We invite you to register for our three upcoming CalPERS retirement webinars, each designed to help you stay informed as you plan for the future. If you have not previously attended a CalPERS Benefit Basics retirement webinar, we highly encourage you to participate in that webinar first, as it provides essential foundational information for the other two - CalPERS Planning Your Retirement and CalPERS Your Retirement Application & Beyond.

Please note that these webinars CANNOT and WILL NOT be recorded or transcribed. If you plan to attend, we encourage you to register early. Once registration closes, participants will receive the Zoom link from CalPERS a few days before the webinar.

Registration for all sessions will close on Friday, January 16, 2026.

Topic: CalPERS Benefit Basics 

Date and Time: Tuesday, February 3, 2026 from 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Description of class: This class provides a high-level overview of retirement benefits and can be completed in 45 minutes, with an additional 15 minutes for questions. 

Register

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Topic: CalPERS Planning Your Retirement

Date and Time: Thursday, February 5, 2026 @ 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Description of class: Designed for members within 10 years of retirement, this comprehensive class provides an in-depth understanding of your benefits as you prepare for retirement. You'll learn how your pension is calculated, ways to increase it, and the payment options available to provide for a beneficiary. Additionally, you'll discover how to run estimates using your myCalPERS account and understand the CalPERS Special Power of Attorney.

Register 

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Topic: CalPERS Your Retirement Application & Beyond

Date and Time: Thursday, February 12, 2026, from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Description of class: For members who have completed the Planning Your Retirement class and are ready to apply for retirement, this class guides you through completing your application. You'll receive important post-retirement information, including how to ensure timely receipt of your first check, change direct deposit, manage tax withholdings, and understand lump sum beneficiary information after retirement.

Register 

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For questions about any of these webinars, email the University Personnel ODEP team at up-org-development@sjsu.edu.