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Golden Mavs 55+


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Discover Lifelong Learning at UTA

Golden Mavs is a new membership-based program designed for adults aged 55 and above. This initiative aims to support active engagement, ongoing education, and social interaction among participants. The program offers a welcoming environment for lifelong learners to pursue a range of enrichment opportunities within a supportive and relaxed setting. Topics range widely, including but not limited to history, literature, music, art, health, technology, and personal hobbies such as gardening, cooking, and creative writing. Open to all individuals over 55, Golden Mavs will feature courses led by volunteers dedicated to sharing their expertise and life experiences.



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Courses Under Consideration for Fall

  • Avoiding Financial Scams
  • Bird Watching and Nature Studies
  • Building Confidence and Self-Esteem
  • Cooking for Special Diets
  • CPR for Seniors
  • Creative Writing
  • Dating After 60
  • DIY Home Projects
  • Drones and Advanced Construction Technology
  • Fall Prevention and Balance Training
  • Health Promotion Content for Seniors
  • Healthy Aging
  • Home Medication Management and Safety
  • Hormones and Aging
  • Internet Safety and Scam Awareness
  • Learning New Skills for Cognitive Health
  • Legal Documents Everyone Should Have
  • Meal Prepping for the Week
  • Memory Improvement Techniques
  • Nutrition for Aging Well
  • Pain Management Without Medication
  • Smartphone Basics (iPhone and Android)
  • Social Media for Seniors (Facebook and Instagram)
  • Spanish Computer Classes
  • Telehealth and Online Medical Portals
  • Travel Club
  • Travel Planning on a Budget
  • Wine Appreciation
  • Writing Your Life Story (to leave your kids)

Seniors 65+ can audit a credit course for free

The Senior Citizens 65+ Free Tuition (up to 6 credit hours) benefit applies only to academic, for-credit courses at UTA. This program does not apply to the non-credit personal enrichment, career training, or the senior programs listed below or provided by the Extension and Extended Campus.

The Senior Citizen 65+ Tuition Exemption is available to individuals age 65 or older and may be applied toward both academic for-credit undergraduate and graduate coursework at UTA.

Eligible students are exempt from paying tuition for up to six semester credit hours per semester but must apply for the exemption before registering for classes. Proof of age and a completed application must be submitted to the Admissions Office. Please note that enrollment is limited to late registration only and is subject to space availability.

The exemption does not apply to Accelerated Online courses and covers only designated tuition (other fees and charges still apply). Both undergraduate and graduate admissions oversee this program in accordance with the Texas Education Code, Sections 54.365 and 51.9095.
For more details and to access the Application for Senior Citizen Tuition Exemption, click here.

For more information, follow the link below and scroll to Senior Citizens 65+ for 6 Hours Free Tuition section.
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