Program 60 | College of Arts and Sciences

Program 60

Continue your lifelong learning journey at Ohio State

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

How to Participate

Participant Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Important Dates

Spring 2026 deadlines

Program registration for new participants for Spring 2026 is NOW CLOSED!

Our next registration period will begin in mid-late March for Summer 2026.
Complete the Program 60 Interest Form if you would like a reminder to register for the program when the next cycle begins.

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

Course Enrollment Request form for Spring 2026 closed at 5 p.m. on January 22, 2026
Read more about How to Participate in Program 60
Dates for Summer enrollment are TBD.

Spring Semester Additional Important Dates

January 12 - First Day of Class
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Classes, University Offices Closed
January 22 - Last Day to Request a Class
January 23 - Last Day to Opt Out of Carmen Books
March 16-20 - Spring Break! No Classes, University Offices are Open
March 27 - Last Day to drop a course (full semester course)
April 27 - Last Day of Class

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

Reminder! The university is closed from December 24-January 1 for university holidays and the winter recess.

Important Dates

Spring 2026 deadlines

Program registration for new participants for Spring 2026 is NOW CLOSED!

Our next registration period will begin in mid-late March for Summer 2026.
Complete the Program 60 Interest Form if you would like a reminder to register for the program when the next cycle begins.

Course enrollment for current Program 60 students:

Course Enrollment Request form for Spring 2026 closed at 5 p.m. on January 22, 2026
Read more about How to Participate in Program 60
Dates for Summer enrollment are TBD.

Spring Semester Additional Important Dates

January 12 - First Day of Class
January 19 - Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Classes, University Offices Closed
January 22 - Last Day to Request a Class
January 23 - Last Day to Opt Out of Carmen Books
March 16-20 - Spring Break! No Classes, University Offices are Open
March 27 - Last Day to drop a course (full semester course)
April 27 - Last Day of Class

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

Reminder! The university is closed from December 24-January 1 for university holidays and the winter recess.

RSVP for Summer 2026 webinars

Dates TBD - watch this space for updates

Contact Us

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