Membership
Everyone must pay an annual membership fee to take part in the program – the academic year runs from August 2025 through July 2026 (Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer semesters).
Osher will open membership and course registration for the Fall 2025 semester on Tuesday, Aug. 19.
Membership Benefits are as follows:
- Access to Friday lectures, Book Talks and other “value-added” content.
- Take part in any of the Osher clubs or shared interest groups (SIGs).
- Discounted membership in Columbia Parks & Rec 50+ program.
- Qualify to register for National Osher Online courses, a program of Northwestern University School of Professional Studies.
Annual Membership Fee Choices
Premium Membership
$305 annual fee
- Unlimited multi-week courses for all four semesters, Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. (National Osher Online courses are not included.)
- Plus all the Membership Benefits listed above.
- Premium Perks:
- Bring a guest to Friday Sessions.
- Request an MU Libraries card.
- Eligible for Advisory Council
Standard Membership
$30 per year
- Comes with all the Membership Benefits listed above.
- Allows you to opt-in to enroll in multi-week courses for the remainder of the academic year — you simply pay by the course:
- 2-week courses: $20 each
- 4- and 6-week courses: $40 each
- 8-week courses: $60 each