SAGE

The Senior Adult Growth through Education (SAGE) program provides formal educational opportunities for senior adults.  Persons 60 and older, and/or retired, may audit almost all undergraduate or graduate courses on a space-available basis at a special low tuition and fee rate. Space can be limited for pedagogical reasons or by the size of the classroom.  To assure degree-seeking students maximum opportunity for registration, “available space” is not confirmed until the day the course begins.

SAGE students participate as auditors, meaning they are not required to complete readings, engage in class discussions, write papers, or take examinations.  Conversely, it also means that the professors are not obligated to evaluate work done by auditors. SAGE students bring special perspectives to the classroom. In order to have the professor evaluate written work or to engage in class discussion, SAGE students should discuss their involvement with the professor. SAGE program participation does not lead to a degree from Valpo.

Courses

The live list of course options and seat availability for current and upcoming terms is available at datavu1.valpo.edu/Student/Courses. Links in those course listings provide course descriptions, prerequisite/placement information, book & materials information, etc.

Tuition & Fees for the 2024-25 Academic Year

Tuition: $60 per credit hour (most courses are three credit hours)
General Fee: $25 per semester
One-time Application Fee: $30

Financial Aid

Financial Aid is not available for SAGE students.

Admission Requirements

SAGE students must be 60 years of age or older, and/or retired.
Previous college attendance is not required.
A place in a class cannot be confirmed officially until the first day of class.

Application Deadlines

• Summer – May 1
• Fall – August 1
• Spring – January 1

Registration

Within two weeks of completing admission paperwork, a representative from Enrollment Management will contact you via the email address on your admission form to help you work through course registration.

Contact

If you have questions or need assistance, contact:
Gwendolyn Kozak
Assistant Director, Graduate & Professional Enrollment Management
grad@valpo.edu or 219.464.5313