Osher Lifelong Learning Institute
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Boise State University is a membership-based lifelong learning program. We offer a wide variety of college-level, non-credit offerings for intellectually curious adults over age 50. The best part? No homework or exams!
Effective immediately, all Osher Institute spring semester offerings are canceled.
Effective immediately, all Osher Institute offerings, meetings, and Special Interest Groups (SIGs) that remain in the spring semester have been canceled. The Spring Social on June 3 is also canceled.
Be well and take good care of yourself. The Osher Institute staff is working remotely, but we still have access to email and the office voicemail. Please feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions by emailing osher@boisestate.edu or calling
(208) 426-6554.
Why become an Osher member?
Studies tell us that people who are involved in lifelong learning are happier and healthier. Being an Osher member allows you to engage with other lifelong learners, exchange ideas, and attend offerings that cover a wide range of topics including music, history, science, and technology.
Located Minutes from the Main Campus
Ron & Linda Yanke Family Research Park
220 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Boise, ID 83706
The Osher office and classrooms are housed at this location. Unless otherwise indicated in its description, all offerings are held at 220 E. Parkcenter Blvd.
Contact UsCommunity Sponsors
The Osher Institute gratefully acknowledges our community partners for their support of our mission of lifelong learning.
Gift Certificates are Available!
Give the Gift of Lifelong Learning
An Osher Institute gift certificate is the perfect gift for someone in your life who loves learning. Gift certificates can be purchased in any amount to be put towards membership and course fees.
To purchase, call Customer Services at (208) 426-1709.