Join the Fun
Whether you are working, retired, or semi-retired, you can be a part of OLLI. No previous college experience needed to get involved – just a desire to learn. With OLLI, your life experience is what counts.
Why join OLLI?
- Be part of an organization designed specifically to meet your educational interests.
- Expand understanding of arts, humanities, science, and current events.
- Explore the world through guided travel experiences.
- Build friendships with OLLI members.
- Add life to your years by staying active and exercising your mind!
Learn, explore, connect, and enjoy . . . a world of learning awaits you through OLLI. OLLI at UMass Boston offers 3 membership options to fit every pocket book and level of interest.
Financial Assistance. Thanks to the generosity of donors, a limited number of scholarships are available. To learn more about apply for a membership fee scholarship, please email the OLLI Office.
Full/Unlimited Membership
This provides the fullest access to all that OLLI offers. As a Full member, you may take courses, OLLI Talks and Walking Tours at no additional charge. You may join Shared Interest Groups, attend Theatre productions at special OLLI rates, traveling the US and the world with OLLI members at group rates, learn or brush up on foreign languages via Mango Languages, and take advantage of student rates at various cultural institutions and business establishments – all for an annual fee of $245.
OLLI Carte Membership
OLLI Carte members enjoy all OLLI social activities, including participation in Shared Interest Groups, traveling the US and the world with OLLI members at group rates, learn or brush up on foreign languages via Mango Languages, and may take as many OLLI Talks and Walking Tours as they wish as part of their $120 annual membership fee. They may also take OLLI Courses for an additional $40 per course. This membership type is best for those who plan to take no more than 3 courses in a year.
General Membership
This membership is geared to those who don’t want to take courses but who want to join the OLLI social activities, including Shared Interest Groups, traveling the US and the world with OLLI members at group rates, all for an annual fee of $65. General members may also attend OLLI Talks and Walking Tours for a $15 fee per event. This membership option is not eligible to take courses.
Not Ready to Join?
Check out our free Summer and Winter programs to get a taste of our OLLI courses and learn more about OLLI. Contact the OLLI Office to get your questions answered.