New York Continuing Education Resources
State and public Long Island universities are able to offer courses to senior citizens on a space-available basis from little to no cost. Private universities may offer discounts to seniors who are looking to audit regular credit courses. Please consult the following universities in your area for more information on their continuing education programs for seniors.
In addition to universities, Nassau BOCES also offers night classes for adults and seniors at a discounted price. The Dorot University Without Walls for seniors who have limited mobility. Classes are held by professionals and volunteers over the phone, and all participants are able to speak to one another and hear each other.
There is also the Long Island Talking Books Library that provides educational materials via sound recordings for those who are unable to read due to sight or other physical impairments. The Nassau County Library System may also be able to deliver books to residents in the area who have limited mobility.
Adelphi University - Guest Scholar Program (ABLE) | ||
516-877-3420 |
P.O. Box 701, Garden City, 11530 | |
516-622-6950 |
1196 Prospect Avenue, Westbury, 11590 | |
212-769-2850 |
171 West 85th Street, New York 10024 | |
631-244-3420 |
150 Idle Hour Boulevard, Oakdale, 11769 | |
516-463-7200 |
250 Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York 11550 | |
631-286-1600 |
627 N Sunrise Hwy, Bellport, 11713 | |
Long Island University/C.W. Post Campus - Senior Adult Programs | ||
516-299-2445 |
720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville, 11548 | |
516-678-5000 ext. 6207 |
1000 Hempstead Avenue, Rockville Centre, 11570 | |
516-572-7200 |
Stewart Avenue, Garden City, 11530 | |
516-292-8920 |
900 Jerusalem Ave. Uniondale, 11553 | |
New York Institute of Technology - School of Extended Education | ||
516-686-7491 |
Northern Blvd and Valentines Lane, Old Westbury, 11568 | |
Suffolk County Community College - Office of Continuing Education | ||
631-451-4114 |
Brentwood, 11717 | |
631-420-2160 |
2350 Broadhollow Road, Farmingdale, 11735 | |
SUNY Old Westbury | ||
516-876-3055 |
223 Store Hill Road, Old Westbury, 11568 | |
631-632-7063 |
Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, 11794 | |