Learning for a Lifetime

Open House/Registration

Image: Request InformationDate: January 12, 2010
Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: University College - Dolan House

The Fall and Spring Program


Explore the world of arts and humanities through a spectrum of courses offered at University College. Membership is open to the intellectually curious over the age of 50 - a membership of like-minded people who may:

  • Participate in broadly based monthly symposia offered by distinguished members of the Fairfield University faculty.
  • Audit a wide range of university semester-long courses.
  • Attend special interest programs.

Activities take place on the Fairfield University campus.

In addition, the Albert M. Loch Learning for a Lifetime Scholarship offers members the opportunity to support a deserving University College adult student each semester. One fundraising event is held per year to raise funds for the $2,500 scholarship.

Symposia


During the academic year, monthly symposia take place in an assembly room on campus. Past symposia subjects have included literature, music, art, finance, medicine, psychology, interpersonal relationships, technology, ethics, communication and environmental concerns.

Speakers are experts actively involved in the areas under discussion. Often they are members of the Fairfield University faculty. Attendees also have the chance toget to know others and have the chance to exchange viewpoints among a highly diversified group of professionals.

Auditing Continuing Education Courses


Members can audit one or two undergraduate or selected non-credit courses each semester from the University College program.

These courses cover a wide range of subjects and generally meet once a week from 7:00-9:30 p.m. (a limited number of courses are available during the day). Each semester, University College at Fairfield University publishes a catalogue with a description of the curriculum and course schedules.

Special Interest Programs


Members may also enroll in special mini-courses or activities with a single focus, which are offered periodically. Most recently, members have enjoyed a mini-course on environmental issues.

And Still More...
Members enjoy privileges such as ID cards, free on-campus parking, eligibility to join the Recreational Complex (additional fee), and use of the library. In addition, members may purchase discount tickets to Quick Center performances.

Program Cost (fees subject to change)


All Learning for a Lifetime registrations and course selections were due by January 15, 2010. A $15 late fee was applied to any registrations made after this date. Tuition, including the auditing of one course, is $230; tuition for a spouse also registering and auditing one course is $205. Tuition to audit two courses is $435.

Please phone (203) 254-4110 for a brochure and further information.