USD's University of the Third Age (U3A) program brings a holistic approach to learning and provides a great venue to meet new people and top experts from San Diego. U3A has historically been hosted on the USD campus bi-annually in January and June; however, since June 2020 the program has been held virtually due to the pandemic. Once participants can return to campus, we will continue to offer the program in a hybrid-format so attendees from outside of San Diego County can continue to attend.
Each U3A session is a three-week unique university experience that exposes attendees to some of San Diego's most sought-after experts in areas including medicine, technology, health, religion, government, business, military, not-for-profits, humanities and the arts. Each presentation is approximately 45 minutes and followed by a rich Q&A dialogue with the expert.
In addition to presentations, the program also takes you off campus to participate in field trips that engage you in experiential learning throughout San Diego County. Lastly, you can participate in an optional Technology Workshop where you learn how to operate your smart devices, including phones, tablets and social media applications, walking you through settings and general digital setup.
Spring Session 2026
Dates
- Session 1: March 23-25, 2026
- Session 2: April 13-16, 2026
- Session 3: May 18-21, 2026
Daily Schedule
- 8:15–9:15 a.m. Technology Workshop (Online)
- 9:15–9:30 a.m. Virtual Coffee Break
- 9:30–11a.m. Presentation and Q&A (Online)
- 11 a.m. Adjourn for the Day
Location
The Spring 2026 Program will be conducted online via Zoom. Program and log-in information will be sent to all participants prior to the start of the program. The online program requires participants to have access to a computer, tablet or smart phone in order to be able to access the online classroom.
Price
Participants can choose to enjoy all three weeks of programming or select specific weeks they are available to attend. A recording of each session will be made available to all registered attendees. The price is charged per household not per person.
- Spring 2026 Program (3 weeks) - $85
- Spring 2026 Program (2 weeks) - $65
- Spring 2026 Program (1 Week) - $45
Donations
Yes, I would like to ensure that USD’s U3A remains viable and sustainable for many years to come and will make a donation to the program. Donations may be added to your payment when registering for the program.
Questions? Contact
Nicole Matthews
U3A Program Director
(619) 757-6551