How
to Join ElderCollege
Become a member
If you are 55 years of age or over, and have an interest in learning, become a member of ElderCollege and take advantage of our many learning opportunities. Annual membership fees are $15 and most course tuition is $35 per course; lab fees may be additional. Your membership fee allows you to enroll in courses delivered in the Nanaimo and Parksville-Qualicum areas. You must call 1 866-734-6252 or apply in person for your yearly membership before registering for ElderCollege courses online. ElderCollege operates over two semesters. Your membership is valid from September 1 – August 31 each year.
NEW - Younger spouses and partners of ElderCollege members are eligible to become members and attend classes.
What your fees cover
Although instructors are volunteers, your tuition covers a variety of services:
- registration & administration
- photocopies & supplies
- promotional expenses
- special events
- facility usage
Why is ElderCollege different
- a participatory learning experience
- no quizzes or grades
- lively, fun and full of discussion
How you can participate
- take a course
- facilitate a course
- identify speakers
- recruit new members or raise funds
Volunteers make ElderCollege a success
Get Involved: Volunteer your time as an instructor and/or committee member on the ElderCollege Board.
ElderCollege instructors enjoy:
- Interested and interesting students
- Lively classes, sometimes with over 1000 years of life experience
- An enthusiastic and participatory environment
- 12 hours of teaching, rather than a full semester
- No exams or assignments to grade
- Invitations to special events
- VIU library card
- ElderCollege instructors do not need previous teaching experience, you just need to love their topic!
FIND OUT MORE. Call toll free 1-866-734-6252 or email us at pqcampus@viu.ca
TO REGISTER ONLINE: You must first become a member of ElderCollege. Phone: 1-866-734-6252 or drop into your closest Centre for Continuing Studies Registration Office (Nanaimo Campus: Building 310 or Parksville Centre: 100 Jensen Ave.) and pay your $15.00 yearly membership (memberships are from: September to August each year).
Find Out More
For more information call toll free 1-866-734-6252
250-248-2096 (Parksville/Qualicum)
OR
email us at pqcampus@viu.ca.
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