Join PLATO

Now is a Great Time to Become a PLATO Member!

• Registration for Fall Courses opens on August 19 and most Fall Courses will begin the week of September 15, 2025
• Choose from in-person, virtual, and hybrid Course options
• Most Courses run for for 10-12 weeks
• Prospective members may sample a course by attending the first two classes before paying dues – and if you decide to continue you are expected to become a member

If you enjoy self-directed, volunteer-led lifelong learning, PLATO is an ideal way to learn, contribute to others’ learning, enjoy new experiences, and meet new friends. 

Members enjoy:

• 30 or more courses each fall and spring
• Lectures, socials and special events
• Guest Courtesy Card from UW Libraries (a $50 value)
• Weekly email announcements to keep you in the know about PLATO!

PLATO is about more than information. It’s about interactions. Meet other people with curious minds through classes, social events, field and theater trips, and contributing on member committees.

Get Started:

• New members – please enter your email address at the bottom of this page and click on the "Next" button.
  
  
• Renewing members – please click here to log in to your member profile to renew your dues or respond to the invoice emailed to you at the beginning of July.
  
  
• Gift memberships – to purchase a gift membership certificate please email the PLATO office coordinator at info@platomadison.org. 

Note: Dues may be paid online with a credit card or by check made out to PLATO and sent to:    

PLATO
6209 Mineral Point Road #203
Madison, WI 53705