All three membership types include the following benefits:

• Access to Friday "value-added" programming
• Take part in any of the Osher Clubs
• Joint membership in the Columbia Parks and Rec 50+ program

Premium Membership

• Your best value – less expensive than paying a la carte for one class per semester!

  • Enroll in unlimited Osher classes, as space allows
  • Membership lasts the entire academic year (August to July)
  • Gain MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (above) for the entire academic year
  • Gain Premium-only perks!
    • Bring a guest along to the Friday Brown Bag sessions
    • Request an MU Libraries card for the entire academic year
    • Become eligible to serve on the Osher Advisory Council

  Cost: The fees depend on which semester you join as a Premium member, as follows:

  • In fall, you gain access to unlimited classes for four full semesters. Fee: $260*
  • In winter, you'll have unlimited classes for three full semesters. Fee: $220*
  • In spring, the membership lasts for two full semesters. Fee: $160*
  • In summer, take unlimited classes for summer semester only. Fee: $120

  *Premium members are required to pay a $15 reenrollment fee to return each subsequent semester during the current academic year.

Semester Membership

• Pay "by-the-course"

  • Enroll in classes in an a la carte fashion
  • Gain MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (above) for the current semester only

  Cost: $20 semester fee, plus individual course fees (from $20-$60)

Basic Membership

• The best option for those who intend to enroll ONLY in Osher clubs and Friday “value-added” sessions (no regular, multi-week classes)

  • Gain MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS (above) for the entire academic year

  Cost: $50 per year