About OLLI
I’m amazed at the number of offerings and the variety of the classes. Well done!
~2025 Member Survey
OLLI (Osher Lifelong Learning Institute) offers hundreds of noncredit daytime courses for personal enrichment taught with adult learners in mind. There are no tests or grades—just the joy of learning new things!
- Classes cover traditional college subjects along with the eclectic, with a diversity of topics in between: history, literature, art, technology, current events, wellness, languages, hobbies, music, philosophy, religion, photography, science, travel, writing, and more.
- Offerings range from one-time programs to multiweek courses.
- Both in person and online (Zoom) classes are available.
- Enjoy educational fieldtrips and social outings.
- Spring 2026: April 20-June 18
- Summer 2026: Wednesdays, July 8-August 12
- Fall 2026: September 22-November 18
- Winter 2027: January 25-March 19
- Spring 2027: April 19-June 14
- Summer 2027: Wednesdays, July 7-August 11
- OLLI classes are taught by volunteers, including professional educators, professionals from many fields, and passionate hobbyists.
- If you are interested in teaching a class, visit the Teach for OLLI page for information.
- It’s a friendly, fun, and engaging community.
- Class content is selected to be relevant, current, and stimulating for adult learners.
- Experiencing new things is good for your brain!
- OLLI is a great place to make new friends!
- Membership fee is $90, payable each term. Included with your membership are dozens of one-time presentations and programs, both online and in person, at multiple locations.
- Most multiweek courses have an additional $5 fee. Some fieldtrips have a nonrefundable admission charge.
- Scholarships are available. Call 513-556-9186 or email olli@uc.edu for information.