The ultimate benefit of membership in PLATO is personal enrichment via the expansion of our knowledge into areas of learning still untapped.

Then too, there are the relationships formed with those diversely talented and knowledgeable fellow members who provide so much stimulation and support.

To say nothing of the satisfaction derived from the discoveries of your research and the joy of communicating what you’ve learned to your peers. 

But there are very practical benefits, as well, chief among them –

• The extra years of cogent awareness that research tells us we enjoy by keeping an active, inquiring mind.

• Seven lectures each academic year (our colloquiums) with notable speakers and an opportunity for questions and answers.

• Our Special Events (Milhaupt Seminar, Retreat and Holiday Party).

• Other Activities such as our day trips, brown bag lunches, ad hoc groups and annual meeting.

• The ability to audit University courses with the permission of the instructor
  ( UCLA Extension courses excepted).

• Access to UCLA libraries and on-line databases.

• Discounts at the UCLA bookstore on software, books and more.

• Timely notice of thousands of educational courses and opportunities from UCLA Extension, among the nation’s largest continuing education programs.

• Discounts at local shops and restaurants, including:          

The annual tuition covers your participation in all PLATO courses and many activities for a year (three terms). That’s a minimum of 84 hours of course time!  There are additional charges to cover the cost of the PLATO Retreat, the Milhaupt Seminar, the Holiday Party and Day Trips.