Join PLATO

Member Benefits

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 participatory courses each fall and spring
• Lectures, socials and special events
• Guest Courtesy Card from UW Libraries (a $50 value)
• Member weekly email announcements
  

PLATO is about more than information.  It’s about interactions.  Meet other people with curious minds through classes, special events, bus trips, and member committees.

Get Started!

• New members enter your email address below and click on the "Next" button.
• Renewing members click here to log in to your profile.
• You can pay your dues online with your credit card or pay by check made out to PLATO and mailed to:
  
      PLATO
      6209 Mineral Point Road #203
      Madison, WI 53705
  
  
• From April 1 – July 31, membership dues are full-price ($60) – and by joining now your membership is valid through July 31, 2025!