LEWISTON – The Senior College program at the University of Southern Maine’s Lewiston-Auburn College will present 22 courses in the fall semester, Sept. 23 through Nov. 18.

Now in its15th year, the upcoming semester includes both new and continuation courses, ranging from the history of French North America, Spanish and French languages, the operas of Wagner, Impressionist art, the Civil War soldier, and the U.S. Constitution.

Open to all persons age 50 and older and their spouses, the courses will be presented by peers, with no entrance requirements, grades or tests. An annual Senior College membership fee of $25, valid from Sept. 1, 2013, through Aug. 31, 2014, is required and provides access to the computer lab and library and to Senior College courses at other USM campuses.

The course fees, which include the cost of most books and materials, are $25 each for the first two courses and then $10 for each additional course. All classes are held during the day at L-A College, 51 Westminster Street, except as noted in the course descriptions which can be found online at usm.maine.edu/seniorcollege.

Course registration is by mail only with registration closing Friday, Sept. 13. Registration forms are available at the Senior College office and can be downloaded from the website. Some courses have limited enrollment. For more information, call 207-753-6610.