Lifelong learning opportunities

Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes at the University of DelawareThese membership organizations are for adults 50 and over to take classes, teach, and exchange ideas. No grades or exams, no educational prerequisites, just learning for the fun of it.

  • Wilmington—Established in 1980, the Wilmington program is located at 2700 Pennsylvania Avenue.

  • Lewes—Established in 1989. Located at the Lewes School; some classes in Rehoboth.

  • Dover—A new program located at the Modern Maturity Center in Dover.

The University of Delaware is proud of its history as one of the earliest and largest lifelong learning programs in the country. Founded as the Academy of Lifelong Learning and the Southern Delaware Academy of Lifelong Learning, the name change is the result of affiliation with the national network of Osher Lifelong Learning Institutes.


The University of Delaware's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute is a program of the Division of Professional and Continuing Studies.

Click to watch some videos about lifelong learning at the University of Delaware
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Dover [1:34]
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