A Harvard program for retired professionals.
January 2021 Intersession Programs
HILR is offering three Intersession Programs in January 2021, all conducted on Zoom. You do not need to be enrolled in the HILR program to register for an Intersession program. However, you do need to have the technical conditions for Zoom.
- Register for the programs and learn more about our offerings
- Learn about our technical requirements for Zoom participation
COVID-19 Update
We've updated our COVID-19 information.
Engage in a Vibrant Intellectual Community
At the Harvard Institute for Learning in Retirement (HILR), we’re deeply invested in the continuous pursuit of knowledge through interactive courses, stimulating speaker events, and extracurricular activities. If you are a retired or semi-retired individual living in the Greater Boston area, we invite you to explore our program. Learn more about us

HILR at a Glance
550 Participants
enrolled120+ Courses
annuallyFall & Spring
semesters
Courses Designed for You, by You
At HILR, program participants create the curriculum. They share their passions or investigate new areas of interest by designing and leading seminar-style courses.
Here, you might take a course on FDR’s Supreme Court led by a retired trial attorney. Or you might join a former bank president in an exploration of music theory. With over 60 courses to choose from each semester, you’re sure to find topics that interest you.