Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at UC Irvine
OLLI at UC Irvine is a community of passionate lifelong learners, engaging our minds and enriching our lives through education.
Spring enrollment opens January 28.
Classes start February 17.
About OLLI
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) sets the world standard for excellence in lifelong learning, and OLLI at UC Irvine is no exception. We embrace the educational and social experiences OLLI delivers every semester!
No tests. No grades. Learn for the fun of it! Stay Curious!
What You’ll Need
To be a lifelong learner who wants to continue enhancing your life through education.
Enrollment Periods
As a member, you are eligible to register for an unlimited number of courses, based upon space availability, for our Fall and Spring semesters, plus a short Summer Session.
Benefits
- Mental stimulation is fundamental to your personal growth and feeling of well-being.
- Intellectual exploration is a workout for the brain — it sharpens and strengthens our memory.
- Social connection within our learning community creates new friends, develops shared interests, and enhances our joy of living.
Courses & Events
Our course topics explore a variety of different subject areas from the arts and literature to science, history and technology. Special events like wine tastings, theater performances, museum tours and other cultural excursions round out the experience. And with no homework or tests, you enjoy an educational environment where you learn for the pure joy of it.
Donate
Because of donors, OLLI at UC Irvine has grown into a vibrant community of over 500 members. We are more than a place to take classes; we are a defense against social isolation and a hub for cognitive vitality. We are keeping brilliant minds sharp, connected, and engaged with the world. Your investment ensures that this “gym for the mind” remains accessible and robust. You are helping us build a model for what retirement should look like—active, curious, and deeply connected.
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IT’S YOUR OLLI! OLLI is powered by our dedicated member-volunteers. Our courses and events are created, shaped, and led by members like you, reflecting the talents, interests, and passions of our community.
Stay In Touch
OLLI This Week
Stay informed weekly regarding updates to OLLI courses as well as special event announcements and other news.
Stay Curious Quarterly Newsletter
Stay Curious is our quarterly newsletter, which will include presenter highlights, member spotlights, and more.
Follow us on Facebook to connect with fellow members and receive information about upcoming classes and events.
Remote Learning Center
View our library of 600+ pre-recorded class lectures from the comfort of home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Courses are offered Fall and Spring semester, plus a short a Summer Session. At $250, annual memberships are only available for purchase during the Fall semester and offer a discounted savings compared to buying each semester separately. Semester memberships are $175 each. “Fall Only” membership expires in January. “Spring Only” membership expires in August.
Your membership entitles you to enroll in unlimited number of courses for the current enrolled semester. It also entitles you to viewing access to 600+ previously recorded class lectures.
Learn more about membership and enrollment.
We would love to have you as a guest for one of our upcoming classes. You can look at our classes on the Courses & Events page. As a guest, you can only attend Format B/C courses (if they aren’t full/waitlisted).
Click on the details button to learn more about that specific class (you can find the format type under the title of the class). After selecting a class you are interested in attending, email the OLLI office at olli@uci.edu so they can confirm your guest pass.
*Guest passes are valid for one class session and may not be used for day trips/special events.
OLLI is powered by its members. From courses and special interest groups to events and classroom support, everything is created and led by dedicated member-volunteers.
Learn more about volunteering through our volunteer opportunities page, call the OLLI office at (949) 451-1403, or email olli@uci.edu.
New members will receive a welcome email, which includes a link to the ORLC and a membership ID number. As a new member, you will need to create an account to access the ORLC. Your membership ID number is required when making an ORLC account.
- Returning members can go to the OLLI Remote Learning Center.
- For more information, please view the Remote Learning Center page.
Would you or someone you know like to share your expertise and experience? Do you want to inspire others to learn and explore, engage with peers, and share interests? OLLI is always interested in adding new presenters. As a presenter, you will be rewarded with extensive positive feedback and generous “aha!” moments.
To teach for OLLI, please fill out this interest form.
OLLI Extras are special interest groups created and led by members. Non-members are also welcome to join any OLLI Extra.
- Gastronomers Club: Life is all about food, dining out, cooking, and wine. Tickle your tastebuds with monthly ventures into unknown epicurean delights! Learn more by visiting OLLI Gastronomers.
- Movie Talk: Interested in movies, whether new or classic? What have you seen lately? It’s easy to participate by watching your at-home screen. Join the conversation by contacting Jessie Tromberg at jessietromberg@icould.com.
- Mah Jongg: There are a dozen or more beginning (OLLI) Mah Jongg players ready to branch out and expand our playing circle and experience. If you’d like to be included in our upcoming playing schedule on a part-time, full-time, or drop-in basis, please contact diongray@cox.net or janinashary@hotmail.com.
View this Registration FAQs document for information about enrolling, creating accounts, refunds, and more. Contact DCE Student Services at (949) 824-1010, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, if you need additional assistance.
Yes, OLLI is partnered with Collette Travel to help provide exciting excursions to different locations globally. Please see the current catalog to see where we are planning to go!
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