Elderhostel provides seniors with opportunities for learning vacations. The Golden ID Program provides free tuition (to Maryland residents over 60) for regular semester classes when space permits.
Elderhostel Information & Schedule
Elderhostel is an educational program for senior citizens over 60 years of age who want to continue to expand their intellectual horizons and devleop new interests and enthusiasms.
The concept provides for a week-long educational program which allows for academic instruction accompanied by social activities. A modest fee covers the week's expenses including lodging, meals, educational programs, field trips and social activities.
The campus is extensively involved in these programs which are usually located in hotel facilities in Ocean City, Maryland. There are approximately 55 programs scheduled from September through April with a wide variety of non-credit courses constituting the curriculum. During the participants' five night, six-day stay, three unrelated classes are conducted by campus and adjunct faculty.
Golden Identification ProgramThe purpose of the Golden Identification Card Program at UMES is to make available various courses and services to retired citizens who are 60 years old or older, and who are residents of the State of Maryland. Once application to the program is made and the applicant has a Golden Identification Card, the Maryland resident will be able to register for credit courses as a regular or as a special student. Tuition and fees will be waived. The Golden Identification Card will entitle the participant to all academic and student services on a space available basis.
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