Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC)

About the Senior Adult Learning Center

Since the 1970s, PSU has been a gateway for older adults to reignite their passion for learning. By enrolling through the Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC), Oregon residents who are 65 and older can audit up to 8 credit hours per term, year-round, without paying tuition*. Dive into subjects that excite you, from history and literature to music and languages, there is something for everyone! Funded entirely by generous donations, SALC empowers lifelong learners to thrive. Are you ready to expand your mind and join a vibrant community? Explore our website to start your journey, and learn how you can support this incredible program.

*There is a one-time $25 fee to join SALC, and certain course-specific fees may apply. Course registration is contingent on instructor approval and space available.

Get Started

Winter Term Registration Has Ended

If you need to drop a course that has fees, please be aware of PSU's fee refund schedule:

Drop by end of 1st week: 100%
Drop by end of 2nd week: 70%
Drop by end of 3rd week: 40%
Drop by end of 4th week: 20%

Spring 2026 Registration Dates & Deadlines

Spring Schedule of Classes Available to Browse Online	Feb. 2*
Registration Begins / FIRST DAY TO CONTACT INSTRUCTORS FOR PERMISSION TO AUDIT	March 9**
Spring Classes Begin	March 30***
Registration Ends	April 12

* A printed copy of the course schedule is kept in the hallway outside the SALC office. If you would like to view a PDF version, please email salc@pdx.edu.
** DO NOT CONTACT INSTRUCTORS BEFORE THE REGISTRATION START DATE.
*** If you would like to audit a course that is FULL, you must wait until the term begins to contact the instructor on this date to see if they will allow you to audit. SALC cannot override full classes until the term begins.

All important dates (including drop, add, and refund deadlines) are listed on the academic calendar: https://www.pdx.edu/registration/academic-calendar.
Auditors are considered "non degree students" when referring to the academic calendar.

The SALC Registration Hold

All senior auditors have a hold placed on their PSU accounts when they join the program. It does NOT require any action.

The hold prevents PSU from charging you tuition, and it is a reminder that senior auditors must work with the SALC office every term to get registered for courses. The hold will remain on your account as long as you audit classes through SALC.