EMERITUS INSTITUTE
Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Emeritus Institute?

Answer: The Emeritus Institute, an integral part of Saddleback College and its education vision, provides challenging and rewarding courses designed for the older adult to accommodate the lifelong learning needs of our community members.

What classes do you offer?

Answer: The Emeritus Institute offers high-quality academic classes that are state-approved and available on a credit and non-credit basis. Classes cover a wide range of interests from accounting, art, art history, crafts, biology, fashion, communication arts, computer information, English writing and literature, gerontology, health, history, music, philosophy, photography, physical and aquatic fitness, political science, Spanish, special services and theatre.

Where are the classes held?

Answer: Classes are offered at more than 25 off-campus sites from San Clemente in the south to Laguna Woods to the north, including retirement communities, senior centers, churches and community centers. Some of the computer information classes are held on the Saddleback College campus.

How much do the classes cost?

Answer: Most Emeritus Institute classes have no fee. Some classes have a .5 or 1 unit fee and a few classes have a material fee. The current unit fee is listed online. Select Admissions and Records, then select Student Fees.

When are the classes offered?

Answer: Classes are offered three times a year:

Fall Semester - End of August to mid-December

Spring Semester - January through end of May

Summer Session - End of May through mid-July

Where can I get a schedule of classes?

Answer: Only Emeritus class schedules and applications are available at local Senior Centers. A complete listing and description of classes can be found online, select Class Schedule, select the relevant semester, select Emeritus Institute Classes. There is also PDF versions available on the Emeritus Homepage.

What is the Emeritus Institute Foundation?

Answer: The Emeritus Institute Foundation is organized specifically for charitable and educational purposes. Gifts to the Emeritus Institute Foundation provide support for consistent excellence of our program. Funds raised are used to provide classroom supplies, materials and equipment. If you wish to make a donation to the Emeritus Institute, please contact Sandy Marzilli, Director, at (949) 582-4313 or smarzilli@saddleback.edu.