ILR Brochure

The Institute for Learning in Retirement, Inc. at Albertus Magnus College (ILR) is a non-profit, community based group of retired and semi-retired people who share a love of learning. At its heart, ILR is an academic program designed to suit varied interests. We enjoy college level academic pursuits without concern for credit, grades or prerequisites. This creates unique educational opportunities made possible by members who volunteer their time and by collaborative leadership.

Our ILR is hosted by Albertus Magnus College. The support by the college allows us to provide the programs described in our study group catalog. For a copy of the current catalog, click on "Courses" on the left sidebar. Registration for Study Groups is open only to ILR members (dues are $20.00 per calendar year). The course registration fee is $10.00 for each course selected. (Two classes would total $20.00, three classes would be $30.00, four $40.00, etc.). Any charges for class material are due at the first class. Except where indicated in the course description, all Study Group classes are held at Albertus Magnus College in Aquinas Hall (New Haven), Whitney Center (Hamden), Ashlar Village (Wallingford or Evergreen Woods (Branford). Class size is based on class room availability and Study Group Leaders' preferences. Classes will be assigned after the registration cutoff date. NOTE: For oversubscribed classes, admission will be based on the date the registration form is mailed. Registration received after the cutoff date will be accepted on a space available basis.

The Greater New Haven area ILR was established in 1989 through the auspices of Elderhostel, sponsored by Yale University, Southern Connecticut State University, Quinnipiac College and Albertus Magnus College, our host school. We are affiliated with the Elderhostel Institute Network (EIN), and the Connecticut Institute Core Group (CICG).

Starting with just 40 members, and offering only four courses in our first semester, we have now grown to more than 450 members, and have been able to offer our members as many as 30 varied courses each Fall and Spring semester.

We are a totally volunteer organization, neither Study Group Leaders, nor administrative people receive any compensation beyond an occasional "thank you" gift.