What’s the key to OLLI’s vibrant portfolio of courses? OLLI’s course leaders who, collectively, embody a world of experience and interests. From novice to veteran, enthusiast to expert, OLLI course leaders include University of Minnesota professors, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers; faculty from US colleges and universities; community and civic leaders; authors and independent scholars; and of course, our own OLLI members!
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Summer Course Highlights
Here are a few courses to highlight the varied and intriguing courses we’re offering this season. As you can see, we’ve got a little something for everyone. Interested? A comprehensive list of courses, along with descriptions, instructor bios, locations in-person and online, may be found in the Summer Course Guide.
How to Request OLLI Courses
OLLI works to ensure members receive their desired courses using an equal-opportunity allocation model. Each term, members request their preferred courses. This is followed by a course allocation period during which an algorithm is run for courses that may have more requests than seats. After being notified about the courses in which they are successfully enrolled, registration reopens so members can enroll in additional courses. Learn more about the process.
Course Fees
Being a member means there is no limit to the number of courses you may request. However, some courses have fees, which go directly to OLLI’s nonprofit program partners.
Intergenerational and Intercultural Programs
OLLI believes strongly in the benefits that come with intergenerational and intercultural learning. It has a rich history of nurturing such exchanges through the OLLI Scholar and Culture Corps programs.
Teach for OLLI
You don't need to be an OLLI member or have professional teaching experience to teach for OLLI! All it takes is a unique interest, burning passion, or dedicated hobby and a drive to bring that topic to life for others. If that describes you, consider volunteering to be an OLLI course leader!
Know someone who would make a great OLLI instructor? Recommend a Course Leader.
Accessibility and Other Policies
OLLI is committed to ensuring that courses and events are accessible to all, and that programs take place in a safe and respectful learning environment. Visit the OLLI Policies page to learn about class cancellation and code of conduct guidelines, online and onsite accessibility, and requesting specific accommodations.
Course Guide Archive
Looking for an OLLI course guide from seasons past? Here's an archive of our most recent guides.
Summer 2025 | Spring 2025 | Winter 2025
Fall 2024 | Summer 2024 | Spring 2024 | Winter 2024