hour period to register before the next person on the list is contacted. If you’re on the waitlist before the registration deadline and a spot opens up, you will not be charged a late fee to enroll.
Our university-quality classes start throughout the semester and can be up to six weeks long. You will find the specific start and end dates for each course/activity listed with their descriptions on our website. These dates will also appear on the confirmation letter sent to you after you register.
Osher classes are led by current and retired SDSU professors, faculty from other universities, professionals with recognized expertise in their fields, and award-winning artists and authors.
Yes, our offerings feature a mix of in-person and online classes. Please click on the Courses tab for details on specific courses.
Fees vary, depending on the type and length of the course. You will find each course fee listed with the description in the Courses tab above.
If we do not have sufficient enrollments to cover expenses related to the course, we will have to cancel the course. You can help by recruiting others to join you in the class. If your course is canceled, you have the option to transfer your registration to another eligible offering within the same semester or receive a full refund for your course.
Parking is conveniently located in Parking Structure 6, just steps away from the buildings where classes are held. The cost of parking per class is $2. Please refer to the Parking and Transportation section of our Additional Osher Resources page for more information.
Please refer to the Refund Policy section of our Additional Osher Resources page for more information.
Yes! We are pleased to offer mail-in registration for our members/ Please complete a Registration form and mail to:
SDSU University Bursar’s Office, SSW 2536
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, Ca., 92182-7425
Please make sure to reference your EMPL ID/Red ID number on the check and not what the check is for.
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