Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s)
- Where is OLLI located? OLLI classes are held on two campus locations. In Ashland, classes are held at the Campbell Center at 655 Frances Lane and in Medford at the RCC-SOU Higher Education Center (HEC) at 101 S. Bartlett Street. Click here for detailed directions and parking information.
- Can I take OLLI classes in both Medford and Ashland? Yes. Membership allows you to attend classes on either campus.
- What will membership in OLLI cost me? OLLI Annual Membership Dues are $100 per person for the entire academic year (three quarters), September to June, and is nonrefundable. Dues cover as many courses as you are able to gain admission, depending on space. If you join OLLI in midyear, the fee is still $100; we do not prorate the fee.
- How do I sign up? You may visit the OLLI office or download forms online. You’ll need to complete a membership application [PDF] and class request form [PDF]. The list of important dates indicates when these forms need to be received in order to optimize course selection for the upcoming quarter. The course catalog for the current quarter is available by clicking here [PDF].
- How do I get the classes I want? We have many classes to choose from, but demand for some classes exceeds the available space. Be sure to list the classes you want in your order of preference. We always try to give members their first choice, but sometimes we cannot. In those cases, a lottery is performed. If you want one class in particular, we suggest that you only sign up for that class, greatly enhancing your chance of being admitted. Also, notice the number of students allowed in each class. That number might help determine the likelihood of being admitted and therefore change your priority level.
- Do you offer classes in the summer? No. Courses are centered on the SOU academic calendar of three terms.
- How do your classes differ from Elderhostel and Senior Ventures? Please click on the links to their websites to compare those programs with ours.
- How do I sign up to teach a course? See the Class Guidelines and Proposal section on the Teach a Course page of this web site or pick up the form in the OLLI office.
- What are the office hours? When classes are in session, office hours at the Campbell Center in Ashland are Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 11:30am and 12:30pm to 5:00pm.
- Are your classes regular Southern Oregon University classes? No. If you want SOU classes, and you are over 65, you can audit regular university classes with the instructors' approval. Audit forms can be obtained thru SOU's Registrar's Office or in the OLLI office at 655 Frances Lane in Ashland.
- Is financial aid available? A limited number of scholarships may be available each year. Speak to Sally Klein, the OLLI Coordinator, for more information.
