Lifelong Learning Institute
Lifelong Learning Institute is committed to creating and fostering a variety of intellectually stimulating educational opportunities for Montgomery County residents age 50 and over. However, adults of any age may register for these classes. Students age 60+ pay fee only for courses.
Important Notice during COVID-19
Online registration via MYMC, mail or Fax are the only ways to register for summer classes! Visit Web Registration for instructions or WDCE Registration for mail or fax instructions. Walk-in Registration is unavailable until further notice.
If you have questions or difficulty with online registration, Customer Service is available to assist you at 240-567-5188.
Lifelong Learning Institute
There are more than 140 classes held throughout the county, either on a campus or
at other facilities such as county libraries or high schools. Check the Lifelong Learning
Brochure (PDF, 
) or the Schedule of Lifelong Learning classesnew window to see which classes are offered this semester. Classes vary every semester. Want
to learn more about classes and special events? Join the Lifelong Learning Mailing listnew window and we will send you quarterly updates. Lifelong Learning Course Evaluation Form.
Students and employees are already registered to receive alerts to their College email addresses. However, we encourage everyone to register mobile numbers and additional email addresses to ensure prompt receipt of MC Alerts on multiple devices.
Lifelong Learning Institute has a variety of classes in the following categories:
- Archaeology and World Cultures
- Art, Studio Art
- Art Supply Listsnew window
- Art History
- Brain Fitness Institute
- Career and Employment for Age 50+
- Computers and Technology
- History and Current Events
Learn More: Lifelong Learning Brochure (PDF, )
- Human and Natural Science
- Literature and Writing
- Reading listsnew window
- Music
- Personal Enrichment
- Personal Finance Academy
- Photography
- Wellness Supply Listnew window
Share Your Expertise with Lifelong Learners
The Lifelong Learning Institute is seeking talented presenters and enthusiastic instructors to teach online and face-to-face: Archaeology, Astronomy, Biology, Botany, World Cultures, Philosophy, Journalism, Food/Wine History, Human Physiology and others. If interested, please contact Natasha Sacks, Program Director, at Natasha.Sacks@montgomerycollege.edu
Literary Cafe
Once again the Literary Cafe will be held at La Madeleine on Old Georgetown Road in Bethesda. In this informal setting lively discussion will predominate over a lecture format. This term, readings include selections from authors Helene Cooper, J.M. Coetzee, John Donne, Jorge Luis Borges, William Shakespeare. Visit the Literary Cafe for the complete Literary Cafe Spring Reading Listnew window.
Lifelong Learning Institute Brochure PDF (PDF, )
Due to COVID there have been some modifications to the schedule. Visit Schedule Updates to learn more.
Lifelong Learning Institute