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Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement.
A program for retired professionals.
HILR is a lifelong learning program for seniors in the Greater Boston area.
Key features of our program:
In-person, with courses meeting on our Cambridge campus
100% participant-developed and led curriculum in the liberal arts and sciences
Community membership model
Two admission cycles per year for applicants committed to ongoing program engagement
No prior Harvard affiliation required
Contribute to a Vibrant Intellectual Community
Courses at the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR) are produced by and exclusively for program participants, who find that intellectual stimulation and community are core benefits of retirement learning. The varied professional and personal backgrounds of HILR’s lifelong learners, as well as their shared commitment to the pursuit of knowledge, make course leadership especially rewarding and further enhance classroom discussions.
Speaker events featuring scholars and public intellectuals along with participant-led extracurricular activities provide further opportunities for community and learning and engaging with peers.
Learn More About Us
500
Community Members
120+
Courses Annually
Semesters
Fall & Spring
Please note, HILR does not offer a virtual program for retirement learning, nor does it offer enrollment by the course or by the semester. Lifelong learners apply to HILR for ongoing engagement in its academic community.
This endeavor turned out to be more vast and far more rewarding than I ever expected. One of the best experiences of my life. Rejuvenating!
Linda Sultan
Harvard Division of Continuing Education
The Division of Continuing Education (DCE) at Harvard University is dedicated to bringing rigorous academics and innovative teaching capabilities to those seeking to improve their lives through education. We make Harvard education accessible to lifelong learners from high school to retirement.
Harvard Division of Continuing Education