Continuing Education at the University of Utah: Classes for All Ages!

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Our Stay Curious Guide is here to help you find classes, programs, and learning opportunities.

Your Hundred Year Journey

From childhood to retirement, Continuing Education offers a wide variety of courses for everyone. Whether you're a student, working professional, stay-at-home parent, non-native English speaker, or just looking to learn something new, Continuing Education has something for you and your family.

Courses include camps for kids, credit, noncredit, and professional development, in a wide range of topics from art to recreation, languages to technology, and cooking to fitness. Explore all the possibilities below.

Support Continuing Education and the University Connected Learning and their effort to provide opportunities to everyone within our community by giving to our scholarship program.

Scholarship

We are proud to offer the UCL Scholarship, advancing our mission to empower learners by expanding access to knowledge, professional development, and enrichment at the U.

Scholarship

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Lifelong Learning

Personal enrichment for inquisitive adults

Evening and weekend classes for ages 18+ that cover a variety of topics taught by local experts. New classes start weekly all year on campus, in the Salt Lake Valley, or online.

Lifelong Learning

Professional Education

Courses & certificates

Designed for working professionals with flexible options to help you meet your goals. Comprehensive certificates, individual classes, or custom training programs are available.

Professional Education

Academic Credit

Flexible classes to help graduate faster

U credit courses at our site in Sandy. Available to any admitted U students. Enjoy smaller class sizes, flexible class times, free parking, and a location closer to home.

Academic Credit

Academic Noncredit

University classes for fun

Take real U classes taught online and in person by U professors without grades or exams. You don’t have to be a current or former U student to take them, just 18 and older.

Academic Noncredit

Osher Lifelong Learning

Classes for adults age 50 or better

Offer an array of courses, lectures, and special activities taught by emeritus faculty or community experts. Membership for curious learners aged 50 or better.

Osher Lifelong Learning

Go Learn

Educational travel adventures

Combine education with your vacation! Our expert trip leaders bring local and international destinations to life. The official travel program of the U Alumni Association.

Go Learn

Youth Education

Education & imagination

For ages 5 to 17 that inspire innovation, spark imagination, and create a love of learning. Experiential education to develop interests and passions and give access to U resources.

Youth Education

Certificates

Upskill, re-skill, pursue a passion

Take the next step toward a promotion or new job with professional specializations, noncredit certificates, and for-credit certificates.

Certificates

English Language Institute

Intensive English Program

Learn English at the U! Opportunities for students at all levels to enhance their English grammar, communication, and writing abilities while making new friends.

English Language Institute