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College - Abingdon, College for Older Adults, Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

1 Partnership Circle, Abingdon, VA 24210

Eligibility

Learners who are at least 50 years old

Application process

Call for more information

Fees

Registration is only $40 per term. Optional fees for course materials and field trips may be charged

Service area

US

Description

The College for Older Adults (COA) is a program for persons 50 and older who share a love of learning. COA offers courses across a wide spectrum of subjects, ranging from historical and cultural topics to the practical and contemporary. Learners are given the opportunity to suggest classes, teach, network with other students, and exchange ideas as well as continue their quest for knowledge and broaden their lives.

Providing organization

Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center

Higher Education Center partners with public and private colleges and universities to provide degree programs, certificates, and professional development courses. A variety of learning options and class times are available ranging from face-to-face instruction in the daytime and evening to online study any time.