Program 60

Program 60

Continue your lifelong learning journey at Ohio State

Ohio residents age 60 or older are invited to audit courses at Ohio State through this tuition-free program.

Contact Program 60

We're here to help you achieve your academic goals. For general aid and questions about Program 60 at the Columbus campus, please email program60@osu.edu or call 614-247-0868.

If you have questions about your Ohio State username (last name.#), please contact the IT Help Desk at 614-688-4357(HELP).

Important Dates

Summer 2026 Enrollment Deadlines

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

The Course Request Form is now LIVE for Summer. Click this link to be taken to the form to place your requests.
The Course Request form will remain open until May 21 at 4 p.m.
If you wish to request an 8-week session 2 course or 6-week session 2 course after May 21, please email us.

Autumn 2026 Application Cycle

Program application for new participants for Autumn 2026:

The Autumn semester application period will be July 14-August 14.
To receive a reminder when the next application period begins, please complete our brief interest form.

Summer Semester Upcoming Important Dates

May 11 - First day of Summer Term, 8-week Session 1, and 6-week Session 1 courses;
May 21 - Last day to request courses for the full Summer Term, 8-week Session 1, and 6-week Session 1 courses.
May 21 - The Course Request form will be inactivated at 4 p.m.
May 25 - Memorial Day; no classes, offices closed;
June 5 - First day of 8-week Session 2 classes;
June 11 - Last day to request an 8-week Session 2 class by email;
June 18 - Last day of 6-week Session 1 classes;
June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day; no classes, offices closed;
June 22 - First day of 6-week Session 2 classes;
July 1 - Last day to request a 6-week Session 2 class;
July 2 - Last day of 8-week Session 1 classes;
July 3 - Independence Day (observed); no classes, offices closed.
July 30 - Last Day of Summer Term, 8-week Session 2, and 6-week Session 2 classes.

Find more university dates on the Academic Calendar page of the University Registrar website.

Important Dates

Summer 2026 Enrollment Deadlines

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

The Course Request Form is now LIVE for Summer. Click this link to be taken to the form to place your requests.
The Course Request form will remain open until May 21 at 4 p.m.
If you wish to request an 8-week session 2 course or 6-week session 2 course after May 21, please email us.

Autumn 2026 Application Cycle

Program application for new participants for Autumn 2026:

The Autumn semester application period will be July 14-August 14.
To receive a reminder when the next application period begins, please complete our brief interest form.

Summer Semester Upcoming Important Dates

May 11 - First day of Summer Term, 8-week Session 1, and 6-week Session 1 courses;
May 21 - Last day to request courses for the full Summer Term, 8-week Session 1, and 6-week Session 1 courses.
May 21 - The Course Request form will be inactivated at 4 p.m.
May 25 - Memorial Day; no classes, offices closed;
June 5 - First day of 8-week Session 2 classes;
June 11 - Last day to request an 8-week Session 2 class by email;
June 18 - Last day of 6-week Session 1 classes;
June 19 - Juneteenth National Independence Day; no classes, offices closed;
June 22 - First day of 6-week Session 2 classes;
July 1 - Last day to request a 6-week Session 2 class;
July 2 - Last day of 8-week Session 1 classes;
July 3 - Independence Day (observed); no classes, offices closed.
July 30 - Last Day of Summer Term, 8-week Session 2, and 6-week Session 2 classes.

Find more university dates on the Academic Calendar page of the University Registrar website.

Program 60

Continue your lifelong learning journey at Ohio State

Contact Program 60

Important Dates

Summer 2026 Enrollment Deadlines

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

Autumn 2026 Application Cycle

Program application for new participants for Autumn 2026:

Summer Semester Upcoming Important Dates

Important Dates

Summer 2026 Enrollment Deadlines

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

Autumn 2026 Application Cycle

Program application for new participants for Autumn 2026:

Summer Semester Upcoming Important Dates

RSVP for Autumn 2026 webinars

Information Session for Prospective Students (via Zoom)

Orientation Session for New Program 60 Students (via Zoom)

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