Semi-Annual Membership

This semi-annual membership includes four 12-week classes during the Fall 2023 semester, or equivalent combination of 6- and 12-week classes. Courses are offered either in-person or online. It also includes physical access to the university library system and the opportunity to participate in field trips and cultural events. 

In person classes are located in Baltimore, Columbia and in Montgomery County. For details, visit
 https://advanced.jhu.edu/academics/lifelong-learning/osher-lifelong-learning-institute/locations/

The summer and winter intersession classes are not included; these are offered separately.

Note: JHU retirees and spouses may be eligible for tuition remission, but cannot register online. To obtain tuition remission, please download the remission form located at the bottom of this page: Tuition Assistance for Spouses and Domestic Partners - JHU Human Resources. JHU retirees pay $162.50 and retiree spouses pay $342.75. The spouse may register even if the retiree does not. Submit the remission form along with the Osher at JHU registration form and payment. Mail it to: Osher at JHU, 9325 Presbyterian Circle, Columbia, MD 21045. Call 301-294-7058 or email osher@jhu.edu for assistance.
 

Osher Refund Policy

REFUND POLICY/TERMS OF MEMBERSHIP

All refund requests must be made in writing. Your annual membership begins on the first day of classes of the first semester you enroll. Until the first day of class, you may drop your membership and receive a refund, as noted herein. Thirty or more days prior to that date: 90% refund (full 100% – 10% administrative fee). One to 29 days prior to that date: 70% refund (80% refund – 10% administrative fees).

ONCE CLASSES BEGIN, ALL MEMBERSHIP FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND WE CANNOT OFFER EXTENSIONS OR TRANSFERS OF MEMBERSHIP. If extraordinary circumstances warrant an appeal to this refund policy, the appeal must be made in writing to the Director of the Osher program.

In the event of an accident or emergency, I agree to follow Osher staff direction. Staff will take appropriate steps to address the situation for my well-being and that of the program membership. Of necessity, the University reserves the freedom to change without notice any programs or policies published herein. The University reserves the right to terminate or limit the membership or refuse membership to individuals whose conduct disrupts or interferes with other members' participation in and enjoyment of Osher at JHU programs. I have read and understand the information, agree to the terms of membership and refund policy.