Senior citizens and college? In one’s older years, the idea of going to, or returning to, college can sound exciting and intimidating at the same time. Whether considering attending a 2-year community college, a 4-year college, or university, senior citizens wishing to take college classes will be happy to hear they will not be the only older folk on campus. Seniors are also welcome in online college programs.

Social Life of Older Adults Attending College Classes

More and more people older than the traditional youthful college age are attending courses on campus, according to the Senior Journal website. In an interview with a Washington state community college freshman (April 2008), the student said it is not unusual to see people over 40 or 50 or 60 years old in classes. An average in her particular first-year classes has been to have one to three older students in each class.

Although the more mature students may have a bit different social experience (since they may have fewer friends on campus, not being fresh out of high school), the freshman observed that older adults are not seen as strange or treated differently. In fact, quite often, older students are rather popular. It all depends on personalities and willingness to join into discussions and social events. Of course, many instructors and campus staff are older as well.

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