To help with your decisions on courses and locations, the following people are available for assistance:
Debbie Cowles, Senior Program Administrator
941.716.2471

Stan Nikkel, Dean of Faculty
941.922.7675

Bob Carlson, Executive Director
941.408.3723

You can also e-mail us at info@PierianSpringAcademy.org
P. O. Box 110141, Sarasota, FL 34211

Site Locations

SENIOR FRIENDSHIP CENTER (SFC):
1900 Brother Greenen Way  (941) 955-2122

Brother Greenway Way runs one block between Washington Blvd. (US-301) and Osprey Street just south of Oak Street and north of Mound Street (US 41).  PSA courses meet in the easternmost SFC building.

ARGOSY UNIVERSITY
5250 17th Street  1-800-377-0617

Argosy University is at the western end of the long office building at the southwest corner of 17th Street and North Honore Avenue in Sarasota.

PLYMOUTH HARBOR 
700 John Ringling Blvd.   941-365-2600

Tower apartment building on the south side of the causeway (SR-780) between downtown Sarasota and St. Armands' Circle. 

Driving time between the Senior Friendship Center and Argosy University using Washington Blvd and 17th St is approximately 15 minutes; between the Center and Plymouth Harbor takes approximately 6 minutes.

WHO ARE WE?
Pierian Spring Academy (PSA) is a high-quality, low-cost, college level academic continuing education program for persons of all ages but especially retirees and semi-retirees, regardless of educational background. We have only one requirement: a willingness to learn and to enjoy the intellectual refreshment of unique, stimulating content and discussions. Winter residents are welcome.

WHERE ARE WE?
PSA courses are held in three locations: Senior Friendship Center, 1900 Brother Geenen Way; Argosy University, 5250 17th Street in Sarasota; and Plymouth Harbor, 700 John Ringling Blvd., near St. Armand's Circle.   Click here for directions.

WHEN DO WE MEET?
Fall Lecture Series  - October 20 through December 15 at the Selby Public Library (Geldhart Auditorium), 1331 First Street in Sarasota.  The lectures are scheduled from 2:00-3:30 p.m.  Free and Open to the Public. 

Fall Term 2009
October 26 -  November 20 (4 weeks).  Tuition is $50 per course

Winter Term 2010
Begins the week of January 11 - Course dates and lengths vary.  Tuition rates vary according to length of class.

Spring Session 2010
The spring session begins the week of February 22 - Course dates and lengths vary.  Tuition rates vary according to length of class.

HOW MUCH?
4 weeks is $50 per course, 6 weeks is $65 per course, 8 weeks is $90, 10 weeks is $110 and 12 weeks is $130.
There are no membership fees or annual dues.

Registration Instructions

 

Register online at the PSA website or register by mail. Enrollment is first-come, first-served. Register early to secure your spot!

For your convenience, there are several options for registering for courses.

  • You may register online and pay by credit card via PayPal®. You will receive email confirmation of your registration and a separate email confirmation from PayPal®.
  • You may register online and send in a check (payable to Pierian Spring Academy) within one week to complete your registration. You will receive email confirmation of your registration at the time you register and a second email confirmation when your check is received.
  • You may print a registration form to complete and mail in with your check. Please submit one form for each registrant. Click here to print a registration form.

To View Courses… Click on View/Register for Courses. Then click on Fall Term, Winter Term or Spring Term (located at the top of your screen) to view the courses offered for each term. For your convenience, you can also sort each term’s course by category of interest. Another option for viewing courses is to click on Academic Schedule (located at the left of your screen) for a daily presentation of courses for each respective term.

To Register Online…

Click on View/Register for Current Courses (located at the left of your screen). Then click on Fall Term, Winter Term or Spring Term (located at the top of your screen) to view the courses offered for each term. Select the courses you wish to register for by clicking on “Add to Cart”.

Please note that you will be required to provide an email address in order to register online. To complete registration, click on “View Cart” located at the top of the screen. Complete the registration form and follow the instructions for payment (either by credit card via PayPal® or mail-in check) and confirmation of registration. Please made your check payable to Pierian Spring Academy and mail completed form to:

Pierian Spring Academy
P. O. Box 110141
Sarasota, FL 34211-0001

To Register by Mail, click here to print a registration form. You can register by mail by completing and mailing the registration form together with your check payable to Pierian Spring Academy. Feel free to copy this form or download one from our website should you have more than one registrant. You will receive confirmation of your registration by email (if provided) or by regular mail. Mail completed form to: Pierian Spring Academy • P. O. Box 110141 • Sarasota, FL 34211-0001

REFUND POLICY

Any request for a refund must be submitted to info@pierianspringacademy.org or 941-716-2471 and received prior to the second class. A $10 administrative fee will be charged for processing. No administrative fee will be charged for refunds due to course cancellations.

  • Tuition rates will not be prorated for late registrations or missed classes.
  • Scholarship aid is available. Visit our website or contact us for more information.

CONTRIBUTIONS

Please note that PSA is a tax-exempt, not-for-profit corporation organized under Section 501(c)3 of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code. Although we try to operate as efficiently and economically as possible, we cannot function solely on the basis of the modest fees we charge for our courses. Contributions from our students and others interested in PSA’s unique senior-educational program are sincerely welcomed. Your contribution is tax deductible.

If you have questions or need help, please contact Ms. Debbie Cowles at info@pierianspringacademy.org or 941 716-2471

©2009 Pierian Spring Academy

  • If you have any questions or need assistance, please call or write to: Director: Bob Carlson: info@pierianspringacademy.org
  • Phone:941-716-2471 Pierian Spring Academy P. O. Box 110141, Sarasota, FL 34211