Overview

The Emeritus College at the University of North Texas is an organization created to provide an extensive range of educational opportunities, travel programs and social activities for adults age 50+. 

• Click here to read a full description of the Emeritus College program.
• Click here to see video interviews of members and faculty as well as comments from EC members.
• Click here to read answers to frequently asked questions (FAQ).
• Click here for information regarding on-campus dorm dining.
• Click here for information regarding transportation to UNT via the DCTA A-Train.
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Important Dates

• January 7: Class Registration Opens
• February 5: Spring Classes Begin
• April 26: Spring Senior Fitness Test

Class Information and Documents

Many of these documents are in PDF format. You will need a PDF reader, such as Adobe Reader, to view them.

Spring 2013

• Class Descriptions and Faculty Bios
• Class Calendar
• Instructor Handouts

How to Become a Member

Become a member today by completing our Online Registration Form.

An important note for returning Members - Those who are already registered as members for the entire 2012-13 school year WILL NOT need to pay again in the spring. If you have already paid the $140 fee for two semesters of classes, you will receive special instructions on how to sign up online for your Spring classes. Spring Class signup will begin at 8:00 am on January 7, 2013! If you are not able to sign up for classes online, you can download and print the Class Sign-Up form below and then send your class choices to us by U.S. mail.

• Our registration website allows for you to register as a member, sign up for classes, and pay your membership fee.
•  If you have already registered as a member and woul d like to update your information or add classes, please scroll further down this page to the "Members - Account Information" section for instructions.
• It will be helpful to have the following items on hand when you register: course descriptions, a class calendar, your personal calendar, all of your personal contact information, and a credit card. If you do not wish to pay by credit card, you can still register online and then mail in a check to pay your membership fee.
• A yearly membership ($140 per person) entitles you to attend as many Emeritus classes per semester as you would like. If you register at the reduced, Spring Semester Only rate ($110 per person), you may attend as many classes as you would like from February to May.
• You can also register as a member by prin ting out this Membership Form (.pdf) and mailing it to us along with your membership fee. Further instructons are listed on the form.
• To sign up for classes through the mail, first complete the membership form above, then check the classes you would like to attend on the Class Sign-Up Form (.pdf)and mail to our office.
  

  Armstrong Browning Library Tour - April 2013 (Photo: Mary Boydston)

James R. Miller Scholarships

The application deadline for the 2012-13 year has now passed. We hope to offer more scholarships for our 2013-14 classes. Further information will be posted here when it becomes available.

Members - Account Information

All registered Emeritus College members are issued a unique Access Key, which allows you to make changes to your Emeritus College account. Click the link below, then enter your access key to log in. If you need to have your access key sent to you, email or call (940-369-7293) our registrar, Jordan Williams.

• Access Key Login - edit your classes, update your personal information, make credit card payments, and RSVP for special events.

Seniors in Motion

The Seniors in Motion seminars are among our most popular offerings. You can learn more about Seniors in Motion on their website.

Seniors in Motion, Inc. was developed in 2003 by Jean Seward, P.T. as an affordable community service for Denton area seniors. Its purpose is to promote a healthy lifestyle and to prevent or minimize the problems associated with aging. Exercise, education, and safety training form the foundation of their program; they believe strongly in promoting health and well being, and respect the right of all people to stay active and strong. Their mission statement is "Fitness Through Exercise - Wellness Through Education."