The JMU Lifelong Learning Institute is dedicated to enriching the intellectual and social lives of adult learners by offering stimulating non-credit educational opportunities.
Courses are taught by outstanding university faculty and guest lecturers. Classes are designed to broaden students’ understanding of diverse cultural, societal, scientific, and global issues.
The Institute is a membership-based organization that also provides opportunities for members in social interaction, volunteer engagement, leadership, and travel. Free events are also available and open to the public.
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Fall 2025 Courses Registration: 9am Wednesday August 6, 2025
We hosted our Fall 2025 Open House this week! Those who attended were able to get a physical copy of the Fall catalog as well as meet some of our instructors. Feel free to view the catalog online as well, we have alot of great classes for you to choose from!
Course registration is available online and in person at the Ice House, Wednesday August 6 at 9am! In the meantime, Membership Registration is open. Please be sure your membership status is up to date to save you time when selecting classes.
Register in-person: Visit the Ice House (3rd floor, 127 W. Bruce Street, Harrisonburg, VA) from 9:00am-3:30pm to register.
The Fall 2025 Catalog is now available online.
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Free Events | Open to the Public
Fall Open House:
Join us Monday August 4th from 1-3pm, for our Fall 2025 Open House! Instructors, students and members are encouraged to come see what we have to offer this fall, mingle with fellow members and get to know the LLI team!
NOONtime Knowledge:
Our noon presentation series with topics ranging from community involvement opportunities to luxury travel, home organization and health. Feel free to submit a proposal for Noontime Knowledge using he form below:
Wine and Wisdom:
Join us at Brix & Columns Vineyard to sip and learn about various topics.
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