Become a RISE Member
Courses are offered in fall and spring semesters. Access the RISE Membership Portal to create your RISE membership and register for courses.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute for Senior Education (RISE)
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute for Senior Education (RISE) offers a vibrant and collaborative learning environment for older adults who share a belief that curiosity never retires. Are you at least 55 years of age and love to learn? If so, we invite you to join our community of lifelong learners.
Spring 2024 Semester
TERM 1: February 5 – March 8
TERM 2: March 11 – April 19
RISE is closed for Spring Break (Week of Mar. 25, 2024)
Although it’s too late to register for Spring classes, registration for
Fall 2024 classes will begin on Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.
Spring 2024 Course Registration – Jan. 12, 2024 – Jan. 29, 2024
The Spring course schedule, detailed information about courses, and facilitator biographies
are posted as examples of the types of courses RISE offers.
Here are step-by-step instructions for becoming a RISE member,
logging in to your Membership Portal Account, and registering for RISE classes.
Active Participation and Fellowship
The Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute for Senior Education incorporates active participation and fellowship for older adults both online and in-person at Â鶹ÊÓƵ and other locations in Nashua. An affiliate of the , RISE offers a diverse curriculum with courses in history, literature, writing, music, religion, current events, art history, technology, physical fitness, and much more. There are no grades, no tests, and no credit. Our members thrive in an environment with no pressure and lots of encouragement, social interaction, and engagement.
Meet Our Facilitators / Become a Facilitator
Our courses are led by experts and enthusiasts. RISE relies on volunteers to serve on committees and perform other tasks.
RISE Events
RISE hosts special events for both members and volunteers.
RISE Leadership
Learn more about RISE's founder, Rose H. Arthur, Th.D., and meet the current Executive Committee and Council.
Make a Difference
Support Â鶹ÊÓƵ students with a gift to the RISE Memorial Scholarship or the Rose Arthur Scholarship.
RISE is aptly named. It gets me up in the morning to savor the day.
Contact
Â鶹ÊÓƵ Institute for Senior Education
- Telephone (603) 897-8623
- Email rise@rivier.edu
- Location Memorial Hall, Room 126