Membership in WISE has no age restrictions. "Senior” status is self-defined.
Privileges include: registration for as many WISE courses per session as desired on a space-available basis; participation on committees; invitations to WISE special events, Assumption University events, and study/travel trips; use of the Worcester Consortium shuttles and libraries; WISE student ID card; and invitations to Assumption University events. Full-year members are eligible for elected office and have voting privileges.
Full-year membership (June 1 to May 31) is $340.00 and Half-year membership (June 1 to November 30 or December 1 to May 31) is $175.00.
Membership fees do not include fees for summer courses.
Half-Year Membership entitles members to all privileges of membership as listed above, including voting and committee service privileges, but not including eligibility for elective office.
A limited number of scholarships for WISE membership are available. To apply for a scholarship, send an email to wise@assumption.edu.
Go to our New Member Signup page and pay for your membership with a credit card or check. You'll need to provide your email address, name other contact, and answer a few short questions. It will take only a few minute to make you an official member of WISE.
In addition to our courses, WISE has a number of activities that continue throughout the year.