Welcome to Senior Scholars!
Senior Scholars is a continuing education program for senior adults hosted by Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum. The program offers a wide variety of classes and social programs designed for adults 55 and older. Instructors include both Berry College faculty members and members of the Rome community. Join our program to build friendships and community, all while participating in lifelong learning and growth!
Senior Scholars is currently on hiatus for the summer. Check back in late July for information about our Fall 2026 semester!
Frequently Asked Questions
Senior Scholars offers a wide variety of classes every year to fit all interests, including courses in: history, studio arts & handicrafts, recreation & leisure, health & wellness, languages & writing, and much more! While we will have some reoccurring classes, others are only offered one time.
For a detailed list of our current offerings, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Like Berry College, Senior Scholars offers two full semesters of courses every year. For the 2026-2027 year, the Fall Semester courses will begin the week of September 14th and the Spring Semester courses will begin the week of February 15th. Most courses are between four and eight weeks in length. We also offer single-day courses and tour opportunities throughout the year!
Registration for each semester will open one month before the start of classes.
For a detailed list of our current class times and offerings, please scroll to the bottom of this page.
Senior Scholars courses take place at Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum, the Spires at Berry College, or on the Berry College Campus. See below for maps of each location.
If your class is in the Oak Hill Garden Room or Martha Berry Museum Auditorium, click here.
If your class is at the Spires at Berry College, click here.
If your class is at the Berry College Pickleball Courts or Cage Center, click here.
Do you have a special skill or expertise that you would like to share as part of a Senior Scholars course? We are always looking for new instructors! Course proposals are now open for the 2026-27 year. Please email us at seniorscholars@berry.edu for more information.
Do you have a question that wasn't answered here? Call Oak Hill & the Martha Berry Museum at 706.368.6789 or email us at seniorscholars@berry.edu for more information.
If you are interested in auditing Berry College classes, please contact Tessa Nedvin at tnedvin@berry.edu for more information.