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!
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.
About the Institute
Fall 2019 Catalog
Register Online
Monthly Newsletter
Become a Member Today!
All Institute offerings are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and some fill quickly on registration day. While early registration is strongly encouraged, you can become a member and register for offerings throughout the semester.
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Guest Passes
Members are given one (1) guest pass at the beginning of each semester and may bring a guest to one session of an offering when space is available. Please contact the Osher office at
(208) 426-6554 or osher@boisestate.edu prior to the offering to see if there is an open seat.
Guests must give their guest pass to an Osher Institute staff member upon arriving for class.
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 in the Yanke building. 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.
Saint Alphonsus Health System
St. Luke's Health System
CapED Credit Union
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.