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Become a Member

Annual membership runs from July 1 to June 30. Membership is $50 — free for new members in their first year. You must be a member to register for courses and events. Upon receipt of membership, members agree to receive all LLI correspondence via email.

Join or renew your membership

How to Register for a Class
  1. Online at noncredit.jmu.edu (recommended for the quickest registration)
  2. In person at the JMU Lifelong Learning Institute

Please note: in-person registration may involve delays or a wait. We strongly suggest using the website for quickest registration.

Class Cost

JMU LLI class cost is based on the number of sessions:

  • 1 Session — $25
  • 2 Sessions — $30
  • 3 Sessions — $35
  • 4 Sessions — $40
  • 5 Sessions — $45
  • 6 Sessions — $50

Some classes will also have additional fees to cover supplies used during the class. These are collected by the instructor, typically on the first day of class.

Withdrawal/Refund Policy

LLI refunds class fees under these circumstances:

  • When a class is cancelled
  • When a member withdraws 7 days before the start of a class

LLI refunds bus fees under these circumstances:

  • When a bus trip is cancelled
  • When a member withdraws from a bus trip 30 business days before departure

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