Member Benefits
As an OLLI member, you gain access to our courses, study groups, lectures, interest groups, travel opportunities, and other activities, including
- 8-week and 4-week courses offered each fall and spring semester taught by distinguished faculty (both current and emeritus) from the University of Illinois and other colleges and universities in the region, and community members from a wide variety of areas.
- Four (summer, fall, winter, and spring) 6-week study group sessions organized and led or co-led (facilitated) by OLLI members on a wide variety of topics designed to encourage active discussion and engagement. Study groups are held during periods when courses are not in session
- Lectures delivered by U. of I. faculty, community members, and scholars and artists from across the country and around the world. These lectures provide a rich opportunity to discover new subjects in a one-time educational experience.
- Interest Groups led or co-led by OLLI members that enable members to share interests they have with other OLLI members on a regular basis.
- Local and regional tours and trips
- Social events, such as OLLI coffees, gatherings, trivia contests, and the annual banquet, which offer opportunities to strengthen friendships within our lifelong learning community.
- A one-week Documentary Series each June
Only active OLLI at Illinois members are eligible to register for courses, study groups, and most other programs.
All course and study group fees are pay-as-you go. Each 8-week course costs $40 (4-week courses are $20), and each study group costs $20. OLLI lectures and interest groups and most events are free for members, unless there is a charge by an outside venue.
Membership Fee Structure
- Annual Membership ($150): Enjoy full access from July 1 to June 30 to all of the OLLI benefits listed above. Annual members who live within a 50-mile radius of OLLI at Illinois are also eligible for a University of Illinois UIN, NetID, and i-Card (required for online access to University of Illinois library materials). Members who live outside the specified area or who purchase any other type of membership are not eligible for these additional benefits.
- Fall Term Membership ($90): Access to all benefits listed above under Member Benefits from mid-May to December 31.
- Spring Term Membership ($90): Access to all benefits listed above under Member Benefits from mid-December to June 30.
- UIAA-Affiliate Membership (annual - $135; fall or spring - $81): Enjoy full access from July 1 to June 30 (annual) or mid-May to December 31 (fall) or mid-December to June 30 (spring) to all of the OLLI benefits listed above under Member Benefits.
- Scholarship Membership ($15): OLLI offers a limited number of scholarships for local residents who otherwise would not be able to join. Enjoy full access from July 1 to June 30 to all of the OLLI benefits listed above under Member Benefits. For more information or to request an application, please call OLLI at 217-244-9141 or email olli@illinois.edu.
Spring 2025 half-year memberships (active from day of purchase to June 30, 2025) will be available starting Monday, December 9, 2024. A "Register" button will be active below when the membership is available for purchase.